Photo courtesy of Mike Moore

Monday, March 27 - B1 Day

Tuesday, March 28 - A2 Day

MCAS Grade 10 - ELA Session 1

Wednesday, March 29 - B2 Day

MCAS Grade 10 - ELA Session 2

Thursday, March 30 - A1 Day

Friday, March 31 - B1 Day

All students in Grade 10 will begin taking their MCAS - English Language Arts assessment this Tuesday and will conclude the ELA session on Wednesday. Please make sure you arrive on time and know which room you have been assigned for testing. Those room assignments were emailed to your school email last week by Mr. Flood.

Over the course of the last week, we have been hosting our own version of March Madness pitting the top bands of the 1970s and 1980s. The seeding was created based upon album sales in each respective decade, which allowed some bands to be represented in both the 1970s and 1980s brackets. On Friday, we concluded the Sweet 16 and will begin the Elite 8 on Monday morning.

I have received feedback from some parents that the students are making incorrect choices when selecting the greatest bands from the respective decades and inquired if they could be involved as well. If you would like to participate, please follow this link to make your selections in our next round.

Voting will remain open until 1:55 p.m. and results will be shared right before dismissal.

The Schedule

Elite 8 – March 27

Final 4 – March 29

Championship – March 31

1980s Elite 8

Four Billerica Memorial High School students produced a short documentary that was chosen for the Keeping it Reel showcase in Salem, Massachusetts. The screenings took place this past Saturday and featured the submission entitled, Keep Loving, created by Molly Regan, Cara Cloghessy, Cameryn Stead, and Madeline White. The documentary is about a former BMHS student that has excelled in the world of tattoo artistry. The team finished in the top 8 in this year's festival. Here is a link to the event.

There’s nothing like a hometown crowd. And what a crowd there was on Friday night at the Marshall Middle School for the Winter Guard Friends and Family Night. Billerica hosted teams from Medford, Reading, and Salem, NH and what a night of performances. Billerica’s show “Harmonic Breeze” made the crowd go wild. Thank you to all the students, teachers, administrators, town officials, friends and family who came out to support these amazing kids. Friday night was also a great place to acknowledge our graduating seniors and Captains, Cassie Modoono and Sarah Richard. 



The team performed again Sunday in the MBDA competition in Biddeford, ME where they wowed the crowd and received a 5-star rating.  

Their last local performance of the season is this Saturday, April 1^st at the NESBA Finals in Salem, MA. Come cheer them on! The team leaves on April 11^th to compete in the World Guard International Championships in Dayton, OH April 13^th-15^th with teams from all over the world. 

Go Billerica!

Team 4909 competed at Revere High School this weekend against 38 other teams. The Bionics finished 10th and won the Creativity Award for their inspirational use of 3D Printing.

#         Team Name                           Town, State

97       Bionic Beef                          Cambridge, Massachusetts

125      NUTRONs                           Revere, Massachusetts

151      Tough Techs                         Nashua, New Hampshire

190     Gompei and the H.E.R.D.     Worcester, Massachusetts

230     Gaelhawks                            Shelton, Connecticut

237     Black Magic Robotics           Watertown, Connecticut

238     Crusaders                             Manchester, New Hampshire

246     Lobstah Bots                        Boston, Massachusetts

1757    Wolverines                           Westwood, Massachusetts

1761    STEAMpunk Tigers              Lynn, Massachusetts

1922   Oz-Ram                               Contoocook, New Hampshire

2067   Apple Pi                                 Guilford, Connecticut

2084  Robots by the C                    Manchester, Massachusetts

2713    Red Hawk Robotics              Melrose, Massachusetts

2877   LigerBots                              West Newton, Massachusetts

3461   Operation PEACCE Robotics Bristol, Connecticut

3467   Windham Windup               Windham, New Hampshire

4041   Iron Tigers                            Gardiner, Maine

4169   Warrior Robotics                  Sudbury, Massachusetts

4176   Iron Tigers                            North Easton, Massachusetts

4311    Swampscott Currents           Swampscott, Massachusetts

4909  Bionics                                   Billerica, Massachusetts

5000  Hammerheads                     Hingham, Massachusetts

5347   Gryphons                              Weston, Massachusetts

5459   Ipswich TIGERS                  Ipswich, Massachusetts

5494  Bizarbots Robotics               Holbrook, Massachusetts

5563   Phalanx                                Lynn, Massachusetts

5687   The Outliers                         Portland, Maine

5735   Control Freaks                     Wayland, Massachusetts

6201   The Highlanders                  Somerville, Massachusetts

6731   Record Robotics                   Belmont, Massachusetts

6933   Archytas                               Bethel, Vermont

7822   Generals Robotics                South Hamilton, Massachusetts

8013   Boston Lions                        Boston, Massachusetts

8023   Androscoggin Argonauts      Lewiston, Maine

8567   Wellesley Robotics               Wellesley, Massachusetts

8626  Cyber Sailors                        Scituate, Massachusetts

8708  Ov3R1y K0Mp13X                Dunbarton, New Hampshire

8709  Pathfinder Tech                   Palmer, Massachusetts

If you or your student needs assistance with Spanish, they can now sign up for tutoring through the Spanish Honor Society. We offer tutoring in Spanish I, II, III, IV, Pre-AP, V level 1, and V honors.

You can scan the QR code or sign up using the google form linked below. If you would like to connect with a tutor right away, you can reach out to any of the Spanish tutors below. If you have any general questions, please email scottcanney@billericak12.com or sofiamanne@billericak12.com

Google Form link to Sign up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlXO5j19T7VfaIh9Skai6qN_0CqcDzAYDkLs5qlgMNPep0kg/viewform

Students who use the google form will be assigned a tutor, but students also have the option to personally email any of the tutors below to ask about their availability and their virtual and in-person tutoring options.

Scott Canney scottcanney@billericak12.com

Any day before school

Study 1B (S1), Study 4B (S2)

Eliana Waithaka elianawaithaka@billericak12.com

TBD

Sophia Leyne sophialeyne@billericak12.com

Any day before school

Study 3B

Sammi Lyons samanthalyons@billericak12.com

Tuesday-Friday after school

Study 4A and study 4B (S2)

Alexis Govertsen alexisgovertsen@billericak12.com

Any day after school

Study 4B (Q1 and S2), Study 1A (Q2)

Sofia Manne sofiamanne@billericak12.com

Any day after school

Study 4B

Riwaj Singh rijwajsingh@billericak12.com

Any day after school, 2-4 pm

Alex Whitten alexandrawhitten@billericak12.com

Any day after school o

Study 4B

Dear BMHS families,

Your student is invited to join us on our upcoming educational travel experiences in 2024 and 2025! When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on any one of these adventures. 

Come hear all the details, including the itineraries, activities, academic opportunities, the cost of the trips and more at our informational meeting on March 29 th at 7 PM. The meeting will have both an in person and virtual attendance option. 

Please click here to register for the meeting ASAP in order to receive updates and the private link: 

Costa Rica, February 2024: https://bit.ly/3n8z1GM 

England & France, April 2024: https://bit.ly/3JwsX2p

Belize, June 2025: https://bit.ly/403PwlX

Interested in more than one? Please register for both (or all) so that you can receive trip-specific follow up. There are limited spots on each trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about these exciting opportunities! 

Thanks,

Carmen Fisher, Kayleen Honan, & Dawn Gardner

Theater Teacher | Billerica Memorial High School

Email: khonan@billericak12.com

Instagram: @bmhs.arts

Tickets: billericafinearts.ludus.com

I want to let you know about an upcoming admissions event in the Boston area (Concord, MA) this Monday 27th March at 6pm (please see the attached flyer). This is a great event for students, parents, and educators to learn about West Point, what we offer, and our admissions process. I will be at the event along with our local admissions volunteers. Students may sign up using the QR code on the flyer or through this link - https://forms.office.com/r/X3dexZHhRe. Juniors are the primary audience, and it is good for any high school student to attend as they can start to prepare early by pursuing more challenging courses and leadership activities in sports and clubs during their high school career.

Also, this will be my last email for our Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) this year. Please see the attached flyer where students may sign up for SLE. SLE is a program where students stay at West point for week - like a summer camp. They eat in our mess hall, live in the barracks, complete 5 academic workshops (they can choose from our 17 academic departments), 2 military days, and they are led by West Point Cadets. SLE is specifically for current Juniors, and we offer two sessions, 3-9 June, and 10-16 June. This is a great opportunity for students to make friends, meet and interact with cadets, and have stories to tell their classmates. The deadline to apply for SLE was 15 march and we extended it until April 1st. Students may apply using the QR code on the flyer or at https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions and then clicking “apply now”.

The Billerica ambassadors of Project 351 are hosting a Spring Service clothing drive. The drive supports Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization, whose goal is to end clothing insecurity for all children. For this drive, we are accepting clothing donations from sizes newborn to adult medium. They can be new or gently used (except for socks, underwear, and pajamas. These must be new please!) We will be collecting donations from March 20th to the 31st and any donations can be dropped off in the box in front of the office. For more information, contact avaharvey@billericak12.com or sahilgandhi@billericak12.com. Thank you, and we hope you can donate!

MEAN GIRLS - MAY 4-6, 2023

JUST RELEASED! Billerica Memorial High School will be one of the first schools to perform Tina Fey's adapted musical from the hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This production will be talked about for years to come!

Presale Tickets (with code) - March 27th

General Public Tickets - March 31st

During the month of March, the Billerica Fine Arts Department will be hosting a fundraiser at Billerica Nutrition (420 Boston Rd. Billerica, MA) to raise money for the spring production of Mean Girls. A portion of the proceeds from our custom menu will go directly to the fine arts department.

In response to the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the Amnesty International Club is hosting a donation drive to collect well needed supplies. Tents, sleeping bags, blankets, diapers, formula, and basic medical supplies are in high demand and can be donated to the bin located outside the main office. If you have any of these items in your home that aren't being used, feel free to bring them in. Supplies are being shipped directly to those in need on a daily basis, and all donations are greatly appreciated. A detailed list of needed items can be found HERE via Amazon Wishlist.

