The Bulldog Bulletin
February 21, 2023: STUDENT & PARENT EDITION
Welcome to the Bulldog Bulletin!
Week-at-a-Glance
This Week:
- CTE Day, Wednesday, February 22 (see special schedule below)
Upcoming:
- Wednesday, February 22--CTE Day
- Open House: Thursday, March 9, from 5:30-8:00 PM (Details to come!)
- Friday, March 10: Early-release day, dismissal at 2:15 PM.
- Monday, March 13: Early-release day (District DEI training for all staff)
CTE Day Schedule, Wed., 2/23
This Week's Important Announcements and Updates
FAFSA Meeting, Wed., Feb. 22 --For Seniors and Senior Families
Counselors will be holding our last FAFSA meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd from 6:30PM - 7:30PM, before the application deadline for many state financial aid programs, March 2nd, 2023.
Come join us for our last FAFSA informational night and get all your questions answered on the FAFSA application.
The meeting is via Zoom:
https://burbankusd-org.zoom.us/j/89559262568?pwd=M2FwekMyU1FPMTRDbHg4VFk1VGNydz09
Meeting ID: 895 5926 2568
Passcode: upDa0J
Remember, completion of the FAFSA/CADA application or submission of the Opt-Out Form is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
If you already submitted your FAFSA application, please fill out this Google Form:
I Submitted my FAFSA Application
*(If you received a Grad Check letter in the mail saying that you're not on-track to graduate because you did not notify us of your FAFSA application status, please do not panic. Simply fill out the above Google Form, and let us know if you submitted FAFSA, or plan to submit the Opt-Out Form)
AP EXAM UPDATE
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Info for 2022-23
Students enrolled in a second semester AP Economics or AP Government class are eligible to purchase that exam soon. The spring sales window will be open from March 1 - March 10, 2023.
AP EXAM PAYMENT
Purchase exams online through the BHS Webstore or at the Student Store.
1. Purchase your AP Exam at the…
a. BHS Webstore; https://bhsbulldogs.myschoolcentral.com/
b. BHS Student Store before school, after school, nutrition or lunch.
2. Log in using the 5-digit student I. D. number
3. Click on purchase AP test
4. Select the test subject(s) you need to purchase, add to cart
5. Pay with credit card
** If you have proof of eligibility for a reduced exam fee but are not able to purchase the Scholarship / Free & Reduced on the Webstore, please email proof of eligibility from https://Family.TitanK12.com to Mrs. Schillaci at HollySchillaci@Burbankusd.org
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
· To qualify for a fee reduction for the AP exams, please email the letter that states you have been approved for the free and reduced lunch program for the current school year to Ms. Alexan at LousiaAlexan@burbankusd.org, in the main office.
· The reduced fee for AP testing is $35, plus a $40 late fee.
· To apply for free and reduced lunch, please visit https://Family.TitanK12.com.
Burbank High Needs Your Support in Becoming a Title I School!
Please submit a meal application for the 2022-2023 school year. Completing an application could make your child(ren) eligible for future benefits and helps provide funding for programs at your child(ren)’s school!
Read below to find out more information on how Title I can help our school and your child(ren)...
Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
TITLE I, PART A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Title I?
Title I is a federal grant which provides federal funding to schools, under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Act, to help students who are behind academically, or at risk of falling behind.
The funds for each school district are based on a State formula that is calculated by the number of students from economically disadvantaged homes.
Title I services provided with federal funds are based on the academic needs of students.
Title I is intended to supplement, not replace, state and district funds.
How are the Title I Schools selected?
Selection is based on the free and reduced-price meal count.
After funding is allocated by the county, the district then decides how many schools to fund, with priority given to those schools with the highest percentage of students who receive free and reduced-price meals.
What is the purpose of Title I?
To help students achieve proficiency on state academic standards (primarily in reading/language arts and mathematics)
To increase student performance in high-poverty schools through school-wide reform
To build teacher capacity through qualify professional development
To enhance parents’ ability to help their children succeed through quality parental involvement activities
What do Title I School-wide Program schools do?
