BHS Bulletin
Week of March 8-12, 2021
~Tuesday, March 9th Seniors cap and gown photos - see below
~Tuesday, March 9th- Parent teacher conferences 4:30-7:30pm
~Wednesday, March 10th - Tornado Drill 1:45pm- see below
~Friday, March 12th - Concurrent info - see below
~Friday, March 12 - Senior song auditions due - see below
~Reminder that tutoring is available Monday - Thursday - see below!
Upcoming Events
~Spring Break March 15-22nd!
~Tuesday, March 23 - BEEF scholarships due - see below
Great Expectations for the month of March
Character trait: Integrity - acting according to a sense of right and wrong.
Quote: "Integrity, the choice between what's convenient and what's right." - Tony Dungy
Expectation Focus: We will practice virtuous living using the Life Principles.
Jennifer Phenicie (jphenicie@bixbyps.org) is the district GE Coach and is available for appointments Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-9:30am or 2:45-4:00pm.
Senior Graduation Information
Tuesday, March 9th the seniors will have Cap and Gown Pictures taken by KathySue Photography in the Whitey Ford Gym from 7:30am to 2:30pm. It is a come and go picture day, no time slots. This is not the gown pic they have taken for the yearbook, if asked. In addition, due to the declining Covid-19 cases in our community, we will now take a Senior Group Picture at 1:30 pm at the Football Stadium. Masks and social distancing will be required until the picture is taken. Any Senior that is not comfortable with the group picture is not expected to participate. It is OPTIONAL!
The expected attire for Cap and Gown pictures is listed below. Please hang up your cap and gown after pick up on March 4th. This is the same dress attire you will expected to wear for the BHS Commencement Ceremony on May 12th, 2021. Boys should wear slacks, a dress shirt & tie , with nice shoes or boots. No flip flops or sandals! Girls may wear a dress or dress pants. Open toed shoes are ok. No flip flops! Let us know if you have a need and we will be happy to assist you in getting the appropriate attire. If you have any questions email Tama Davis, tdavis@bixbyps.org or 918-366-2354 or Terry Adams, Tadams@bixbyps.org or 918-366-2234.
Concurrent Enrollment for next year
On March 12th, counselors will be providing information to students regarding TCC concurrent enrollment for next fall. Please use the following link for additional information, to determine eligibility and to select which hour you would like to attend (electives only please).
https://docs.google.com/forms/...
Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences
~Tuesday, March 9 4:30-7:30pm
BEEF Scholarships
NOW is the time to apply for the scholarships which are offered through the Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation (BEEF). The application submission deadline is Tuesday, March 23, 2021 by 1:00 p.m.
BEEF awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships in 2020. We encourage all graduating seniors who are planning to further their education to apply for all the scholarships for which they qualify. You will find a listing of the scholarships as well as the instructions and application forms on the BEEF Website at www.bixbyps.org. The scholarship winners will be announced at the Academic Awards Program on the evening of April 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Senior Song Audition
Seniors! It is time to audition for the Senior Song. This is your chance to offer a musical message to the Class of 2021. You may audition by yourself or with a partner. We will be selecting students to sing at Graduation, Baccalaureate, the Senior Breakfast, and other events related to graduation.
Submit your recording no later than 11:59 pm on Friday, March 12. You should select a song that speaks specifically to your classmates, their experiences, and their future. In your recording, sing with a karaoke-style accompaniment track or live accompaniment (piano, guitar, etc.)
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Davis in the Principal’s Office or Mr. Pearson in the Choir Room.
Tutoring for students
We are very excited to announce that the high school will be offering virtual tutoring during the entirety of the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The Google Meet tutoring format will provide a convenient way for you to receive additional instruction and help with assignments.
The virtual tutoring schedule will be available weekly:
Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Math
Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Science
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm, English
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Spanish
Access these Google Meet sessions by going to meet.google.com and click on Join Meeting. Type in the meeting nickname listed below. Be sure to be signed into your BixbyPS Google account.
Math, mathbhs
Science, sciencebhs
English, englishbhs
Spanish, spanishbhs
If you have any issues joining virtual tutoring, please contact the following teachers:
Math, Mr. Devoe, ddevoe@bixbyps.org
Science, Ms. Brewer, lbrewer@bixbyps.org
English, Ms. Obrien, kobrien@bixbyps.org
Spanish, Ms. Grovenburg, ggrovenburg@bixbyps.org
If you have any other questions regarding virtual tutoring or the tutoring schedule, please contact Dr. Lange at 918-366-2303, slange@bixbyps.org
InterAct Meetings
Interact Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at lunch. Let officers know if you can't make it. Location TBD.
April 6, May 4
Tulsa Technology Center
Great news! Tulsa Tech applications are now open for next school year! Apply online or sign up to see Mandy Flanary in the counseling office for more information. Ms. Flanary is here every Wednesday.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are now being sold online. You must 1. pay for your drug test, 2. pay for your permit, and 3. fill out the permit form before receiving your permit from Mrs. Dees in the Assistant Principal's office. All steps must be completed before a permit is issued.