BGJHS Newsletter
Friday, August 30, 2019
ICU Starts Tuesday!
Washington, D.C. Parent Meeting
Beta Club
Beta Club will have their first meeting on Thursday, September 12th from 3pm-4pm in the library. This meeting is for current members only. We will be discussing club service projects and convention. For more information, contact Ms. Newport.
Creative Writing Club
New!
The BGJHS Creative Writing Club, sponsored by The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU
- Open to ALL students.
- No commitment — come when you are able.
- Do writing exercises, listen to guest speakers, and share your work if you choose to.
- Work in any genre — poetry, fiction, screenplay, songwriting, and more.
- Meets after school until 4:00 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
- Starts September 10.
- Questions? Contact Erika Solberg at erika.solberg@wku.edu or (270) 202-5149.
Join PTSA Today!
You Can Make a Difference at BGJHS!
Support and Join Your PTSA
You are invited to join the PTSA at Bowling Green Junior High School. The PTSA helps make BGJHS a better school!
WE RAISE MONEY by holding fundraisers that benefit our school. The money that we raise goes toward classroom materials, technology needs, and teacher appreciation.
We understand that a parent’s most precious commodity is time, so we don’t want to waste yours. Sign up to get PTSA emails and we’ll let you know what’s going on and where your volunteer time is needed. BGJHS PTSA needs your unique talents, whether it’s volunteering a few hours a month or a few hours a year, serving on the board, or attending meetings. Come join us!
Questions? Feel free to contact us at bowlinggreenjhsptsa@gmail.com or 270-535-5616.
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
The way you dress has an impact on what people think of you -- MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION IS VERY IMPORTANT. You should be neat and clean in your appearance and dressed appropriately. If you are not dressed appropriately, you will be counseled and asked to change clothes. If you continue to violate the dress code, you receive a major disciplinary write-up for defiance. The following are considered inappropriate clothing and cannot be worn on a school day at BGJHS:
- Skirts and shorts are to be of appropriate length. Appropriate length is no higher than six (6) inches above the knee, 360 degrees all the way around the legs.
- No holes, shreds or tears above mid-thigh that shows skin.
- No article of clothing that pertains to or depicts the following will be acceptable: a) substance or activity illegal by law for minors: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gambling b) profane, suggestive or violent language c) derogatory symbols or remarks directed at any ethnic group any gang sign or gang paraphernalia, or any other logos deemed inappropriate or distracting by the administration or faculty.
- See through clothes, pajamas, or any excessively tight clothing items.
- All pants must be worn fitted to the waist with or without a belt and should fit properly. SAGGING IS NOT PERMITTED AT BGJHS.
- Undergarments must not be visible at any time.
- Tube tops, muscle shirts, racer backs, spaghetti straps, thin straps (all straps must be 2
inches or three adult fingers wide), off the shoulder tops (cold shoulder with 2 inch straps ok) or tops that expose the midriff, any part of the bust (cleavage) or excessive parts of the back or are excessively tight or distracting are not permitted. Shirts and pants must meet while sitting, standing, bending at locker, and reaching in the air. - Hats, caps, gloves, sunglasses, house shoes, stuffed-animals, and other paraphernalia
deemed inappropriate or detrimental to the learning environment by school personnel are not to be worn. Religious or cultural head dressings are acceptable.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Girls Tennis Open Court
Girls Basketball Open Gym Dates
September 9
September 11
September 16
September 18
September 23
October 1
October 3
Players must have current sports physical to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS. Contact Coach Forrest for more information.
Swim and Dive Meeting
About Us
Email: robert.lightning@bgreen.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.bgreen.kyschools.us/2/Home
Location: 900 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY, USA
Phone: 270.746.2290
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgjuniorhigh/
Twitter: @BGJHS