Battlefield High School
Parent Newsletter
September 2013
Center for Information Technology
“Success is a Choice”
Table of Contents
Principal’s Letter
1-2
New Student Orientation
3
NHS Inductees
4
2013 Honor Rolls
8
Spirit Week
8
Teen Safety
8
Newspapers in Education
9
SAT/ACT
9
Governor’s School
10
Counseling Center
10-16
Senior Information
16
Student Rights
17
Student Insurance
17
Lunch and Learn
18
Cafeteria
18
Clinic
19
Library News
20
Sports News
Athletic Boosters
38-41
Bands
42-44
Clubs
45-49
1 Students’ Rights
As we start this new year, I would like to encourage all of our parents to
get involved in some aspect of the school. The Parent Teacher
Organization (PTO), the Athletic Booster Club (ABC), the Band
Support Organization (BSO), the Choral Boosters, and the Principal’s
Advisory Council (PAC) are all organizations that offer you the chance
to get to know how school programs work and the chance to get to
know school employees. All of these groups welcome new members
and are appreciative of any time you have to offer, even if it is only an
hour a month. If you would like additional information about these
opportunities, look online at the school’s web page or contact your
child’s supervising administrator.
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School Store
On Friday, September 27, we will hold a club and activities fair in the
driver’s education parking lot at 6:30 p.m. prior to the first home
football game. Please plan to bring your child to see the many
opportunities students have to get involved in extracurricular activities.
Club members will be on hand to answer questions and to distribute
information. With over 80 clubs and organizations, we have something
for everyone!
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BFHS PTO
Yearbook
Battlefield’s 2013-14 school year started off on a positive note on
Tuesday, September 3. We opened our doors to 2,456 students, all of
whom were able to find their way to class on time! We have settled
into the routines of the school year, and students are already engaged in
research, projects, and performances. Many thanks to our student
leaders, staff, and parents who assisted with ensuring we had another
successful opening.
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Homecoming
Department News
Message from the Principal
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This month we will be recognizing the 2013 Youth Salute leaders.
Fourteen seniors will be honored for their leadership and service at
a ceremony on Thursday, September 26. The photographs of these
students will be on display in the school lobby during the month of
October. Congratulations to the 2013 Youth Salute honorees:
Brianna Coleman
Grace Kim
Kaitlyn Fowler
Mi Ran Kim
Caroline Gellene
Soo Lee
Mitchell Gillin
Vannesa Nates
Ellison Grove
Trishal Patel
Jaclyn Hamric
Jae Eun Son
Anna Hong
Emma Thornberg
At the end of September, we will be saying good-bye to Mrs. Lisa
Zdravecky who has served for 9 years as a teacher and an
administrator at Battlefield. Mrs. Zdravecky, currently an assistant
principal, will be moving to Pennsylvania where she has been
appointed as the principal of Carmichaels Junior-Senior High
School. We wish Mrs. Zdravecky the best of luck!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our entire
Battlefield community for the outpouring of love and support as we
struggled to deal with the loss of Mrs. Claudia Barrientos, a staff
member and proud Battlefield parent. As tragic as the loss of Mrs.
Barrientos has been, we are appreciative of all the school
community has done to assist her family. We will continue to
honor her memory during October with a school-wide Pink Out.
I look forward to seeing you at the many events and activities this
school year. I encourage you to check out the school’s web page as
frequently as you can to keep track of school events and to locate
any information you may need. As always, thank you for your
support.
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BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
Amy S. Ethridge-Conti,
Principal
Maria McDonald,
Assistant Principal
Christopher S. McMillan,
Assistant Principal
Catherine R. Porter-Lucas,
Assistant Principal
Lisa M. Zdravecky,
Assistant Principal
Julie Byrne,
Director of School Counseling
Jason Koch,
Director of
Student Activities
Joseph Huddle,
Specialty Programs
Coordinator
Judith Lester,
Administrative Intern
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation was held on August 23, 2013. 547 new students were welcomed by the
Varsity cheerleaders and AFROTC cadets and upon arrival received a welcome packet that included: a
ticket to a home football game on September 27, a purple bracelet, coupons and other informational
items. All students were given the opportunity to tour the building, discover ways to get involved, learn
how the cafeteria, library, and the attendance office works, and to meet their administrators and
counselors.
We would like to thank all of the staff and student volunteers who helped welcome our new
students to Battlefield High School.
Student Volunteers:
Adhikari, Sadikshaya
Adhikari,
Samikshaya
Altavas, Mattev
Arias, Natalie
Benawdes, Ireland
Bradshaw, Tyler
Castell, Ashley
Cause, Galissia
Chapman, Ashley
Chehreh, Michael
Cho, Keonnee
Clayton, Randi
Clink, Rose Marie
Coleman, Briana
Comer, Kari
Dang, Ella
Daniels, Megan
Dao, Thien
Devore, Rebecca
Dixit, Suskriti
Dosky, Leena
Drummond, Robert
Edwards, Alexis
Ennis, Rebecca
Frej, Roqaya
Greene, Corinne
Hilden, Nicholas
Hill, Kori
Hong, Anna
Keane, Laura
Kelly, John
Komine, Hana
Komine, Kent
Krivo, Victoria
LaHammer, Halle
Lee, Cameron
Mangan, Molly
Martin, Amber
Mason, Lilly
McVeigh, Madison
Moone, Devin
O’Brien, Connor
Park, Karen
Park, Samuel
Quach, Bryan
Rabena, Reyja
Regis, Emily
Reichel, Allison
Rhee, William
Riley, Colby
Rojonavongse,
Kateland
Sanders, Rhiannon
Scheifelbein, Faith
Sisk, Sydney
Son, Jessica
Stickel, Hannah
Suegay, Justine
Tian, Steven
Ung, Sarah
Vanderveldt,
Anthony
Windsor, Katelyn
xRichardson,
Dakarijon
Zewdie, Rebecca
Haemker, Erin
Hill, Joy
Housenger, Theresa
Huddle, Joseph
Hummel, Rose
Jantosciak, Jen
Johnson, Janice
Johnson, Ruth
Kastrup, Erin
Kaufman, Tiffany
Koch, Jason
Kramer, Amy
Lazer, Preston
Lem, Chris
Lester, Judy
Link, Krista
Macaleer, Amy
Maitland, Kelly
McDonald, Maria
McMillan, Chris
Means, Darlene
Miller, Beth
Miller, Jason
Modica, Lauren
Monti, Irene
Newton, Barbie
Nguyen, Elle
Pauly, Kurt
Porter-Lucas,
Catherine
Proctor, Ted
Rector, Wista
Renberg, Julia
Ritenour, Dee
Robbins, Bethany
Schelzo, Joe
Sisson, Matt
Smaltz, Kathy
Smith, Jen
Smith, Vanessa
Starkey, Mary Beth
Steele, Christina
Suthers, David
Thompson, Michelle
Tillman, Laura
Torrero, Emily
Trowbridge, Mallory
Ward, Lisa
Weber, Dawn
Wolf, Kevin
Wright, Kim
Zdravecky, Lisa
Staff Volunteers:
Bridges, Alissa
Burkhart, Jay
Byrne, Julia
Calloway, Joe
Chase-Kang,
Elizabeth
Cordle, Gina
Coughlin, Tim
Dittmer, Stephen
Fair, Don
Fitzwater, Carol
Gately, Dani
Golden, Melissa
Battlefield High School would also
Student Orientation:
like to thank the following organizations and businesses for their contributions for New
BHS Athletic Boosters-provided spirit wear for door prizes
BHS School store-provided BHS pencils
Chick-fil-a (Gainesville)-provided 600 coupons and 100 sandwiches
Herff Jones-provided 600 bracelets and a commitment to graduate banner
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NHS INDUCTEES FOR 2013
Laura Alan
Brooke Albertson
Emma Boyd
Luke Brown
Kristen Case
Michael Chambers
Alexis Chapman
Randi Clayton
Maria Contreras
Megan Daniels
Jenna Day
Robert Drummond
Shauna Durant
Patrick Falk
Kristina Fauss
Daniel Figueroa
Brianna Gilmore
Claire Gloss
Matthew Golder
Margaret Gough
Matthew Greene
Kajol Gupta
Stephanie Hickman
Rebecca Howe
Margaret Hudak
Nicole Huebner
Kyleigh Hynes
Jessica Javier
Monica Karas
Lovepreet Kaur
Faraz Khan
Linda Kil
Elizabeth Kim
Gloria Kim
Grace Kim
Mi Ran Kim
Elizabeth Knight
Victoria Kovalchuk
Emily Kriss
William Laingen
Natalie
Leuenberger
Hyejune Limb
Jiahua Lu
Sofia McDaniel
Elizabeth Meston
Natalie Morrow
Trent Neely
Sara Radhi
Lauren Reheuser
Jordan Robey
Ben Robson
Jordan Robson
Kateland
Rojanavongse
Aarash Roshandel
Ciara Russell
DeVaun Salters
Faith Schiefelbein
Juan Segura
Laura Shanks
Kristin Smith
Carlee Snyder
Hyun Young Son
Alexis Swingle
Silu Tang
Timothy Toureau
Karen Tran
Matthew Tschida
Emily VanRoe
Abigail Wentworth
Kristen Whitney
Kameron Wilhelm
Karling Wilhelm
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS MAY 2013
Samania Abbasi
Huda Abdulkadir
Meer Abdulqadir
Rebecca Abel
Taylor Adams
Papa-K Addy
Madison Aikau
Christopher Aitken
Brandon Albright
Marissa Alessi
Zachary Allue
Jessie Almquist
Yasmeen Aloumouati
Matteu Kurtland Altavas
Seong An
Travis Angerman
Ophelia Anwah
Natalie Arias
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Parker Baddley
Kathryn Burgess
Nicholas Cirigliano
Jacob Baker
Julia Burks
Amanda Clary
Nikolaus Barnhill
Nadia Bustillo Bocanegra
Tyriq Clay
Benjamin Bartheld
Elisa Buzzalino
Summer Clayton
Kaitlyn Beans
April Cabanelas
Rosemarie Clink
James Beasley
Alejandro Calicho-Mamani
Louis Cocks
John Becerra
Rebecca Callison
Kari Comer
River Beck
Mia Cangiano
Aileen Condori
Savannah Bednash
Vanessa Capayachi
Joshua Conrad
Chalci Bell
Sagry Carcamo
David Conte
Roland Bell
Nathaniel Carlston
Vladislav Belov
Kyla Carte
Riley Beresford
Kristen Case
Nihar Bhat
Alexis Castrellon
Brianna Bickel
Dante Catacora
Cassandra Bissett
Alexis Champion
Andrew Boakye
Katherine Chang
Danielle Boufford
Nathaniel Chapman
Andrew Arlint
Olivia Boyd
Aaron Armstrong
Kenan Brackin
Corey Arnett
Ian Brady
Kartik Arora
Trevor Britton
Hailey Artz
Victoria Brower
Michael Ascencio-Guevara
Davis Bryars
