Wednesday September 8, 2010
Patriotic Message: President Ford Pardons Nixon
In a controversial executive action, President Gerald Ford pardons his disgraced predecessor Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Ford later defended this action before the House Judiciary Committee, explaining that he wanted to end the national divisions created by the Watergate scandal.
Student
1. Cafeteria Lunch Menu: Lunch today is Pizza.
2. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
3. Hallway Lockers: We are working on any locker problems this week. If you have a locker problem please come to the office to sign up on the locker problem sheet. Students, you must use the locker that was assigned to you only. Also, PE locks or locks that were purchased somewhere are to NOT be used on lockers. These locks will be removed from lockers. – Office
4. Honor Roll Tags: Honor Roll tags will be distributed this week to students from the 4th Qtr of last year. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the delay. – Office
5. Cross Country: For anyone interested in joining the cross-country team, see Coach Sorensen in the gym during break time on Thursday, September 9. The practice will be Friday, September 10. – Coach Sorensen
6. Box Tops: We collect General Mills Box Tops at Bancrfot Middle School!! You'll find them on cereal boxes, cake mixes, and other General Mills products. You'll find the 10 cent box tops on the packaging, cut or tear them off, and return them to your core English teacher. School Service will create collection envelopes for each core English teacher. Several times a year the envelopes are collected, box tops counted, and then are sent in to General Mills. General Mills sends us a check twice a year. Last year we earned about $500! This money goes to helping English teachers set up their RIP libraries and other book-related issues. If you don't know what products have the box tops, there is a handy dandy list of items on the front of the box top envelope. Check it out! Turn those box tops in to your core English teacher. Eighth grader Freddie Kao has already turned in 1, 468 box tops! That is a school record. Thank you so much, Freddie! Remember, Box Tops for Books! - Ms. Turner
Have a great day Broncos
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Tuesday September 7, 2010
Welcome Back!
Patriotic Message: United States Nicknamed Uncle Sam
On this day in 1813, the United States got its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Sam Wilson, a meat packer from New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812. Wilson stamped the barrels with "U.S." for United States, but soldiers began referring to the food as "Uncle Sam's." The local newspaper picked up on the story and Uncle Sam eventually gained widespread acceptance as the nickname for the U.S. federal government.
Student
1. Cafeteria Lunch Menu: Lunch today is a Sloppy Joe or a Hot Dog w/ Sloppy Joe Meat. Lunch includes salad bar, seasonal fruit and choice of milk.
2. Attention 6th Graders!: Be sure to get out that student planner and save the date! This Friday September 10 from 3-4pm there will be a free ice-cream social and dance in the school cafeteria. We want to celebrate your becoming a part of our Bancroft Family. Sorry 7th and 8th graders this is a 6th grade event only. – Ms. Colt
3. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
4. Hallway Lockers: We are working on any locker problems this week. If you have a locker problem please come to the office to sign up on the locker problem sheet. Students, you must use the locker that was assigned to you only. Also, PE locks or locks that were purchased somewhere are to NOT be used on lockers. These locks will be removed from lockers. – Office
5. Honor Roll Tags: Honor Roll tags will be distributed this week to students from the 4th Qtr of last year. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the delay. – Office
Have a great day Broncos!
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Friday September 3, 2010
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
School will resume Tuesday September 7th.
Patriotic Message: End of American Revolution
The American Revolution officially comes to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France sign the Treaty of Paris on this day in 1783. The signing signified America's status as a free nation, as Britain formally recognized the independence of its 13 former American colonies, and the boundaries of the new republic were agreed upon: Florida north to the Great Lakes and the Atlantic coast west to the Mississippi River.
Student
1. Cafeteria Lunch Menu: Lunch today is Chicken Burrito or Beef Chalupa.
2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: Today is the last day PE clothes and PE locks will be sold after school in the locker rooms. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. - The PE Department
3. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
4. Hallway Lockers: Padlocks were distributed to most students on Monday. 7th/8th Graders: If you did not receive a lock, please come to the office and sign the no padlock sheet and we will figure out what happened. PE Locks cannot be used on the hallway lockers. Students MUST use the locker that was issued to them. NO exceptions. The office will be calling students with no locker down to issue lockers. Please be patient. All students will have a locker by the end of the week. Thanks! – Office
5. The Friends Club or Friends on Friday!: I'm toying with the name, but a couple of students and I were considering the idea of a campus where we were all friends ... or at least accepting and tolerating of each other. Our first meeting is today at lunch in room S-6) all are welcome ... during 7th and 8th lunch. Robbie Mr Smothermon is expecting you and your friend Thank you - Mr. Smothermon
Have a great day Broncos!
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Thursday September 2, 2010
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
School will resume Tuesday September 7th.
