BRET HARTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL

MENTOR PROGRAM: "Looking to make community connections, explore career paths, or chat with someone in the field you’re interested in? The Rotary Mentor Program is here for you! Fill out the [Google Form located in your class-specific 'ALL Things Academic-College-Career' Google Classroom] and join us in [RM 27] on DEC 10TH FOR A PIZZA PARTY — Come see what it’s all about and learn how this program can help you succeed." - Ms. Godfrey

Summer 2027 European Travel Opportunity and Leadership Conference with Drag. Information meeting November 20th at 6 PM in room 37....use the link below to RSVP. >>> https://rsvp.eftours.com/rh6r78b. This is an opportunity, not a Bret Harte sponsored event.

"Our Activities Director is excited to share an incredible summer travel and leadership opportunity for students! Join us next week for an information session to learn more about our upcoming tour to Paris and the 3-day Leadership Conference in Prague.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Classroom 37
RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/4qCLPBE

Registration is required and qualifies students for a $200 tour scholarship.

At the meeting, we'll cover:

• Itinerary and travel logistics

• Leadership conference details where students will:
  • Explore the theme of Social Responsibility
  • Hear from world-renowned speakers and attend expert-led workshops
  • Work in international teams to develop and pitch solutions for a chance to be featured in the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, Sweden

• How to earn high school or college credit

• Affordable payment options

We hope to see you there! This is not affiliated with Bret Harte High School, just a World Leadership Conference and Travel opportunity being offered. Questions can be directed toward Tyra Dragomanovich at tdragomanovich@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.

FFA UPDATE: "On Wednesday, November 19th, we will be holding our 3rd FFA meeting of the year which will begin at 7pm in the theater. Topics being discussed at this meeting will be committee reports, new chapter business and announcing the 2025-2026 greenhand officer team before conducting our chapter degree ceremony. The Chapter FFA degree is the highest award that we can bestow on our members and is earned during the second or third year of membership in our chapter. If you are a parent/guardian of one of the chapter degree recipients, please attend to watch your students walk the stage in our degree ceremony!

Other events/reminders as they approach are listed below:
• MANDATORY Parent and Exhibitor meeting for all Sheep, Goats, Hogs, Poultry and Rabbit exhibitors is Wednesday 12/10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. If your student wants to show with Bret Harte FFA at Fair- they MUST attend with a parent/guardian.
• Students attending MFE or ALA have payments due 11/20 to Mrs. Sugar at the ASB window and return
• The FFA community service committee is collecting cans this month to donate to the Vallecito Food Pantry. Canned proteins and non-perishable foods are preferred and the deadline to collect is 11/22.
• Want to join the FFA Boosters information page? Click on the following link and you will be able to see upcoming FFA and Boosters events! https://band.us/n/aea0A05f6c90p”

- Bret Harte FFA Chapter Officer Team

INTRAMURALS: "Now you're all in big, big trouble!" Be sure to sign-up for this month's Dodgeball Tournament. Go to your class-specific Pond Nation Google Classroom to scan the QR code. Student will form teams of six players, including one substitution to play in tournament-style fun. Games will take place from November 12 - 26 in the Lower Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Questions, stop by RM 37.

Weekly Student Bulletin: November 03 - 07, 2025 >>> https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-13-94774

MEETING NOTICE: A Regular Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd, 2025 in the District Board Room 53. Closed session begins at 4:30 p.m. and open session begins at 5:30 p.m. Community members can attend closed session to comment on closed session agenda items only. Public comment for open session begins at 5:30 p.m. The agenda will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31st. To view the agenda, click on link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36030549 To view archived agendas and minutes, please refer to our district website.

SCARY STORIES: Come listen to Bret Harte staff read scary stories during lunch on Friday, 10/31 in the Learning Center! Be prepared to be frightened!

ANNUAL PORTAL UPDATE: This is the last call to complete the Annual Portal Update for the 2025-26 school year on the Campus Parent Portal, which will close after October 31. If you have not already done so, please log into the Bret Harte Campus Parent Portal to complete as it will will greatly assist faculty and staff stay in communication with your student and their household and non-household contacts. The process takes no more than 10 minutes to complete. You will be asked to confirm addresses, phone numbers, notification preferences, emergency contacts, and more.

First, log into your Campus Parent Portal account on a desktop browser or on the mobile app. Second, navigate to Menu > More > Annual Update and Registration. Third, select the 2025-26 Annual Portal Update and follow the prompts. Instructions are attached. You can find the Campus Portal link on the District's webpage, brethartebullfrogs.org. Learn more about the mobile app at brethartebullfrogs.org/page/technology. Contact tech@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us for Campus Parent Portal assistance.

Please note, parents/guardians can update address and/or family information anytime on the Campus Parent Portal utilizing Menu > More, or by contacting the school office at 209 736-8313 or jesgarcia@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.

CLASS OF 2026: Parents/Guardians, don't forget to place your Senior Ads for the 2025-26 yearbook before November 01 using the discount code, FLASH20, to get 20% off! Go to yearbookordercenter.com, enter code 6063 and shop. Learn more at https://5il.co/3qfjf. Questions, email Mr Burita at jburita@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.