Knight Times
November 1, 2021
Dear Knights & Families,
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. It was so much fun seeing many of our students dressed up on Friday. It's always nice to see that our teenagers are still kids at heart!
We have just 3 weeks until our Thanksgiving break. While holiday breaks are wonderful times to connect with family and relax, students who are behind academically can also use this time to get caught up on school work since the semester ends before the winter break. Students should also take advantage of Coach's Corner on Wednesdays from 3:45-5. We also encourage students to sign up for choice based KEEP offerings that align with courses in which they need additional support.
The month of November is a lovely time of year to get excited about the holidays, to take time to reflect and to give thanks. I am so thankful to lead such an amazing school with intelligent, hard working students, dedicated staff and supportive families. Thank you for making Buckingham a special place.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Working
Para los padres que hablan Español
Important Dates
11/5 - Noche Themed Fall Festival
11/6 - Holiday Stroll Vendor Fair (hosted by SHIELD)
11/9 - November SHIELD Meeting
11/11 - No School for Veterans' Day
11/15 - SHIELD Dine & Donate @ Mary's Pizza Shack
11/22-11/26 - No School for Thanksgiving break
12/13 - Christmas Concert
12/17 - End of semester 1
Noche Fest Spirit Week
Monday- Cozy day (Pajama Day)
Tuesday- Anything But a Backpack Day (bring all of your school supplies in anything but a backpack)
Wednesday- Funky Sock Day (colorful socks, knee high socks, fuzzy socks, etc.)
Thursday- Fall Colors Day
Friday- Sugar Skull Day...show off your Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead makeup and/or clothing!)
Friday will also be a rally day! The rally will take place at Andrew's Park from 12:00-12:40. School will be released at the usual time on Friday, and lunch will be served after school as it is every Friday.
Message to AP Students & Families
Below you will find information pertaining to AP registration and payment along with a google questionnaire that is required to be completed by the student.
Students- Please complete the google AP Exam form: https://bit.ly/2022APEXAM
Please read this information carefully if your student is enrolled in an AP class at Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy (also sent via email by the counseling department).
1.) All AP students must register in their AP class on the "My AP" website. Students can get their class "join codes" from their AP teachers as well as instructions for finding the site: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/joining-your-ap-class-section-students.pdf
2.) The deadline for AP exam registration with $96 payment each is Friday, November 12, 2022.
** Payment can be dropped off in the main office M-F, 9 am - 3 pm; cash or check (made payable to BCCA.)
3.) Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for exam fee waivers, in which case a $5.00 fee for each test will be due on Friday, November 12, 2022.
4.) IMPORTANT: Any student (including those using a fee waiver) who later decide that they would like to take the exam but does not register by the deadline will be charged a $40 late fee which goes back to the College Board.
If you or your student have any questions regarding AP exams, please talk to your AP teacher, Mary Jo Weiss, or your student’s counselor.
Thank you,
Counseling Team
Solano Community College Registration
Are you interested in taking a course at Solano Community College this spring semester? If so, please review the registration process handout that can be found here. It outlines all the steps that you need to complete to register for a Solano course. Please make sure to read ALL the steps.
COVID Safety Information
Meal Service
Shield Parent Group Update
Hello Knight Families!
The Holidays are upon on us! Get into the spirit by coming out and supporting our school and local vendors on Nov. 6th at the Vendor Fair from 9-1 in the parking lot! We need your help to make this event successful! Below is the volunteer Sign Up Genius. We are looking for 30 volunteers to help with various aspects of the fair, adults and students are encouraged!
We will be having our next monthly zoom meeting on Tuesday Nov. 9 at 6 pm via zoom.
Zoom Link for Meeting: https://vacavilleusd.zoom.us/j/91819407845?pwd=RE1jQTRKRGlZWUJEWFNnKzFkWHlNUT09
Meeting ID: 918 1940 7845
Passcode: z84kuB
Our December meeting will be in person! How exciting! We will have food and refreshments available. If you haven’t joined us at a SHIELD meeting yet, this is the one to come to! We are excited to announce Knights Night theme and start a planning Committee for the event. This is our largest event of the year and we need a lot of volunteers to make it happen, make money and have a great evening!!
Please reach out to the board with any question, ideas or if you would like to be a part of the SHIELD board. We are looking to fill a few more positions.
Please continue to support our school by participating in our dine outs:
Marys Pizza Shack-Nov. 15th. (see flyer below)
Mountain Mikes-Dec.15
SHIELD FUNDRAISER
Leave the cooking to Mary’s and help support Our Knights! Our next dine out is scheduled for Monday, November 15. Please see flyer below for more details. See you there!
Youth Resiliency Summit
Resiliency IGNITE! Art, Advocacy, Action!
A Youth Summit For Youth By Youth
Saturday, December 4, 2021
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Virtual
FREE
The Youth Resiliency Summit is open to all middle and high school students grades 6 -12 residing or attending school in Solano County. The summit will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, and will cover a wide range of workshops on topics affecting youth and their community as well as develop skills that strengthen resilience and create positive change. The summit will also host fun activities, raffles, prizes and more! The first 100 students to register will receive a box filled with fun conference supplies!
ALL STUDENTS who attend the full conference will receive a certificate of completion for 5 hours of service, please check with your school and/or teachers to confirm this can be used for community service credit or extra credit.
We are also excited to offer an exclusive track for adults! Parents, Educators, and Community Members are invited to attend workshops that will also support them and their youth!
Register now at https://www.solanocoe.net/youthsummit
WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be hosted by adults and youth and will cover a wide range of topics including:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Social Justice and Equity
- Suicide Prevention
- Human Trafficking
- Healthy Relationships and Teen Dating Violence
- Financial aid and life after high school
- And more!
Athletics Update
Yearbook Information
Red Ribbon Week
About Us
Email: samanthaw@vacavilleusd.org
Website: buckingham.schoolloop.com
Location: 100 McClellan Street, Vacaville, CA, USA
Phone: 707-453-7300
Facebook: Facebook.com/bcmhs
Twitter: @BCMHSLeadership