BCIT MEDFORD NEWSLETTER
February 2016
Principal's Message
The second semester is nearly halfway through the 3rd marking period as we head into March. Students should be fully entrenched in their course work and have a solid understanding of their teacher’s expectations. 3rd Marking Period Interim reports will be posted in the Parent Portal the week of March 14th. As always, please email any your children’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
March and April are very busy months ahead with several activities.
Below is a brief list of activities that are upcoming:March:
Boys Basketball Home Playoff Game
Spring Sports March 4th
Pride Week March 21-24
April:
Children’s Play April 9th
Full Year classes PARCC WIndow Begins
Spring Musical Chicago April 22-23 & 29-30
As we head towards spring break, remember to visit the BCIT Medford calendar on our main page for all upcoming events.
Mike Parker
PrincipalJanuary Medford BCIT Students of the Month
Grade 11/12 - Steven Newhouse
Grade 10 - Moniquia Brown
Grade 9 - Molly Gruberg
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Career and technical education programs have grown into robust training opportunities for students
2016 SkillsUSA New Jersey Competition
Student Name________Contest
Genesis Ashburn.........Restaurant Service
Julia Bachman..............Wedding Cake Decorating
Daniel Beauvais...........South Region Job Skill Demo A
Dylan Bellucci..............Television (Video) Production
Jaxson Bonsall..............Mobile Robotics Technology
Michael Brigandi..........Web Design
Jazmine Brown.............HVACR
Ryan Cassidy................Internetworking
Edward Ducoin............Digital Cinema Production
Rebecca Dyremose.....Technical Drafting
Jacob Emig...................Collision Repair Technology
Baylynn Galante..........Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl
Mandie Gauntt............Finish Carpentry
Jacob Grover................Related Technical Math
Samuel Holt.................HVACR
Aniyah Ijames..............Photography
Leonard Jaworski........Advisor
Ashlin Jones.................State Banner Design
Joshua Jurman............Computer Programming
Dadrian Ledet.............Information Technology Services
Jose Lima.....................Television (Video) Production
Maria Massimino........Culinary Arts
Brianna McCaffrey......Wedding Cake Decorating
Tim McHale..................Carpentry
Jaclyn Merrill................Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl
Samuel Mineo..............Mobile Robotics Technology
Athena Morales...........Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl
Geneva Muwakkil........Commercial Baking
Kylie O'Hara.................Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl
Carolyn O'Keefe...........State Pin Design
Jordan Parton...............Web Design
Katherina Rodriguez....T-Shirt Design
Lauren Romano............Technology Display
Samantha Stiehl............Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl
Bryan Tarr......................Automotive Refinishing Technology
Cody Tuck......................Collision Repair Technology
Julianna Ulrich...............State Banner Design
Desaree Vaughan.........Digital Cinema Production
Terry Ward....................Advisor
Amanda Wells..............Technology Display
Sylvia Wills....................Advertising Design
Our Winter Sports Season is still in full swing. Also, a big congratulations goes out to two of our student-athletes. Recently, junior bowler Andrea DiStefano finished 2nd in the Burlington County Scholastic Open at Laurel Lanes. In addition, a senior basketball player Shakwel Vincent scored his 1,000th career point. The boys’ basketball team will be hosting a home playoff game on March 1st @ 6 pm against Audubon High School; please come out and show your support. Also, our Cheerleading Team is perfecting their routines and cheers, which will be on display during the basketball games this season. They’re also preparing for their New Jersey Technical Competition at East Brunswick Tech. Please come out and support all of our Athletic Teams. You can access all of our sports schedules by going to the BCIT Medford Website Site Shortcuts Medford Campus Sports Calendar select the appropriate schedules click view or just follow the link http://www.burlingtoncountyscholasticleague.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=342&school_id=3
Are you interested in playing baseball or softball? The spring season is right around the corner and opening day for spring sports is March 4th. The school doctor will be at school on 3/1/16 for physicals. You must have a physical that is approved by our school doctor to participate in a sport. If you need a physical please make an appointment with the school nurse. All physical paperwork can be found on the Athletic Director’s website. http://www.bcit.cc/Page/6495
PSAT INFORMATION PSAT scores were provided in January via College Board. Counselors will meet with students to return PSAT booklets and answer any questions. It is strongly suggested that students review their individual reports to improve future scores.
PARCC TESTING All students who are currently enrolled in English I, English II, or English III will take the Proficiency Based Assessment in English Language Arts. All students who are currently enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II will take the PBA (Performance‐based Assessment) in Mathematics. Students will begin testing in the April. Please check the BCIT Medford website for testing dates.