3. Basha vs. Perry Girls Basketball!!! Watch it Live on Sports360az.com The Multimedia and Film students will be Live Streaming the game this Friday February 5 th Game time/Stream time: 7:00 It will be archived on the site and on YouTube too, so you can watch it again and again! Live Event Producer – Jack Bryant

4. Congratulations to Basha Theater Company Basha Theatre Company competed in 8 separate categories at the Central AZ. Festival of Theatre. Sam Rozinski and Xandra Gunnell Duo Acting- Perfect Score Annie Grimm, Xandra Gunnell, Taelor Smith, Alexa Seigler, Lexi Rodriguez and Bechet Proto Group Musical-Perfect Score Annie Grimm Monologues-Perfect Score Cameron Massey-Monologues Nathan Young-Monologues Ashley Sorensen-Short Film Lexi Rodriguez-Solo Musical Tad Morgan-Solo Musical Way to go Bears!

5. Track & Girls Tennis will need to pay your participation fee to the Bookstore in F2 Before Wednesday. Bookstore will be closed Thursday & Friday.

6. Are you about to get your learner’s permit? Most insurance companies offer a defensive driving discount by completing the course. So, take advantage of this great opportunity. To register and for more information contact: Angelica Baker at ambaker@phoenixchildrens.com or 602-933-3353.ambaker@phoenixchildrens.com Classes start February 11 th.

7. Monday March 2 nd 2:15 – 4:00 Basha Library Programming Room Monday March 2 nd 2:15 – 4:00 Basha Library Programming Room “Don’t drive angry.”

8. The Bookstore will be closed on Thurs & Friday Feb 4-5, 2016 Attention Students & Teachers!

9. Psychology Club Presents  Motivational Speaker and Life coach FRANK BEVACQUA will be speaking on the impact of technology on relationships.  FEB 10 at 7:00  Tickets are $10 each  Cash and Prizes will be awarded

11. In May, yearbooks will be $80.00. But don’t wait! They run out fast!

13. Casual Dress

14. Valentine Grams Sold during all lunches February 1 st – 11 th Delivered Friday, February 12 th Combo Deals: $1 Card $3 Card and balloon $5 Card, balloon and stuffed animal

15. WHY LEARN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Top 10 Reasons for learning Sign Language at BHS: 1.We go on an out of state field trip every year! 2.You can communicate through windows. 3.Sign language is a 3-D language. 4.You can sign with your mouth full. 5.It is the 3rd most used language in America. 6.You can sign underwater. 7.Sign Language is an amazing way to express yourself. 8.You can communicate across a room without shouting. 9.Sign language is beautiful. 10.You can make friends with deaf people. Sign Language is NOT Universal YES-Sign Language Counts as a Foreign Language YES-BHS ASL is offered all 4 years YES-Students will interact with Deaf People YES-From Day ONE Students will use American Sign Language

16. FREE!! Register online! Free Practice ACT bit.ly/actbasha Practice ACT Reserve your seat today!

17. Student/Staff of the Month Congratulations to our winners! Terri Anasagasti, Aaron Graff, Maddie Armentrout, Dean Schiche, Nicolas Brizuela, Anthony Personale, Jacquelyn Alcaraz, and Ethan Brooks.

18. littleBits MakeyMakey Do you like music? Do you like to be creative? Would you like to create your own music? NEW curriculum… ONLY offered at BHS! Work with HYBRID resources (both digital and analog sounds) NO music or computer experience necessary Earn your FA credit (1/2 semester) Stop by D-105 and see “J” for more info! …called “Creative Musicianship” in the future…

20. WHO: Any basha High student trying out for spring baseball WHEN: Monday, Feb 8th –Friday, Feb12th INFORMATION: See Coach Schilling in room C211 anytime BASEBALL TRYOUTS

21. 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.

22. BASHA BEARS SPRING SPORTS

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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!

27. 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”

29. 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!!!

32. 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. Deadline: February 29th

33. Kona Ice Fundraiser