Stephen Ascone
Krissy Burdick
Allisand Axline-Barrow
Lee Burdick
Chanelle Chatman
Darius Chernitsky
Justin Chiang
Jocelyn Cho
Andrey Choi
ManNeeRom Choi
Lauren Ciccone
Robert Cinibulk
Maria Contreras
Ellis Cook
Noah Crowder
Cindy Cua Monroy
Aidan Curran
Christopher Curtis
Karleen Daley
Dominique Daly
Julie Dang
Megan Daniels
Alysha Darden
John Daunt
Rebecca Davis
Thomas De Angelus Jr
Alexander Dean
Matthew Dehn
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Alonso Del-Arroyo
Kaitlyn Goodwin
Shaheer Imam
Cordel Lebans
Robert Delaney
Kelsey Goodwin
Emily Ingalls
Samantha Lebling
Matthew Delgado
Madeline Gorzka
Eric Iredale
Cameron Lee
Hastings Dempsey
Jakob Gottschalk
Joseph Ivancic
David Lee
Conor Dewey
Margaret Gough
Jon Jacobs
Natalie Leuenberger
Darian Diaz
Joshua Graham
Omaid Jaghori
Derek Lew
Omar Dirie
Corinne Green
Ersalan Jahangiri
Jason Lew
Jordan Dobak
Kenneth Gu
Damon Johnson
David Lewis
Brianna Doehrmann
Nathan Guo
Hunter Joseph
Jess Lewis
Tyler Dolph
Richard Gutierrez
Robert Judd
William Lewis
Neal Dora
Sydney Guyton
Stephanie Judd
Robert Liquori Jr
Austin Downing
Caroline Hackler
Sung Jung
John Litscher
Stephanie Doyle
Sean Haering
Caleb Kang
Timothy Lorzing
Sabrina Drescher
Tia Hairston
Maryam Kargar
Nicole Lyons
Jacob Dubois
Kelci Halferty
Arshpreet Kaur
Gunner MacDonald
Erin Duray
Jaclyn Hamric
Darshdeep Kaur
Keara Mackey
Alexis Edwards
Daniel Han
Lovepreet Kaur
Pravinshankar Mahadevan
Skylar Edwards
Hye Won Han
Sharandeep Kaur
Adam Mahmoud
Sarah Evans
Jin Young Han
John Kelly
Lauren Maloney
John Eybers Jr
Adam Hargitai
Sean Kelly
Edward Marney
Joshua Fairbanks
Anna Hargitai
Zachary Kerxton
Victoria Marques
Patrick Falk
Joseph Harris
Alexander Kestenbaum
Elijah Marrero
John Fellenbaum Jr
Julia Harris
Linda Kil
Amber Martin
Ryan Fiorenza
David Haynes
Chan Woo Kim
Caitlin Mason
Taylor Fisher
Griffen Hedrick
Elizabeth Kim
Lillian Mason
Caitlyn Fisk
Oakley Herrewig
Luke Kim
Campbell Matthews
Kaitlyn Fowler
Caitlin Hewitt
Noah Kim
Georgia Matthews
Roqaya Frej
Cody Higa-Toma
Elizabeth Knight
Loren McAllen
Thomas Fricke
Nicholas Hilden
Gavin Ko
Steven McCleskey
Caitlyn Gallagher
Julia Hinton
Lily Korpella
Megan McCord
Daniel Gardeazabal
Madeline Holbrook
Steven Kraft
Sofia McDaniel
Erica Garrigan
Mackenzie Hollingsworth
Emily Kriss
Meghan McDermott
Connor Gately
Stewart Holmes III
Victoria Krivo
Jack McGeoghegan
William Geddes
Jared Holt
Alexandra Kugler
Keagan McGinnis
Caroline Gellene
Savannah Hoover
Natalie Kulick
Adam McKnight
Yvonne Geller
Danielle Hornbaker
Katherine Kurz
Ethan McLellan
Dylan Gerdts
Erin Howell
Karina Lacey
Shane McSally
Hayley Gibson
Brittany Hudson
Halle Lahammer
Ian McVey
Aaron Gill
Caleb Hughes
Andrew Lahann
Alex Medovar
Loren Gillison
Nicholas Hughes
Christopher Laingen
Kian Mehrabani
Jamison Glover
Brooke Hummel
Jeremy Lakey
Robert Mello
Kristin Gobbi
Hollie Hurdle
Joshua Lakey
Trevor Mello
Timothy Gochnour
Victoria Hurlburt
Kristofer Lambert
Mariah Michael
Susanna Goergen
Charles Hyer
Kila Lampert
Lili Michaux
Matthew Golder
Charles Hyman
Ryan Lansdowne
Nicole Milefsky
Emily Gomez
Jonathan Ianniello
Madeline Laycock
Alyssa Miller
Maria Gonzalez
Matthew Ibarra
Brian Leake
Ty Miller
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Akiko Glenda Mishima
Gabrielle Naranjo
Karen Park
Hannah Pope
Grant Mitchell
Vannesa Nates
Samuel Park
Alberto Post
Claire Mohatt
Deja Nell
Andrew Parnarouskis
Medelly Post
Sean Moldowan
Jeremy Nelson
Holly Parsons
Rebecca Post
Joseph Monfort
Nhu Nguyen
Anna Patterson
Andrew Powell
Eric Montalvo II
Stephanie Nguyen
Kaleigh Patton
Kyla Prat
Megan Moore
Calvin Nisson
Kyle Pederson
Devon Pratt
Nathan Morrison
Bradley Nowak
Samantha Perara
Bryan Quach
Brandon Moses
Dillon O'Brien
Natalie Peterson
Maram Quttaineh
Tiffany Mott
McClane O'Brien
Kevin Pfeifle
Sara Radhi
Alexandra Moylan
Mallory OConnell
Hailey Pfister
Kevin Ramos
Joshua Muniz
Evan Oosterveld
Stephanie Pham
Audrey Ramsey
Brendan Murdie
James Otwell
Nicholas Phomsouvanh
Dante Rankin
Reagan Murphy
Austin Ousley
Arion Pierre
Bradley Reese
Abigail Murray
Alan Pak
Lauren Pierson
Carissa Reese
Corrine Murray
Haydon Parham
Drew Plott
Allison Reichel
Ryan Murray
Hyeona Park
Britney Poinvil
Noah Xavier Reilly
Jason Nam
Joo Won Park
Sabrina Poland
Jack Reiter
Kawena Revis
Abena Serwaa
Madeline Swingle
Michael Villagomez
Saam Rezaei
Nicholas Shablom
Mason Szlapak
Brady Walther
David Rhee
Joseph Shaffer
Matthew Tavani
Ryan Waltz
William Rhee
Katherine Shaffer
Andrew Taylor
Kalle Wardlow
Jacob Ritter
Bhumik Shah
Evan Teitelman
Samuel Webb
Gabriel Rivera
Laura Shanks
Allison Teschke
Michael White
Ashley Roberts
Kevin Sheehan
An Thai Thai
Virginia Whitticar
Alexander Robey
Pouyan Shirvani
Kellionna Thammavongsa
Karling Wilhelm
Sean Robey
Stuart Shomaker
Harrison Thomas
Ryan Williams
Jordan Robson
Amber Shupe
Matthew Thomas
Andre Wilson
Nicolas Rodriguez
Gurlal Singh
Demay Thong
Katelyn Wisor
Sayed Rohani
Skyler Sisk
Emma Thornberg
Eric Wolf
McKenna Roper
Cameron Skaff
Molly Thornberg
Tyler Wolfe
Cara Ross
Caroline Skaff
Mary Katherine Tillotson
Daniel Wonus
Jayne Ross
Aaron Sloss
Gabriela Tobar-Romero
Thomas Woo
Jeremy Runciman
Caroline Smith
Theodore Todorov
Kaitlyn Wood
Ciara Russell
Kristin Smith
Jessica Tourville
Madeleine Word
John Ryan II
Carlee Snyder
Clarence Tran
Amirah Wright
Harkaran Saini
Hannah Snyder
Kaylee Trautwein
Ariel Wu
Kian Salahshoor
Mikayla Sova
Matthew Tschida
Seychelle xRichardson
DeVaun Salters
Audrey Spaight
Meghan Tschida
Madalyn Young
Alexis Sambuco
Kylie Speier
Aaron Turner
Jania Zenon
Gabriel Santillan
Joseph Stacey
Brooke Turner
Rebecca Zewdie
Gabriella Schloss
Illia Stadnyk
Leah Turner
Jim Zieleman
Jessica Schmidt
Zachary Stein
Brittany Ullman
Daniel Zlatev
Emily Sciortino
Magdalene Stickel
Emily VanRoe
Zachary Sedlak
Jacob Surprenant
Lillian Velke
Patrick Seise
Alexis Swingle
Sydney Viar
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL MAY 2013
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Abdollahi Rezvan
Durant Shauna
Javier Jessica
Mosle Samantha
Adetunji Ademilola
Durant Summer
Jones Misha
Moss Emaya
Adhikari Samikshaya
Elmore Mark
Karas Monica
Mususa Gracia
Agnos Jake
Elmore Teresa
Keane Laura
Nam Benita
Ainslie Lauren
Estrellado Jennifer
Kelso Jeffrey
Neely Trent
Alan Laura
Fauss Kristina
Khan Faraz
Nguyen Logan
Albertson Brooke
Figueroa Daniel
Kim Hyun Jee
O'Brien Connor
Albertson Morgan
Finnan Elizabeth
Kim Mi Ran
Oentung Hannah
Alimi Elizabeth
Fiorenza Justin
Kim Timothy
Oh Yeajin
Amiri Navolle
Fisher Cort
Kladitis Lydia
Ostrovecky Tyler
Arnold Branden
Ford Kaitlin
Komine Hana
Pagon Blake
Arnold Taylor
Franklin Taylor
Kovalchuk Victoria
Pak Eugene
Asper Matthew
Gagnon Virginia
Laingen William
Parsons Trevor
Baker Jack
Gang Anthony
Lam Brandon
Patel Trishal
Bartheld Miranda
Gang Shannon
Laughlin Sydney
Pfost Alexander
Barthelson Katherine
Garcia Jessica
Lee Kristin
Porter Sommer
Bhadare-Valente Daniella
Gasperino Briana
Lee Pyung
Presta Jenna
Blaine Erica
Giesler Katelyn
Lee Soo
Rabena Reeya
Boyd Emma
Gilbert Daniel
Lemieux Nathaniel
Ream Kylie
Brosnahan Samantha
Gillin Mitchell
Limb Hyejune
Reheuser Lauren
Brown Emma
Gilmore Brianna
Lombardo Spencer
Reilly Gabrielle
Brown Luke
Gittens Jordan
Losada Paola
Rhoades Stephen
Bruns Sydney
Gloss Claire
Lu Jiahua
Rinehart Morgan
Cabacungan Ian
Greene Christina
Lynn Noah
Robey Jordan
Casey Paris
Grove Ellison
Mancinelli Toni
Robson Benjamin
Castell Ashley
Gupta Kajol
Manning Alexander
Rondinelli Anthony
Chambers Michael
Guy Caroline
Marshall Brandon
Salous Ahmad
Chapman Ashley
Hambric Christopher
Mathews Lauren
Sanders Rhiannon
Chehreh Michael
Hanjra Prayant
Mazzu Adam
Santos Aira Micaela
Cho Keonhee
Harmon Wesley
McAllum Emma
Schiefelbein Faith
Chrisman Spencer
Henry Kyle
McCuen Benjamin
Schloss Lindsay
Clayton Randi
Herr Kayley
McGuire Erica
Schroeder Audrey
Cole Brittany
Hickman Stephanie
Medovar Anthony
Segura Juan
Craig Anna
Hogan Brittany
Melgar Ronald
Sexton Brigid
Curtis Kaitlyn
Hong Anna
Meston Elizabeth
Shupe Sarah
Davila Tallada Eduardo
Hong Rachel
Metrinko Anna
Sintim-Aboaeye Brittany
Day Jenna
Howe Rebecca
Michna Justin
Sisk Sydney
Delaney Brianna
Hudak Margaret
Miller Brayden
So Haejin
Demarest Nelson
Huebner Nicole
Miller Ryan
Son Hyun Young
Demrovsky Jeffrey
Hulett Katherine
Mitchell John
Son Jae Eun
DeVore Rebecca
Hynes Kyleigh
Mohammad Humza
Spedden Jenna
Dixit Suskriti
Inglimo Anthony
Mohan Caroline
Spofford Cole
Drummond Robert
Isbell Laura
Mollinedo Devan
Stickel Hannah
Dryden Emma
Iskander Katherine
Morrow Natalie
Stieglitz Matthew
Strother Kirsten
Taylor Karen
Tickle Jr William
Toureau Timothy
Suegay Justine Marie
Thaxton Amber
Torosyan Nikita
Tran Karen
Tang Silu
Tian Yafeng
Toureau Samuel
Trettel Aimee
Treubert Parker
Vu Pauline
Wilhelm Kameron
Zapata Jessica
Troiano Mia
Wang Dana
Wilkens Justin
Zhao Jiaming
Tsutsumi Niki
Ward Ryan
Williams Sydney
Velasco Claudia Mae
Wentworth Abigail
Wilson Grace
Ventura Jenna
Wheeler Elizabeth
Yap Sidney
Villagran Ethan
Whitney Kirsten
Young Bayleigh
HOMECOMING
“It is Homecoming Time again! October 7-11! This year’s theme is “Decades of Fun” and the four classes have
been assigned decades: 50s for the freshmen, 60s for the sophomores, 70s for the juniors, and 80s for the
seniors. This year, in order to increase the viewership of our activities the parade will take place at halftime of
the game on October 11th. “
SPIRIT WEEK
Spirit Week is back and starts October 7th. Starting off the week is America Monday, so wear your most
patriotic clothing! Grab a friend for Twin Tuesday, and then dress your craziest on Wacky Wednesday! On
class-theme Thursday, dress in the style of your designated decade! Freshmen have the 1950s, sophomores
have the 1960s, juniors have the 1970s and seniors have the 1980s. Friday wear your designated class colors!
