The BA Bulletin - Sept 18th, 2023
Weekly News Capturing the BA Way!
From Ms. Foster Arbaiza,
Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 School Year Cougars! We have a great week of learning and fun planned for you all.
Here are our big updates for this week:
1. BA Expectations for Dress Code and Tardies - ensure your student is in BA dress code and on time every class, every day. 1st period tardy sweeps start this week. This includes ID badges.
2. Technology is rolling out!! Yay!
Please see below for more detailed information!
As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Foster Arbaiza
BA Students and Staff Participate in HBCU College Fair
BA Students and Staff participated in the HBCU Fair over the weekend!
PTECH CJ Kids get real Law Enforcement Experience!
P-TECH Criminal Justice seniors Karen and Alexa join the Junior Police Academy for fun and exciting, real-life law enforcement experience!
Link Crew Takes the Lead!
Link Crew takes the lead in lower division community circles last week! Freshmen had a chance to meet their mentor and check-in for the day with icebreaking questions. Teachers thank you for participating!
Bryan Adams Annual Homecoming Celebrations!
Homecoming Information
It’s FOOTBALL time in Texas! That means players, cheerleaders, families, friends and communities coming together to celebrate sixty-six years of tradition at Bryan Adams Leadership Academy. Our school will be celebrating Homecoming the week of October 7th!
We have many BA traditions for Homecoming:
1. Annual parade
2. Hallway Decorating Contest
3. THE BIG GAME & Alumni Tailgatin' Party
4. Homecoming Dance
There are several ways you can join us for the parade:
1. Sponsor a Bryan Adams' feeder club or organization? Sign-up for a float here with PTSA!
2. Want to be a sponsor for the parade? Sign-up here.
3. Want to be a spectator? Join us on the route from BA through the neighborhood along Ferguson and Shiloh for fun and treats!
There are several ways you can join us for the Alumni Cookoff:
1. Show up to Forester Field at 4:30PM on 10/12
2. Bring propane or charcoal gas grill only
3. Must have fire extinguisher or share one with a neighbor
4. All cooking must be done by 7PM
5. NO GLASS CONTAINERS, ALCOHOL, or selling of food of any kind
6. Stadium does not have tents, water, or electricity
7. Only display of BA banners, flags, etc. will be allowed
TARDY SWEEP UPDATE
Tardy sweeps have shown great improvement; however, we still have students who are arriving late in the morning.
ATTENTION: Please strive to drop off your child or arrive to BA NO LATER than 8:40AM. This will ensure we can get everyone in on time and safely.
Seniors & Juniors MUST REPORT TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE.
Freshmen and Sophomores MUST REPORT THROUGH THE COUGAR DEN.
Starting 9/11/2023 all students who arrive late and are not in class by 9:15AM will receive a tardy sweep. Random tardy sweeps will be run throughout the week.
Students who continue to arrive late to class will face disciplinary consequences.
Any student not in full uniform (including ID) will not attend class until we have confirmed the student’s active enrollment and provide the student with a modified uniform loaner shirt and lanyard attire indicating the student is an active member of the Bryan Adams community. Students must provide collateral to use the loaner shirt.
Students can also buy a uniform shirt (cash & card only) in B108.
Students must begin to build habits and be accountable for daily expectations. Check your student’s attire daily and be available if we need to contact you regarding your student’s attire.
Students who continue to violate the dress code policy will face disciplinary consequences.
Bell Schedule & Dress Code Info
Upcoming Events
District Wide College Fair and Top 10% Fair
Dallas ISD will host the District-wide College Fair for all 11th- and 12th-grade students and their parents on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The college fair is free and supports the District’s stated purpose to educate and graduate students ready for college and career. Students and parents will receive admission and financial aid information from universities and colleges, as well as information from other organizations on various postsecondary opportunities.
Also taking place on September 20th is the Top 10% VIP Recognition Celebration honoring our highest achieving students. This invitation-only event will provide an opportunity to encourage these students to continue their pursuits of excellence.
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023, 05:30 PM
Ellis Davis Field House, South Polk Street, Dallas, TX, USA
Orchestra All City
Saturday, Sep 23, 2023, 12:00 AM
Bryan Adams High School, Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Senior Sunrise
Friday, Sep 29, 2023, 06:30 AM
Bryan Adams High School, Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
BA Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, Sep 29, 2023, 06:00 PM
Bryan Adams High School, Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Becoming a Belle
Attention middle school dancers, do you want to be a future Belle? If so, don't miss your FREE chance to dance with the Belles. For more information, contact Amy Solorio at amysolorio@dallasisd.org
Bitty Belle Dance
Bitty Belle Registration is open! For more information please contact Amy Solorio at amysolorio@dallasisd.org
ASP SAT Prep Sessions
ASP is hosting SAT prep in A109 on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:45
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Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy
Jeffrey Yerger, Assistant Principal, Fine Arts, Facilities, Electives
Shawnette Bryant, Assistant Principal, ELA/ESOL, 9th Grade
Danielle Gerhart, Assistant Principal, Science, NAF, 10th Grade
Tracy Reed, Assistant Principal, Social Studies, SPED, 11th Grade
Adrian Echevarria, Assistant Principal, Math, World Languages, 12th Grade
Joan McCoo, Assistant Principal, PTECH, CTE
Email: safoster@dallasisd.org
Location: 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-502-4900
Facebook: facebook.com/bryanadamshighschool
Twitter: @bryanadamsHSLA