Academic Update: Week of December 11th-15th

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Academic Update:  Week of December 11th-15th

Social Studies:  
*Ms. Powell- Ch. 10-1 Quiz is rescheduled for Monday, December 11th.  We continue with WWI in section 10-2 with the focus on how the U.S. mobilized for war. 10-2 Quiz is scheduled for Friday, December 15th. 

Math:
%Mr. Ayers
Regular--We will begin a ratios project on Monday.  We will continue working on the project and review for the test on Tuesday and Wednesday.  We will take the ratios test on Thursday.  Students will have time in class on Friday to complete their ratios project.
Advanced--The test for equations and inequalities has been moved to Monday.  We will study ratios the remainder of the week.  Students will quiz over ratios on Monday, December 18th and students will be given an opportunity to retake the rational numbers test on Monday, December 18th as well.

Language Arts: 
*Ms. Beck - We will continue our study of the text from Scope Magazine, “Escape from Alcatraz,” and learn seven new vocabulary words. Our final Library Day for this semester will be Thursday, December 14, 2017. The “Escape from Alcatraz” test will be Friday, December 15, 2017.

Assess our daily lessons here.

Science: 
*Mrs. Roe - We will have a Unit test on Thursday on Volcanoes and Earthquakes.  Students have a review sheet copy and online in Google Classroom. Newsela article due Thursday=we are working on them in class.  Hope everyone  enjoyed the SNOW!

Important Dates and Happenings:

• 6th Grade Dance- The dance has been rescheduled for Friday, December 15th.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c4rSislNYrxoKIlClu7OgTJ5ct7QHwLnZ88CQ-pVx1E/edit

• Snow Day- We hope everyone had a fun day in the snow!  Please send us pictures of Voyagers in the snow and we will try to get them on the morning broadcast “Throwback Thursday” segment.  We can also put them on our blog.  

• Whole Scoop Spirit Night- Mark your calendars!  December 12th is Spirit Night at Whole Scoop for BGIS from: 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Go get some ice cream before heading to the movies!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58OhLwzhVxeSl9YTTMtOTI1dnVQRFVpWkNvdVpFUmxGQV9V/view?usp=sharing

• Team Breakfast-  December 19th:  Thanks so much to all who have signed up to send something in for our breakfast.  If you would still like to sign up, there are still a few spots left!  Thanks. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49afae2ba46-holiday3

• School Dismissal December 20th:  Students will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. on 12/20/17.  We will be on a regular schedule December 18th and 19th.  

• Student Supplies: As we near the end of the 1st semester, we are seeing many students who are running out of supplies- mainly loose leaf paper and pencils.  Please make sure your child has the supplies he/she needs for class.  Binders sometimes give out or break by this point in the year.  Restocking over the break would be a great idea.  Thanks!

• Career Spotlights- We are in need of more “Career Spotlight” videos from parents.  Students are enjoying watching these short clips on Broadcast in the morning.  Please consider submitting a video.

Please video yourself answering some or all of the following questions. Please limit your video to 2 minutes. Email your video back to us as soon as possible and we will submit it to broadcast.

1. What is your name?
2. What is your job title?
3. What kinds of things do you do at your job?
4. What type of training/college experience/qualifications was required?
5. What do you enjoy most about your job?
6. What kinds of subjects were important for you to know in order to be able to do your job?
7. Who are you related to at Brock’s Gap? (Optional)

RESCHEDULED: Sixth Grade Winter Dance

Sixth Grade Winter Dance:  December 15th

5:30 pm until 7:00 pm

Bill Miller will begin taking pictures at 5:00 pm

Admission:

$5.00 admission

Drinks and Snacks $1.00 each…Pizza $2.00 a slice…

DJ FOR DANCING!!!  COME AND ENJOY!!!

Bill Miller Studios will be making portraits.  Packages are $10.00

Checks for portraits need to be made payable to Bill Miller!!

NO cameras or cell phones allowed out at the dance!

Dress Code:

No jeans, t-shirts, hats or hoodies! Dressy!! Dress Code Rules Apply!

Parents will need to pick up and follow carpool procedures!!  

We will have a boy carpool line and a girl carpool line! If you are picking up a boy, please follow the 5th grade afternoon carpool procedures on the side of the building.  If you are picking up a girl, please follow the 6th grade afternoon carpool procedures in the front of the building.  This helps us keep carpool organized and running smoothly.

Parents MUST REMAIN in cars!  No students will be allowed to cross over lanes of traffic! No students may be picked up in lobby.  We have gone over these rules with the students!  This is for the safety of ALL of our students. Thank you!

It’s going to be so much fun! Remember this is not a date dance so everyone come and have fun!

Hope to see you there!!

YUMMY...Spirit Day at Zaxby's on October 17th!

New Club Opportunity: Girls, Goals, and Good Books

BGIS Spirit Week: October 16-20

Monday: “Dress to Impress” 

(Dress your best)

Tuesday: ‘Merica Day 

(Dress in red, white, and blue)

Wednesday: Holiday Wear 

(Dress in your favorite holiday attire)

Thursday: BUC Spirit Day

(Dress in Hoover colors)

Friday: Pink Out! 

(Support raising awareness for Breast Cancer!) 

Click here to see examples!

First Priority Google Classroom Code: 5703b5

Donuts with Dad!

Character Trait of the Month: Creativity

The character trait for October is Creativity, which means using your imagination to do something unique.

Fall Sign Up: Team Celebration

Voyagers would like to have a "popcorn bar" and other treats for our Team Celebration this month. If you would like to contribute, please sign up below and send items by Wednesday, October 25, 2017. 

Thank you in advance for your help.

Voyager Teachers
Ayers, Beck, Powell, and Roe

Date: 10/25/2017 (Wed.)

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0B49AFAE2BA46-fall2

Important Chromebook Reminders

Some very important reminders about your Chromebook:

1. You may not have your personal Gmail account on the Chromebook. You are only to use your Hoover Gmail account on the Chromebook, which means your 19# Gmail. If you have another Gmail account, you are to use your own personal device to check email etc.

2. You are not to EVER use the Google Hangout feature unless instructed by a teacher.

3. You are not to use the "chat" feature and this includes chatting if you see someone on a textbook! That is considered a chat room and/or hangout.

4. You are never to be signed on as a guest! You have a log in and it's your 19#. Use it!

5. You are never to erase or delete browser history. Remember: If there is reasonable suspicion, then computer history can be retrieved by the Tech Department.

6. Just like a locker, the Chromebook is Hoover school property and can be searched at any time.

7. You are never to play Minecraft or Tanki on the Chromebook. Educational games are allowed if teachers have given you permission. But NO GAMES or YOUTUBE unless the teacher has given you permission.

8.  Photos should NEVER be taken with the Chromebook unless for a school-related projects.

9.  You are not to upload any apps unless directed to do so by a teacher.

10. You must come to school with your Chromebook charged each day!

*Flu Shot* Message from our School Nurse...

Parents, 

The health heroes with HNH Immunizations will be at Brock's Gap on Tuesday October 17, 2017 to give flu shots to all students.  This is for students with any health insurance or without health insurance. There is no out of pocket cost. A permission form will be sent home October 2nd with all students. If you would like your child to receive the flu shot please complete the permission form and return by October 13, 2017

Tyra Walker, RN
School Nurse
Brocks Gap Intermediate
Phone  439-1630
Fax 439-1601

Haunted Hallways @ Hoover High School

If you dare to face your fears this Halloween, enter the Haunted Hallways of Hoover High School on Friday the 13th through October 14th. Tickets are only $7 and the haunting will last from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. each night. To enter, park in the front, come through the darkened front entrance of the school and proceed to the courtyard where you will buy your ticket.

Brought to you by Hoover Theatre and SGA.

* Under 12 years of age can only attend if with an adult.

* No one can enter in costume.

This Week @ BGIS (10/02-10/06)

• Tuesday (3rd) - Bully Busters Club Meeting (Rm. 111) @ 7:30 AM
• Tuesday (3rd) - SCA Officers Meeting (Rayfield's Health Classroom) @ 7:30 AM
• Tuesday (3rd) - ESC meeting (Rm. 304)@  3:00 PM
• Tuesday (3rd) - Bully Busters Club Meeting (Rm. 111) @ 7:30 AM
• Wednesday (4th) - First Priority Club Meeting (Choir Room) @ 7:30 AM
• Thursday (5th) - ESC meeting (Rm. 304) @ 3:00 PM
• Thursday (5th) - Bumpus 7th/8th Grade football @ 5 PM Hoover High vs. Thompson
• Friday (6th) - AMEA Elementary Choral Festival at Samford University
• Friday (6th) - BGIS Peer Helper Training Trip to Hunter Street Baptist Church

School Pictures Are Back!!

Bill Miller returned picture proofs.  

Please return all proofs to the front office with payment (if ordering) by Thursday morning, October 12th.

SHOES for Sugarbelle

From October 2-27, the Earthsavers/Science Club will be collecting shoes for our Shoes For Sugarbelle  Fundraiser. Please send in your used/old shoes.  THANK YOU!!

About the program:
Sugarbelle Foundation is a registered 501-c3, whose mission is to keep pets and people together. We accomplish this by providing financial assistance, to the best of our ability, to pet owners and Good Samaritans who have an animal in need, temporary fosters homes, food, and any other necessary items for pets and their people.

All donated shoes are redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations.  Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are in turn to feed, clothe and house their families. Funds2Org believes the HAND UP is more beneficial than the HAND OUT because it teaches people how to be self-sufficient which is also what Sugarbelle Foundation strives to do when helping pets and their families. 

6TH GRADE THEN & NOW: Morphing into a 21st century parent

Have you heard of a Gizmo? What about the online agenda? What is Newsela? How does Google Classroom work? Come and discover what a day in the academic life of your sixth grader looks and feels like! We will cover all of those topics and much more. See how these resources impact your student's learning!

You are invited to choose a time on Tuesday, October 17 that best fits your schedule and spend some time with Ms. Carol Lollar and Mrs. Leigh Ann Roe. We are two experienced National Board Certified teachers and Moms who have survived sixth grade with our own children! Please complete the form for your RSVP by Monday, October 16th! Come with an open mind and positive mindset. We all believe in the Growth Mindset!

Complete this form to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!

A message from First Priority...

BGIS First Priority will host

"SEE YOU AT THE POLE"

at Brock's Gap Flagpole in front of school on Wednesday, September 27th beginning at 7:30 AM.

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

...Students, Faculty, staff, parents, and neighbors.

Love to see you out there!

Character Trait of the Month: Friendship

The character trait for September is Friendship. This means using words and actions to show others you care.

Reminder: Please check grades in INOW!

Hi Parents! We are a little over the half-way mark in the 1st nine weeks! We have had a great start to the school year. Remember there are still 3 weeks left in this grading period, so there is plenty of time to bring up any grades your child is not satisfied with and maintain the ones they do like!  This is a good learning experience to help them identify the areas they need to improve.

Please remember that grades are updated daily/weekly. Please check student grades in INOW. 

If you do not have an INOW login, you can contact Jennifer Cole in the office to get your information, or you can log in with your child's information.  If you have concerns about your child's average in a subject, please click the "A" activity button to see a breakdown of assignments. As stated at parent night, your child is the first point of contact.  If you see a "zero" then it is an assignment they did not turn in.  If there is a "0.01" then it is something they can make up due to being absent.  If there is a "blank" then this is a grade they might be unable to make up and it is not included in their average and therefore does not hurt their grade. 

New Club Opportunity: BUCS Community Service Club

Membership applications can be picked up in the first and third floor offices.  Return these to your homeroom teacher. If you have any questions, you may see the counselors who are the sponsors for this club!

New Club Opportunity: Boys, Books, and Basketball

*Birthday Celebrations* Message from the Cafeteria...

Hi there!

The cafeteria would love to help with Birthday Celebrations. If your would like to send money to purchase your child's homeroom ice cream they can do so. Ms. Simpson, the Child Nutrition Program Manager, will be making tickets for the birthday student to hand out to their class. Tickets will be collected at the register. The cost is .75 cents per ice cream. The students who receive a ticket must purchase the ice cream on the same day the tickets are handed out.

Thank you for all of your support!

Brandi Simpson
BGIS CNP Manager

September 15th is "HATS FOR HURRICANE HELP" Day!

Brock’s Gap Intermediate School would like to help our friends in Texas that are suffering from the devastation and flooding caused by the recent hurricane. We are adopting a school in Texas (San Jacinto Intermediate with Pasadena Independent School District) and collecting money and gift cards for the families of children in the school to help with relief efforts. On Friday, September 15th, we will have “Hat Day”. Students may wear their favorite hat all day and make a minimum $1.00 donation. You may also donate Walmart gift cards.

If you would rather donate items, a local church is leaving for Texas on September 16th. They are collecting the following supplies only: cases of bottled water, baby diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, construction grade trash bags, leather gloves, disposable cleaning gloves, respirator breathing masks, and cases of Clorox. Brock’s Gap will get the supplies to the church the afternoon of the 15th.

Friday, September 8, 2017 is PICTURE DAY!

YUMMY...Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A on September 12th!

Two Club Opportunities for Students

Click the following link if you are interested in Pokemon Club: http://tinyurl.com/bgpokemon

If you are interested in Earthsavers Club you need to pick up and application in any of the offices and return to Mrs. Jana Maynard. If you have any questions, please email her at jmanynard@hoover.k12.al.us

Open House Voyagers Presentation

It was so nice meeting so many of you at our Parent PTO Open House.  For those of you who were unable to attend or those of you who wanted a copy of the presentation, we've attached it here. Here's to a great year! :-)

 

*Career Spotlight* Message from our Counselors....