Patriotic Message: 1st ATM Opens for Business
On this day in 1969, America's first automatic teller machine (ATM) makes its public debut, dispensing cash to customers in Rockville Center, New York. ATMs went on to revolutionize the banking industry, eliminating the need to visit a bank to conduct basic financial transactions.
Student
1. Cafeteria Lunch Menu: Lunch today is hot wings or chicken nuggets with potato wedges. Lunch includes salad bar, seasonal fruit and choice of milk.
2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: PE clothes and PE locks will be sold everyday after school in the locker rooms until tomorrow. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. - The PE Department
3. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
4. Hallway Lockers: Padlocks were distributed to most students on Monday. 7th/8th Graders: If you did not receive a lock, please come to the office and sign the no padlock sheet and we will figure out what happened. PE Locks cannot be used on the hallway lockers. Students MUST use the locker that was issued to them. NO exceptions. The office will be calling students with no locker down to issue lockers. Please be patient. All students will have a locker by the end of the week. Thanks! – Office
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Wednesday September 1, 2010
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
School will resume Tuesday September 7th.
Patriotic Message: 1985 Wreck of the Titanic found
Seventy-three years after it sunk to the North Atlantic Ocean floor, a joint U.S.-French expedition locates the wreck of the RMS Titanic. The sunken liner was in the North Atlantic about 400 miles east of Newfoundland.
Student
1. Cafeteria Lunch Menu: Lunch today is pizza or a deli sandwich. Lunch includes salad bar, seasonal fruit and choice of milk.
2. Hallway Lockers: Padlocks were distributed to most students on Monday. 7th/8th Graders: If you did not receive a lock, please come to the office and sign the no padlock sheet and we will figure out what happened. PE Locks cannot be used on the hallway lockers. Students MUST use the locker that was issued to them. NO exceptions. The office will be calling students with no locker down to issue lockers. Please be patient. All students will have a locker by the end of the week. Thanks! – Office
3. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: PE clothes and PE locks will be sold everyday after school in the PE locker room until Friday, September 3. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. - The PE Department
4. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
5. Simpson’s Club: 7th and 8th grade Simpsons' fans: go to S-4 today at lunch to watch an episode of the show. Seats are limited so get to Mr. Junsay's room early. Because they are in such demand, you cannot save seats for friends--sorry. See you there. – Mr. Junsay
7. Jay-Walking: Students – you MUST use the crosswalks to cross the street in front of the school. It is not safe to run across the middle of the street into on-coming traffic. Jay-walking is very dangerous and illegal. Any student seen jay-walking will receive a citation which includes a phone-call home. Please be safe! – Office
Have a great day Broncos!
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Tuesday August 31, 2010
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
School will resume Tuesday September 7th.
Patriotic Message: Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast
On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane. Despite being only the third most powerful storm of the 2005 hurricane season, Katrina was the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States.
Student
1. Cafeteria Menu: Today the cafeteria will be serving: orange chicken rice bowl or vegetarian egg roll or a deli sandwich. Lunch also includes the salad bar, seasonal fresh fruit and choice of milk.
2. Simpson’s Club: Hey everybody, the Simpsons' Club is back. This year our viewing sessions will be held during lunch on Wednesday's. Go to S-4 tomorrow at lunch to watch an episode of the Simpsons. Seats are limited, so get there early. Sorry 6th graders, this is for our 7th and 8th graders only, but it's another thing you can look forward to next year! – Mr. Junsay
3. Honor Roll Tags: 2009 – 2010 4th Qtr Honor Roll tags will be distributed to 1st period classes by Friday. Remember, you must have a 3.2 GPA and only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship to be qualified for the Honor Roll (Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory citizenship disqualifies you from the honor roll). If your GPA was lower than 3.2, you will not receive an Honor Roll tag. 6th graders can earn a 1st Qtr Honor Roll tag by receiving a 3.2 GPA on their report card with only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship. – Office
4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: PE clothes and PE locks will be sold everyday after school until Friday, September 3. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. Classes will start dressing for PE tomorrow. Be ready!! - The PE Department
5. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school today. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
6. Padlocks & Lockers: Padlocks were distributed to most students yesterday. If you are a 7th or 8th grader who did not return your lock at the end of the year you will not be issued a lock. 7th/8th Graders: If you did not receive a lock, please come to the office and sign the no padlock sheet and we will work on figuring out what happened. Do not share your locker combination with anyone! Also, make sure to lock your locker securely before leaving. $5 must be paid to replace lost locks. The office will be calling students with no locker down to issue lockers. Please be patient. All students will have a locker by the end of the week. Thanks! – Office
7. Jay-Walking: Students – you MUST use the crosswalks to cross the street in front of the school. It is not safe to run across the middle of the street into on-coming traffic. Jay-walking is very dangerous and illegal. Any student seen jay-walking will receive a citation which includes a phone-call home. Please be safe! – Office
8. Enrollment Count: Teachers, we will be taking our enrollment count 3RD PERIOD today. Enrollment count forms were put in your boxes this morning. Please count all students that are currently enrolled in your 3rd period. – Ms. McNeil
Have a great day Broncos!
