BCA Annual Winter Open House! This year’s theme, “ Traditional Winter,” focuses on all things that make winter magical and wonderful both past and present for all who enjoy the season. Teams have been working diligently to provide ideas, activities, and projects to go along with this year’s theme. team one is in charge of toys, team 2 is working on indoor activities, team 3 has investigated outdoor activities, and team 4 is preparing winter time cuisine. The event focuses on collaboration skills among team members as well as critical thinking and problem solving. Please join us for the “Traditional Winter” open house from 12:30-2:00pm, Friday, December 16 in the gymnasium.
The next meeting of the Governing Authority will be Wednesday, December 14 @ 6:15 in the BCA cafeteria.
The last day of school before winter break is Tuesday, December 20. We are in session all day. Please be mindful that there will be an ALERTNOW message Monday, December 19, 2011.
National Honor Society will be hosting a canned food drive for the Salvation Army all this week and next. Please be sure to visit the booth set up on Friday at teh Winter open house for more information as to how you can donate as well as the rich tradition of the Salvation Army.
This year, as part of our Bridges OUTREACH, the faculty and staff have donated money to be able to wear jeans on Fridays. By each faculty and staff member donating money, we were able to get enough funds and donations to provide 10 outreach baskets for people in need within our community. If you are interested in learning more about our OUTREACH for the holiday seasons or would like to become a part of it, please contact Mr. Pawsey for more information.
The annual Celebrate Youth Assets luncheon was held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Tiffin Community Civic Center. The two representatives were Maggie P. and Brittany H. from BCA. While in attendance, the representatives were awarded with plaques recognizing the hard work and dedication they contribute toward personal and collaborative success within the community as well as their school. In order to achieve this recognition, the individuals were nominated by their teachers based on characteristics of leadership, responsibility, and respect for youth and culture.
Friday, December 9, 2011 several teachers and two students from Bridges Community Academy attended the Alan November workshop held at NOESC in Tiffin, Ohio. While there all were informed of good, practical internet researching skills as well as the latest technologies that would benefit best educational practices as well as sites that would better aide in student and teacher achievement.
In this season of anticipation and giving, I am thankful for each new day afforded to us as a community and feel blessed to be a part of Bridges Community Academy with each new possibility provided to us.
Thought for the Day: “ Snowmen fall from heaven....unassembled!"
FRIDAY, December 16, 2011
Good Monday Morning! Here are the day's announcements:
Reminder: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 we are in session ALL DAY! This is the last day before winter break.
~Please remember that if you have not ordered the required blue Bridges polo you need to contact the office for ordering arrangements.
~Note: All school fees need to be made to the office or payment arrangements made.
~Basketball practice/conditioning will occur Mondays from 3:00-4:30 in the gym. All participants are required to have a signed permission slip on file and must make own transportation arrangements. Also note that if you are not caught up in school work you will be working on homework rather than basketball skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Putnam or Mr. Hose.
~Friday, December 16 is the Bridges Community Academy Winter event from 12:30-2pm. Please come and see the wintery traditions the students have investigated and prepared to share for all!
~To view santa's reindeer, please visit this site:
http://reindeercam.com/Random Fact of the Day:
The snow capital of the United States is Stampede Pass in Washington State. Each year, the average snowfall is 430 inches.
Laugh for the Day:
Q: What does a frog do if his car breaks down?
A. He gets it toad away.
Weather of the Day:
Today's high a balmy 37 degrees...partly cloudy.
Have a GREAT FRIDAY!!Thought for the Day: “ We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails." ~Bertha CallowayThursday, December 15, 2011
Good Monday Morning! Here are the day's announcements:
Reminder: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 we are in session ALL DAY! This is the last day before winter break.
~Please remember that if you have not ordered the required blue Bridges polo you need to contact the office for ordering arrangements.
~Note: All school fees need to be made to the office or payment arrangements made.
~Basketball practice/conditioning will occur Mondays from 3:00-4:30 in the gym. All participants are required to have a signed permission slip on file and must make own transportation arrangements. Also note that if you are not caught up in school work you will be working on homework rather than basketball skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Putnam or Mr. Hose.