Freshmen are silver, Sophomores are purple, Juniors are black, and Seniors wear togas!
Come out Friday, October 11th, and support your Bobcats in the Homecoming game vs. Stonewall.
During halftime the Battlefield Dance Team will perform and the homecoming parade will take place. The
homecoming court will be presented, and the 2013 King and Queen will be named!
Ticket order forms and guest permission forms for the 2013 Homecoming Dance are now available on
the SCA School Fusion page, as well as in the front office. The guest permission form must be turned in by
October 4th and the ticket order form by October 8th. The dress code for the dance is semi-formal. Doors open at
7:30, and students/guests must have a photo ID for entrance. A coat/shoe check will be available as well as free
drinks and food. The dance will conclude at 11:30 pm.
TEEN SAFETY
The PWC Police Department will offer presentations from 7-8PM on Sept. 19th at Hylton HS and Sept. 24th at
Patriot HS. The presentation will cover the issues with sexting and how the cases are handled, along with
portions on bullying, texting, internet safety, and a few other issues.
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NEWSPAPERS IN CIRCULATION
Battlefield would like to thank Ron Sauers, Circulation Director with the Times Community Media Company,
for providing teachers with copies of the Gainesville Times through the Newspapers in Education program.
Chris Brown, Mary Kate Rylands, Erin Haemker, Mary Beth Starkey, Brian Shaffer, Marissa Obando, Jamie
Marsh, and Beth Klima-DuBois will be incorporating the paper into their instruction for variety of purposes—
including current events. The papers will be delivered every Wednesday morning—in time for Read-toSucceed.
SAT/ACT
SAT:
The SAT is a college entrance exam required for admissions to most colleges. The exam
measures Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills. College-bound students are
encouraged to take this exam in the spring of their Junior year as students will begin to
apply for college in the fall of their senior year.
Although the courses taken in high school help to prepare college bound students for college
entrance exams it is not enough to prepare for exam day. Learning how to take the exam is a
crucial part of performing well on a college entrance exam. On this website students have access to
websites that provide practice exams. Below you will find links to websites that have both practice exams as
well as information on how to register for the SAT exam. Please see your guidance counselor for further
information on registering and preparing for the SAT exam.
ACT:
The ACT contains four parts; English, Math, Reading, and Science. The ACT has an optional writing section.
The student should take the ACT Writing Test only if required by the college(s) they are applying to. The ACT
includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including
a short break. Each of the four main sections are scored separately and given a total overall score out of 36. The
ACT is accepted at every school just like the SAT.
SAT & ACT Differences
SAT: Writing Section is NOT optional
ACT: Writing Section IS optional
SAT: Total scored out of 2400
ACT: Total scored out of 36
SAT: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing
ACT: English, Math, Reading, and Science
SAT: An aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.
ACT: An achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school
SAT: Points are taken off for the incorrect answer/guessing
ACT: Is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing
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GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL
Governor’s School: Applications for the summer residential programs will be available after October 15th.
Although many students who are in Gifted Education will want to apply, please help spread the word that ALL
students are eligible to apply. Please stay tuned to Channel 35 and October’s newsletter for more details as they
become available.
COUNSELING CENTER
News from the Counseling Center
I hope everyone has enjoyed a fun and restful summer! There have been some staff changes in the Counseling
Center for the 2013-2014 school year. School counselor Eric McCaslin has left to pursue other opportunities
and school counselor Alissa Bridges has joined our staff. Mrs. Bridges is a National Board Certified counselor
as well as a product of Prince William County Schools. She is very excited to join our team Battlefield!
In addition to the staffing changes in the Counseling Center, the student caseload assignments have been
adjusted slightly as well. The Counseling Center staff is committed to the academic, personal, and career
success of every student at Battlefield. Equitable caseloads help ensure that the counselors can provide our
students with appropriate and timely assistance in all of these crucial areas. The new counselor assignments
are:
A - Car
Alissa Bridges
bridgeak@pwcs.edu
Cas - Fi
Carol Fitzwater
fitzwaca@pwcs.edu
Fj - H
Elizabeth Chase-Kang
chaseep@pwcs.edu
I -Mar
Tiffany Kaufman
kaufmatl@pwcs.edu
Mas - Ph
Matt Sisson
sissondm@pwcs.edu
Pi-Sn
Vanessa Smith
smithva@pwcs.edu
So-Z
Ellen Nguyen
nguyenme@pwcs.edu
September brings an opportunity for a “fresh start” for everyone and I encourage students and parents to
approach the new school year with optimism. My advice to students is to get off to a strong start and continue
building momentum all year, rather than having to play “catch up” later on.
Parent/Guardian involvement is a key component to student success and there are many ways you can support
your student. If you have questions about your student’s progress in school, please consider:
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checking Parent Portal to get up-to-date grade and attendance information online
checking School Fusion to find out what’s going on in your student’s classes
contacting your student’s teachers by e-mail or phone
speaking with your student’s school counselor
contacting your student’s teachers to arrange conferences as needed
As educators, we know that we do a better job of teaching a child if we have the help and support of
parents/guardians. We are eager to work together to help each child receive the best education possible.
Counseling (cont. next page)
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Counseling (cont.)
National Merit Scholarship Program
Battlefield is proud to announce that seniors Joshua Custer and Silu Tang have been named as Semifinalists
in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program and have an opportunity to continue in the National Merit
Scholarship competition. Approximately 1.5 million juniors entered the 2014 National Merit program by taking
the 2012 PSAT, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Joshua and Silu are among
approximately 16,000 high school seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, representing less
than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. They and the other semifinalists have the opportunity to continue
in the competition for some 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards, worth about $35 million. Congratulations, Joshua
and Silu!
In order to advance to finalist and be considered for Merit Scholarships, a semifinalist must have an outstanding
high school academic record, be endorsed and recommended by their school principal, and earn SAT scores that
confirm their earlier qualifying test performance. The semifinalist and a school official must submit a detailed
scholarship application, which also includes the student’s self-descriptive essay, and information about the
semifinalist’s participation and leadership in school and community activities. Merit Scholar designees are
selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
Three types of Merit Scholarship awards will be offered in 2014: National Merit $2,500 scholarships, corporatesponsored scholarships, and college-sponsored scholarships. The non-profit National Merit Scholarship
Corporation will release the names of the 2014 Merit Scholarship winners to news media nationwide beginning
in April and concluding in July 2014.
Senior Visits
Counselors will be visiting with government classes beginning in mid-September to review graduation
requirements, career planning, the college application process, financial aid, important dates, etc. Each senior
will meet individually with his/her counselor to review and solidify his/her plan.
Senior Information Night for Parents
The Battlefield High School Counseling Department will present a Senior Information Night for
parents/guardians on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7:00pm in the school auditorium. Topics will include
graduation requirements, post-graduate planning, and the college admissions process. We strongly encourage
you to attend this important meeting and look forward to seeing you there!
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Counseling (cont.)
Attention Seniors and Parents of Seniors!!!
Get connected with FAMILY CONNECTION! Family Connection is your resource for college and career
planning. Students in grades 9-12 should be logging in and utilizing Family Connection for career exploration,
college, and scholarship searches. It is a web-based program specific to Battlefield High School. It is a critical
resource for seniors to narrow down college searches and compare their choices, create resumes, submit their
senior survey, and request that transcripts be sent to colleges. All transcripts sent to colleges must be requested
by students through Family Connection. Students can access the quick link on the BHS website, click
“students”, then click “Family Connection”. Students may ask their counselor for assistance.
College Fairs
The Western Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held at Stonewall Jackson High School on
Monday, September 30, 2013, 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Approximately 100 colleges and universities will be
represented. All seniors and juniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend this free
event. Stonewall Jackson High School is located at 8820 Rixlew Ln, Manassas, VA, 20109.
The Eastern Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held at Forest Park High School on Tuesday,
October 22, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Approximately 100 colleges and universities will be represented. All
seniors and juniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend this free event. Forest Park High School
is located at 15721 Forest Park Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22193.
PSAT – October 16th
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will be administered to all
10th and 11th grade students at Battlefield High School on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013. An important first
step toward college, the PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives
juniors a chance to enter competitions for scholarships and gain access to college and career planning tools.
PWCS pays the testing fee for all 10th and 11th grade students. We strongly encourage all sophomores and
juniors to be present on test day and try their best.
All 9th grade students will take the Revolution Prep Practice PSAT test on the same day. New this year,
students will be able to access their scores the same day they take the test. Students will receive instructions to
keep their test booklets and answer sheets so that they can score their own exams on Revolution Prep’s website:
www.revolutionprep.com.
All 9th - 11th grade students must remember to bring their own No. 2 pencils with erasers and an approved
calculator (scientific or graphing calculators are recommended). Pencils and calculators will not be provided on
test day. Students will receive their room assignments the week before the test and should report directly to
their testing room on test day. The test will run until approximately 11am. All seniors will be involved in
senior activities and programming while testing is underway. Please contact Elizabeth Chase-Kang at
chaseep@pwcs.edu if you have any questions.
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Counseling (cont.)
Youth Salute
The National Council on Youth Leadership commends young men and women who have demonstrated their
desire to promote a culture of excellence through leadership roles in their community. Battlefield will soon be
providing application information for current juniors interested in applying for Youth Salute who hold a 3.0
GPA or higher and have leadership experience. The October 2013 BFHS newsletter will have further
information.
Financial Aid Night
The Battlefield High School Counseling Department will host Financial Aid Night for parents/guardians on
Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:00pm in the school auditorium.
Governor’s Early College Scholars Program
The Governor’s Early College Scholars Program is intended to encourage eligible high school students to
complete requirements for a high school diploma and concurrently earn at least 15 hours of transferable credits
toward a college degree. This program can potentially result in a more productive senior year and reduce the
amount of college tuition for families. Students earning a college degree in seven semesters instead of eight can
save an average of $5,000 in college expenses.
The Governor’s Early College Scholars Program agreement may be signed at any time, from ninth to twelfth
grade. Participants agree to: (1) earn an Advanced Studies diploma with a Governor’s Seal and (2) earn at least
15 transferable college credits while enrolled in high school. Interested students can download the Early
College Scholars Agreement at the “Documents & Downloads” menu of the Counseling Center webpage or
pick one up in the Counseling Center. Completed forms should be returned to the Counseling Center.
The mission of the school counseling program at Battlefield is to help students develop and successfully
complete an educational program while achieving personal success and becoming responsible, productive
citizens. The Counseling Center staff provides academic, personal/social, and career counseling to all students
and offer support and assistance to parents/guardians and staff. Please check our website and future newsletters
for information regarding classroom guidance lessons and counseling services. Please contact your student’s
counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
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Help Your Teenager
Get on the Path to College, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score
136 points higher on the SAT than those who don’t.
Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT®
SAT® Preparation and Skills Feedback
The PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT® evaluate the same skills. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT
is an effective way for your child to start getting ready for the SAT, a widely
recognized college admission test.
In addition to providing a practice experience, the PSAT/NMSQT gives students
personalized feedback on their academic strengths and weaknesses. The feedback on
the PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Plus will help your child develop the skills necessary for
success — not only on the SAT, but also in college and careers.
