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Bradley eNews – October 11-15, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

I would like to congratulate our own Audrey Ortiz, Lilly Ortiz, Christian Harris & Natalie Esquivel, who are four of 32,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups through College Board’s Student Search Service.

On October 28th, all sophomore and junior students will attend the first ever Hilliard City School Skilled Trade Expo. In partnership with the Ohio Contractor Association, the Association General Contractors of America, and the Building Trades Council, our students will learn about a variety of career pathways through hands-on experiences. This experience is aligned with the district’s career advising policy and will assist students with career exploration and planning. Your students will receive more details as we get closer to October 28th.

Finally, first-quarter report cards will be distributed electronically via Home Access. The first quarter grades will be available Friday, October 22nd at 4 p.m. Please review your child’s grades and discuss strengths and areas of improvement in order to set goals for the second quarter. Take time to celebrate your child’s successes and continue to work with his/her respective teachers to achieve any improvement that needs to take place.

Enjoy the long weekend and Go JAGS!!!

Counselor News – October 2021

October is a great time to finish work on your common application process, remember that November 1 is a deadline for most colleges to receive financial aid. Your application must be submitted by the November 1 deadline. Colleges are coming to Bradley to talk about their schools. Please sign up through Naviance, you will find the dates and time of their visits. The school counselor web site has a link on how to complete the common application process, check it out.

On October 28, all sophomore and junior students will attend the first-ever Hilliard City Schools Skilled Trades Expo. In partnership with the Ohio Contractors Association, the Associated General Contractors of America, and the Building Trades Council, our students will learn about different career pathways through hands-on experiences. Hilliard buses will take students from their home school to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for the hour and a half experience. Let’s get “Ready for Tomorrow”

Attention AP Students and Parents: It is time to register for AP Exams. Taking these exams gives you the opportunity to earn college credit. Do not miss out on this opportunity! The registration window will be open September 27^th – October 25^th. Please note you must pay the exam fee to complete the registration process. Being registered on College Board does not order an exam. Payment must be completed to complete the exam order. The cost of each exam is $96. If you completed the free/reduced lunch application and were approved, you qualify for a reduced fee of $53 per exam. Credit card (preferred payment method), cash or check are accepted. You can pay with a credit card online at MyPaymentsPlus. If by check please make payable to Hilliard City Schools. Payment is due in full by October 25^th. There will be a $40 late fee for any exam order after October 25^th. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Buscemi or Mrs. Wintrich in the guidance office or they can be reached at Jessica_Buscemi@hboe.org or Melinda_Wintrich@hboe.org.

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Seniors, plan when/where/how you’re going to take your senior photos now! Go to the Bradley Yearbook website for a list of requirements and details about submission. The deadline to submit your senior photo to the yearbook is Friday, December 10th, 2021.

Concessions Volunteers Needed

We Need You!! Please consider volunteering to work concessions for our home events! We have a few big weeks coming up and would love your support! Winter sports is just around the corner and those events will soon be posted. To sign up visit the Fall/Bradley Memorial Sign up Genius page. Concessions profits go back directly to both music and sports programs.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aeaa2fa3fdc07-fall1

Friday, October 15 – No School – COI Day
Tuesday, November 2 – No School – Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 9 – Tolles presentation to Sophomore Class
Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – No School

Online Academy Registration for Second Semester

Beginning with the second semester, students enrolled in our Online Academy (OA) will no longer have their home school named on their official transcripts. Students can still graduate from their home school and receive a diploma from their high school, but the official state transcript will say Hilliard Online Academy.

For families interested in the Online Academy for the second semester, the registration window will open up October 25. Many more details will be coming in the following weeks, but we want to give families as much time as possible to plan for the second semester. As always, you can find more details about course offerings and all things Online Academy by clicking on this OA webpage link.

Recognizing Exceptional Staff

We would like to announce a new staff appreciation award that will be given to Hilliard City School employees. The Embrace, Empower & Inspire Award will be presented throughout the school year to staff members who exemplify the values of the Hilliard City Schools and make exceptional contributions to our district. These staff members demonstrate the Hilliard Way by making a difference every day, investing time in others, and pursuing excellence.