~Friday, December 16 is the Bridges Community Academy Winter event from 12:30-2pm. Please come and see the wintery traditions the students have investigated and prepared to share for all!
~To view santa's reindeer, please visit this site:
http://reindeercam.com/Random Fact of the Day:
The color red can make your heart beat faster!~
Laugh for the Day:
Q: What did the paperclip say to the magnet?
A: I find you very attractive!
Weather of the Day:
Rain throughout the day with a high of 50 degrees and falling. Watch out for the WIND!!!!!!
Have a GREAT Thursday!!
Thought for the Day: “ Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face" ~Victor Hugo
Wednesday, December 14, 2011Good Monday Morning! Here are the day's announcements:
A Very Happy Birthday to Dennis W. (team 1)! Hope your day is as amazing as you!
Reminder: Wednesday, December 14 is the Governing Authority meeting @ 6:15
Reminder: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 we are in session ALL DAY! This is the last day before winter break.
~Please remember that if you have not ordered the required blue Bridges polo you need to contact the office for ordering arrangements.
~Note: All school fees need to be made to the office or payment arrangements made.
~Basketball practice/conditioning will occur Mondays from 3:00-4:30 in the gym. All participants are required to have a signed permission slip on file and must make own transportation arrangements. Also note that if you are not caught up in school work you will be working on homework rather than basketball skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Putnam or Mr. Hose.
~Friday, December 16 is the Bridges Community Academy Winter event from 12:30-2pm. Please come and see the wintery traditions the students have investigated and prepared to share for all!
~To view santa's reindeer, please visit this site:
http://reindeercam.com/Needed to share a kudos from the Sentinel visit for our staff and students:
"Dona,
I want to be sure you are aware of the cooperation I had with Joe Putnam during my visit Tuesday to talk to your sophomores about Sentinel. Everything was in place when I arrived; the computer, projector, and most importantly, the students. The students were well behaved and attentive during the entire presentation. The same can be said about the freshmen who I spoke with about our Cosmetology program. Thank you, Mr. Putnam's professionalism is appreciated.
Best regards,
Allen Allen Schultz Career Pathways Sentinel Career Center"
Random Fact of the Day:
Usually only male deer have antlers. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.
Reindeer have their antlers for several months; then they fall off. New ones grow back later.
Laugh for the Day:
Q: How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?
A. He looks at his calen-"deer"!
Weather of the Day:
Rain throughout the day with a high of 50 degrees.
Have a GREAT Wednesday!!
Tuesday, December 13,
2011
Good Monday Morning! Here are the day's announcements: A Very Happy Birthday to Mrs. Starkey! Hope your day is as amazing as
you!
~ Please remember that if you have not ordered the required blue Bridges polo you need to contact the office for ordering arrangements. ~ Note: All school fees need to be made to the office or payment arrangements made. ~ Basketball practice/conditioning will occur Mondays from 3:00-4:30 in the gym. All participants are required to have a signed permission slip on file and must make own transportation arrangements. Also note that if you are not caught up in school work you will be working on homework rather than basketball skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Putnam or Mr. Hose.
~Friday, December 16 is the Bridges Community Academy Winter event from 12:30-2pm. Please come and see the wintery traditions the students have investigated and prepared to share for all! Needed to share a kudos from the
Sentinel visit for our staff and students:"Dona, I want to be sure you are aware of the cooperation I had with Joe Putnam during my visit Tuesday to talk to your sophomores about Sentinel. Everything was in place when I arrived; the computer, projector, and most importantly, the students. The students were well behaved and attentive during the entire presentation. The same can be said about the freshmen who I spoke with about our Cosmetology program. Thank you, Mr. Putnam's professionalism is appreciated. Best regards, Allen Allen Schultz Career Pathways Sentinel Career Center" Random Fact of the
Day:It is said to take 20 seconds of scrubbing with soap and water before your hands are considered sanitary. Laugh
for the Day:Q: What did the big furry hat say to the warm woolly scarf? A: "You hang around while I go on ahead." Weather of
the Day:Partly cloudy with a high of 42 degrees. BRRRRR Have a
GREAT Tuesday!!
