November 14th-18th

General Announcements:

• Thank you to all of our veterans who came to our Veterans Day assembly! It was our honor to recognize you!
• TOMORROW night, Tuesday, November 15th, is BGIS Zaxby’s Spirit Night from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the John Hawkins Pkwy location!  10% of all proceeds from this night will go to Brock’s Gap.
• TOMORROW night-“Let’s Keep Talking” Parent Night.  A host of experts will come together Tuesday, November 15th, for Hoover City Schools’ “Let’s Keep Talking” Parent Night.  The panelists will address many topics affecting today’s youth including anxiety, social media trends, substance abuse, sleep issues, preparation for independence, and more.This free event includes childcare free-of-charge for children ages four and up. "Let's Keep Talking" Parent night will be held at Metropolitan Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Hoover 35243 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Please RSVP here.

Parents:

      In accordance with Alabama law, Section 16-29-1, Code Alabama, 1975, our school will be conducting a free screening to detect scoliosis on November 15, 2016 during PE class.

 The school nurse will conduct the scoliosis screening program.  
      The screening, which takes about one minute, is simple and not embarrassing.  It involves a visual examination of the back while standing straight and bending over.  Boys and girls will be screened separately.

Scoliosis is a twisting, or curve of the spine which occurs in about 10% of the adolescent population and about 2 ½% will require some type of medical attention.  The first sign of scoliosis is usually noticed between the ages of ten and fourteen.  If any symptoms are detected for your child, you will be notified by letter.

      Please make sure your child wears a slip-on shirt or blouse on the screening day.  Girls may wear a bathing suit top or bra which will remain on during the screening.

      Thank you for you cooperation with the screening program.  If for any reason you do not want your child screened you must write a letter to the school nurse or send her a message via emailtywalker@hoover.k12.al.us

Your children have received information about a new fundraiser for Brock’s Gap.  It is so easy!  You just have to download the free app “Planet Fundraiser” to your phone.  There are several merchants who are participating.  You simply snap a picture of the receipt into the app, and Planet Fundraiser gives a portion of the proceeds back to the school. These are merchants that you use every day!   We encourage you to utilize this easy resource to raise money for Brock’s Gap!!

• The 6th grade Science teachers need baby food jars for a Science activity. If you happen to have any jars to donate, please send to school by this Wednesday, November 16th. Thank you!

• We have NO SCHOOL next week, November 21st-November 25th. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Important Dates for This Week:

• Monday, November 14:  “Because I Can” Club Meeting at 3:20
• Tuesday, November 15th- Scoliosis screening during P.E. classes
• Tuesday, November 15 & Thursday, November 17: Girls on the Run
• Tuesday, November 15- Pokemon Club 3-4 P.M.
• Tuesday, November 15- BGIS Zaxby's Spirit Night
• Tuesday, November-"Let's Keep Talking" Parent Night 6:00 P.M. Metropolitan Church of God
• Wednesday, November 16:  First Priority at 7:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, November 16:  PROGRESS REPORTS COME HOME

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, November 21-Friday, November 25:  Thanksgiving Holidays/No School for Students

"It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy."