September 18, 2007

Read the Meeting Minutes

How to Help Your Student Get the Most out of B-CC

The first PTSA meeting of the year will be TUESDAY, Sept 18 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Two great reasons to come out: 1.BCC's architect will present plans for five new classrooms in the school's lower level (7:15-7:30.) Then...even better...at 7:45 the 9th Grade Peer Parents will host a Q&A panel: INSIDERS' GUIDE to BCC.

Still spinning from Back to School night? Got some questions that you're dying to ask, but don't know where? Send your questions and get answers from experienced parents - and students - on the ins and outs of BCC - social issues-- parties, open lunch, clubs - striking a balance- homework and extracurricular activities; logistics/communicating with teachers and administrators; accommodations; eligibility; emergencies.... and MORE.

If you're wondering about something, chances are, others are, too! Email your questions in advance to the 9th Grade Peer Parents, or ask at the meeting! In by 7 out by 9!

October 16, 2007

Brief PTSA Meeting: 7:00

"State of B-CC": 7:30

Read the Recap of Mr. Bulson's presentation

MR. BULSON'S "STATE OF B-CC" AND PTSA MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Make sure to get dinner on the table early so that you can attend Sean Bulson's second "State of B-CC Address" tonight. Imagine, in a little over an hour, you can learn a tremendous amount about what is going on at B-CC this year. The PTSA and the administration have been stressing the need to get more connected to B-CC. Attending this program is a great start.

I also want to invite everyone to a brief PTSA business meeting which will begin at 7pm. Both events will take place in the auditorium.

PTSA members, your extra copy of the directory will be available for pick up both before and after Mr. Bulson's presentation. If you
haven't joined yet, arrive tonight with a check and we will give you a student directory to take home. If you are unfortunate that you have a conflict preventing you from attending the program, member's unclaimed directories will be mailed home at the end of the week.

NO NOVEMBER PTSA MEETING SCHEDULED
To make sure everyone has enough time to start those Thanksgiving preparations, there will be no November PTSA meeting.

We hope to see you at the December 18th meeting during which we will welcome our MYP Coordinator, Martha Cohen-Tomlinson and IB Coordinator, Beth Groeneman. Please join is as they explain how MYP
and the IB diploma programs support the development of valuable, lifelong learning skills. This is a great opportunity to better understand the beneficial aspects of the MYP Personal Project and the programs that are central to the Diploma program.

Also, the Guidance Advisory Committee and the 11th Grade Parent Peers are sponsoring "Prep for the Test". This annual program is great opportunity to explore lots of options for SAT preparation programs
and find out the pros and cons of different options. "Prep for the Test" will be held on Tuesday, November 27th in the cafeteria.

Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all!!

I hope you will be able to join us for a great program next Tuesday, December 18th. Beginning at 7:30, Beth Groeneman, IB Program Coordinator, Martha Cohen, B-CC MYP Program Coordinator and Margie Lope, Westland MYP Program Coordinator, will present a program which will provide an overview of the IB programs in the cluster. They will
focus specifically on the process - what the continuum of the IB programs in our cluster should be teaching our students to do. The program they have prepared will not only show, but will also involve the attendees in IB-style learning.

This program will present a great opportunity to understand why B-CC has elected to incorporate the IB model for all ninth and tenth graders and believes it is a great option for 11th and 12th graders. This is expected to be an interactive program where learner profiles are addressed. As the three Program Coordinators take a look at the IB programs, they will talk about the Areas of Interaction and Theory of Knowledge, and then the progression from the Personal Project to the Extended Essay and the assessments in the Diploma Program. This focus will show what the inquiry-based model of instruction looks like
in the classroom and ultimately, what a student in MYP and DP gains by participating in the process.

As always, there will be a brief business meeting prior to the program. You are all invited to join us at 7pm to get an update from the PTSA and Mr. Bulson.

Tuesday, January 25, 1008

As always, their will be a PTSA business meeting beginning at 7pm which is open to all, and it will be followed by the program at 7:30.

As our students prepare for their week of exams, it is hard to imagine that they are only a few weeks away from registering for classes for the next school year. How fortunate our students are to have so many choices. There are honors, IB and AP classes. There are a huge variety of foreign languages to choose from. There are lots of options in the arts. How do all these options come together to make a successful high school experience?

We all want our students to be successful in school.... but what does that mean? Please join us for the program Tuesday night where we will address how we as a team, parents, teachers, students and administrators, can work towards a successful high school experience. Rigor is the word that we hear so often. Come hear why that has become the buzz word of this decade and how it plays into your student's decisions and contributes to their success.

As always, their will be a PTSA business meeting beginning at 7pm which is open to all, and it will be followed by the program at 7:30.

For those planning on attending the Sports Boosters Pot-Luck, what great timing. After a bite to eat and meetings with coaches, just come downstairs and join us when you can.