Scholarship Competitions
By taking the PSAT/NMSQT in the 11th grade, your child may be eligible to enter
competitions for college scholarships and other academic recognition programs, including:
Programs conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
www.nationalmerit.org
Other scholarship and recognition programs
www.collegeboard.org/psat
PSAT/NMSQT scores are not sent to colleges, and students should not worry if their scores
seem low. The PSAT/NMSQT is designed to uncover weaknesses and provide personalized
feedback that helps students improve their skills.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT ®)
evaluates the skills your child has developed in three academic areas: critical reading,
mathematics and writing. But the PSAT/NMSQT is more than a test — it also provides
the tools your child needs to reach his or her college goals.
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© 2013 The College Board. College Board, AP, SAT, Student Search Service and the acorn logo are registered
trademarks of the College Board. My College QuickStart is a trademark owned by the College Board.
PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
One-Stop College Planning with My College QuickStart™
The PSAT/NMSQT gives your child access to My College QuickStart™, an online
resource that features personalized SAT preparation and college and career planning
tools — all at no extra cost. This resource includes:
• An interactive PSAT/NMSQT score report that includes detailed answer
explanations and the student’s projected SAT score
• A personalized SAT study plan and hundreds of free practice questions
• A detailed personality test to help students identify their interests and find majors
and careers that are a good fit
• A personalized list of colleges based on the student’s home state and intended
major
• A report that shows students which AP® courses they might be ready for and are
related to college majors that interest them.
Using My College QuickStart
Schools distribute student score reports in December or January. The report will
include a unique code that gives your child unlimited access to My College QuickStart
until he or she graduates from high school.
www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
Information from Colleges
When your child takes the PSAT/NMSQT, he or she will have the opportunity to
say “Yes” to the Student Search Service®. By participating in Student Search, your
child can receive free information about admission and financial aid from colleges,
universities and scholarship programs.
Interested colleges will receive some of the demographic and contact information that
your child provides on test day. They will not receive his or her scores, Social Security
number or telephone number.
For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT, scholarship opportunities
and college planning, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat.
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CAREEREXPLORATIONPROGRAM
FACT SHEET
FOR PARENTS
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How Can the
ASVAB Career
Exploration
Program Benefit
Your Child?
Your son or daughter’s decision to enter college, technical or vocational school,
military service or the civilian world of work after high school is an important one.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes eight individual tests covering
verbal and math skills, mechanical knowledge, electronics, and several other
areas. It also produces three Career Exploration Scores for Verbal Skills, Math
Skills, and Science and Technical Skills. These three scores serve as one of
several pieces of information about your child that can aid in the exploration of a
wide variety of career options. The ASVAB is offered at no cost and no obligation to
high school students.
Your teen will use the ASVAB results to explore the ASVAB Career Exploration
Program in one of two ways. Your child can navigate the Program using Exploring
Careers: The ASVAB Career Exploration Guide or www.asvabprogram.com. Every
student who takes the ASVAB receives a copy of the Guide and an individual
access code that serves as an all-access pass to the tools available online. Your
child can choose the route that works best. Both avenues contain an interest
inventory, the FYI, which will help your child identify their work-related interests.
The Guide and the Program website also include career information on 400+
occupations available in the OCCU-Find.
After the test, students take the FYI and using their ASVAB scores along with their
interest codes they can explore the variety of occupations presented in the OCCUFind
in order to consider whether their skills and interests match the demands of
occupations that appeal to them.
Research has shown that students who participate in the ASVAB Program
experience less career indecision, enjoy greater confidence in making career
decisions, and consider more thoughtfully their options than do students who do
not participate in the ASVAB Program.
What is the relationship between the ASVAB and the Military?
ASVAB participants are not under any obligation to the Military as a result of taking
the ASVAB. But a junior or senior can use their scores from the ASVAB to enlist in
the Military after graduation. The scores are good for two years. Many students
take the ASVAB for career exploration and have no interest in military occupations.
Did you know?
• 75% of young adults aged 17-24 cannot qualify for military service
• 13.3% of participating students express interest in a military career
• Only 2.5% of participating students use a high school ASVAB score to join
the military
As a parent, your familiarity with your teen’s efforts and accomplishments, coupled
with your own experiences make you a valuable resource to your child. We
encourage you to participate in exploring educational and career options with your
son or daughter. Visit our website at www.asvabprogram.com to learn more.
We invite you to take advantage of the opportunities offered by
the ASVAB Program.
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The ASVAB: Career Exploration Program
If you are serious about joining the military or undecided about your career path, then get
serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
Given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide, the
ASVAB is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. Your scores in four critical
areas—Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematical
Knowledge—count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score
determines whether you’re qualified to enlist in the U.S. Military.
Main Components
Multiple-Aptitude Test: Covers eight areas including science, word knowledge, mathematics,
and mechanical comprehension. It assesses your ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of
success in military training and education programs.
Interest Inventory: Contains a 90-item interest inventory based on career choices.
Career Exploration Tool: Contains 400+ occupations sorted by your interest codes so you can
identify occupations that match your own interests.
The ASVAB will be given at Battlefield on Tuesday,
October 29, 2013 at 7:30am.
If you are interested, please see your counselor today to
register. For more information, check out:
www.asvabprogram.com or www.militarycom/asvab
The ASVAB test is a three hour long test and open to juniors and seniors. Scores will be returned
for the score report session, which will be determined at a later date.
SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT
The Battlefield High School Counseling Department will present a Senior Information Night for
parents/guardians on Monday September 23rd at 7 PM in the school auditorium. Topics will include senior year
planning, post-graduate planning, and the college admissions process. Please plan to attend this important
meeting.
College Fairs
2013 Western Prince William County Regional College Fair
Stonewall Jackson High School will host the Western Prince William County Regional College Fair on
Monday, September 30, 2013 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Approximately 100 colleges will be represented and the
event is open to everyone free of charge. All juniors, seniors, and their parents are strongly encouraged to
attend. Stonewall Jackson High School is located 8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA 20109.
2013 Eastern Prince William County Regional College Fair
Forest Park High School will host the Eastern Prince William County Regional College Fair on Tuesday,
October 22, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Approximately 100 colleges will be represented and the event is
open to everyone free of charge. All juniors, seniors, and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Forest
Park High School is located 15721 Forest Park Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22193.
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Right to Special Programs/Services
The Prince William County Public Schools Division is required to inform the community of a student’s right to
a free, appropriate public education and the availability of programs and services, including a special education.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
(Section 504) are federal laws that give the School Division certain responsibilities with respect to providing
such educational programs to students with disabilities. Under the IDEA and Section 504, the School Division
has the responsibility to actively and continuously identify, locate, and evaluate those children, infant to age 21,
living in Prince William County who may be in need of special education and/or related services, or adaptations
or accommodations to regular education services. These laws also require the School Division to:
• Refer for possible evaluation any student of school age living in the School Division who a school staff
member suspects may be disabled.
• Provide appropriate educational and school‐related opportunities to students with disabilities in an inclusive
setting to the maximum extent appropriate.
• Provide notice of the availability of services and types and location of services to nearby private schools,
pediatricians, and the Health Department.
• Provide parents/guardians of students with disabilities with notice of their rights annually, and prior to their
student’s evaluation and placement, or any significant change in their student’s placement.
• Develop and implement procedural safeguards with respect to actions regarding the identification, evaluation,
and placement of students with disabilities.
• Provide written notice of the School Division’s procedural safeguards to parents or guardians. If you suspect
that your student may have a disability affecting your student’s development or academic performance, or may
have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, please contact the Director
of Special Education at 703.791.7287 for further information.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Student accident insurance offers a low-cost way to obtain medical or dental coverage. It can fill in the gaps in a
family’s insurance plan or serve as primary accident insurance for those who have no other policy. According to
the PWCS Office of Risk Management and Security Services, some parents mistakenly believe that the Division
provides blanket medical insurance for students when they are at school or involved in a school activity.
However, this is not the case, reports Patti Pittman, Director of Risk Management and Security Services.
Parents are urged to read the information available on the PWCS student accident insurance provider’s Web site
carefully before making a decision. Student accident insurance is important for families who lack other
insurance for their children or have major medical plans with ever-increasing deductibles, and co-insurance
requirements.
Enrollment this year is electronic and students will not receive the familiar paper application in their back-toschool materials. Using a dedicated and secure enrollment Web site, http://markel.sevencorners.com, parents
are able to:
• View all of the coverage and premium options;
• Review a “Frequently Asked Questions” section; and
• Purchase the insurance using a credit/debit card and receive an instant and printable confirmation of purchase.
Direct any questions on this, or any other school-related insurance issue, to the PWCS Office of Risk
Management and Security at 703.791.7206.
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LUNCH AND LEARN
Need Extra Help with Math?
Come to Lunch and Learn
4th Block & 5th Block– Room 1002
Available ALL lunches
The Math Lunch -N-Learn began on Monday, September 9.
Any student who needs assistance with math can report to room 1002 for math help during his/her lunch shift.
Students are given a pass to go to the front of the lunch line and then can report to room 1002 for assistance
from one of our math teachers.
Any student who needs math help should be encouraged to attend.
CAFETERIA
Three Ways to Purchase School Meals
In order to make it convenient for parents and students, our cafeteria allows students to pay for their meals using
any of three methods:
CASH: Cash may be given to the cashier daily for their day’s purchase. Cash may also be used to deposit
prepayments onto a student’s food service account.
CHECKS: The cafeteria accepts checks made payable to “PWCSFNS.” Checks may be used for daily
purchases or prepayments onto a student’s food service account. By paying for your purchase with a check, you
are accepting our check acceptance policy. In the unlikely event your check is returned unpaid, you understand
and agree that your check will be electronically re-deposited at your bank for the face value plus processing
fees. This action will be taken without further notice.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: Prepayments can be made online using a debit or credit card at
mylunchmoney.com. There is a fee of $1.95 for each transaction.
A mylunchmoney.com account can also be used to provide parents with the opportunity to view the student’s
sales history and receive low balance notices via email. These services are available at no charge. It is easy to
enroll in the system. Go to mylunchmoney.com and click register for an account. You will need your
student’s school, grade, birth date, and student ID number to register.
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CLINIC
Healthy Habits
By: Tina Fairbanks, RN
School nurse
Here are a number of health reminders to prepare your high school student for a healthy year:
1. Be sure to complete your child’s emergency card completely – this information allows me to know
your child’s health needs and to have contact information in the event of an illness or emergency.
2. Call or e-mail me to discuss any specific health issues that your child may have during this school year.
My contact info is 571-261-4426 (office) or fairbatm@pwcs.edu
3. If your child occasionally has headaches, cramps, or other pain issues, purchase a new bottle of
Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to be checked into the clinic and administered as directed during the 20132014 school year. Please log onto the clinic website for full details on medication administration in
Prince William County Schools. A parent must sign the medication authorization form and it must
accompany the unopened bottle of medication to the clinic. All prescription medication must be signed
by a physician or health care provider and delivered to the clinic by a parent or guardian.
4. Have your child bring water with him/her daily. Battlefield encourages students to stay hydrated
throughout the school day. Water only!!!
5. Eat a nutritious breakfast. Throw a breakfast bar in your back pack in case you do not have time to eat
before school. Breakfast is served daily in the cafeteria beginning at 6:45am.
6. Update your child’s immunization record and send a copy into the clinic. This helps us to know if your
child has received any additional immunizations during the summer or since our records were last
updated.
7. Get ready for an exciting 2013-2014 School year!
Thank you to everyone for the love and kindness shared with the Barrientos Family upon the news of Claudia
Barrientos death. She served Battlefield students and community with Bobcat pride as a parent, booster, nurse,
and staff member. She is missed, yet her spirit is forever a part of the Bobcat family!
Learning begins at home. Be your child’s favorite teacher.
El aprendizaje comienza en casa. Sea usted el maestro favorito de su hijo.
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LIBRARY NEWS
Mr. Lazer-Librarian
Ms. Cooper-Librarian
Mrs. Craven-Librarian Assistant
Virginia Readers’ Choice
May 2013-April 2014
• Read or listen to books on the 2013-14 Virginia Readers’ Choice list.
• You can find them at the Battlefield library or the public library.