Work at Home Days: Due to professional development and conferences Monday, December 5, 2011 and Friday, December 9, 2011 are work at home days. Please make sure you make arrangements for your children to complete the MANDATORY FIVE (5) hours for each day to be counted as present.
Funders' Breakfast: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 BCA, Knowledge Works and New Tech Network sponsored a breakfast for potential local businesses to partner with BCA. While enjoying a breakfast buffet at Heidelberg University, the businesses and educational professionals from the region learned about a unique educational opportunity available to our surrounding areas at Bridges Community Academy which will not only hone in on technological skills necessary for the 21st century but also teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving. It was a very successful event that was attended by 25 major business and educational leaders within the surrounding communities. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication for our continued Commitment To Excellence!
Parent-Teacher Conferences: A major thank you to all the parents and students who made our parent teacher conferences a success. We had a 95% rate of achievement for attendance at our Fall conferences. Thank you all for your Commitment to Excellence and your dedication to continuous improvement at Bridges Community Academy.
Thought for the Day: “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it”
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Good Wednesday Morning! Here are the day's announcements:
A Very Happy Birthday to the following people:
Bryce K (Team 3)
Brayden F. (Team 2)
Nick B. (Team 2)
~Friday, December 9, 2011 is an unscheduled work at home day due to many staff members attending conferences throughout the state. Please remember that your student needs to log five (5) hours to be considered present for attendance purposes. If you have questions of concerns, please contact the office at (419)455-9295
~Please remember that if you have not ordered the required blue Bridges polo you need to contact the office for ordering arrangements.
~Note: All school fees need to be made to the office or payment arrangements made.
~Basketball practice/conditioning will occur Mondays from 3:00-4:30 in the gym. All participants are required to have a signed permission slip on file and must make own transportation arrangements. Also note that if you are not caught up in school work you will be working on homework rather than basketball skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Putnam or Mr. Hose.
~Friday, December 16 is the Bridges Community Academy Winter event from 12:30-2pm. Please come and see the wintery traditions the students have investigated and prepared to share for all!
Random Fact of the Day:
Dec. 7, 1941, was “a date which will live in infamy.” ~President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Within an hour, Congress declared war against Japan with only one dissenting voice.
Laugh for the Day:
Q: What kind of coffee were they serving when the Titanic hit an iceberg?
A: Sanka!
Weather of the Day:
Partly cloudy with a high of 38 degrees. BRRRRR
Have a GREAT Wednesday!
A snowdrift is a beautiful thing - if it doesn't lie across the path you have to shovel or block the road that leads to your destination” ~ Hal BorlandTuesday, December 6, 2011Good Tuesday Morning! Here are the day's announcements: ~ Friday, December 9, 2011 is an unscheduled work at home day due to many staff members attending conferences throughout the state. Please remember that your student needs to log five (5) hours to be considered present for attendance purposes. If you have questions of concerns, please contact the office at (419)455-9295 ~ Please remember that if you have not ordered the required blue Bridges polo you need to contact the office for ordering arrangements. ~ Note: All school fees need to be made to the office or payment arrangements made. ~ Basketball practice/conditioning will occur Mondays from 3:00-4:30 in the gym. All participants are required to have a signed permission slip on file and must make own transportation arrangements. Also note that if you are not caught up in school work you will be working on homework rather than basketball skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Putnam or Mr. Hose.
~Friday, December 16 is the Bridges Community Academy Winter event from 12:30-2pm. Please come and see the wintery traditions the students have investigated and prepared to share for all! Random Fact of the Day:The largest snowflake recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records fell at Fort Keogh, Montana and was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. Laugh for the Day:Q: How do you keep from getting cold feet? A: Don't go around BRRfooted! Weather of the Day:Partly cloudy with a high of 38 degrees. BRRRRR Have a GREAT Tuesday!
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