We hope our students, families, community members, and staff will take some time to nominate the staff member they feel best meets the criteria. You can watch the a video and get more details this web page.

Tolles Super Electives

Thinking college and career for your students in grades 6-10? Attend an upcoming coffee chat to learn more about the “super electives” your kids can take later in high school with Tolles. Engineering & manufacturing, marketing & logistics, healthcare (pharmacy, nursing, exercise science, veterinary), computers (networking, web design), art design & communication, digital media development, and more. Three dates in October. Learn more.

Bradley eNews – October 8, 2021

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

A we head into fall and the final week of the first quarter, I would like to emphasize the importance of staying focused on academics. Please take time to talk with your child to ensure that all assignments, assessments, projects, etc. are complete prior to the end of the quarter, Thursday, October 14th. Remember that you can look up your child’s progress using Home Access at any time, so you never have to be in the dark about your child’s academic status.

Congratulations to our own Aidan Hennes & Jaelyn Hopson, who are two of 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT test in 2020. Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success! Congratulations!

This weekend, Hilliard Bradley Theater presents Steel Magnolias! Please come support our program and the wonderful students who have worked so hard on this production. Steel Magnolias tells the story of six Southern women from northwest Louisiana who meet up frequently at Truvy’s beauty salon. Together, they bond over shared experiences and support each other through their greatest triumphs and darkest moments. The name Steel Magnolias perfectly reflects the six female characters in this Robert Harling classic: beautiful and delicate like a magnolia, but tough as steel. Steel Magnolias runs from October 8th through October 10th. Performances on Friday and Saturday are at 7pm, and Sunday’s performance is at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased through Local Level. The link is on our website at www.bradleytheater.com

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!!!

Support the PTO on Thursday, October 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm by picking up dinner at Wendy’s (Roberts & Hilliard-Rome Rd). Wendy’s will donate a portion of sales to support Bradley PTO.

Funds raised by PTO provide:

financial hardship assistance for students in need
a $1000 scholarship to a qualifying senior student
Meijer gift cards for students and their families in need during the holidays
meals for teachers during parent/teacher conferences
support and recognize Bradley 150 teachers and staff throughout the school year

Donations are always welcome and appreciated. Check out our PayPalGivingFund page at https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1385135

Counselor News – October 2021

Just a reminder that the PSAT will be given on Wednesday October 13^th, starting at 7:30.

Attention AP Students and Parents: It is time to register for AP Exams. Taking these exams gives you the opportunity to earn college credit. Do not miss out on this opportunity! The registration window will be open September 27^th – October 25^th. Please note you must pay the exam fee to complete the registration process. Being registered on College Board does not order an exam. Payment must be completed to complete the exam order. The cost of each exam is $96. If you completed the free/reduced lunch application and were approved, you qualify for a reduced fee of $53 per exam. Credit card (preferred payment method), cash or check are accepted. You can pay with a credit card online at MyPaymentsPlus. If by check please make payable to Hilliard City Schools. Payment is due in full by October 25^th. There will be a $40 late fee for any exam order after October 25^th. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Buscemi or Mrs. Wintrich in the guidance office or they can be reached at Jessica_Buscemi@hboe.org or Melinda_Wintrich@hboe.org.

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Concessions Volunteers Needed

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aeaa2fa3fdc07-fall1

Tuesday, October 12 – Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, October 13 – Parent/Teach Conferences (2:45 – 7:00)
Friday, October 15 – No School – COI Day
Tuesday, November 2 – No School – Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 9 – Tolles presentation to Sophomore Class
Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – No School

Bradley eNews – October 1, 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021October 11, 2021

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

Homecoming is here! Tonight’s homecoming game against Hilliard Davidson High School starts at 7:00 p.m. The homecoming dance is tomorrow, October 2nd, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m on the football field. Students, please remember to download your ticket and bring a picture ID.

I ask all of you to please talk to your sons/daughters about drinking. Many students may be asked to attend parties before and after the dance. If your child is attending a party, please make sure there will be parent supervision and that there is no drinking. A simple phone call can save a life. We want all of our students to have a great weekend, and it’s critical that everyone remains safe.