Extra credit for English
When you finish a book, come to the library and take a quiz. We will send the results to your English teacher.
April 14-15, 2014
• Read 4 or more books and you can vote for the book that was your favorite and receive a prize.
• Teens across the state will vote with you for their favorite books. The book with the most votes wins the
VRC Award for the year!
April 18, 2014
•
Free Device!
Get 80% or better on at least 4 VRC quizzes and you will be entered into a drawing for a new electronic
device (TBA)!
May 2014
• The winning VRC book will be announced.
2013-14 Nominees
Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin
Choker by Elizabeth Woods
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Something Like Hope by Shawn Goodman
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel
Songwriters
The songwriters' group meets Thursdays in the library from 2-3PM.
Mr. Lazer normally brings a guitar (or you can bring one) in case folks want to show off ideas they have, or just
listen to others' ideas. We can also take turns listening to any recorded demos you have, giving feedback, etc. I
also have some recording gear and a virtual midi drum program if someone wants to make a recording. Another
possibility would be to produce a music video, but the first step is recording a polished tune. Bring your ideas
and network with other aspiring songwriters!
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DEPARTMENT NEWS
AFJROTC
Welcome back, AFJROTC Cadets!
To recap, let’s take a look back at this past summer and how our
cadets stayed busy…
June was an outstanding month once again for VA-20061 and
what better way to wrap up the school year than with our annual
Mountaineer Cadet Officer Leadership School (MCOLS) at
Concord University in Athens, WV. This year Battlefield took
our largest group ever to MCOLS (26), all of whom did an
outstanding job. This year MCOLS consisted of 214 cadets from
(20) different high schools representing (6) different states.
Cadet Alex Rivera was selected as MCOLS
Commander. He was applauded by fellow
instructors for his leadership capabilities.
Once again Battlefield did an outstanding job
in the awards and recognition portion of the
camp, obtaining the following awards:
Retreat Ceremony Concord University campus
VA-20061 Battlefield MCOLS 2013
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MCOLS Commander: Alex Rivera
Parade Color Guard: Ian Jensen and Gabriel
Rivera
Top Cadre: Emmet Holmes
Co-Commander MCOLS: Sophia McDaniel
Top Academics: Kaitlyn Wood
Top Advanced Academics: Wyatt Grove
Outstanding Cadet from Bravo Flight: Nihar
Bhat
AFJROTC (cont.)
For the 2nd Year in a Row “Honor Flight Honors” went to-Hotel Flight (Cadre Emmet Holmes, Flight
Members Will Laingen, Keni Aikau, & Corey Arnett, Flight Instructor SMSgt Shuler)
All 26 cadets from Battlefield did an outstanding job representing not only VA-20061 but Prince William
County and Battlefield High School. Each cadet was in the top drill off sequence, did outstanding in academics,
physical training, and team building activities. Great job, Bobcats!
Cadets managed to stay busy over the summer
break by pairing up once again with Haymarket’s
local American Legion Post 1799 and helping to
collect donations from the community to help
veterans. Cadets stood in front of Giant and WalMart with American Legion Post members and
greeted people and performed in a few Color
Guards. Color Guards performed at Piedmont and
at Battlefield High school for the Prince William
County’s EEE Conference.
Color Guard for July 4th Piedmont
Ladies Patriotic tournament
What better way to kick on the school year than with a Freshman Leadership Camp that we hosted from 20-22
Aug. Incoming cadets learned team-building, physical fitness standards, drill, and how to follow directions
from upper cadet leaders. This all ended with an outstanding cookout/ pool party provided by Cadet Will
Laingen and parents. We had a total of 32 new cadets attend the camp with over 15 Cadres who helped run it.
Morning PT stretches
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Cadets learning Drill
AFJROTC (cont.)
Tire relay challenge
BBQ /Pool Party for
Freshman Leadership Camp
Participants
JROTC Family, (4) pair of
siblings within our program
JROTC Family Great Start to the year. Here’s to successful 2013-2014 School Year
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AFJROTC (cont.)
Patrick Gough during Plebe Summer United
States Naval Academy
Cadet Kaitlyn Wood Top
Academic Honors
Patrick Gough Plebe Summer indoctrination
On behalf of the AFJROTC we salute and say goodbye to a lady who was taken from us way too early. Claudio
Barrientos, you will be greatly missed as you and your family have all been a big part of our JROTC family.
Mrs. Barrientos and
her husband last year
on Naval Academy
field trip with JROTC
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ART DEPARTMENT NEWS
by Vicki Burns
PLAYDOUGH $ AESTHETICS
ART III-
Battlefield HS- Vicki Burns
Visual Thinking Strategies
At this summer’s past EEE conference, I attended a workshop on “VTS” examining several ways to engage
students’ critical thinking skills using visuals and manipulatives. One of these strategies was having students
define visual prompts by sculpting with play dough. As an art teacher, I thought this would be a great alternate
way of gaining student comprehension of art concepts via sculpting rather than the traditional drawing exercises
I typically use.
On the first day of seeing the Art III students, I wanted to revisit the concept of aesthetics and decided to use
this play dough activity to gain a baseline understanding of the students’ knowledge on aesthetics. We began
discussing what “AESTHETICS” is. Beauties, style, craftsmanship, what’s cool, were some of their responses.
I began the play dough activity by asking the students to select a color of play dough they found to be
aesthetically pleasing and then prompted them to sculpt an object they believed was aesthetically pleasing. With
a few simple clay tools students instantly became engaged. Afterwards students walked around viewing the
sculptures and were told to place a piece of paper, they were provided, by the sculpture they believed to be the
most aesthetically pleasing.
Upon tallying up the sheets of paper we, narrowed down the results to the top 3: the guitar, computer and tardis
(from Dr. Who). We discussed what criteria they used to determine their aesthetic selections. Students agreed,
the popularity of the items selected related to their common interests as teenagers as well as the technical
outcome of each of these 3 sculptures were very well done and detailed. Below you can see some of the
contrasting results from this intro to “What is Aesthetics” using Visual Thinking Strategies and play dough.
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Art (cont.)
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GIFTED EDUCATION
Gifted Education
Welcome back to those of you who are already in the gifted education program! Mrs. Kathy Smaltz is
Battlefield’s new resource teacher, and Mrs. Lianne Edwards continues to work with the program, primarily
with grade 9 this school year but also as a second point person for identification/screening. To round out our
faculty team this year, we have Mrs. Ruth Johnson and Ms. Mary Beth Starkey returning to the program to lead
9th and 10th grade seminars, as well as our new chemistry teacher, Ms. Amanda Cook who will also lead 10th
grade seminars. Mrs. Smaltz is already meeting with 12th grade GEMS (Gifted Education Multidisciplinary
Seminar) and will soon be seeing 11th and 12th grade pull-out students for their seminars, which begin on
October 1st.
HEALTH & P.E. NEWS
Behind the Wheel Program at Battlefield High School is available after-school for students who are looking to
obtain their drivers license. Students must have a valid permit and the cost for the program is $230.
Registration forms for this program are available from your HPE II teacher or in the main office from Mrs.
Newton. If you have specific questions about the program please contact Krista Link, Driver's Education
Coordinator, at linkkl@pwcs.edu
IT
35mm Camera to Donate?
The Battlefield photography classes use 35mm cameras to learn important concepts of photography. However,
with cameras going digital in the past decade, each year there are several students without a camera. If you
have a 35mm camera you are no longer using, and would be willing to donate it to Battlefield HS, it would
serve a great purpose in helping our photography students. If you have a camera you’d like to donate, please
contact Mr. Joseph Huddle at 571.261.4771 huddlejc@pwcs.edu .
Upcoming IT Specialty Program Events
Oct 22 Specialty Program Information Night at SJHS
Nov 2 FRC Robotics Scrimmage at BHS
Nov 14IT Program Information Night at BHS
Dec 14 FTC Robotics Competition at BHS
Jan 14 IT Program Information Night at BHS
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LANGUAGE ARTS
What’s the Word for Language Arts?
English 12:
 Ms. Miller's AP Literature classes are working on annotation skills, analyzing short stories,
understanding high-level multiple-choice questions, and preparing for the first assessments on the
summer reading text, The White Tiger. Students are also becoming familiar with the format of the AP
Exam and the requirements of an AP Literature timed writing.
 Mrs. Ryland’s AP Literature students are working on close-reading and annotation skills. On September
24 and 25, there will be a Socratic Seminar on The White Tiger, the summer reading assignment, and on
September 26 and 27, there will be a timed writing on the novel as well.
 Mr. Lem's AP Literature classes are preparing for The White Tiger assessments, working with college
essays, and annotating How to Read Literature Like a Professor.
 Mrs. Ryland’s, Mrs. Haemker’s, and Mrs. Johnson’s English 12 students are immersing themselves in
the world of Beowulf. In addition, students are working with SAT vocabulary as well as discussing
current events.
 Mr. Tiemeyer’s English classes are beginning the study of Beowulf. The classes will also be reading and
annotating weekly Articles of the Week. They will begin their study of PSAT vocabulary words and
Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes.
English 11:
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Mrs. Pool’s AP Language students are beginning the year by analyzing the structure and organization of
a persuasive essay. They will be reading Lewis Lapham's "Who and What is an American," and excerpt
from Henry David Thoreau's Walden among other readings. By the end of the month students will
begin topic and source selection for their English 11 research paper.
Mrs. Graves’s AP Language students have begun the year learning about the structure of a rhetorical
analysis essay. They have also been reading Lewis Lapham’s “Who and What is an American” and
have had discussions of what it means to be an American. In addition, students are finishing up work
with their summer assignment, namely an excerpt from Thoreau's Walden and Jon Krakauer's Into the
Wild. These readings help students gain an understanding of an era of American literature Transcendentalism - as well as form the basis for the study of literary nonfiction, the basis for readings
on May's A.P. exam. By the end of September, students will begin topic selection for their research
paper.
Ms. Smith’s AP Language students have embarked on a study of the rhetorical value of a text. Through
study of structure and arrangement, students will engage in an analysis of persuasion and argumentation
in literature. Currently, students are reading Lewis Lapham’s “Who and What is an American” while
preparing to enter the first stages of the research paper. Students will also examine the literary
significance of transcendentalist writers as they work with their summer reading texts, Into the Wild and
Walden.
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Language Arts (cont.)
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Mrs. Provenzano’s 11th graders have started their year by taking a diagnostic test to assess their strengths
in reading and writing as well as vocabulary. She will use this data to plan appropriately for the first
marking period. Students will begin reading the novel, The Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brien in the
next week. Students do not need to purchase the novel. The novel revolves around a platoon of soldiers
who served together during the Vietnam War. If you, or someone in your family, have served in the
military, this is an excellent opportunity to share your experiences with your child as they will see
connections between the novel and real life.
Ms. Miller's English 11 class is working on a unit based on culturally diverse myths and legends.
Students are also taking the English 11 diagnostic test so that a baseline for skill levels is established.
Ms. Starkey's English 11 classes have begun the year by introducing themselves through a creative
assignment. Students will also assess incoming reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills, and
begin reading creation myths. Additionally, students will begin study of vocabulary, and review
persuasive writing elements through paragraph and revision practice. Additionally, students will prepare
for October's PSAT.
Mr. Lem's English 11 classes are revising first week essays and studying The Crucible to appreciate
BHS Drama's fall production of the play.
Ms. Smith’s English 11 students recently completed a diagnostic exam which will serve as a point of
reference for academic focus as the school year begins. The class is now beginning a study of American
drama through Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.
English 10:
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Mrs. Pool's English 10 students will begin the year studying short stories by authors such as Roald Dahl,
Ray Bradbury, and O. Henry. They will also work on building new vocabulary words, composing, and
reading non-fiction texts for persuasive purposes.
Mrs. Morton's Pre-AP English 10 class will practice analyzing diction using the summer assignment and
Elie Wiesel's Night. Students will also explore and implement techniques for taking the PSAT.
Mrs. Morton's English 10 class will being analyzing and exploring literary devices through a short
fiction unit. Students will use the skills gained to employ literary devices in their own writing. Students
will also begin grammar and vocabulary units.