Create a plan that integrates school-wide reform strategies rather than providing separate, add-on services
Are permitted to use funds from Title I and other resources to upgrade the entire educational program of the school in order to raise academic achievement for all students
Maintain a school-wide mission and goals that shape school decisions and help all students achieve high standards
Identify how other federal and state funding sources are used to implement the school-wide plan
Ensure that legislative intent and all reporting requirements of each specific funding source are met
How does Title I encourage the Home-School Partnership?
Title I legislation requires that each school receiving federal funds develop a parental involvement policy and a parent-school compact.
The district-level and school-level parental involvement policies are distributed to parents with the Parent-School Compact at the beginning of each school year.
A Title I Annual Parent Meeting takes place each year in the fall to inform parents of the Title I program and to gather parent input.
A parental involvement survey is conducted each spring to solicit input from parents.
Parental Involvement Policy
Aside from the district parental involvement policy, each school has a parental involvement policy written with parent input that outlines how parents can take part in the school’s efforts.
Parent-School Compact
This compact is a written agreement that explains how the entire school staff, parents, and students will share in the responsibility for improved student achievement. It also outlines how the school and parents will build a partnership to help all children achieve high standards.
Great Things Happening at BHS!
We are Proud of You, Irene!
Senior Irene Abramyan competed this past weekend at the CIF Masters Tournament in Palm Springs. She fought hard until the bitter end! Way to go, Irene! We love having you represent Burbank High!
Congrats!!
BHS is a member of the National Speech & Debate Association, so we wanted to keep you in the loop about recent achievements by our students!
Members earn recognition through points and degrees in the NSDA Honor Society. Each new degree represents hours of learning, practice, and improvement by your students thanks to dedicated coaching.
The following degrees were earned at Burbank High School from 01/01 - 01/31:
Delia Sawatzki - Excellence
Way to go, Delia!
IMA Concert
Our IMA has an amazing concert coming up next week. It will feature music from all over the world. We hope to see you all there!
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Student Visionaries of the Year" Campaign Fundraiser
Next Thursday, 2/23, please help support the “Student Visionaries of the Year“ campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
When placing an order at Yakumi sushi (located on Riverside Drive near Don Cucos), mention LLS and 20% of the proceeds will toward the campaign which will benefit both research and patients. If you have any further questions, please see Wendy Miller. **Please see flyer below...
BHS PTSA Announcements
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PTSA's Last 2 meetings of the school year!
All meetings include updates from our Principal Markussen!
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DATE
Due to the conflict of John Muir Middle School's Open House night, BHS PTSA's March election meeting will be moved to Wednesday, March 29th at 7pm in the BHS Library.
All members of the Association are invited to attend and to vote.
The slate for the 2023-2024 school year is as follows:
President- Kelly Duenckel
1st VP of Legislation- Gisela Grigorian
2nd VP Membership- Naira Mnatsakanyan
3rd VP Fundraising- Mona Slek
Recording Secretary- Kristina Balos
Treasurer- Erica Peters
Auditor- Kirsten Morris
Financial Secretary- Amanda Rotunno
Historian- Kim Panosian
BHS PTSA looks forward to seeing you in March for not only the election but also HSA awards and Graduation info from our AP Pepes!
May 10, 2023
PTSA Scholarship Awards presented
Installation of new exec board
Final graduation info
7pm
BHS Library
Upcoming BHS Events
Attention Seniors. Grad Nite 2023 tickets will be on sale through February 22. You will need two properly completed forms. The first is the Conduct Agreement. The second is the Permission Slip. Present these forms with your payment of $225.00 at the Finance window. The payment must be made in cash, Apple Pay, credit card or debit card. Tickets will be sold before school and during lunch.
The Grad Nite packet is available from Mr. Mercado in room 1301 before school, during lunch, and after school.
