Monday, November 27, 2017

Career Spotlight

We need more career spotlight videos!!!

Please video yourself answering some or all of the following questions. Please limit your video to 2 minutes. Email your video back to Mrs. Bruno (cbruno@hoover.k12.al.us) as soon as possible and they will submit it to broadcast.
  1. What is your name?
  2. What is your job title?
  3. What kinds of things do you do at your job?
  4. What type of training/college experience/qualifications was required?
  5. What do you enjoy most about your job?
  6. What kinds of subjects were important for you to know in order to be able to do your job?
  7. Who are you related to at Brock’s Gap? (Optional)

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Scoliosis Screening

Parents Upcoming scoliosis screening for ALL students:

In accordance with Alabama law, Section 16-29-1, Code Alabama, 1975, our school will be conducting a free screening to detect adolescent scoliosis on November 29, 2017.

The school nurse will conduct the scoliosis screening along with a nurse from Children's Hospital from the scoliosis clinic..  The screening, which takes about one minute, is simple and not embarrassing.  It involves a visual examination of the back while standing straight and bending over.  Boys and girls will be screened separately.

Scoliosis is a twisting, or curve of the spine which occurs in about 10% of the adolescent population and about 2 ½% will require some type of medical attention.  The first sign of scoliosis is usually noticed between the ages of ten and fourteen.  If any symptoms are detected for your child, you will be notified by letter.

Please make sure your child wears a slip-on shirt or blouse on the screening day.  Girls may wear a bathing suit top or bra which will remain on during the screening.

If you do not want your child screened, please send a letter to the school nurse, Tyra Walker, RN.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Toy Drive

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Santa’s Workshop Wish List
Supporting a child in need takes only a few minutes. Each year, YWCA Central Alabama hosts a magical holiday event for children who are homeless or otherwise in need.  With your help these families will experience the season free of sadness and worry –just as the holidays should be.

How can you help?
BGIS SCHOOLWIDE TOY DRIVE
Toys will be collected from November 27th – December 7th
Toys can be dropped off in the front lobby.

Gift Ideas:
Games
Clothes
Stuffed animals
Books
Dolls
   Jewelry

Once toys are collected the BUCS Club students will assist the YWCA as Santa’s Helpers in distributing the toys to the families.

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Colonial Days

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Colonial Days at Brock’s Gap

You are cordially invited to attend Colonial Days, a culmination of the fifth grade study of colonial history and culture.  Take a step back in time as we recreate the colonial village of Brocksburg!  Come learn with us!
When:  Friday, November 17th, 2017 from 12:45-2:00
Where:  Voyagers Hall
What to bring: a canned good to share with a local food pantry

**Your child will need a colonial costume for this special day!  Baseball pants or rolled up pants with a dress shirt or white tee are great for boys. A solid color dress or skirt/blouse with apron will work well for the girls.

Friday, October 27, 2017

SPIRIT NIGHT

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Our next spirit night is Tuesday, November 14 from 4-8pm at the Patton Creek Firehouse Subs. This is owned and operated by one of our very own Brock’s Gap families so it’s the perfect partnership!  It was extremely successful for us last year so we are excited to partner with them again!  We’d love your support and encouragement for participation!

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Collections for Veterans

We will collect supplies for homeless veterans in the lobby from November 1-November 17th.  The people who work with the homeless veterans at the VA were totally overwhelmed with our large donation of items.  They cannot use federal money for these items and depend on donations.  A list of accepted donations:
 Travel size only (unopened) of the following items are needed:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Body lotion
Shaving cream
Deodorant

*Hotel items will be accepted if they are unopened

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

The Fall Book Fair will be at BGIS next week, October 30th -November 3rd.   It will be an exciting celebration of reading with hundreds of fun, engaging, and affordable books for kids to discover. 
Parents, we need volunteers for our Fall Book Fair.  If you can help out with this event, please call Ms. Stewart at 439-1642 or email her at rstewart@hoover.k12.al.us.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Girls, Goals, and Good Books

Girls, Goals, and Good Books

When: Tuesdays (every other week)
Location: in the gym
Bring: A book that you are reading
Who: GIRLS
Sponsors: Mrs. Leahey, Mr. Williams, and Coach A
Students are responsible for a ride home at 4:00.

Dates for meetings:
October 24th
November 7th
November 28th

December 5th

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Spirit Week

SPIRIT WEEK

OCTOBER 16-20

Monday:  Dress Your Best Day

Tuesday:  America Day

Wednesday:  Favorite Holiday

Thursday:  Buc Day

Friday:  Pink Out Day

The 5th grade class with the most participation will get a prize!!

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 23-27

Healthy body, Healthy choices, Helping others

Monday: Teens Needing Teens & RRW History
TNT purpose: Support students, provide help, spread love, and show kindness all while educating them about drugs and alcohol that affects people with their decision-making process.

Tuesday: Yes I CAN be drug free! (Donate all week to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama)
“The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama feeds people in need today and
fosters collaborative solution to end hunger tomorrow.
There are over 80,000 children in Central Alabama at risk of hunger – which is
more than the entire population of Homewood, Anniston and Vestavia combined.
To meet this need, the Food Bank supplies over 10 million meals a year to 240
food pantries, shelters and children programs.
Where there are gaps in service, we directly feed families and children through
our Child Hunger and Healthy Eating Initiatives.”
List of Most Needed Foods:
Canned Tuna
Chicken
Peanut Butter and Jelly (non-glass)
Cereal / Oatmeal / Grits Dried
Canned Beans Macaroni and Cheese* Pasta and Pasta Sauce*
Canned Vegetables
Canned or dried Fruit
Brown Rice *Whole Wheat Preferred ~ Low Sodium or No Salt Added Preferred
*What not to donate: Opened Food Home canned goods, Unlabeled food (Avoid glass jars as
they easily break in transit and cause a safety hazard)

Wednesday: UNITY DAY: Together against bullying. United for kindness,
acceptance and inclusion. Wear Orange: Make a statement!

Thursday: Wear Red

Friday: Pledge and sign personal contract

Donuts for Dads

Our lunchroom is hosting Donuts for Dad on Friday, October 20.  If you would like to come, please complete the form by clicking HERE.

Unity Day

      October is National Bullying Prevention Month
                                 Save the date! 
                   Wednesday, October 25, 2017
UNITY DAY: 
Together against bullying. United for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Veteran's Day Program

Below is the link to the Brock's Gap Veterans Day Program Parent Letter including an embedded sign-up link to note if you plan to bring a veteran. We love for our students to support and introduce their family member. Please review this important information. Thanks for your support in teaching our kids these valuable lessons.
https://tinyurl.com/VeteransDayLetter2017

If students would like to invite a guest to our Veterans Day Program on November 9th at 8:45, please sign up using this link.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Flu Shot Information

Parents:  
The health heroes with HNH Immunizations will be at Brock's Gap on Tuesday October 17, 2017 to give flu shots to all students.  This is for students with any health insurance or without health insurance. There is NO out of pocket cost.  A permission form will be sent home October 2nd with all students.  If you would like your child to receive the flu shot please complete the permission form and return by October 13, 2017.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Camp McDowell - Day 2 & 3



Aquatic Adventures










Mr. Alford on the Trust Swing















Aquatic Adventures




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