Friday Focus:
Inaugural AAPI Student Summit Friday, December 1st
The District 214 Asian Student Associations will present the inaugural D214 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Student Summit on Friday, December 1st from 10:30 am to 1:45 pm at Forest View Educational Center at 2121 S. Goebbert Road in Arlington Heights. Registration is required. Students can register HERE.
Last year, Buffalo Grove High School’s Asian Student Association proudly hosted a very successful Showcase event. You can watch a highlight video of that event HERE. This year’s D214 AAPI Student Summit will feature keynote speaker Stephanie Lowe presenting the theme “One Voice & Beyond”. CLICK HERE for details. Additionally, there will be the following breakout sessions:
Invisibility to Visibility: Model Minority Healing with Joyce Kim, Prospect High School Associate Principal of Instruction
Beyond High School: College Guide & Resources for AAPI with Viraj Patel, Director of the Asian American Student Academic Program at the University of Illinois Chicago
Exploration of AAPI identity in recent American Literature with Michelle Huang, Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies and the Department of English at Northwestern University
Art History of Henna with Ami Heng, Elk Grove High School
Filmmaking and Voice: Using Artistic Expression for Social Justice with Jason Matsumoto, Co-Executive Director and Co-Founder of Full Spectrum Features
Double-Edged Sword of Being AAPI and Impacts on Mental Wellbeing with Grace Hong Duffin, President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Young Center
Junior Class Board Sponsors Annual Sock Drive
The Junior Class Board is sponsoring their Annual Sock Drive Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 17! Please consider bringing NEW socks of any and all sizes! Collection boxes will be located by our Main Entrance (Door #1), Theater Entrance (Door #6), the Library entrance or by the Math/Science resource area. All socks will be donated to Journey's, The Road Home in Palatine. They are VERY grateful every year. Please see Ms. Kolodziej in Math/Science with any questions.
The Bison Impact
Congratulations to sophomore Swimmer Ella Houston on her finish at Sectionals last weekend and qualifying for State in both the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle AND setting school records for both!
Congratulations to senior Swimmer Abby Swanson on her 6th place finish in the 50 Freestyle with a State qualifying time of 24.28 and her 6th place finish in the 100 Freestyle with a state qualifying time of 52.71!
Congratulations to sophomore Swimmer Payton Menely on qualifying for State in the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:54.41 at Sectionals last weekend!
Congratulations to Swimmers Gianna Gagliano, Abby Swanson, Ella Houston, and Payton Menely on qualifying for State in the 200 Freestyle relay and the 400 Freestyle relay!
Congratulations to Connor Woodin on signing his letter of intent to play golf next year at Loyola University!
We are so proud of our JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) students presenting at the Leadership Development Conference last week!
Shout out to the more than 100 students that committed to Wrestling! It’s going to be a great season. Fight on!
Upcoming Dates
Bison Academy Tomorrow!
Saturday, November 11th 8:30-11:30 am
The next Bison Academy is tomorrow in the Library from 8:30-11:30 am. Bison Academy is a free tutoring center that is offered to students that might need some extra support in some of their classes, time to make up work, tests, or quizzes, or just to have a quiet place to study and get work done. This is a drop-in service; meaning that students do not have to come right at the start or stay until the very end. Students do not need to sign up in advance to attend. To learn more about the Bison Academy, you can watch the video at https://youtu.be/8YF6cSg8T1M If you have any questions about the Bison Academy, please feel free to email Brian Linhart (counselor) at brian.linhart@d214.org or Lisa Raucci (science teacher) at lisa.raucci@d214.org.
Charlotte’s Web November 10, 11 & 12
Sensory-friendly performance Sunday 11/12 11AM
The Bison Grove Theatre Company is excited to present the beloved classic, Charlotte’s Web. Performances are Friday, November 10th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 11th at 6:00 pm and Sunday, November 12th at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available on GoFan.co and are $10 for adults, $5.00 for children 10 and under and $5 for senior citizens. Tickets will also be available at the door, while supplies last.
