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        BBHS Newsletter - October 2019         Lil' Mountaineer News - Sep/Oct

Playoff Information

Football

Red Ribbon Week- October 21-25

                      Elem.                           HS

Monday               Pajama Day                                    Mustache Day

Tuesday              MixedUp/Mismatch Day                 Stuffed Animal Day

Wednesday         BBES Rainbow Day                        Red Out

       (Kdg: Blue/Purple, 1st: Green, 2nd: Yellow, 3rd: Orange, 4th: Red)

Thursday            Sweat Clothing Day                        Marvel vs DC Day

Friday                 Denim/Blue & White Day                Blue & White Day

The middle school will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 28 - November 1.  To kick-off Red Ribbon Week, the Middle School Student Council would like to have a “PINK OUT” day on Friday, October 25 to observe breast cancer awareness. Daily themes starting October 28 are as follows:  Monday - Mix & Match Day; Tuesday - Nerd vs Jock Day; Wednesday - Red Out Day; Thursday - Hat Day; Friday - School Spirit Day.

21st Century 4th Grade Math Parent Night

Learn the new stragegies on how 4th grade math is presented.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

6:30PM - 7:30 PM in the elementary gym

Two $100 Amazon gift cards will be given away at the end of the meeting!  Must be present to win.

BBSD Employment Opportunities

          Best of Somerset County Awards 

Berlin School District was a finalist in the Daily American "Best of Somerset County" contest.  Thank you for voting for BBSD!

Superintendent’s Community Listening Sessions

Dr. Reeder is providing the community an opportunity to sit down with him to discuss the school district. The meetings will be held in the various areas for convenience of citizen’s in each of the three (3) school district regions. It will be an opportunity to ask questions as well as hear about the goals for improving education for students in the district.

Region 1: Berlin Borough and Region 2: Brothersvalley Township

Date: To be announced in the near future.

Click this link to view awesome Mountaineer sports pictures!

Yearbook Sale

2018/2019 Yearbooks are currently on sale for $65.  To purchase, stop in and see Mrs. Ritenour or email at britenour@bbsd.com.

Purchase Old Yearbooks

Miss out on a previous school year’s yearbook sale?  Prior year yearbook’s are now on sale for the discounted price of $50.  Limited quantities are available for each year and go back into the 90’s with a few available from earlier years.  Please contact Bethany Ritenour at britenour@bbsd.com to reserve yours today!

Trophy Case Renovations

Hey Mountaineer Nation! BBHS is undergoing trophy case renovations that will feature state champions, our great heritage, West Pac/district championships, and featuring memorable games as well as a dedication wall to our fanbase. Completion is mid-late fall.

BBSD Ranks #2 as Best School in Somerset County!

The Niche 2020 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more.  For more information, click HERE.

           Foundation's "Fun in the Sun"

Tickets are on sale for the annual Foundation's "Fun in the Sun" dinner and drawing on Thursday, November 14 @ 6:00.  Each ticket is $25.  The winner receives a one week's stay at the Caribe Cove Resort in Kissimmee, FL for the week of January 25 - February 1, 2020 ($800 travel allowance included).  There will also be a $250 cash prize winner, along with the chance to win other door prizes.

As part of Pennsylvania's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Berlin Brothersvalley is required to post its ESSA Report Card.

ESSA Federal Report

Berlin Brothersvalley School District has been accepted as a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador!

Click to read about the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation.

BBSD Foundation Information

Dear Berlin Brothersvalley Community,

In recent weeks, our nation has experienced heart wrenching and physically devastating violence. We want to acknowledge the toll that these events have taken on schools across the country. In the wake of these events, we want to reassure you that BBSD continues to provide a safe environment for our children to learn.

BBSD is vigilant in our efforts to ensure our schools are safe. We have a detailed emergency operations plan that lays out specific plans and responses related to prevention & mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. We conduct regular drills that provide practice to our students and staff on how to best respond to emergency situations. Also, we continue to work closely with law enforcement and other security professionals to maximize our safety efforts.

Please know that BBSD continues to be proactive in our safety measures. We encourage the community to work with the school district and local police departments, and to report any issues that may cause you concern. If you see something, please say something, and encourage your children to do the same.

School Emergency Procedures

Berlin Brothersvalley School District has steps in place to address student and staff safety issues through the adoption of a

District-wide Emergency Response Plan.

School Alerts

Berlin Brothersvalley School District has the ability to send out text alerts and messages.  In order to participate in this service, your cell phone number must be in our student database AND you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your phone.

• To participate in text messages:  Text Y to 67587 from your wireless device.
• If you prefer not to receive text messages:  Text STOP to 67587.

*Although Berlin Brothersvalley School District does not charge for this service, it does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred by you for sending or receiving text messages.  Check with your wireless carrier for possible charges.