Tuesday, October 3 Morning Announcements

Brunswick Junior High

October 3, 2023

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Code of Ethics Winners this week are: 

6th grade: Lacy Holbrook
7th grade: Jaxon Thibault
8th grade: Owen Quinn

REMINDER:  Water only is allowed during school hours!  This includes lunch period!  No energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.

Congratulations to 7th grader, Lexi Flynn, for completing the Library Fall Reading Challenge. 

Tomorrow is an Early Release Day!  Dismissal starts at 11:30!  No school on Friday, October 6 or Monday, October 9!

Reminder to 7th & 8th grade band students interested in auditioning for district 3: there will be an audition prep session Wednesday morning at 7:15 in the band room. Intent to Audition forms are due next Thursday- Oct. 12

Whose Crime is It Anyway will NOT start today - first meeting is October 10!

Pie Sale is On!  Your student should have brought home an envelope with the order form in side.  The pie sale dates are October 2 through Friday October 13.  All orders need to be returned to the school by Friday, October 13.  A few details:

  • Please be sure the order form is complete with the student's name, grade, advisor and phone number. 
  • Payment is due at the time of ordering -- Checks should be made out to BJHS.
  • Pie pick up date is Wednesday, November 15 from 5 to 6. All sellers will be required to pick up their pie order on that date.
  • If you are not able to sell pies, but want to help out with the fundraiser -- you can make a donation!  Checks can be made payable to BJH.
  • The top two sellers in the school will each receive a $30 gift card.
  • Each grade will have a separate drawing for $30 gift card.  Everyone who sold at least one pie will be entered into the drawing!
  • Please contact parent volunteer, Alexis Gillespie at alexisgillespie@me.com or Ethel Granholm at the school office at 319-1930 if you have any questions!
  • Thank you for your support!


SMILE - School Pictures are coming!  School pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 19 - keep an eye out for flyers!!! Picture day ID is EVT4DP427

Need some Brunswick Jr High Swag? Great News!  FREE Shipping with orders over $75!  Shop HERE!

Student Council starts on Today, October 3! If you are interested in being on the Student Council, meet in the Cafe at the walker bell!

SPORTS: 

Girls Soccer Practice 2:45-4:15

Boys Soccer Practice 2:45-4:30 (7th&8th) 

8th Field Hockey Practice 2:45-3:45

7/8th Field Hockey Home vs. Greely 4pm

Cross Country Practice 2:45-4:00

Registration for Basketball and Cheering will open on October 30 on Powerschool. If your child will be participating in a winter sport, please be sure to register them. If they had a physical uploaded for a fall sport and is current in the last 2 years, you do not need to upload another one. If your child has not participated in a fall sport, please upload a copy of their latest physical and/or a doctor's note stating they are cleared to play a sport.

LAX Opportunity!

PLL FAST TRACK PORTLAND

This event is a multi-session lacrosse experience, known as Fast Track, for coaches and players including live game-play. Fast Track is a new initiative where PLL Academy will host multiple events in Portland throughout the year - this will be our kickoff event in Maine to spread awareness about lacrosse, provide great training and create a truly unique experience for players, coaches & families.

Whether you're looking to learn about lacrosse or have been playing for years, this event is for you as we will have multiple PLL pros running the trainings, along with merch giveaways & items for sale, as we look to help grow the game of lacrosse in Maine.

MIKE PRESSLER: Atlas LC Head Coach / former Head Coach at Duke University/ Bryant

MARK COCKERTON: Atlas LC / UVA

ZACH GEDDES: Chaos LC / Georgetown

Women's Lacrosse pro to be named shortly!

Where: Memorial Stadium - 129 Ludlow St, Portland, ME 04103

When: Sunday, October 8th:

5th - 11th Grade Boys Session will be 12:00PM - 3:30PM

Live Game-Play will be 4:00PM - 5:30PM

5th - 11th Grade Girls Session will be 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Registration link: https://pllacademy.leagueapps....

LATE BUS INFORMATION:  The Late Bus Service will start on September 18.  It will leave the Junior High at 4:10 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  If you will be taking the late bus or sports, clubs, or after school help with a teacher, you MUST get a blue bus pass from the Main Office.  Please come to the Main office in the morning before lunch if you are going to be riding the late bus!  Thank you!

Daily Activities and Club List

  • Monday

    • Tabletop Gaming Club will meet from the walker bell until 3:30 in room 308

    • Civil Rights Club - meets from the walker bell until 3:30 in Room 312  

  • Tuesday

    • Chess Club meets weekly in Room 317 at the walker bell and will end at 3:30. No Chess club on September 26 or October 3.  Next meeting will be October 10.

    • Whose Crime is it Anyway will start October 10!. 

    • Student Council - first meeting October 3 in the cafeteria from the walker bell until 4:00

  • Wednesday

  • Thursday 

    • Coffin Food Market - Open to all Brunswick Residents with school aged kids - Market is open from 3 to 5 pm weekly.

    • Creative Writing Club will meet from the walker bell until 3:45 

    • 8th Grade Math Team from the walker bell until 3:30.  Please see Mr. Leitzell for a permission slip

  • Friday 

    • Q&A Club - in the cafe until 3:30