A special sensory-friendly, free performance will take place on Sunday, November 12th at 11:00 am. This performance is intended for audiences sensitive to or challenged by a typical theater atmosphere. Tickets can be reserved in advance on GoFan.co. What is a sensory-friendly performance? Here is what audience members can expect:
The house lights will be left on 1/2 to 3/4 brightness. We will never go to blackout in the theatre during the sensory friendly performance.
Audience members are allowed to bring their own comfort items including blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, cushions.
Audio elements will be quieted and disposable ear plugs are available at no cost.
Movement and talking in the audience will not be prohibited or policed.
A simulcast video of the performance will be displayed in the lobby for families who need to move around with greater frequency or who need breaks from the large group environment of the theatre itself.
The cast, crew, ushers, and adult supervisors are prepared for interruptions and audience interaction where necessary/appropriate.
CLICK HERE for Charlotte’s Web tickets
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
Bison Boosters Winter Sports Yard Signs
Order by November 19th
As the winter season kicks off, show off your Bison pride to your neighbors and support your student-athlete with a customized yard sign. Orders are due November 19th. Delivery expected before winter break through the team coach. Any questions, please contact your Booster Liaison or BG Booster Treasurer. Yard signs are $20. CLICK HERE to order.
BGHS Fall 2023 College & Military Rep Visits
BGHS will be hosting college and military reps in the College and Career Center (room G153). Please pick up a pass in the College and Career Center to attend any of these rep visits.
CLICK HERE for the full list of college rep visit opportunities
CLICK HERE for 20 Questions to Ask College Representatives
CLICK HERE for the College & Career Center resource page
Staff Spotlight - Yuny Jimenez
What is your name? My full name is Yunuen Jimenez, but everyone calls me Yuny.
What department do you work in? I am in the Learning Lab located inside the library!
How long have you been working at BG? This is my first year at BG.
Where did you go to high school/ college? I graduated from Von Steuben High School and went to University of Illinois- Chicago. Go Flames!
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? I definitely think the most rewarding part of working at BG is the relationships you build with both students and staff.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I am currently reading El amor en los tiempos del cólera by Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez.
What is something unique about you? There is an island in México with my name!
What’s a bucket list item for you? In México, there are certain towns that are recognized by their traditions, culture, history and cuisine called pueblos mágicos or magical towns. There are currently 177 and I would love to visit them all.
Join the BG Magazine Altered Vision!
Students are invited to be a part of the BG magazine, Altered Vision. Altered Vision meets on Wednesday's in A132 (The Art room) from 3:00 to 3:30
Join the Buffalo Grove Parent Association (BGPA)
Exciting news - the BGPA is on the verge of reaching our membership goal, with only 14 memberships needed to fulfill our vision! Your $25 membership does wonders, this includes but not limited to:
Senior Scholarships - offer financial support to our determined graduates.
Mini-Grants - bring innovative student projects to life.
Senior Day Celebrations - create lasting memories for our graduating class.
Snacks for Finals - provide essential fuel during crunch times.
Please don't assume others will fill in the gap. We need every family's participation—your membership is vital to keep our programs thriving. Act now and be the change within our community. Click Here to Join. If you prefer not to be a member but still would like to contribute, the BGPA has a donation link: CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Click Here for the BGPA Bison Spiritwear online store
Need a job that works with your kids’ schedules?
Come work with us!
D214 has immediate openings for food service workers. Enjoy 5-hour work days and shifts end at 2pm! Apply now: http://links.d214.org/foodservice
Students Looking for a Job?
CLICK HERE for the BGHS Job Board. Check back often for updates and new postings.
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Looking for More?
Click Here for the 2nd Quarter Parent Newsletter
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Click Here for the Blue & Orange Day Calendar
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Click Here for BG's student newspaper, The Charger
Click Here for the Unspoken Herd Podcast
Click Here for One Grove Gallery exhibits and information
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