MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Code of Ethics Winners this week are:

6th grade: McKenna Baughman
7th grade: Edwardo Vieira
8th grade: Olivia Majewski

Bus Changes:
Bus 50 is Bus 54 until further notice
Bus 59 is back to bus 59
Bus 17 is back to bus 17

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

Your Cell Phone and Smart Watches are to be turned off and put away in your backpack or locker when you enter the building. You may use them after 2:25.

Important Upcoming Dates:

October 28 - Parent/Teacher conferences in the afternoon
November 3 - no school (Election Day)
November4 - Early Release - dismissal at 11:30
November 7 - Picture retake day! (Bring your photos with you if you purchased them)
November 11 - no school (Veteran's Day)

Did you know, before sharing news, especially about important events like elections, check if it's from a reliable source. Fact-checking helps stop the spread of false information and ensures you're sharing the truth.

Today's Digital Citizenship Trivia Question:

Why is it important to check if news about elections is true before sharing it?
A) To avoid getting in trouble with friends
B) To make sure you don’t spend too much time online
C) To stop the spread of false information
D) To be the first to share the news

Finally, congratulations to Tuesday's WInner, Evelyn Olehowski, who correctly answered the question: 

Why do some schools ban cell phones during class?

with the response of,: B) To keep students focused on learning

There will be a BJHS Musical information event TODAY, October 17, at 6pm in the Coffin gym. Hear about the upcoming auditions for the musical, Frozen Jr., learn about the rehearsal and performance process, and get informed about exciting fundraising opportunities. We hope to see you there!

Looking to prepare for your Frozen Jr. audition? Come to an acting workshop with Mrs. Bosarge, Monday October 21st in the chorus room from 2:45-3:45. Read scenes from the script and get feedback on your acting. 

Picture Retake Day: November 7th Picture Day ID: EVTMC2ZRM -- See Mrs. Colucci in the front office for an order form.

There will be a Harvest Craft and Food Fair at HBS on November 2 to help support Mid Coast Hunger programming -- Please check out the flyer here Harvest Craft and Food Fair

Calling All Brunswick Junior High Hockey Players! Please click HERE for information on Playing Hockey at BJH!

SPORTS:

Cross Country Practice 2:45-4:00

Girls Soccer Away @ MTA, Dismiss 2:20, Bus 2:30

Boys Soccer Home vs MTA, 8th 3:30, 7th 4:45

Field Hockey Black Team Home vs. Yarmouth, 3:45, 

Orange Team Practice 2:45-4:00