Hornet Blast Newsletter
September 23, 2021
Fall Break
Check Your Family's Symptoms Daily
If you have any questions, contact Brandee Beikman, RN, MSN, our nurse coordinator: bbeikman@bgcs.k12.in.us or call her: 317-786-1447.
As a reminder, masks are REQUIRED for all students, staff, and parents/guardians picking up their child from the school office.
Hornet Highlights
This week's "Hornet Highlights" features a statement from Dr. Hammack regarding the events which occurred after the Homecoming game on Friday, September 17.
https://docs.google.com/.../18IFxVMfuWzHCd27NXvvW7VA.../edit
If you have student-specific questions or concerns, please contact your child's school.
Dr. Hammack's video statement is included below. We will return to our regular "Hornet Highlights" format next week.
2021-2022 Podemos: First Event: TONIGHT: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Podemos translates to "Yes, we can!"
Attention: ALL English Language Families
September 23, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Hornet Park Community Center
It is a new school year and PODEMOS is back! We cannot wait to begin our monthly meetings with our families of English Learners this month. Please plan to join us for information, helpful tips, snacks, prizes, and family fun.
This month we will focus on the following topics:
Meet our English Language Teachers and Support Team
Building news and information on upcoming events
Technology information and support
We will help YOU learn how to communicate and support your child/children with the help of technology using email, Dojo, Canvas, Skyward, iReady, and any other technology.
Celebrations, prizes, snacks, and an activity for the children.
BGHS National Honor Society
Congratulations!
The four pillars of National Honor Society are: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. The following new members certainly embody these four pillars of National Honor Society membership:
Class of 2022:
Alexis Sterrett
Robyn Warrner
Samantha Warrner
Class of 2023:
Liam Carney
Alexander Hernandez
Hope Hight
Rylan Horen
Ava Lantzer
Austin Magiri
Allison Rinks
Brooke Roessler
Erica Settles
Sarah Tepp
Class of 2024:
McKayla Collins
Corwin Lashbrook
Malone Moore
Avery Stanley
2020-2021 Returning Members (also inducted the evening of September 15):
President: AnnaMarie Pasyanos - Class of 2022
Vice-President: Kristen Lamb - Class of 2022
Secretary: Madeline Tucker - Class of 2022
Historian/Treasurer: Maya Coker - Class of 2022
Activities Chair: Kaleah Estep - Class of 2022
Lakota Alanis - Class of 2022
Allison Gearlds - Class of 2022
Kyle Goebel - Class of 2022
Alondra Gonzalez Diaz - Class of 2022
Destiny Ham - Class of 2022
Joshua Hendrickson - Class of 2022
Jace Hodge - Class of 2022
Shelby Howard - Class of 2022
Makenzie Hughes - Class of 2022
Riley Jeffries - Class of 2022
Daisy Mancillas - Class of 2022
Alyssa Reid - Class of 2022
Sophie Simon - Class of 2022
Colin White - Class of 2022
Photos from the National Honor Society Induction: September 15, 2021
BGHS Homecoming King and Queen
Congratulations to Mariana Davis ad Markevious Keys!
Homecoming Court
Annaka Salazar and Hayden Fanelli
AnnaMarie Pasyanos and Carter Smith
Zoe Wilson and Steven Edmonds
Denaya Marion and Adonis Adams
Haley Adams and Eric Freeman III
Homecoming Highlights
Inspiring future BGHS Football players!
Our marvelous Marching Hornets performed at the Homecoming game!
Looking for News from BGMS?
Take a look at their newsletter from September 17!
Marching Hornets at Avon
Good luck to our Marching Hornets at the Avon contest on Saturday, September 25!
Choir Fundraiser
The BG Choirs have kicked off their Butter Braids fundraiser! The last day to order is 09/28/2021. To order, please contact any member of Beech Grove High School Choirs, or you can place an order online by clicking this link!
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/ed462cd1-3145-45c5...
The order form is attached to this edition of the Hornet Blast newsletter.
Save the Date!
Please join us on September 29th!
Fall Festival Parade
We loved seeing our Marching Hornets and our JROTC marching in the parade!
The BGCS Booth at the Fall Festival
Donations of tickets to local museums, Indians games, Kroger gift cards, passes to our Indiana State Parks, glow sticks, t-shirts, and many other items, all won by the spin of the prize wheel at the booth, made for a fun few days at the Festival. Thanks to all who stopped by to visit with us!
A few photos of our volunteers and community members who stopped by our booth are pictured below.
See you next year!
JROTC Blood Drive
Community members are also welcome to donate!
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
From Nicole Norton, Children's Librarian, The Indianapolis Library - Beech Grove Branch:
Chatterbooks online book discussion
Monday, September 27 from 2:00-3:30
Age Level: Adults
Registration required.
Adults are invited to this monthly online book discussion program. Book lists with titles selected by group members are available at the Beech Grove branch. New members are always welcome. The title for September is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Register online or call 317-275-4560 to register.
Thursday, September 30 from 11:00-12:30
Age Level: Adults
Find out what you can do with the internet. Learn to use links, read internet addresses, and search the web. You must be experienced using a mouse and keyboard for this class. This class is at the Beech Grove Library. Registration is encouraged to reserve a seat! Register online or call 317-275-4560.
Teen: Cooking Made Easy - Skillet Cooking
Wednesday, October 13: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Do you cook for your family or want to learn to make healthy, delicious food? Learn how to make easy one dish meals in a skillet along with cooking techniques as you prepare to be your own personal chef! Stop in the library or call 317-275-4560 to register.
Holy Name Ocktoberfest: October 1 and 2
Live music, German food, and a Kids Zone!
Carz R Us Charity Car Show - Main Street - Beech Grove: October 3
Free Document Shredding, Appliance Drop-Off, and Medicine Disposal from the City of Beech Grove:
Kelly Educational Services is Hiring Substitute Teachers!
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About Beech Grove City Schools
Email: mstevens@bgcs.k12.in.us
Website: www.bgcs.k12.in.us
Location: 5334 Hornet Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107
Phone: 317-788-4481
Facebook: facebook.com/BeechGroveCitySchools