Ms. Starkey's Pre-AP English 10 classes have begun the year by introducing themselves through the use
of a Literary Timeline and icebreakers. Students will also: assess summer reading; assess incoming
reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills; and begin reading Night by Elie Wiesel. Additionally,
students will begin study of vocabulary, review persuasive writing elements and paragraph structure,
prepare for October's PSAT, and construct a narrative autobiography.
Mrs. Graves’s pre-AP English 10 students are beginning the year focusing on memoirs and personal
narratives. They have worked with memoirs through their summer assignment, and they have looked at
examples of personal narrative essays. They will be writing their own narrative, using the steps of the
writing process. They will begin reading Night an autobiography by Elie Wiesel toward the end of
September. In addition, they are preparing for the PSATs, learning strategies for the Critical Reading
and Writing sections of the test and learning SAT vocabulary.
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Language Arts (cont.)
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Mr. Tiemeyer’s classes with begin a short story unit. The students will analyze the stories for a variety
of literary devices. The classes will also be reading and annotating weekly Articles of the Week. They
will begin their study of PSAT vocabulary words and Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes.
Ms. McGrath's English 10 classes have begun the unit on short stories, focusing on comprehension and
persuasive composition. They will also spend time working on Greek and Latin roots to help enhance
interpretation of unknown vocabulary.
English 9:
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For the first quarter, Mrs. L. Marsh's English 9 classes will be delving into short stories and Jane
Schaffer writing. They will be learning Greek and Latin roots that will help students to decipher new and
unknown vocabulary.
Mr. Noble’s students are working daily to improve their proofreading skills as they begin a unit on short
stories. As they begin “The Most Dangerous Game,” students will connect literature to history and
current events.
Ms. McGrath’s English 9 will spend the next few weeks working on “The Most Dangerous Game,"
using the Jane Schaffer model of writing to create a comparison piece. They will also begin our work
with Greek and Latin roots to enhance interpretation of unknown vocabulary.
The Pre-AP nine team, Mrs. Provenzano, Mrs. Haemker, Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs. Peyton is starting the
year with Greek Mythology and teaching students annotation skills that they will continue to use
throughout their Pre-AP and AP experience. Currently, students are reading myths which will build
background knowledge necessary before reading Homer’s The Odyssey later this marking period.
Journalism I
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Students in Mrs. Peyton’s Journalism I class are studying vocabulary and the history of journalism, law
and ethics. They have also been working on projects about themselves, and will be writing their first
articles for the school newspaper’s November edition.
Journalism II and III
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In Mrs. Peyton’s Advanced Journalism class, students have already begun writing their first set of
articles and are preparing for their October edition of Inside 15000. In conjunction with writing articles,
students are also studying vocabulary.
Yearbook/Photojournalism
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Students are working on the first pages of coverage for the 2014 yearbook. They are also learning about
business management and marketing, elements of yearbook coverage and vocabulary.
MATH DEPARTMENT
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The BHS Math Department is thrilled to welcome Mr. Brian Shepard to the department. Mr. Shepard will be
teaching Algebra 2 as well as Algebra 2/Trig this year. He received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech
(Go Hokies!) and his master’s degree from Texas A&M University. Mr. Shepard will also be helping out with
our ILITE Robotics program. He enjoys traveling with his family, playing tennis and you may even see him
flying his remote control airplane at Long Park. Be sure to stop in and say hello.
Has your math class not challenged you enough? Do you love to figure out complex problems? Try out the
BHS Math League. You will be given challenging problems that will test your true understanding of
mathematical concepts. Dates for the 2013-2014 school year are: October 15th, November 12th, December 3rd,
January 14th, February 11th and March 11th. Meet in the auditorium at 2:00. Many math teachers offer extra
credit for attending.
Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) will hold its first meeting September 16th in room 2109. Dues and
applications are due September 27th. Dues for new members are $15.00 and for returning members is $10.00.
The following criteria are necessary for membership into this nationally recognized honor society:
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Be currently enrolled in a weighted math course at the Pre-AP Algebra 2/Trig level or higher
Maintain a minimum of a 3.25 in math courses throughout your high school career
Earn a minimum of 20 points per year
-1 point/30 minutes of math centered service
-1 point/each club meeting attended
-1 point/VMLA attended (math league)
4. Be free of honor violations in all classes
Need Extra Help with Math?
Come to Lunch and Learn
4th Block & 5th Block– Room 1002
Available ALL lunches
The Math Lunch -N-Learn began on Monday, September 9.
Any student who needs assistance with math can report to room 1002 for math help during his/her lunch shift.
Students are given a pass to go to the front of the lunch line and then can report to room 1002 for assistance
from one of our math teachers.
Any student who needs math help should be encouraged to attend.
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Welcome back from summer vacation! The science department wishes to welcome their new teachers.
Kara Moser comes to us from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received a B.S. degree
in Marine Biology and a M.Ed degree from Virginia Tech. Prior to starting her teaching career, she trained
dolphins and sea lions for the Navy Marine Mammal Program. She’s looking forward to an exciting and
successful school year at Battlefield HS. Go Bobcats!!
Alli Michaud recently moved to Virginia from Rhode Island where she
lived for the past 8 years. While in Rhode Island she attended
undergraduate and graduate school at Providence College focusing on
Biology/Education and special education respectively. She also worked in
student activities as Providence College for two years before beginning her
teaching career as a special education teacher focusing on math and
science instruction in Massachusetts.
Amanda Cook is a new chemistry teacher from Western Kentucky
University where she received a degree in both Chemistry and Science and
Math education. In her free time she likes to play disc golf, to cook, and
travel. She looks forward to igniting a passion for science in her students.
From left to right, Amanda Cook, Kara Moser, and Alli Michaud.
NEED EXTRA HELP? Please check your science teacher’s door and/or fusion page for their tutoring hours.
SCIENCE CLUBS- Get involved!
Science National Honor Society- first general meeting October 10, 2013.
Space Club: Promotes space education via faculty and professional speakers. More info to come. Listen to
announcements for meeting dates.
Medical Club: Medical Club will have their first meeting Thursday, Sept 26th after school in room 2205.
Anyone interested in a career in the health field is welcome to attend. See Ms Baumgartner in room 2205 for
more details.
Environmental Club: Help protect our global and local environment. See Mr. Hollenberger (room 2209) or Mr.
Bair with questions. (room 2206) Listen to announcements for meeting dates and times.
BioOlympiad: a worldwide competition. See Ms Deering for details.
STEM: Science, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics are the 4 areas identified with the highest job growth
rate in the world. Battlefield teachers from all departments are promoting growth in these areas. Please stay
tuned to the many opportunities provided at Battlefield, around the county and even around the state;
many are offered for free and provide college credit.
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WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
By Marilyn Clemence
Our department would like to welcome all returning students, freshman and new upper classmen. We hope that
all have an educational and fun-filled year learning French, German, Latin and/or Spanish.
We would also like to welcome two teachers to the department. Mrs. Bruckshen is our newest addition to the
Spanish department. She is a native Californian who received her B.A. in International Studies at Cal State East
Bay, Hayward and her Masters in International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been teaching
Spanish for 11 years, four of which were at Battlefield. Recently, she lived in the Dominican Republic where
she worked for the U.S. Consulate and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Mrs. McWhorter is teaching German. She was born in Germany and grew up in a small town close to
Frankfurt. She has moved back and forth between Germany and the U.S. She completed her B.A. degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Governors University. She has worked as a pre-school, kindergarten and
English Literature and Ethics teacher.
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SPORTS NEWS
Welcome back to school Bobcat Community! I am Jason Koch, your new Director of Student Activities, and I
am very excited to say that fall sports are underway and we have started out with great success.
The programs competing in the fall are cross country, field hockey, football, golf and volleyball. These studentathletes started preparing for their seasons back on August 5th and are now in full swing. We thank these
student-athletes for representing our school with their hard work and dedication. Fall sports schedules can be
obtained at our new Battlefield athletics website, www.bobcatsathletics.org.
Need to know if an athletic event is going to be played or canceled? Check out our new Battlefield Bobcats
Information Line. 571-261-4608. The recording is updated daily each morning and every day by 2 pm.
Please come out and support our teams. We encourage positive representation of our school and community by
showing wonderful sportsmanship. We expect our student-athletes to perform and represent in a positive
manner and we encourage the same from our support in the stands. Please root and support our teams with
positive comments and behaviors. The Bobcats athletic program looks forward to seeing everyone out at the
games, matches, and meets.
Lastly, please check out the new Bermuda turf on the field as you
walk or ride by the stadium. The new grass is growing in
wonderfully and the first event to be played on it is field hockey
on September 19, 2013. This new natural turf will be beneficial
for all girls and boys sports played on the stadium field.
Again, welcome back to school and thank you for supporting our student-athletes.
Go Bobcats!
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BFHS PTO
WE WANT YOU! WE NEED YOU!
August has 31 days, yet it blows by at the speed of light and we find ourselves back in the school routine—our
hearts a flutter with a rush of joy when we spot a grain of sand in the car that briefly brings us back to that
special day at the beach just a few short weeks ago. Ah…memories!
What are your memories from the last school year? Are they as vivid as those from your summer vacation at the
beach? Mine sure are---and many of them just as wonderful. Let me share….
In brief, your PTO raised money for After Grad by hosting the talent show of all talent shows….the Battle of
the Bands! Congrats to “The Experience at the End of The Alphabet” !
We hosted a “teacher Appreciation Breakfast” with goodies galore to show the teachers and staff of BHS just
how much they mean to us. (They ate for days!)
We were able to deliver an iPad lab to the school with proffer monies that were given to us from the Town of
Haymarket--a gift of over $20,000!
We also saw two seniors off to college with $500 scholarships! Your graduating son or
daughter will be eligible for a scholarship this year when you join the PTO!
The PTO was also extremely instrumental in sponsoring and running the AFTER GRAD
celebration. This year we did something new—we raffled off a cruise to the Caribbean to raise
money to send one of our graduating seniors to the Caribbean. ….
Our prizewinner, Samer Bazlamit, was awarded his trip for two aboard the Carnival Pride at
the all night AFTER GRAD party on graduation night. Can you imagine graduating from
high school and winning a cruise all in the same 24 hour period? Talk about making
memories! Thanks to the hard work of our AFTER GRAD committee we were able to give
one senior the graduation gift of a lifetime!
This year? Well, this year we plan on doing it all over again! I know many who helped have memories of these
events that bring a rush a joy to their hearts, the same as finding the grain of sand in the car weeks after
vacation, because they were a part of the planning, the struggle, the execution, and the celebration!
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BFHS PTO (cont.)
If you want to feel the same rush of joy and share in your child’s BHS experience, now is the perfect time to get
involved. We understand that everyone is pulled in ten directions these days. That is why we are happy to have
each family participate on a level that is comfortable for them. If you can donate time—we will take it! If you
can donate money to support our events—we will take it! If you can donate a breakfast casserole for the teacher
appreciation breakfast--we will eat it! You let us know what works for you by sending your student to school
with cash or a check made out to BHS PTO along with your name, your student’s name, your phone number
and email address. Simply drop it off in the office. For as little as a ten-dollar donation, you can become a
member of your 2013-2014 PTO.
Next year at this time you will be sharing the memories and feeling the same rush of joy while reading the
2013-2014 recap! Oh, it feels good!
The 2013-2014 PTO Board
Pamela Gillin, President
Christen Morin, PTO Vice President
Joyce Mahoney, PTO Secretary
Mariana Mott, PTO Treasurer
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THE BHS PTO WELCOMES ALL OF OUR NEW MEMBERS
We also welcome YOU to join us on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 in the school library for an
opportunity to get to know other parents, administrators, teachers, counselors, and staff. Come share your ideas.
We can’t wait to see you!
We thank our members, listed below, for caring about their child’s education.