COMING SOON: The Elephant Man, April 7-15 in Burbank’s Colony Theater!
For tix and info: https://www.onthestage.tickets/burbank-high-school
Messages from the College and Career Center & CTE
More local scholarships have arrived. Applications are available in the career center. They are also available in the career center Google classroom, code eleq5nd.
The PTA scholarships are now available as well. The link is posted on the BUSD Scholarship page, https://tinyurl.com/BUSD-2023-Scholarships .
Reach out to Mrs. Marando with any questions.
Scholarship open to grades 9-12. The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two (2) scholarship contests for the 2023 remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. CA high school students are invited to participate in an Essay and/or Visual Arts contest to increase awareness of the Armenian Genocide in its 108th anniversary. Scholarship deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023. Complete details and applications available in the career center and on the career center google classroom, code eleq5nd.
Application Link Apply here
Burbank Police Foundation Announces Doubling of Funds for Awardees of the Matthew Pavelka Scholarship Awards Program
The Burbank Police Foundation (BPF) is thrilled to announce that in solemn remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the heroic death of Officer Matthew Pavelka, the 2023 Matthew Pavelka Scholarship Awards Program will double its scholarship individual awardee amounts from $2,000.00 to $4,000.00 per student. For more than a decade, BPF has awarded scholarships to outstanding high school seniors from the various high schools in Burbank, in addition to family members of Burbank police officers who plan on furthering their education.
This academic year, one graduating student from John Burroughs, Burbank, Monterey, and Providence high schools, along with the dependent of a current active or retired BPD member, will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 for each completed year of college for a maximum of four years.
In order to be considered for this meaningful and prestigious scholarship, applicants must submit all required material to their high school counselors or directly to the Burbank Police Foundation by February 28, 2023.
Interviews for the top three applicants from each school will be scheduled for March 28 and March 29 between the hours of 3:30p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Scholarships! Scholarships! Scholarships!
“The Burbank Police Foundation – Matthew Pavelka scholarship is now available. Applications can be picked up in the career center or email Mrs. Marando for a copy, ShannonMarando@burbankusd.org. The scholarship has been increased from $2,000 to $4,000 per student this year. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 28th.
The Magnolia Park Optimist Club Scholarship deadline is Friday, February 17th . Applications can be picked up in the career center or email Mrs. Marando for a copy, ShannonMarando@burbankusd.org. Completed applications must be turned in to the Career Center by 4pm on Friday, February 17th.
Additional scholarship information can be found on the BUSD Scholarship page, https://tinyurl.com/BUSD-2023-Scholarships.
Attention Seniors! - Warner Bros. Discover Reach Honorship applications are now available on their website.
There are two Honorship Programs this year. The Business Honorship and Production/Studio Operations Honorship
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Last year a student from Burbank High School was awarded one of the REACH Honorships.
Check out the BUSD Scholarship page for complete details and link to the website.
What's Happening This Month in the World?
Cultural Events and Awareness --February 2023
All Month: Black History Month
February is National Teen Violence Awareness Month
Feb 21 International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day, Tuesday, February 21
from https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day
International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. The UN General Assembly welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution of 2002.
On 16 May 2007 the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/61/266 called upon Member States "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world". By the same resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Languages, to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism and named the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to serve as the lead agency for the Year.
Today there is growing awareness that languages play a vital role in development, in ensuring cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, but also in strengthening co-operation and attaining quality education for all, in building inclusive knowledge societies and preserving cultural heritage, and in mobilizing political will for applying the benefits of science and technology to sustainable development.
Other Items of Interest
Mercy College Business Honors Summer Program for Rising Seniors in July.
The Mercy College Business Honors Program conducts a week-long Summer Program for Rising Seniors in July.
Students who come to the SLA live on campus and explore potential careers in business. More information about the program is here: Summer Leadership Academy | Mercy College. Also see the flyer below for additional information.
Juniors can apply with this link: SLA Application 2023