Monday

Join the WW2 history club in room D359 today at 2pm for a look at the development of anti-tank weapons, and to 'myth bust' the legendary Stuka dive-bomber; we will be exploring its role on the Eastern Front and in France, as well as its depiction in propaganda and in WW2 movies. No sign up required, new recruits are most welcome and there will be cookies for all!

There will be a brief Science League meeting Monday after school March 27 in room D252. See Mrs. Arseneault if you are unable to attend.

Tuesday



Empowered minds will meet right after school on Tuesday in room D464.

Key Club Meeting 2 p.m.

The STEM Research Team will meet Tuesday and Thursday after school in room D366. 

Wednesday

The Garden Club will meet Wednesday after school in room D366.

Peer Leaders Meeting after school in Blackbox Theater

Thursday

 The Italian Honor Society will meet on Thursday March 30 in Room B325 at 2:05.

The STEM research team will meet Thursday after school in room D366.

If you are interested in debating current and past topics in a fun and formal format join the new Billerica chapter of the Massachusetts debate league. Bi-Weekly meetings are held from 2:15 to 2:45-3:00 on Thursdays. Contact any of the following for more information bchagnon@billericak12.com, scottcanney@billericak12.com, dhvanshah@billericak12.com.

Friday



The Italian Club will meet on Friday March 31 in Room B325 at 2:05. Members should check Google Classroom for additional information.

The Town of Billerica Community Hall of Fame is established to honor individuals, having lived in, worked in, served, or volunteered for the Town of Billerica, whose exceptional contributions have substantially enhanced the lives of its citizens and/or community values. If you would like to nominate someone for enshrinement into the Community Hall of Fame, please select the appropriate link below and complete the Google form.

Howe High School/BMHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame

Graduates of Howe High School and Billerica Memorial High School who have made significant contributions to the success and longevity of the Alumni Association. Established in 1896, the HHS/BMHS Alumni Association is the second oldest alumni group in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Howe High School/BMHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and administrators whose skills, performance, and leadership enriched the Indians' reputation for athletic excellence.

BMHS Educators Hall of Fame

The Billerica Memorial High School Educators Hall of Fame recognizes and honors Billerica Memorial or Howe High School teachers, administrators, and staff for their significant achievements and impactful contributions to the students of our high school.

Town of Billerica Civic Hall of Fame

The Billerica Civic Hall of Fame honors individuals whose exceptional contributions to our community as a volunteer, elected or appointed official, public servant, grammar or middle school educator, mentor, cleric, proprietor, employee, or resident have substantially enhanced the lives of our citizens and positively influenced our community values.

Students in the Class of 2023 are invited to participate in Billerica's pilot program to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. Students who are proficient in English and any other language(s) are eligible to participate. Please see the family letter here for more information. Students should contact Mrs. Marian Dyer, Humanities Coordinator, with questions or to sign up for a language test. Tests are available in any language and during the pilot, there is no cost to students or families to participate.

Billerica Recreation is now hiring for summer counselor positions. We have a lot of scholar athletes on our staff already, and we appreciate their work ethic and energy! If you have any other scholar athletes who are age 16+, responsible, dependable, energetic, and good with kids, please hand them our application and encourage them to apply within the next week or so! We love the feeder system of our youth recreational programs into your high school programs and hope to keep it going!

Thanks,

Kierstin Pane

Program Coordinator, Billerica Recreation

248 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821

(978) 671-0921 Ext: 2090

8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri

DCR is offering up to $1,250 in bonuses and an hourly salary of $22-$27/hour, depending on position and related credentials. To be considered for a DCR lifeguard position, applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the date of hire, must complete lifeguard training, and must be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The agency offers free training classes and certification to lifeguards who commit to DCR summer employment prior to the opening of designated swimming areas.

For more information or to apply visit the agency’s website at mass.gov/lifeguard. Please let me know if you need addition information, have a great afternoon.

Billerica Farmers' Market

Please sign up to volunteer for opportunities to support our 2023 Billerica Community Farmers Market (June 19 - October 9)!

We are in need of volunteers to take on many different types of tasks: distribute flyers; lend a helping hand to our vendors, entertainment or market flow; interview vendors for spotlights; and so much more. What is your specialty, passion or interest?  You can create a big impact on growing our market and improving the community. 

Interested? Reach out to me (Pat) with the below form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMGIJw-3In98YrT6337UP2kom9cA1JS1T_bl7aCHJXaFSK6g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Pat Wheelden

Billerica Community Farmers Market Volunteer Coordinator

508-423-8809

Families who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program can get $50 off their monthly broadband bills, thanks to a new, emergency federal program, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission emphasized in a May 12 meeting.



Low-income families living on tribal lands are eligible for an even steeper discount, $75 a month.

What’s more, students in post-secondary education who receive Pell Grants can also tap the funding. And eligible families can receive $100 in one-time help in paying for digital devices—such as laptops, tablets, and desktop computers—as long as the family contributes between $10 and $50 for the hardware.