It is not too late to join!
www.BHS-PTO.com
Tim Duray
Kent and Beth
Mitchell
Kim Balog
Barbara Dupree
Annette Lloyd
Pam S. Key
Cathy Toureau
Roy and Nancy
Prentice
Stephan Radecki
Emma Lin
Hope Lairngen
John Chernitsky
Laurie Ventura
Vicky DeJesus
Michelle Hulett
Tony & Katie
Finley
Susan Holbrook
Barbara Golder
Vanessa Thomas
Elaine Dickens
Kathy Humma
Pavitra Datla
Jenny Brandt
Kim Chandler
Linda Kirby
Sarah Lewis
Nancy Cuccaro
Cathleen Connolly
Greg and Jennifer
Mossburg
Stacey Plaugher
Shelly Buttery
Kelly Kronzer
Christina Patterson
Hilari Moore
Dawn Weber
Eileen Baker
Trista Miller
Gail Forry
Mary Beth Davies
Ayleen Esquivia
Eric and Terri
Stickel
Tiffany Ellison
Philippa Sidner
Hettie Boakye
Susan McVeigh
Lori Montalic
Debbie Nelson
Heather Moul
Jacob & Nancy
Cinco
Deborah Street
Susan Stenfors
Christopher Sova
Jennifer Wardlow
Linda and Lloyd
Rogers
Beverly Schultz
Jamie Smith
Elizabeth Finnan
Cecilia Sinclair
Maria R. Drew
Beth & Mike
Parsons
Nancy Lanniello
Katherine Mohan
Dann & Susan Ray
Jessica Park
Angela Moreland
Michele Bynun
Annapoorna Betha
Melissa Marquette
Amy EthridgeConti
Daniele Monfort
Crystal & John
Parsons
Maureen Tickle
Cheryl Robson
Wanda Miller
Mariana Mott
David Chapman
Jane Buchanan
Kari Tsutsumi
Jennifer Ascore
Lordes Highfilc
Beth Salter
Shannon Behling
Kim Brown
Deb Angerman
Kimberly Green
Lauren HarringtonDavis
Jennifer & Edmund
Igracio
Sheryl Beresford
Maria McDonald
Kerre Gadoury
Lynn McLaughlin
Theresa Shupe
Anaz Quinones
Deidre A. Barrett
Tammy Ryan
Beth Ross
LeeAnn Rogeis
Tracey Halstead
Stan Murphy
Kelly Hoffman
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Jennifer &
Michelle Fowler
Karla Sidner
Laurie Ashe
Lynne A. Daley
Mark Spooner
Michelle Baker
Micki Lewis
Lori Vilevac
Laurie Capasso
Kim Tinney
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB
Battlefield Battles Fall Athletics!
Fall Athletics are in full swing and doing well. Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Golf
provide good family activities. Schedules can be found here: www.BobcatsAthletics.com NOTE: This is a
new BHS All-Sports Website!!
10th Annual Battlefield Golf Tournament, Columbus Day, October 14th at Stonewall Golf Club
Golfers needed! Our 10th Annual BHS Golf Tournament will be held on Columbus Day, October 14th, 2013 at
Stonewall Golf Club. Costs are $150 for a single golfer and $550 for a foursome with dinner and all the
amenities customary to such a venue included. Athletic team incentives will be provided to sign-up foursomes
and sponsors; each team is expected to find at least one foursome and one sponsor. We’ll need golfers!!! So
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! See www.BattlefieldBoosters.org and the flyer below for more details.
We also need volunteers to help prepare the finale details and make this event a success. Contact Ron
Fairbanks at Fairbanks@IEEE.org or Coach Rice Lilley at rlille24@comcast.net for general information or to
help; contact Karen Krivo at krivokj@comcast.net for sponsorships; contact Coach Tom Metts at
METTSTR@pwcs.edu for golfer registration.
ABC Membership Has Its Privileges *!*!* New *!*! New*!*!
Now your ABC membership is good for 1 full year!!! (Not just the school year.) You can join the Athletic
Booster Club (ABC) for as little as $25 for the year or as much as a Super Bobcat corporate level of $1000 for
the year. Benefits vary, but always 50% of your member dues go directly to the team you designate.
Concessions and Spirit Wear coupons are included at most levels; see http://www.battlefieldboosters.org/ under
Membership for details.
Next Booster Meeting – BHS Mini Theatre Room #1407
Mark your calendars! The next two general meetings of the Athletic Boosters will be held on Tuesday,
September 17th and Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the BHS Mini-Theatre room # 1407.
Highlights include:
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Fall Golf Tournament: Scheduled for October 14th at Stonewall Golf Course
WE NEED SOMEONE TO STEP UP FOR VICE PRESIDENT!!
o Matt Britton has been an outstanding BHS ABC Vice President for several years and is still
involved with the ABC, but we seek a VP for this year
Team Reps for Spring, Winter, and Fall teams will present status, upcoming events, and other
information relevant to Battlefield Athletes
Please join us!
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Athletic Boosters (cont.)
ABC Scholarship Adds More Opportunities!!
The BHS ABC scholarship expanded last year to two $1000 scholarships for each athletic season!
Spring ATHELTE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 10TH. One male and one female student
athlete will be selected from those applying at the end of Fall, Winter, and Spring athletic seasons. The new
application forms can be found on our website under “College Scholarship”. Applications are due on the Friday
following the season-ending Athletics Award Night at BHS for Fall and Winter applicants and on May 9th for
Spring 2014 applicants. Scholarship details and applications are available on our website at
www.BattlefieldBooster.org under scholarships.
Congratulations to our 2012/2013 Scholarship Selectees!
The Athletic Boosters are proud to announce that Alexa Wagoner and Connor Lee were selected as our
$1000 Scholarship winners for the Spring season. Alexa and Conner join Hannah Schwennesen and Billingsley
Pogue who were selected as our $1000 Scholarship winners for the Winter season and Ryan Swingle and Nicole
Carter for the Fall season. Congratulations to Alexa, Connor, Hannah, Bill, Ryan and Nicole! We are proud of
all of our student-athletes; those who applied for the scholarship seriously reflect tremendous credit on
Battlefield High School and our community.
Concessions Major Announcement
The Athletic Boosters will be losing our outstanding long-term Concession Lead, Susan Coxson, at the
end of this year. We’re seeking 4 people to replace Susan! We’ll need a Fall Coordinator, Winter Coordinator,
Spring Coordinator and Overall Concessions Lead. By breaking Susan’s responsibilities into 4 jobs, we’ll make
this very difficult job much easier for everyone. Please consider one of these positions for NEXT YEAR and
begin to “ease” into it by helping Susan this year. Contact Ron Fairbanks at Fairbanks@IEEE.org and Susan at
bhsconcessionsscoxson@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
Are you a “Team Rep”?
What does a “Team Rep” do? We hear that question a lot! Essentially, a Team Rep (representative) is a
key interface to all the parents/guardians of the athletes on the team for the coaches and the booster club. Each
coach will have their own expectations from Team Reps. For the ABC, a Team Rep should: (1) attend each
ABC meeting or ensure another team parent does so; (2) inform all team parents of ABC activities; (3)
determine team needs and bring those to the attention of the booster club membership; (4) be able to sign up the
team for concessions or other volunteer events and coordinate team parent volunteers to fill those obligations;
(5) participate in the Long Term Goals committee for the ABC; and (6) support your particular team by
supporting all student athletes at Battlefield. Questions? Please attend the next meeting and feel free to ask!
Current Team Reps are listed below. Note: there are still a few openings. If you want to receive
information about your team and the athletic boosters, please pass your contact information to the appropriate
Team Rep for your particular athletic team.
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Athletic Boosters (cont.)
Booster Reps –As of September 4th, 2013
Freshman Football
JV Football
Varsity Football
Softball
Swimming
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Varsity cheerleaders
Girls Tennis
Boys Tennis
Golf
Wrestling
Girls Basketball
Melissa Hedrick
Denise Craig
Jackie Mcintosh
Susan Schwartz
Gritsmdh@comcast.net
Bobcat.moms@yahoo.com
CraigDM@PWCS.edu
mjmcintosh31@comcast.net
schwarse@pwcs.edu or
susan.schwartz3@verizon.net
Mindy Dappen
Nancy Brosnahan
Jennifer Fowler
mdappen@gmail.com
Brosnahan4x@comcast.net
Jfowler_63@hotmail.com
Boys Basketball
Amanda Pagon
amanda@applepiephotography.com
Baseball
Girls Volleyball
Susan Conway
Kristen Feight
Jen Skaff
rsjmconway@aol.com
kfeight@clearedrecruiter.com
JENSKAFF@aol.com
Field Hockey
Denise Craig
CraigDM@pwcs.edu
Cross Country
R. Dennis Lee
rdennislee@gmail.com
Winter Track
Jennifer McCormack
Jennymack76@verizon.net
BellBuckhalter@gmail.com
Jennymack76@verizon.net
BellBuckhalter@gmail.com
krivokj@comcast.net
LaTanya Bell-Buckhalter
Outdoor Track
Jennifer McCormack
LaTanya Bell-Buckhalter
Gymnastics
Karen Krivo
Girls Soccer
Boys Soccer
See the 10th Annual BHS Golf Tournament Flyer on the next page.
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10th Annual Battlefield Booster Golf Tournament
Tee ‘em up on Columbus Day, October 14th 2013
All Proceeds
Support Battlefield High
School Student-athletes!!
GOLF FEE DISCOUNT FOR A FOURSOME!
** Event Sponsors * Hole Sponsors * Golfers * Contests * Door Prizes *
Donations * Benefits * Boosters Information **
See www.BattlefieldBoosters.org
Sponsorship Opportunities Contact:
Karen Krivo, at krivokj@comcast.net
Golf Registration Contact:
Tom Metts at mettstr@pwcs.edu
All additional information, contact
Rice Lilley rlille24@verizon.net
Or visit: www.battlefieldboosters.org
BHS Student athletes Once Again Thank Last Year’s
Golf Tournament Major Sponsors!!
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BANDS
Marching into the Tenth Anniversary!
Welcome back, fellow Bobcats families! The Marching Bobcats have had an eventful summer, not the least
being the opportunity in August to deliver hundreds of thank you notes to visiting WWII veterans at the
Washington, D.C., national WWII Memorial. WJLA-7 covered the event, interviewing Battlefield band
members and visiting veterans.
“There are no other people like
them,” said junior Daniel
Milihram. “They stood up for us.
I know I could never do
something like that.” One veteran
responded to receiving the thank
you note by saying, “It brings
tears to my eyes. Feels great . . .
feels great.” Another local
daughter of a WWII veteran
wrote back after the event: “The
Battlefield Bobcats’ letters to
WWII Veterans is the most
AMAZING blessing these
gentlemen could EVER have . . .
they have been honorable, silent
and held their grief and horror
inside for 60+ years . . . to be
remembered in this way at the
end of their lives makes every
single one of us . . . children of
these men . . . happier than you
will ever know.”
Bands (cont. next page)
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Marching Bobcats prepare to honor visiting Honor Flight veterans from Chicago.
Bands (cont.)
And the BHS Marching Band marches on in their quest to honor our
veterans at the 70th Anniversary of D-Day commemorative parade in
Normandy, France, this coming June 2014. Please support our efforts.
Learn more by following us on Twitter @BHSNormandy, Facebook at
facebook.com/bhsnormandy, and online at www.bhsnormandy.org where
we have highlighted the testimonies of brave veterans.
You can also purchase a Normandy T-shirt for $15 each. E-mail
battlefieldmarchingband@gmail.com to learn how you can get your shirt and support the band! We continue to
look for corporate sponsors: If your business wants to be a part of this historic event honoring our U.S. veterans,
please contact Don Shanks (donbshanks@gmail.com).
Coming up next is the third annual premiere marching band competition, the Battle Royale! On October 5,
bands from surrounding northern Virginia area will compete for the third Battle Royale Grand Champion
trophy. The first Grand Champion was won by Fairfax High School, and the second was won by Woodbridge
High School. Starting about 1:00 PM, stellar area marching bands will display their excellence on the field of
competition. Come on out with the whole family for an entertaining Saturday! Learn more at
www.battlefieldbands.com/battle-royale/.
Finally, October 9-12 is Sloper’s Week for Battlefield High School.
Present the flyer available at battlefieldbands.com and get 20% off
any item you purchase—like letter jackets! There will also be a free
gift to the first five people who spend $50 or more; a drawing to win
a custom-made BHS hoodie; and 10% of proceeds go back to
Battlefield High School. Sloper’s is located in Manassas off 234, on
Associates Court.
