Good Morning Broncos!

 This is the Daily Bulletin for 

Friday, February 16, 2024

Students

Bronco Motto Message: Broncos, Take Care of Yourself: Be sure to get to school and class on time.

Daily Bulletin

1. Black History Month: Prior to the Civil War, African American poets focused on the themes of slavery and freedom but also addressed human experiences beyond race, such as religion, nature, relationships, personal encounters, and human conflicts. The earliest expressions of these themes took the form of folk poetry—a vernacular tradition of songs, sermons, and folktales with African roots. 

A noted example of this tradition is George Moses Horton, (1798 -1884), known as the enslaved bard of North Carolina. Horton composed stanzas in his head based on rhythms found in popular hymns and recited his poems publicly, often for students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After learning to read and write, he published numerous collections, including The Hope of Liberty (1829) and The Poetical Works of George M. Horton, The Colored Bard of North Carolina (1845).  

2. School Nurse Healthy Tips: This Is Why Hand Washing Is So Important: Hands come in contact with around 10 million bacteria per day. The average person touches their face up to 16 times per hour after coming into contact with millions of bacteria that can cause illness. It’s no wonder we see infections spread so fast. 

3. Cafeteria Lunch Menu: Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza

4. School Entrance: Bancroft Middle School is a secured facility. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Students are not allowed to open doors for other students or visitors at any time. All visitors must enter the school through the electronic doors at the Front Office. All students need to enter school property going towards the patio. Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including suspension.

5. Electronic Devices: Use of electronic devices such as cell phones and  headphones/earbuds are NOT allowed on school property. If you are caught using them, they will be confiscated by an adult.

6. Winter Ball: Winter Ball is today 6-8pm there will be a DJ, Photo Booth and Food. Today is the last day to buy tickets at lunch on the patio. Tickets are $5. Please have your ID ready to make the line go faster, thanks leadership!

7. Golden Tickets: If you need a golden ticket for Golf, Track and Field, Boys Soccer or Girls Volleyball, find Ms. Hernandez immediately after school in the gym on Wednesdays or Thursdays - Athletic Department

8. No food at the field: Have you noticed all the seagulls flying above the field? Do you know what seagulls do when they fly over you?  Do you know why they are there?  A reminder, there is no food on the field. Please finish your food and throw away your trash before going on the field.

9. Chess Club: Chess Club is meeting in S7 during 7th and 8th grade lunch.

10. 6th Grade Lunch Activities: Hey 6th graders. Please join your 7th grade peer advocates in the patio today for some fun lunchtime activities. We'll have games, music, and you can even earn some Bronco Bucks. Hope to see you there. -Peer Advocates 

11. Toolbox Tools: There are 12 Toolbox tools, which tools are you going to use today to navigate life?

Please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Bancroft! Go Broncos!

The 12 Tools  

Breathing Tool 

I calm myself and check-in. 

Quiet/Safe Place Tool 

I remember my quiet/safe place. 

Listening Tool 

I listen with my ears, eyes, and heart. 

Empathy Tool 

I care for others. I care for myself. 

Personal Space Tool  

I have a right to my space and so do you.  

Using Our Words Tool 

I ask for what I want and need.  

Garbage Can Tool 

I let the little things go. 

Taking Time Tool 

I use time wisely. 

Please & Thank You Tool 

I treat others with kindness and appreciation.  

Apology & Forgiveness Tool 

I admit my mistakes and work to forgive yours. 

Patience Tool 

I am strong enough to wait. 

Courage Tool 

I have the courage to do the “right” thing.