Berkner Bulletin
February 5
CONGRATULATIONS DR. JILL HOTZ
BHS Theater Teacher/Director, Jill Hotz, completes Doctoral degree.
Record-Breaking Pilot, Captain Barrington Irving, Inspires Aviation Students With ‘Flying Classroom’
Students in the Berkner STEM Academy learning community met renowned aviator Capt. Barrington Irving this week to learn more about aviation.
Capt. Irving was the youngest person to ever circumnavigate the globe, when he accomplished the feat in 2007 at the age of 23. Irving founded Experience Aviation, a nonprofit aimed at expanding opportunities in aviation and STEM for school-age children.
During an event at Atlantic Aviation at the Addison Airport, RISD students received kits to learn more about how aviation plays a part in many industries and how STEM relates to various aspects of aviation and flying. Virtual students will receive the kits, as well.
The Berkner Swimming Team had a phenomenal showing at the District 8-6A Championships on Friday. In this strange year with COVID, these athletes persevered and courageously stepped up to the plate and performed their very best, having 100% personal best times, as well as some advancing to regionals. While the top eight finishers score points for the team, only the top four in each event qualifies for regionals, which is different than in years past, so it was very difficult this year to qualify. That being said, the girls team came together and for the 3rd consecutive year, took the 2nd place title in the district!! Please congratulate these swimmers and wish them luck as some will be competing in the Regional competition. Here are Berkner's top eight finishers and top four regional qualifiers:
Kiki Rhodenbaugh--2nd place 50 Freestyle, 3rd place 100 Freestyle, 2nd place 200 Medley Relay, 2nd place 400 Free Relay
Carey Camp--2nd place 200 Individual Medley, 3rd place 100 Breaststroke, 2nd place 200 Medley Relay, 2nd place 400 Free Relay
Delaney Wilson--8th place 100 Freestyle, 2nd place 200 Medley Relay, 3rd place 200 Free Relay, 2nd place 400 Free Relay
Elena Elkazzaz--3rd place 100 Butterfly, 2nd place 100 Backstroke, 2nd place 200 Medley Relay, 2nd place 200 Free Relay
Annie Tran--8th place 200 Freestyle, 3rd place 200 Free Relay
Sarah McGilvery--6th place 200 Freestyle, 7th place 500 Freestyle, 3rd place 200 Freestyle Relay
Leslie Salmeron--3rd place 200 Freestyle Relay
Parker Sheffield--8th place 100 Backstroke
CONGRATULATIONS ACADEMIC DECATHLON as they ADVANCE to STATE
Darlena Phan
Mackenzie Howdeshel
Quin Twiss
Jimmy Sin
Arden Twiss
Tera Skinner
Isaac Mathew
Tyler Wick
Lady Rams start the Spring season by placing 2nd in the Woodbridge Classic.
Online Enrollment Starts March 1
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year, enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 1.
Parents can learn what information and documents are required to enroll by visiting risd.org/enrollonline.
Leading up to March 1, RISD’s Parent University will host virtual sessions – translated into multiple languages – to explain the enrollment process and answer questions.
No need to pre-register for sessions – just visit RISD.org a few minutes before start time and click on the Parent University Enrollment Information Session link to join the virtual Zoom meeting.
- Spanish & English – Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m.
- Arabic & English – Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m.
- Amharic & English – Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m.
- Vietnamese & English – Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m.
- Pashto & English – Feb. 17, 6-7 p.m.
- Urdu & English – Feb. 18, 6-7 p.m.
It is an unusual year due to coronavirus disruptions. Nevertheless, one thing has not changed, parents need to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. This is important data, because it can impact school funding from federal grants. Please distribute and use these videos to promote the urgency to complete to Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Please encourage and assist your families to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application.
Free and Reduced Lunch Storyboard for Parents in English and Spanish, https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi._PFE.Video.FRL.Strybord.Parents
BHS Graduation: May 30th, 8:00am @ Ram/Wildcat Stadium
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
BERKNER HIGH SCHOOL
Email: berknerhs@g.risd.org
Website: https://schools.risd.org/BerknerHS
Location: 1600 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 4695937000
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