The BA Bulletin - Nov 6th, 2023
Weekly News Capturing the BA Way!
From Ms. Foster Arbaiza,
Here are our big updates for this week:
1. ASVAB Testing this week for select JROTC Students (see below)
2. There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday 11/7 (Go Vote!)
3. Ms. Grubbs wins the Bridges Program Teacher of the Year Award!
4. BA Theater presents its Fall Show "Macbeth"
5. Winter is Coming! Stay in the Know with our BA Winter Dress Code Policy.
As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Foster Arbaiza
FBLA Leadership Conference
The Future Business of America Club of BA made it's first field trip to the FBLA Area 6 Leadership Conference. We were able to meet over 300 FBLA students from all over Texas. Students heard guest speakers, participated in seminars and collaborated together to research new ideas in business. FBLA meets every 2nd Wednesday during advisory. If interested see Ms. Coleman in Rm. J101.
BA Black Scholar Union
Our first Black Scholar Union meeting was a success. We’d like to invite those interested in joining, to the second meeting, on October 30th in room J111. Current meetings are held during advisory. Remember to scan the QR code on the flyers posted in the hallways!
Belles' Studio Gets a Facelift
The Belles partnered with Lakepointe White Rock Church to help beautify the back porch of the dance room. We are proud of them for giving back to their community and school!
Mr. Duran Helps the Highlanders!
Shout out to BA Technical Director, Mr. Duran, for teaching a technical theatre lighting lesson at Hill MS! Go Highlanders!
Viciously Preparing for Vase
Ms. Robbins' art students are creating AMAZING portraits in preparation for VASE competition.
BA Garden Club
Garden Club saves plants and donates herbs and vegetables to BA!
What is the ASVAB test?
ASVAB Testing for Select JROTC Students
UNDERSTANDING THE ASVAB
The ASVAB is a standardized test that reveals areas of strength and ability in science, math, and language. Taking the test is one of the first steps before you enlist. Once it’s over, you’ll get to find a job that matches up to your strengths.
You’ll need to take the ASVAB test to enlist
You'll work with your recruiter to schedule the test when you're ready
You'll take the test at a registered testing site or nearby MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station)
SUBJECTS COVERED ON THE ASVAB
The ASVAB tests you in these ten different subject areas. Your score will help reveal which career path is right for you.
General science
Arithmetic reasoning
Word knowledge
Paragraph comprehension
Mathematics knowledge
Electronics information
Auto and shop information
Mechanical comprehension
Assembling objects
Verbal expression
WHY YOUR SCORES MATTER
There are two types of ASVAB scores. First, your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score determines whether you’re eligible to join and you'll need to score at least 31 to enlist. Second, your ASVAB category scores, called line scores, determine job opportunities based on your knowledge and skills in these ten different areas.
Voting Day is November 7th - NO SCHOOL
Exercise your right to vote!
Dallas ISD made voting day a school holiday so that Dallas ISD employees and students 18+ could exercise their constitutional right to vote and so that schools could be used as polling centers. This election day, Texans will decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments recently sent to the ballot by state lawmakers during the Nov. 7 election.
Click here for more information.
BA Teacher Wins Bridges Program Teacher of the Year!
Mr. Grubbs wins Teacher of the Year!
The Dallas Bridges program began in 2005 in Dallas and Fort Worth began in 2017. Bridges-DFW serves in-school and out-of-school young adults ages 17-24.
Bridges staff members, known as Youth Employment Specialists, work with young adults individually and in groups to identify career goals, develop interviewing skills, connect with employers, create a résumé, apply for jobs, get a job, and succeed in a job. Employer Representatives work closely with each young person, providing instruction, guidance, and mentoring that increases confidence, builds character, and enhances professionalism.
Ms. Grubbs has the privilege of serving our students with unique educational needs every day. she helps them gain real life skills and employment so that they can be successful after they leave high school. Her work is instrumental in changing these young persons' lives!
BA Theater Presents Macbeth
Join us for our first production of the year! Macbeth in the BA auditorium November 9th-11th.
Tickets for Macbeth are now ON SALE! Experience the haunting tale of corruption and treason presented by the award winning Bryan Adams Theatre Company! November 9th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm in the Bryan Adams Auditorium! Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults. Tickets on sale during all lunches, before, and after school in the black box.
Bell Schedule & Dress Code Info (WINTER'S VERSION)
BA Winter Dress Code
We want our kids to be warm during the winter months. We know that many of them walk to school and/or wait outside until the doors are open. Please take note of our winter policy at Bryan Adams:
1. Students may wear warm layers with their BA Polos underneath
2. Students may wear jackets with hoods, but hoods may not be worn in the building.
3. We highly recommend clothes-toe shoes or boots. Crocs are allowed, but not suggested to keep those piggies warm!
4. Hats, beanies, or other headgear are not to be worn in the building.
5. NO pajamas, leggings or onesies!
6. We will open the building at 7:45AM any time the wind chill is below 40*
Want to join PTECH?
Want to graduate high school with your associate's degree for FREE?? Join the BA PTECH!
Theater Popcorn Sales
Support our Theatre Students and purchase pre-sale popcorn! 11 different flavors to choose from. Sales end November 5th, Deliveries before thanksgiving! Find a Theatre kid or order in the costume shop across from the Band Hall.
ASP SAT Prep Sessions
ASP is hosting SAT prep in A109 on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:45
Important BA Links
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
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