Tag Day was a wonderful success for
the Marching Band.
Thank you for your support of the BHS marching band, symphonic band, and wind symphony! Go Bobcats!
And happy Tenth Anniversary, Battlefield High School!
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CLUBS
BOOK CLUB
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 1 in the library from 2-3 PM. This will be a general interest
meeting. Light snacks will be served!
Since this will also be our first meeting for the 2013-14 school year, we will discuss officers for the club.
See Mrs. Morton or Ms. Cooper to find out more.
CLASS OF 2016
Welcome back to school! I am honored to have the privilege of welcoming all 614 members of the Class of
2016, as another school year is upon us.
Firstly, I would like to congratulate the 2013-2014 school year class officers on their successful campaigns.
Vice President – Laura Keane
Secretary – Katie Hulett
Treasurer – Nihar Bhat
Next, I would like to take the time to thank and recognize our faculty sponsorship team. These caring teachers
have made the decision to devote time and resources to our class activities, and we could not be more grateful.
First, I’d like to introduce our primary class sponsor, Ms. Modica.
Ms. Modica brings a wealth of experience to the sponsorship role. She has served as Sophomore Class Sponsor,
and was an integral part in the organization and coordination of class activities. Ms. Modica's enthusiasm is
unmatched, and we are sure to soar to new heights with her assistance.
Next, our secondary class sponsors, in alphabetical order Mr. Calloway is an experienced club sponsor who has dealt extensively with managing club affairs as well as
financial transactions. Mr. Calloway will assist us in the facilitation and organization of events, and his mastery
of political science will certainly assist us in the advertising of our efforts.
Ms. Clemence has generously agreed to offer her support. Ms. Clemence would love to offer honest
suggestions and advice on activities and events that we are planning, and has also agreed to lend her room if
necessary. Furthermore, as a sponsor of an honor society, Ms. Clemence knows what it takes to plan successful
activities.
Ms. Endreola is an experienced class sponsor who has comprehensive experience planning Homecoming
activities. Her infectious enthusiasm for homecoming activities and her knowledge will be put to good use as
we start our homecoming efforts in the near future.
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Class of 2016 (cont.)
Ms. Gallitz is also an experienced class sponsor who is very familiar with all the steps to planning successful
activities. Furthermore, she served as a class president during her high school career, so she offers a unique
perspective on the class issues facing us today.
We look forward to working with these fantastic sponsors!
New Student Orientation
Members of the Class of 2016 welcomed new students to Battlefield High School on Friday, August 23. These
dedicated students volunteered at New Student Orientation, an annual Battlefield tradition. Students, parents,
and faculty members all complemented members of the Class of 2016 for their exemplary contributions.
Whether it was assisting with the DECA “What Not to Wear” fashion show, discussing the various clubs and
activities at Battlefield High School, decorating the hallways in preparation for the event, greeting students as
they entered the building, or assisting with the registration of participants; the students of the Class of 2016
definitely made their presence felt. I would like to personally thank the sophomore volunteers who helped make
this event a resounding success. Below is a list of the sophomore volunteers who assisted with New Student
Orientation. I apologize if you helped out, but your name does not appear on the list – I did not keep a roster of
all the sophomores who were present at New Student Orientation. If you were a volunteer and your name does
not appear on the list below, please contact me immediately.
Lauren Ainslie
Natalie Arias
Nihar Bhat
Ashley Castell
Rebecca Devore
Katy Giesler
Anna Hargitai
Katie Hulett
Laura Keane
Hana Komine
Madison McVeigh
Reeya Rabena
Hannah Stickel
Justine Suegay
Thank you to all the above participants for helping out with New Student Orientation! Also, thank you Mrs.
Renberg for providing me with the names of the sophomore volunteers who signed in at New Student
Orientation.
As the school year gets underway, your elected officers will be hard at work. Our first priority will be
homecoming. There will be two separate committees dealing with homecoming festivities:
1. The Class of 2016 Committee on the Homecoming Parade
This committee will be responsible for planning and executing all aspects of the Class of 2016 float,
which will play a central role in the annual homecoming parade. The Class Vice President, Laura
Keane, is the chair of this committee.
2. The Class of 2016 Committee on Hallway Decorations
This committee will be responsible for planning and creating a banner, which will be prominently
displayed in the atrium during spirit week. The Class Secretary, Katie Hulett, is the chair of this
committee.
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Class of 2016 (cont.)
If you are interested in helping out, please contact me immediately. All students who help out will receive a free
pizza party upon the conclusion of homecoming! If you ever need to contact me, please email me directly at
tianst.pwcs.edu@gmail.com. I would love to discuss any school/class activities with you, or answer any
questions you may have. Transparency is an important goal of this year’s leadership team, so do not hesitate to
email me with any questions/comments/concerns. Good luck during the 2013-2014 school year!
Your Most Obedient Servant,
Steven Tian, 2016 Class President
DECA
BHS DECA is starting to get ready for our annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show being held on Saturday,
November 23rd! If you are interested in being a vendor or have awesome crafts for sale, please submit your
application, which can be found in this newsletter. If you are from a direct sales company, you can email Amy
Homan at homanag@pwcs.edu to see if we already have a rep for your company. We look forward to putting
on another successful holiday show!
NATIONAL HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY
Calling all Battlefield Bobcats interested in history – join
the National History Honor Society!
The National History Honor Society is responsible for promoting the study of history at Battlefield High
School. The National History Honor Society plans history-oriented activities such as the annual Battlefield High
School History Contest, historical debates, and more. In addition, members discuss the connection between
history and current events.
An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3 in Room 2125. All students are welcome to attend.
Activity buses will be running.
Please contact the club sponsor, Mr. Calloway, for more information (callowjm@pwcs.edu)
We hope to see you at the interest meeting!
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Holiday Craft
&
Vendor Show
Saturday, November 23, 2013 10 am-3 pm
15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169
The Battlefield High School DECA club invites you to participate in our upcoming indoor holiday craft and vendor
show. The show will provide a diverse offering to our school and local community through its mix of hand crafters,
home based and small boutique businesses. We are actively encouraging our Booster Club and Student
Organizations to participate in the show by selling their traditional and new fundraising items.
We reserve the right to limit the number of exhibitors in each category to create a balanced market environment
and ensure success for all participating vendors.
• Standard Vendor Space rates will be $60 per space. Each space measures 10 feet wide x 6 feet deep x 6 feet high.
There is a limit of 2 spaces per Vendor. Only one vendor can be in each space.
• All spaces must be completely set up by 10 am when the doors open to the public and must remain set up with
personnel in the space until 3 pm when the event finishes. Vendors are responsible for cleaning up their display
area before leaving.
• Vendors are welcome to bring their own tables, stands, display racks, lattice, easels, and other display items as
long as they fit within your designated space.
• Table Rental: If you choose to rent tables, there will be a $15 table rental fee. There is a limited amount so please
make note of this on your application. Tables will be set up and ready for you when the doors open to Vendors
Saturday at 8am.
• PWCS, Battlefield High School, BHS DECA, or any of its agents or volunteers will not accept responsibility for lost,
stolen or damaged items nor will they be held responsible for any financial commitments and/or obligations
undertaken by an individual, business or organization.
Vendors will be selected on a first come, first serve basis as the application and check is received. Please make sure
that you include an email address as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope. If we have already accepted
another vendor who sells the same product that you do, your check will be returned to you. Applications will be
continued to be accepted until each category is filled.
Further show details concerning: advertising, the day of the event, and any other details will be emailed to you.
If you have any questions concerning the show, please do not hesitate to email Amy Homan at
homanag@pwcs.edu. BHS DECA looks forward to working with you!
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Holiday Craft
&
Vendor Show
Saturday, November 23, 2013 10 am-3 pm
15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169
Name________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Business ______________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________________________________________
Email________________________________________________________________________________
Description of Crafts or Items for Sale:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Space Fees: (Spaces are 10 feet wide x 6 feet deep x 6 feet high. Maximum 2 spaces per Vendor)
□ Vendors $60 per space
Tables: Rented tables will cost $15 each to cover the costs of table, delivery, set up, and pick up.
□ I will not use tables in my space or will bring in my own.
□ I would like to rent _______ 8 foot tables for the space(s) I will be renting. (Table=$15ea)
Total fees (space(s) + table(s))=____________________________
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Battlefield High School
I have read and understand the Battlefield High School Holiday Craft & Vendor Show Rules and Regulations and I agree
to abide by them. I hereby release Battlefield High School and the Battlefield DECA, their agents and/or representatives,
the show committee, other volunteers, and PWCS from and against any and all liabilities, loss, costs or damages of any
kind or nature arising out of or in connection with this show (if more than one business intends to share a space, both
must sign).
Signature _________________________________________ Date ______________________
Mail all applications, fees, and a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Attention: BHS DECA, Amy Homan, 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169
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YEARBOOK NEWS
Senior Picture Retakes
Seniors who missed their portrait sitting in July will have the opportunity to have their portrait taken during
school on September 17-21. Look for a postcard from Victor O’Neill to be delivered to your home. The
postcard will have your sitting time, and this will serve as your pass to the auditorium. If you have not received
a postcard, please contact Victor O’Neill at 703.532.0013. Please remember that we are not accepting photos
from any other studios.
Select Senior Portraits
Make sure you select your senior portrait no later than November 1st. If you do not select your portrait, Victor
O’Neill will select the best quality photograph for you.
Senior Ads
Families of Seniors, do not forget to purchase an ad for your child. Please make an appointment with one of the
yearbook editors by emailing Mrs. Peyton at peytonkc@pwcs.edu.
Ad prices are as follows:
Check off the desired size(s) and circle your color choice. Costs are listed next to size.
____Full Page $395 Color (10.75 x 8; unlimited amount of photos + text)
____1/2 Page $195 Color (8 x 5.25; up to 6 photos + text)
____1/4 Page $107 Color (8 x 2.5; up to 3 photos photo + text)
____1/8 Page $95 Color (5.25 x 2.5; up to 2 photos + text)
Underclassmen Pictures Days – Pre-Pay today!
Student will be having their 2013 yearbook pictures taken from September 24-26, through their English class.
More information regarding portraits will be sent home during the first weeks of school.
You can pre-pay for your child’s pictures online using the following link:
www.imagequix.com/vando/preorder/vons/login.php
Yearbooks Available ONLINE!
Yearbooks can now be purchased www.yearbookordercenter.com. Our school number is 13078
Can't afford one? Ask for it for Christmas, your Birthday or Graduation!
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The School Store is open and
ready for you! Do you need a
sweatshirt or a Bobcat T-Shirt?
We got it. Many of the newest
and coolest sportswear items are
in stock. Checks and cash
are the accepted payment forms.
During the school day, the school
store will open during 5thth block
during all lunch shifts and we are
located within the enclosed
cafeteria.
On the Web. You can check us out
the School Store on the Battlefield
HS web site; look for the store page
web site under For Students >
Store. Don’t be left out without
having spirit wear!
Other items for sale include BHS
Art
Supplies,
Colored
pencils,
Bobcats Sports Bags, Composition
Book, Art Sketch Books Highlighter,
Index Cards, USB Flash Drives,
Lanyards, and much much more.
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Battlefield HS has as a Credit Union - Did you know that Battlefield has a Credit Union? Look
for the AFCU (Apple Federal Credit Union), better known as the Bobcat Branch to be located
in the same area as the School Store, in the enclosed Café. Check out the start of the school
year promotions below.
Saving Account - In order to join Apple Federal Credit Union, you need to open a regular
Savings account with only $5 deposit. This starts your membership with the credit union and as
long as the minimum deposit requirements are met you will remain a member. Family members
are also eligible to join Apple FCU too!
Student Run – Hey students,… do you want to get paid while you are in school? Well Apple
FCU pays student’s to work at the Bobcat Branch. At this time the Bobcat Branch is look for
students to assist in this area. We have many positions available and if you are interested in
working please stop by and see Mr. Proctor as he will explain in more detail what the job would
entitle.
If you have any questions or want more information please send an email to proctots@pwcs.edu
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