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This year at Brock’s Gap Intermediate School we are going to be doing career spotlights throughout the year. WE NEED YOU! We want our parents to be our spotlights. We are asking that you video yourself answering a few questions and the video will be shared in our broadcast announcements.

We are looking for a variety of people interested in telling our students about their career. Many of our students are unaware of the career opportunities available to them and this is a fantastic way to provide them with first hand knowledge of potential career paths. This is also a great way for you to get involved in BGIS and make an impact on the students’ future.

If you are interested in recording a short 2 minute video telling the students about a “day in the life” of your job, please complete the following link: http://bit.ly/2vDNqdu

Video Questions (2 minutes or less):

• What is your name?
• What is your job title?
• What kinds of things do you do at your job?
• What type of training/college experience/qualifications was required?
• What do you enjoy most about your job?
• What kinds of subjects were important for you to know in order to be able to do your job?
• Who are you related to at Brock’s Gap? (Optional)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The information is also on the Guidance & Counseling page on the Brock’s Gap website.

Thanks,
Catherine Bruno                                                          Coley Robichaux
5th Grade Counselor                                                  6th Grade Counselor
cbruno@hoover.k12.al.us                                         crobichaux@hoover.k12.al.us
205-439-1624                                                              205-439-1634

*Magazine* Message from PTO...

It's time for our awesome fundraiser!  Turn in days will be every Wednesday starting August 30th for the next 4 weeks!

Very important for students to label their orders so they get proper credit for PRIZES!

Make sure students fill out the forms LEGIBLY!  This helps so much with the process of tallying orders and getting the information processed!

Lunchtime for the next four weeks can be very exciting on PRIZE DAYS!

Thank you in advance for helping BGIS!

A note from the School Nurse:

Parents,

Students are not allowed to carry medication on their person while at school​. Please make sure you contact the school nurse with any need for your child to have medication at school. A prescriber/parent authorization form must be presented to the nurse along with the medication before any student is allowed to have medication​ at school.  ​An adult needs to bring the medication along with the signed paperwork to the nurse. If you have any questions, please call​ Tyra Walker, RN at 439-1630​.

Important Parent Announcements - August 21, 2017

Hello Voyager Parents,

WOW- We just came inside from viewing the SOLAR ECLIPSE.  Without our solar glasses, we would have missed it.  The temperature definitely dropped a few degrees and the sky was not quite as bright. BGIS was not in path of totality but today will definitely go down in history as a special highlight of this 6th grade year.

Volunteers needed:
Parents, if you have some time and would like to help us, we really need some volunteers this week to laminate, cut, and hang some of our students' work! If you can volunteer, please email Ms. Roe. We would like our volunteers to come Wednesday, August 23rd from 9am until noon and again from 1pm until 3pm. The kids love to see their work "personalize" their new Voyager hall! Thank you for helping us.

We need a few items:
We have included a link to our signup genius asking for some items for our team.  We will do this periodically. Note that every item is for your student! We will use these items during our team celebrations on Fridays and as class incentives & rewards!

Here's the link again: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49AFAE2BA46-voyagers1 

Open House:
Mark your calendars for MONDAY, AUGUST 28.

Come meet your child's teachers and hear more about 6th grade expectations at the PTO Parent Open House on Monday, August 28th at 6PM in the COMPETITION GYM.

Thanks
Voyager Team Teachers
Ayers, Beck, Powell, and Roe

Monday is "CAP DAY FOR THE SOLAR ECLIPSE"

Students may wear a cap to school and bring a towel to sit on during the eclipse.

Read and Sign Page 51 of the Agenda!

Students and Parents:

Please look at page 51 in your agendas. Make sure you read and sign page 51 and return to your child's homeroom teacher NO LATER than Friday, August 18th! If your child needs to purchase an agenda they may do so for $5.00 from the front office!

A note from our PE Department:

-6th grade PE-

Students will receive uniforms the Friday before LABOR day and we will begin dressing out when they return from the holiday.

Planning for Learning during the Solar Eclipse

A note from our school counselors:

At Brock's Gap the school counseling services are addressed through the three major domains of the American School Counselor Association- Academic, Career, and Personal/Social. We're asking parents, teachers, and students to complete a short needs assessment in order to help us provide services through our counseling program. Thank you for your time and input.  We look forward to working and collaborating with you this year!

Mrs. Bruno and Mrs. Robichaux

Here's the link again just in case: http://bit.ly/2vOfbUK

Mark Your Calendars for PTO Open House!

PTO OPEN MONDAY AUGUST 28th at 6PM!!!!