1. Here are
today’s
announcements!

2. NOW!!! CLEARANCE CARDS ARE BING HANDED OUT
Track & Girls Tennis will need to pay your
participation fee to the
Bookstore in F2 Before Wednesday. Bookstore will be closed Thursday & Friday.

3. STEER FACTOR FREE Are you about to get your learner’s permit?
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and AAA Arizona are having a
FREE
9 hour course driving program called
STEER FACTOR
at Mountain View High School
Most insurance companies offer a defensive driving discount by completing the course. So, take advantage of this great opportunity. To register and for more information contact:
Angelica Baker at or
Classes start February 11th.

4. Come celebrate Groundhog Day by watching “Groundhog Day”
Monday
March 2nd
2:15 – 4:00
Basha Library
Programming Room
“Don’t drive angry.”

5. Attention
Students & Teachers!
The Bookstore will be
closed on
Thurs & Friday
Feb 4-5, 2016

6. mshp.asu.edu Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science (Residential) Honors Program
Eligible Sophomores and Juniors may apply.
Tuition, room and board, textbooks,
and classroom expenses will be provided.
Visit web-site for eligibility and application guidelines.
Deadline to apply: February 26, 2016
mshp.asu.edu

7. SIC SHOW
Thursday, February 4
@7:00PM
$3.00 at the door

8. Get out your neon and sparkles
Casual
Dress
Tickets are on sale now!!
Get out your neon and sparkles
$20.00 per couple
$15.00 per single
Friday, February 12
6:30pm food - 7:00pm dancing

9. Valentine Grams Sold during all lunches February 1st – 11th
Delivered Friday, February 12th
Combo Deals:
$ Card
$ Card and balloon
$ Card, balloon and stuffed animal

10. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
WHY LEARN
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Top 10 Reasons for learning Sign Language at BHS:
We go on an out of state field trip every year!
You can communicate through windows.
Sign language is a 3-D language.
You can sign with your mouth full.
It is the 3rd most used language in America.
You can sign underwater.
Sign Language is an amazing way to express yourself.
You can communicate across a room without shouting.
Sign language is beautiful.
You can make friends with deaf people.
Sign Language is NOT Universal
YES-Sign Language Counts as a Foreign Language
YES-BHS ASL is offered all 4 years
YES-Students will interact with Deaf People
YES-From Day ONE Students will use American Sign Language

11. BASHA BLOOD DRIVE "You're somebody's type!" February 2, 2016
Small Gym - must be 16 years old to donate.
Pick up a form from F101 or at all three lunches!!
"You're somebody's type!"

12. “Demystifying the application process with highly selective colleges”
The Chandler Unified School District cordially invites you to an evening presentation:
“Demystifying the application process with highly selective colleges”
This presentation will provide information about what families should know now as they begin to consider highly selective colleges as an option. Highly selective colleges and universities have many applicants, low admission rates and use a holistic approach when making admission decisions.
Steve McLaughlin, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admissions will address the topics of admissions trends, what highly selective schools look for, how decisions are made, and how to best prepare at this stage of
your high school career. Mr. McLaughlin has been with Duke University for 16 years and is the Admissions Officer who works with students from Arizona.
When: Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 P.M.
Doors open at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Chandler Center for the Arts
Bogle Theatre
For Juniors, Sophomores, and your Parents!
Preregister at

13. Practice ACT Free Practice ACT FREE!! Reserve your seat today!
Register online!
Reserve your
seat today!
bit.ly/actbasha

14. Anthony Personale, Jacquelyn Alcaraz, and Ethan Brooks.
Congratulations to our winners!
Terri Anasagasti, Aaron Graff, Maddie Armentrout, Dean Schiche, Nicolas Brizuela,
Anthony Personale, Jacquelyn Alcaraz, and Ethan Brooks.
Student/Staff of the Month

