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The Bear Bulletin
Family & Community Newsletter
January 13, 2025
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Wed, 1/15 - School Picture & Senior Photo Retakes
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Mon, 1/20 - MLK, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
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Thurs, 1/16 - PK - 2nd Awards for Third Six Weeks after breakfast
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Fri, 1/17 - 3rd - 5th Awards for Third Six Weeks after breakfast
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Mon, 1/13 - JH Basketball vs. Strawn
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Tues, 1/14 - HS BB (JVB/VG/VB) @ Gorman
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Wed, 1/15 - HS BB (VG/VB) @ Ranger
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Thurs & Sat, 1/16 & /18 - JV BB Tournament @ Cross Plains
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Fri, 1/17 - HS BB (VB) @ Moran
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Fri, 1/17 & Sat, 1/18 - HS Region Band Clinic/Concert
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Sat, 1/18 - JH Basketball @ Garner Tournament
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Mon, 1/20 - JH Basketball vs. Ranger
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Tues, 1/21 - HS BB (JVB/VG/VB) vs. Eula
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Fri, 1/24 - JH All-Region Clinic/Concert
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Fri, 1/24 - HS BB (JVB/VG/VB) @ Strawn
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Sat, 1/25 - Haskell UIL Meet
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Mon, 1/27 - JH Basketball vs. Gordon
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Tues, 1/29 - HS BB (JVB/VG/VB) vs. Ranger
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Wed, 1/30 - Angelo State Tour for Jrs & Srs
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Fri, 1/31 - HS BB (JVB/VG/VB) vs. Gordon
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Fri & Sat, 1/31 - 2/1 - HS Region Jazz Clinic/Concert
Athletic events are always subject to change.
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We Need Your Participation!
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NHS Sponsored Blood Drive
Monday, 2/24
9:00 am - Noon
All parents, faculty and staff are invited to donate blood.
Call the HS office to make an appointment.
325-854-1400 ext. 302
Thank you!
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Exceprt from a Common Sense Media Article:
What is Roblox?
Roblox isn't a singular game— it's a huge online platform where users play, create, and share hundreds of thousands of games. It's like a virtual playground where players use Lego-style characters (called avatars) to explore millions of games created by other users. These games range from adopting pets to solving mysteries to running a pizza shop. With over 70 million daily players—including 32 million under age 13—Roblox has become a big part of kids' digital lives.
Parents Need to Know
- Roblox doesn't have strict age restrictions, so kids under 13 can play alongside teens and adults. With so many players and an endless number of games, not all games are suitable for young children, and some inappropriate content can get through the age filters.
- Following safety concerns, Roblox is rolling out new protections for under-13 users in November and December 2024. These updates include mandatory age ratings for games, limits on social spaces, and restrictions on unmoderated content. Since these changes are new and won't be fully enforced until 2025, we're not sure what their impact will be.
- Roblox has social features like text chat and voice chat in some games. While these features encourage social interaction, they also open the door to kids talking to people they don't know and possibly cyberbullying.
- Roblox encourages spending on its virtual currency, "Robux," through limited-time events, exclusive items, and social pressure. Many platforms like this use "freemium" features, where spending money enhances the experience, so it's important to set boundaries early on.
- With the right supervision and guidance, Roblox can be a positive experience for kids. It offers creative opportunities through game design, coding, and teamwork. Parents can make the most of these features by managing safety settings and keeping an open dialogue about online behavior.
For more info, click here for the rest of the article.
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Ring the Bell!
Celebrating Success
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ATSSB All-State Band Qualifier
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A special congratulations to Junior Trombone player, Philip Trammell, who earned 2nd place at Area and qualified for the 2025 ATSSB All-State Band. This is the first time in school history we have had a student earn a spot in the ATSSB All-State Band since the organization’s formation in 1992.
More than 10,000 high school band students from across Texas auditioned in twenty-two different regions for a place in their respective all-region bands. The top chairs in each region advanced to one of the five area auditions held this past weekend across the state and only 286 of these students were selected for all-state honors. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment! Way to go Philip!
#RTB
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