3. 2016 A Celebration of Unity In honor of the MLK Jr. Holiday BLACK VIOLIN Friday, January 15, 2016 Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Avenue 7:30pm For Tickets go to www.chandlercenter.org or call 480-782-2680 Multicultural Festival Saturday, January 16, 2016 Chandler Fashion Square Mall 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. 11am to 4pm FREE Creative Expression Competition For more information go to www.chandleraz.gov/unity

4. 2016 Regional Unity Walk Saturday, January 30, 2016 6:00pm (assembly at 5:45pm) No registration required Walk begins at 6:00pm Report to starting locations by 5:45pm For more information call 480-782-2214 or visit www.tempe.gov/diversity Walking for unity in our community to promote mutual respect and understanding.

5. Senior Parents – Please join us for our annual Chandler Unified School District Financial Aid Night! This will be held at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 6-8pm. No RSVP required. Doors open at 5:30pm. The presentation is completed by a Director of Financial Aid from a nearby college. Hope to see you there!

6. SENIORS!! It’s time to get together for a Senior Class Picture!! The senior panoramic photo will be taken on Wednesday, January 20 th during conference in the gym. Make sure you are here to be a part of this one and only shot of all your classmates. Panoramic Class Photo

7. Kiwi Loco Fundraiser Support Spirit Line January 20 th 2pm – 10pm Riggs and Gilbert Location Only $4.00 Mention Spirit Line $4.00 FOR 16OZ CUP

8. LATE BUS PASSES See Mrs. Lindvig in the front office for a Late Bus Pass. Late Buss passes are for students attending tutoring or after school club activities only. Passes require a signature from that particular teacher. A new pass is required each day. You must have a signed pass to ride the Late Bus.

9. ASIAN CULTURAL ETHICS PRESENTS…. DATE: JANUARY 15, 2016 TIME: 6-8PM LOCATION: BHS AUDITORIUM ADMISSION: $3 PER PERSON.. $10 FAMILY PACK (4+ MEMBERS) Come join us and watch a presentation of a variety of Asian cultures in different acts. With entertaining performances to watch and authentic Asian food to eat, it will be a night to remember!

10. BASHA BEARS SPRING SPORTS

11. Losing your cell phone causes a panic that is equal to a near death experience. DID YOU KNOW… LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS IN PSYCHOLOGY

13. Teen Craft Morse Code Bracelets Come celebrate by making a bracelet spelling out your name or a “secret” message using colored beads. Monday January 11 th 2:15 – 3:15 Basha Library Programming Room *While Supplies Last* Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day

14. Varsity and JV Girls Tennis There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, January 13th, during conference in Room #F220 for all young women planning on playing tennis during the spring season. Stop by Coach Johnson’s classroom to obtain a pass. Varsity and JV tennis try-outs officially begin on Monday, February 8th, at 2:30 PM. All students who wish to participate must have a completed athletic packet, including physical, on file in the front office. 1/13/16

15. 2016-2017 Academic Decathlon Class Are you Competitive? Want to boost your GPA with a fun Honors Level Elective Course? Are you interested in qualifying for some extra college scholarship money? Join Academic Decathlon! Tell your Counselor to sign you up for the Academic Decathlon Class during open registration in January! 1/31/16

16. Do any of these criteria fit you? You like being in school, but sometimes it overwhelms you. You want to attend college, but you’re unsure of how to get there. You want to be more efficient and organized throughout the year, but usually your backpack is a mess by the second month. You know the right answer in class, but you are reluctant to raise your hand. You like to be involved in school and your community but are not sure where to look for activities that interest you. You are intimidated to speak to your teachers about your success in class.

17. If you answered yes to any of the questions, AVID is the program for you because… If school overwhelms you…AVID can help you set goals! If you want to attend college…AVID can help prepare you! If you want to be more efficient…AVID can help you get organized! If you want to participate more in class…AVID can help you build self- confidence! If you want to be more involved…AVID can help you connect with others with similar interests! If you are intimidated to talk to teachers…AVID can help you be your own advocate! If you are bored in class…AVID can support you in AP and Honors classes!

18. What do AVID students say? Why would you want to be in the AVID program? “It helps me prepare for college.” “It helps me be more successful in high school.” “It helps me stay organized.” “ I can work with my peers to solve problems and study.” “We are a family.” “It’s a good opportunity to make new friends.” “I learn many new ways of studying and taking notes, which is helpful.” “…creates good habits.” “scholarships” “tutorials” “time- management” “helps me stay on track even when I don’t want to “gives you opportunities for your future” “support from the teacher”

19. If you have NOT purchased your CAP and GOWN, please go to Jostens.com and order your cap and gown now.

20. Attention Softball Players! Come join us!! OPEN Fields every Wednesday in January. TRYOUTS ARE FEBRUARY 8 th through the 12 th Softball camp is February 1st through the 4 th Any Questions, Please see Coach Hoffmeyer in F221 SIGN UP ONLINE!!!

22. Delicious Hot Chocolate Every morning $1.00 Hot Chocolate $2.00 Hot Chocolate Bar-choose your toppings Outside the cafeteria

23. Help Support PAH! American Sign Language Club 1 st & 3 rd Saturdays 8AM – 12PM Basha High School 5 STEPS TO REGISTER 1.Go to www.BashaBears.comwww.BashaBears.com 2.Click Programs 3.Click – PAH! American Sign Language Club 4.Complete the online form 5.Follow instructions to pay online or at the BHS Bookstore 6.$25 or 10% of earnings

26. BHS Students Do you have a favorite teacher? Teachers will be featured on 3TV and will receive special prizes. Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? See Ms. Taylor in the Administration Building for an application.

27. Kona Ice Fundraiser

28. NEW FOR 2015_16 SCHOOL YEAR: STAY INFORMED ABOUT: COLLEGE VISITORS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS COLLEGE FAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS FIELD TRIPS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTESTS MILITARY VISITS ACT/SAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER SCHOLAR OPPORTUNITIES SHARE THIS LINK WITH YOUR PARENTS !

29. BHS FARMERS/ FLEA MARKET 1 st and 3 rd Saturdays 8AM – 12PM Basha High School 5990 S. Val Vista, Chandler