We will hold virtual parent teacher conferences on October 13th from 2:45pm-7:00pm. Please click the live link for signups. Please do not hesitate to contact me or your students’ teacher if you have immediate questions or concerns.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the following students for earning Student of the Month for August and September: Adrianna Anderson, Julian Dandridge, Sydney Driscoll, Everett Helm, Madison Kaylor, Mason Koons, Callene Laslo, Sarah Lee, Joey LoParo, Jineen Musa, Sebastian Penaherra, Saimir Refatllari, Haley Roberts, Amanda Robison, Evan Rygalski, Hamzah Saleh, Kylee See, Eric Sese, Loryini Silva Calix, Robert Snyder and Kaitlyn Wilson.

Have a great weekend and Go Jags!

Counselor News – September 2021

September is a great time to start to work on your common application process. Colleges are coming to Bradley to talk about their schools. Please sign up through Naviance, you will find the dates and time of their visits. The school counselor web site has a link on how to complete the common application process, check it out.

Congratulations to our own Aidan Hennes & Jaelyn Hopson, who are two of 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT test in 2020. Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success! Congratulations!

Another congratulations to our own Audrey Ortiz, Lilly Ortiz, Christian Harris & Natalie Esquivel, who are four of 32,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups through College Board’s Student Search Service.

One more congratulations to Nurah Baseer, who received the Honda-Ohio State STEM Award for the Class of 2022!

Buy the 2022 Yearbook Now!

The 2021-2022 Yearbook is on sale now at jostensyearbooks.com. Buy one by September 24th and save $12! This is the lowest price the yearbook will be all year, so don’t miss out on this welcome back sale. You can purchase the yearbook anytime between now and May 2022.

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Seniors:

It’s time to place your graduation order. Jostens will return to Bradley HS on Thursday, October 7^th during lunches to collect graduation orders. Now is the time to order your graduation cap & gown, custom Bradley announcements and class of 2022 MERCH. Extra packets are available in the main office.

Sophomores:

Jags class of 2024, it’s class ring week! Reminder, order your class ring online or in-school by Thursday, October 7^th and pick from 1 of 3 FREE gifts. Softshell jacket, adidas backpack or Wireless Earbuds. Details are online and on the front of your class ring packet. Bonus 2024 companion rings will be delivered in-school on Thursday with all completed ring orders. Extra packets are available in the main office.

Saturday, October 2 – Homecoming Dance
Thursday, October 7 – Jostens – Class Ring and Graduation Order Pick Up
Tuesday, October 12 – Picture Retake Day
Friday, October 15 – COI Day – No School

Online Academy Registration for Second Semester

On July 1, 2021, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 110, Ohio’s 2022-23 biennial budget, which contains a number of important changes to laws and programs that impact Ohio schools and Online Academies.

What this means for our families is that beginning with the second semester, students enrolled in our Online Academy (OA) will no longer have their home school named on their official transcripts. OA staff will be calling all families with Seniors to discuss what this means for graduation. These students can still graduate from their home school and receive a diploma from their high school, but the official state transcript will say Hilliard Online Academy. Again, all senior families will get a call beginning next week.

For families interested in the Online Academy for the second semester, the registration window will open up October 25-29. Many more details will be coming in the following weeks, but we want to give families as much time as possible to plan for the second semester. As always, you can find more details about course offerings and all things Online Academy by clicking on this OA webpage link.

Recognizing Exceptional Staff

Substitute Noon Aides Needed in Elementary

Are you looking for a way to help our elementary schools? We need Subs for our Noon Aides. This position can be a volunteer, parent, grandparent, neighbor, anyone looking to help out during lunch and recess. You pick the days and schools you want to work with! Please reach out to our HR department, jobs@hboe.org, to learn more. They will walk you through the process to get signed up!

More Destructive TikTok Challenges

We are asking for our parents help as we hear of more monthly online TikTok challenges. These challenges encourage students to participate in illegal activities such as vandalizing school property, stealing items from their building or committing assault.

Principals are having conversations with students about the consequences of these challenges. We again are asking for your help in explaining the seriousness of these acts to your student. Vandalism to school facilities or assault will not be tolerated, and students will be disciplined with potential law enforcement involvement. We appreciate your partnership in speaking with your child about the importance of respecting school property and others.

