Photo 1 : Barrett Krumrine measures Jared Dotson-Jones’ wingspan. "

Classroom Spotlight: Algebra II

Mr. Gurgul's Algebra 2 classes recently did a project using real-life data. They compared the height of each student to their respective shoe sizes."

After graphing the data and coming up with an equation for the "Line of Best Fit" (both by hand AND by using technology), it was determined that the correlation between height and shoe size exists, but is weak. "

As a follow-up activity, students determined, in a similar fashion, that there was a stronger correlation between a person's height and their "wing span.”"

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Thanksgiving Break!

There will be no school for students on Nov. 25 through Dec. 1. Classes will resume on Dec. 2.

VO-TECH STUDENTS:CPAVTS is in session on Nov 25th. The bus will depart from the main high school entrance at 11:15am. Drop off is at same location. No lunch will be served on this day. Please eat prior to arrival.

Athletic Booster Club

The Athletic Booster Club will meet Wed. Nov. 19th at 7:00 PM in the High School Learning Commons.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be held on Monday, Nov. 24 from 3:10 to 7pm; Nov. 25 from 8am to 7pm. Conferences are 15 min; enough time to discuss concerns or to celebrate your student’s progress. Sign up at

BHS NEWS November 14, 2014

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November 14, 2014

Students return from the Foreign Trip"A group of Art, French and Spanish students just returned from a 10 day trip entitled "The Artists of France and Spain." The students followed in the footsteps of famous artists such as Monet, VanGogh, Cezanne, Gaudi, Rodin, Picasso and Miro. Some highlights of the trip included visits to Paris, Musée d’Orsay, the Rodin Museum, Giverny and Monet's Garden, a TGV high speed train to Avignon, Pont du Gard, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, studio of Cezanne, Carcassonne, Picasso Museum and Barcelona. Some of us even took a swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Check out the Biglerville High School Art Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook/bhsartpage"

Student Perspectives: "

"I learned a lot about the cultures of France and Spain and enjoyed every minute of the trip!" - Emma Fee"

"It was eye opening to see all the different cultures and artwork." -Elizabeth Burke "

Photo 1 : In front of The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí."

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FFA Winter Fundraiser

FFA will be starting our winter fundraisers Nov. 1. Fresh Florida citrus, Fresh Lancaster County Mushrooms, Fresh Mixed Greens Wreathes, and Colorful 5-7 bract Poinsettias all in time for Christmas the week of Dec. 8th. Please contact the Ag Department at m.miller@upperadams.org for more details.

Juniors

It's that time again! Class dues to the Class of 2016 are "due" ASAP! Dues are $20 and when students pay them, they will receive a pair of socks that say "BHS Class of 2016." They are black calf-high socks with silver lettering, and altogether pretty awesome! Dues payments go toward class events, trips, and activities throughout their high school career, and will become especially important when senior year rolls around. Please encourage your child to pay his class dues to Ms. Meeson or Miss Starner as soon as possible.

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Photo 2: Kelsi Knarr and Destinee Bobo in Claude Monet's Garden in Giverny, France. "

!!!Photo 3: Kevin Lopez in Park Guell designed by Antoni Gaudi."

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Attn: Senior Parents

Reminder to senior parents: Baby Ads for the yearbook are due NOW! (November 15th). Checks are payable to BHS for $95. This includes a personalized 30 second video and print ad in the upcoming yearbook.

Financial Aid Night

On Tuesday, December 2nd, there will be a financial aid information session from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the High School Chorus Room. Leigh-Anne Redfern from the Gettysburg College Financial Aid Office will be giving the presentation and will be able to answer any questions parents or students may have about any aspect of the financial aid process.

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!College Application Day= Success!"On Wednesday, BHS held a college application drive for the first time. Seniors were able to work on college applications, application essays, as well as find and apply for scholarships. Local admissions representatives from Penn State, Gettysburg College, and HACC were also on hand to help with any questions. Overall, the application day was a great success! We had 50 seniors participate, with at least 50 applications submitted or started. Currently, over 150 applications have been submitted so far this year, and as the numbers from application day roll in, that number will grow ever closer to 200 applications submitted! On top of that, 43 acceptance letters have already been received!" " " "" " " " " " " " " "

Photo : left-Mr. Henninger, Guidance Counselor and Mr. Norcross, College Advisor, assist Juan Martinez in completing a college application. right- several students work with Mr. Norcross"" "

!!Upcoming College Vists to BHS"• November 18th- Thaddeus Stevens"!

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Student Spotlight

When our students display great qualities we try to acknowledge them by putting their names in our showcase. The following students were commended for "putting their best foot forward" in the month of October for being conscientious, volunteering, helping others, being kind and demonstrating many other positive traits:

Brock Cole, Peyton Arentz, Fisher Taylor, Bryan Diaz, Yoana Reyes-Diaz, Jesse Bell, Angel Cernas and Cameron Tuckey.