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Monday August 30, 2010
Patriotic Message: 1st African American in Space
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Guion S. Bluford becomes the first African American to travel into space. It was also the first night launch of a space shuttle, and many people stayed up late to watch the spacecraft roar up from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 2:32 a.m.
Student
1. LOST: A 7th Grade Purple Literature book lost Friday at lunch. If you have found it or know who has it- please come see Ms. Ferreira for a reward.
2. Honor Roll Tags: 2009 – 2010 4th Qtr Honor Roll tags will be distributed to 1st period classes by Friday. Remember, you must have a 3.2 GPA and only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship to be qualified for the Honor Roll (Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory citizenship disqualifies you from the honor roll). If your GPA was lower than 3.2, you will not receive an Honor Roll tag. 6th graders can earn a 1st Qtr Honor Roll tag by receiving a 3.2 GPA on their report card with only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship. – Office
3. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: PE clothes and PE locks will be sold everyday after school until Friday, September 3. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. We will also be selling them during class time today only. Classes will start dressing for PE tomorrow. Be ready!! - The PE Department
4. Emergency Cards: If you have not received an emergency card, come to the office to pick one up. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school by Tomorrow, August 31, 2010. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
5. Clubs: Hey Broncos…It’s time to join a club. The Black Student Union is ready to go with our first meeting this Thursday at lunch in G3. Come and see all the fun and exciting things we will be doing this year. Don’t forget, this Thursday at lunch in G3. Hope to see you there. – Ms. Busby
6. Padlocks & Lockers: Padlocks will be distributed to most students this morning. All 6th graders have a new padlock and 7th and 8th graders who returned their lock last year have been issued the same lock. If you are a 7th or 8th grader who did not return your lock at the end of the year you will not be issued a lock. Please do not share your locker combination with anyone and make sure to lock your locker securely before leaving your locker. $5 must be paid to replace lost locks. The office is working on issuing lockers and padlocks to all students. All students will have a locker by the end of the week. Thanks! – Office
Have a great day Broncos!
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Friday August 27, 2010
Patriotic Message: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
Student
1. Lockers: The office is working on issuing padlocks and lockers for hallway lockers. All students will be issued a locker and if needed, a padlock. Please be patient. After padlocks are issued, please come to the office with any locker PROBLEMS. Thanks! – Office
2. Honor Roll Tags: 2009 – 2010 4th Qtr Honor Roll tags will be distributed to 1st period classes next week. Remember, you must have a 3.2 GPA and only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship to be qualified for the Honor Roll (Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory citizenship disqualifies you from the honor roll). If your GPA was lower than 3.2, you will not receive an Honor Roll tag. 6th graders can earn a 1st Qtr Honor Roll tag by receiving a 3.2 GPA on their report card with only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship. – Office
3. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: PE clothes and PE locks will be sold everyday after school until Friday, September 3. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. We will also be selling them during class time today and Monday. Classes will start dressing for PE on Tuesday. Be ready!! - The PE Department
4. Emergency Cards: All students will receive an emergency card during 1st period yesterday. Please have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school by Tuesday August 31, 2010. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
5. Student Planners: Student Planners will be distributed during 1stº today. Every student will receive a planner. There are some changes that need to be made to the Handbook pages of the Planner. 1stº teachers will tell you what changes need to be made. If you do not receive a Planner, please come to the office during break. Thanks! – Office
6. Message from Principal: Thank you for another wonderful school day yesterday. Have a great day and weekend! – Ms. Heredia-Peltz
Have a great day Broncos!
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Thursday August 26, 2010
Patriotic Message: 1939 1st Televised Major League Baseball Game
On this day in 1939, the first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast on station W2XBS, the station that was to become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York.