How to Use Parent Accounts in Canvas

Canvas is the online Learning Management System we use in Hilliard Schools. Some of the ways your child’s teacher(s) may use Canvas are: to provide links and images to important resources, to create online discussions where students can post and reply, and to receive, evaluate, and/or comment on work your child submits, digitally. You are already enrolled as a Parent Observer in all of your child’s active Canvas courses. To login to Canvas as a parent observer go to hilliard.instructure.com or click on the link to Canvas from our HCSD Parent page. Your parent observer username and password match your username and password for Home Access Center. HCSD has already linked your Home Access username and password to your Canvas Parent Observer account. We have also built a Canvas course for parents to learn how to use this great instructional tool. To Learn More click on this following link: How to Use Canvas for Parents

Register to Vote

On the November 2 general election ballot there will be three Board of Education seats to vote on. Please take time now to register, or confirm your voter registration. You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election which is October 4 for the November general election. You can click this link to register.

Traffic Delays

The City of Hilliard wants driver to know they should expect delays during the next three weeks as Scioto Darby Road is resurfaced between the western Franklin County line at Big Darby Creek to Cosgray Road.

The resurfacing project is a partnership between the City of Hilliard and the Franklin County Engineer’s Office. These improvements will include the southern portion of Cosgray Road between Scioto Darby Road and Latham Park. More information can be found on their webpage.

Bradley eNews – September 24, 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

Starting Monday, September 27th, we have a host of activities planned for Spirit Week and Homecoming. We encourage all of our students to participate in these events as we get ready for Friday’s outdoor pep rally and the football game against Hilliard Davidson.

The annual Bradley Homecoming Parade is Friday, October 1st at 6:00PM. The parade route is different than in the past, so please pay attention to the parade route signs that will be posted around the parking lot. Immediately following the parade is the Davidson football game. More information can be found on Bradley’s website.

Homecoming week will culminate with our Homecoming dance, “Light Up The Night”, that will be held on the football field from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday night.

We will hold virtual parent teacher conferences on October 13th. The live link for signup will be available on our website on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 29th. Please do not hesitate to contact me or your students’ teacher if you have immediate questions or concerns.

Have a great weekend and Go JAGS!

On sale now! Order your Proud to be a Bradley Jaguar Mom, Dad, or Grandparent shirt, a Bradley 2022 Senior shirt, or a Proud to be a Bradley Jaguar shirt now through September 29!

Bradley PTO has partnered with Hilliard’s own Powell Prints to offer these exclusive designs in a variety of styles for both men and women including short- and long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies.

Shop now at https://bradleypto.itemorder.com/ Hurry! Sale ends 11:59 p.m. September 29!

Have questions? Send an email to HilliardBradleyPTO@gmail.com.

Reminder!!!

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th through MyPaymentsPlus!

The PSAT/NMSQT is Wednesday, October 13!

What: “The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a preparatory version of the SAT exam. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year! Testing your skills in reading, writing, and math, the PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long.” **This year, we are offering the PSAT/NMSQT to juniors only in October. All sophomores will have the opportunity to take the PSAT10 for free in March.

Where: Bradley – students will be in the Field House

When: 7:40am (Wednesday, 10/13/2021)

Cost: $24 — You can register through MyPaymentsPlus (due to COVID restrictions, we are not accepting cash or checks this year)

Counselor News – September 2021

So What Should my SENIOR student be doing in Naviance?

Add Colleges to “Colleges I’m Applying To” List
Start a Common Application & Link Common App to Naviance
Sign up for College Visits coming to Bradley (Limit of 5 for seniors, 3 for juniors)
Finish Senior Profile
Make sure to click “request transcript”
Talk to Teachers about Letters of Recommendations (then request through Naviance)
Explore Strengths/Career Clusters

September is, National Suicide Prevention Month

We can all help prevent suicide. Every year, the Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month.