15. Stop by D-105 and see “J” for more info!
Intro to Music Theory
littleBits
…called “Creative Musicianship” in the future…
Do you like music?
Do you like to be creative?
Would you like to create your own music?
NEW curriculum… ONLY offered at BHS!
Work with HYBRID resources (both digital and analog sounds)
NO music or computer experience necessary
Earn your FA credit (1/2 semester)
Stop by D-105 and see “J” for more info!
MakeyMakey

17. BASEBALL TRYOUTS
WHO: Any basha High student trying out for spring baseball
WHEN:
Monday, Feb 8th –Friday, Feb12th
INFORMATION:
See Coach Schilling in room C211 anytime

18. LATE BUS PASSES You must have a signed pass to ride the Late Bus.
See Mrs. Lindvig in the front office for a Late Bus Pass.
Late Buss passes are for students attending tutoring or after school club activities only. Passes require a signature from that particular teacher.
A new pass is required each day.

19. BASHA BEARS SPRING SPORTS Tryouts begin Monday, February 8th Baseball
Softball
Boys & Girls Tennis
Track &Field
Boys Volleyball
Tryouts begin Monday, February 8th

20. Register for psychology
HEY FRESHMAN
For the first time EVER… YOU can take Psychology in your sophomore year.
Register for psychology
and learn life

21. Check out the Student Handbook
Not sure what thE BHS
dress code is?
Check out the Student Handbook At
Bashabears.com

22. 2016-2017 Academic Decathlon Class
Are you Competitive?
Want to boost your GPA with a fun Honors Level Elective Course?
Are you interested in qualifying for some extra college scholarship money?
Join Academic Decathlon!
Tell your Counselor to sign you up for the Academic Decathlon Class during open registration in January!
1/31/16

23. Do any of these criteria fit you?
You like being in school, but sometimes it overwhelms you.
You want to attend college, but you’re unsure of how to get there.
You want to be more efficient and organized throughout the year,
but usually your backpack is a mess by the second month.
You know the right answer in class,
but you are reluctant to raise your hand.
You like to be involved in school and your community but are not sure where to look for activities that interest you.
You are intimidated to speak to your teachers about your success in class.

24. If you answered yes to any of the questions, AVID is the program for you because…
If school overwhelms you…AVID can help you set goals!
If you want to attend college…AVID can help prepare you!
If you want to be more efficient…AVID can help you get organized!
If you want to participate more in class…AVID can help you build self-confidence!
If you want to be more involved…AVID can help you connect with others with similar interests!
If you are intimidated to talk to teachers…AVID can help you be your own advocate!
If you are bored in class…AVID can support you in AP and Honors classes!

25. What do AVID students say?
Why would you want to be in the AVID program?
“I learn many new ways of studying and taking notes, which is helpful.”
“…creates good habits.”
“helps me stay on track even when I don’t want to
“It helps me stay organized.”
“It helps me prepare for college.”
“We are a family.”
“It helps me be more successful in high school.”
“ I can work with my peers to solve problems and study.”
“It’s a good opportunity to make new friends.”
“tutorials”
“time-management”
“support from the teacher”
“gives you opportunities for your future”
“scholarships”

26. SENIORS CAP and GOWN, If you have NOT purchased your
please go to Jostens.com and order your cap and gown now.

27. Attention Softball Players! Come join us!!
OPEN Fields every Wednesday in January.
TRYOUTS ARE FEBRUARY 8th through the 12th
Softball camp is February 1st through the 4th
Any Questions, Please see Coach Hoffmeyer in F221
SIGN UP ONLINE!!!

30. Do you know a teacher who goes
BHS Students
Do you have a favorite teacher?
Do you know a teacher who goes
above and beyond?
Nominate your teacher for the
Silver Apple Award
Deadline: February 29th
See Ms. Taylor in the Administration Building for an application.
Teachers will be featured on 3TV and will receive special prizes.

31. Kona Ice Fundraiser
Every Tuesday during
A & B Lunch

33. Check out what’s happening around Basha each week.