Student
1. Message from Principal: I would like to thank all students and staff for making our first day of the 2010 - 2011 school year very successful. Great job Broncos! – Mrs. Heredia-Peltz
2. Break/ Lunch: Please enjoy your break and lunch on the patio or in the cafeteria. Also, please note the new bell schedule and two different lunch periods. There is no food allowed on the field or blacktop areas. Let’s keep our school clean. – Admin
3. Electronic Devices: Portable music players, hand held games, cell phones, and cameras cannot be turned on while on School Grounds. They must be turned off and stored where they are not visible or they will be confiscated. That includes earphones and earpieces even if they are not plugged in. After dismissal at the end of the day, students may use electronic devices outside of classrooms only. – Office
4. Lockers: The office is working on issuing padlocks and lockers. All students will be issued a locker and if needed, a padlock. Please be patient. After padlocks are issued, please come to the office with any locker PROBLEMS. All padlocks will be issued the week after Labor Day. Thanks! – Office
5. Honor Roll Tags: 2009 – 2010 4th Qtr Honor Roll tags will be distributed to 1st period classes next week. Remember, you must have a 3.2 GPA and only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship to be qualified for the Honor Roll (Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory citizenship disqualifies you from the honor roll). If your GPA was lower than 3.2, you will not receive an Honor Roll tag. 6th graders can earn a 1st Qtr Honor Roll tag by receiving a 3.2 GPA on their report card with only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship. – Office
6. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS: PE clothes will be sold everyday after school until Friday, September 3. That is all of the first and second weeks of school. We will also be selling them during class time on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Classes will start dressing for PE on Tuesday. Be ready!! - The PE Department
7. 'A' Period 7-8 grade Orchestra: ‘A’ Period Orchestra students will meet on Friday, August 27 at 7:30 a.m. in G-5. We will review expectations, grading policies, concert dates and Disneyland. – Ms. Beck
8. Emergency Cards: All students will receive an emergency card during 1st period today. Please take this card home, have parents review and make any necessary changes, sign on the back and return to the office as soon as possible! All students MUST return this emergency card to school by Tuesday August 31, 2010. NO exceptions. Thanks! – Office
Have a great day Broncos!
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Wednesday August 25, 2010
6th Grade Only Schedule
Period 1 8:25 - 9:10
Period 2 9:15 - 10:00
Break 10:00 - 10:10
Period 3 10:15 - 11:00
RIP 11:00 - 11:10
Lunch 11:10 - 11:45
Period 4 11:50 - 12:35
Period 5 12: 40 - 1:25
Period 6 1:30 - 2:15
7/8 Grades Schedule
Period 1 8:25 - 9:10
Period 2 9:15 - 10:00
Break 10:00 - 10:10
Period 3 10:15 - 11:00
Period 4 11:05 - 11:50
Lunch 11:50 - 12:25
RIP 12:30 - 12:45
Period 5 12:45 - 1:30
Period 6 1:35 - 2:15
Patriotic Message: 1939 Wizard of Oz Debuts
On this day in 1939, The Wizard of Oz, which became one of the best-loved movies in history, opens in theaters around the United States.
Student
Welcome to the 2010 - 2011 School Year Broncos!
1. Welcome Back Broncos: Some important things to remember as we start the year – gum is not allowed on campus and students may only eat food in the cafeteria and on the patio. Please do not take food or drinks (other than water) onto the field, and there is no eating in the building. Please keep hands, feet and all personal items to yourself. - Let’s have a great year! - Office
2. Vice Principal & Principal Notice: Good morning and welcome. We hope everyone had a great summer and we look forward to a wonderful year with you. Have a great first day! If you need any help come to the office, or find an adult on campus that will be happy to assist you! - Ms. McNeil& Mr. Farr; Mrs. Heredia-Peltz
3. Skateboards: All skateboards MUST be stored in your locker during the school day. If skateboards are out, they will be confiscated. - Admin
4. Break/ Lunch: Please enjoy your break and lunch on the patio or in the cafeteria. Also, please note the new bell schedule and two different lunch periods. There is no food allowed on the field or blacktop areas. The far blacktop is reserved for 6th graders only. Please make sure to clean up after yourselves. Let’s keep our school clean. – Admin
5. Electronic Devices: Portable music players, hand held games, cell phones, and cameras cannot be turned on while on School Grounds. They must be turned off and stored where they are not visible or they will be confiscated. That includes earphones and earpieces even if they are not plugged in. After dismissal at the end of the day, students may use electronic devices outside of the school buildings only. – Office
6. Lockers: The office is working on issuing padlocks. All students will be issued a locker and if needed, a padlock. Please be patient. After padlocks are issued, please come to the office with any locker PROBLEMS. Thanks! – Office
7. Honor Roll Tags: 2009 – 2010 4th Qtr Honor Roll tags will be distributed to 1st period classes next week. Remember, you must have a 3.2 GPA and only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship to be qualified for the Honor Roll (Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory citizenship disqualifies you from the honor roll). If your GPA was lower than 3.2, you will not receive an Honor Roll tag. 6th graders can earn a 1st Qtr Honor Roll tag by receiving a 3.2 GPA on their report card with only Satisfactory or Outstanding citizenship. – Office
Have a great day Broncos!
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