Please visit the school counselor web page for many updates and information about many of the wonderful programs offered here at Bradley.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/guidance/

Apply for the 2021 Bradley Leadership Retreat

The Leadership Retreat is one of our favorite traditions at Bradley High School! This two-day retreat is open to all Bradley students, grades 9-12. The application window will remain open until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1st. Students can apply by visiting the “Leadership Retreat 2021” module in their “HBR-Class of 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025” Canvas page. This year, the Leadership Reteat will take place at Bradley High School on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23rd and have a participation fee of $20.00 (scholarships are available). Only 100 students will be accepted to take part in this event. Retreat attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops led by teachers on key leadership skills such as confidence, courage, cooperation, communication, creativity, and courage, explore their personal values, deepen existing friendships and create new ones, hear from keynote speakers, and use newfound leadership skills upon returning to their classrooms and extracurriculars. Encourage your student to apply today! Click here for more information about this year’s Leadership Retreat.

Buy the 2022 Yearbook Now!

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Wednesday, September 29 – Jostens Representatives (10^th Class Rings) (12^th Cap & Gown)
Saturday, October 2 – Homecoming Dance
Friday, October 15 – COI Day – No School

Bradley eNews – September 17, 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021

Good Afternoon Jaguar Families,

It’s hard to believe that we are almost halfway through the first quarter of the school year. As always, we encourage you to keep the lines of communications open with all teachers if you have any questions about course grades and/or assignments.

Congratulations to The Bradley Marching Band for receiving an overall “Superior” rating at last week’s Hilliard Marching Band Invitational, qualifying them for the OMEA State Marching Band Finals. Not only did they receive an overall “Superior” rating, but they received a Superior from all 7 judges. This is the 11th consecutive time the HBMB has qualified for States. Their next competition will be the Bands of America Regional Championship next Saturday at Fortress Obetz.

We will hold virtual parent teacher conferences on October 13th. You will receive sign up information in the upcoming weeks. Please do not hesitate to contact me or your students’ teacher if you have immediate questions or concerns.

Have a great weekend and Go JAGS!

On sale now! Order your Proud to be a Bradley Jaguar Mom, Dad, or Grandparent shirt, a Bradley 2022 Senior shirt, or a Proud to be a Bradley Jaguar shirt now through September 29!

Shop now at https://bradleypto.itemorder.com/ Hurry! Sale ends 11:59 p.m. September 29!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 21 for a Bradley PTO Spirit Night fundraiser at McAlister’s Deli located on Hilliard Rome Road.

Have questions? Send an email to HilliardBradleyPTO@gmail.com.

Counselor News – September 2021

What Should My Senior Be Doing In Naviance?

1. Add Colleges to “Colleges I’m Applying To” List
2. Start a Common Application and Link Common App to Naviance
3. Sign up for College Visits coming to Bradley
(Limit of 5 for Seniors, 3 for Juniors)
4. Finish Senior Profile
5. Make sure to click “request transcript”
6. Talk to teachers about lettters of recommendations (then request through Naviance!)
7. Explore Strengths/Career Clusters

September is, National Suicide Prevention Month

Please visit the school counselor web page for many updates and information about many of the wonderful programs offered here at Bradley.

https://www.hilliardschools.org/hbr/guidance/

PSAT Reminder!!!

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th through MyPaymentsPlus!

The PSAT/NMSQT is Wednesday, October 13!

Where: Bradley – students will be in the Field House

When: 7:40am (Wednesday, 10/13/2021)

Cost: $24 — You can register through MyPaymentsPlus (due to COVID restrictions, we are not accepting cash or checks this year)

Buy the 2022 Yearbook Now!

Senior Pictures due December 10th!

Wednesday, September 29 – Jostens Representatives (10^th Class Rings) (12^th Cap & Gown)
Saturday, October 2 – Homecoming Dance
Wednesday, October 13 – Parent Teacher Conferences

Athletic Streaming Scam

The district has been made aware of a fraudulent Twitter account that is portraying itself as OHSSA and is offering families a way to live-stream sporting events. We have notified Twitter and OHSSA. It is currently pushing a link for the Darby vs. Gahanna game this weekend. That game is not being live-streamed. Please follow your athletic department’s Twitter for real game links when they are available. You can always call the sports office for confirmation.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hilliard City Schools is excited to honor and celebrate with our students and staff during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Please utilize this link filled with resources including daily announcements, famous thinkers, and artists. There are several pages of activities that will reach our preschool learners to our seniors. You will find bulletin board ideas, books, and activities to incorporate daily.