Upper Grade Center

Come help support the Bourbonnais PTA at Culvers Tuesday, April 15 5-8 p.m.

On Saturday, April 5th the Bourbonnais, Band, Orchestra and Choir took students to perform at Solo and Ensemble at Bradley Central. We had a very successful day and we are extremely proud of our students' performances. Band Results Soloists: Colin Abbott, Trumpet: Division I (Superior), **Best of Day Award** Allison Kijewski, Clarinet: Division I (Superior), **Best of Day Award** Arianisa Adili, Flute: Division I (Superior) Aubrey Arthur, Trumpet: Division I (Superior) Evelein McCann, Alto Saxophone: Division I (Superior) Luke Williams, Alto Saxophone: Division I (Superior) Colin Abbott, Piano: Division I (Superior) Cora King, Piano: Division I (Superior) Landen Bass, Percussion: Division I (Superior) Griffin Fahrow, Percussion: Division I (Superior) Kellan Moore, Percussion: Division I (Superior) Ensembles: Miles Arwood, Charlie Gallagher, Austin Lyle, Luke Williams; Mixed Quartet: Division I (Superior) Arianisa Adili, Maddison Carstens, Lindsey Hudgins; Flute Trio: Division I (Superior) Maddison Carstens, Lindsey Hudgins; Flute Duet: Division I (Superior) Arianisa Adili, Lindsey Hudgins; Flute Duet: Division I (Superior) Hudson Lacher, Parker Stratton; Brass Duet: Division II (Excellent) Aubrey Arthur, Madilyn Mosier, Evelein McCann; Mixed Trio: Division II (Excellent) Total: 15 Division I (Superior) Ratings (22 band students total receiving Division I ratings) 2 Division II (Excellent) Ratings (5 band students total receiving Division II ratings) 2 Best of Day Awards (Colin Abbott won Best of Day for a Brass Solo, and Allison Kijewski won Best of Day for a Woodwind Solo). Choir Results Soloists: McCleery, Gabriella: Division I (Superior), Perfect Score Bowers, Clayton: Division I (Superior), Perfect Score Spears, Lily: Division I (Superior) Mosley, Alivia: Division I (Superior) Meyer, Kailey: Division I (Superior) Ensembles: McCleery, Gabriella, McGill, Audriana, Fullilove, Aalayah: Division I (Superior) Hudgins, Lindsey, Carstens, Maddison: Division I (Superior) 7 Division I ratings total (Solos and Ensembles) Orchestra Results Soloists: Riley Fase-cello: Division I (Superior) JoElle Meister-violin: Division I (Superior) Sofia Moreno-Rosas-cello: Division I (Superior) Ronell Pickett-piano and violin: Division I (Superior) Tess Prairie-violin: Division I (Superior) Eve Scott-violin: Division I (Superior) Bailey Veit-piano and violin: Division I (Superior) Kate Worsham-cello: Division I (Superior) Ensembles: Eve Scott, Sofia Moreno-Rosas: violin/cello duet Division I (Superior) Silas Greer, Gavin Moy, Landen Hess: violin/viola/bass trio Division I (Superior) Caitlyn Hurst, Kate Worsham: violin/cello duet: Division I (Superior) Tess Prairie, Julia Skeate, Bailey Veit, Kate Worsham: string quartet: Division I (Superior) 14 Division I ratings total (solos and ensembles)

BUGC Lunch Menu for 4/7-4/11 Menus can be found by visiting www.linqconnect.com, clicking School Services and then School Menus, where you are brought to a simple search to find your school name.

Destiny Art has been a jungle the last 2 weeks! We learned about Henri Rousseau.

Please have your student check lost and found. We will be clearing this out during break. THANKS!

BUGC Lunch Menu for 3/31-4/4 Menus can be found by visiting www.linqconnect.com, clicking School Services and then School Menus, where you are brought to a simple search to find your school name.

BUGC Best Buddies March event was about Inclusion. The buddies had the best time making posters to spread awareness!

Today, BUGC 8th-grade students participated in the 8th Grade Career Day at the Kankakee Area Career Center. The primary mission of the Kankakee Area Career Center (KACC) is to address the Career and Technical Education needs of regional high school students. During today’s event, 8th-grade students were introduced to the wide range of courses offered at the Career Center, including but not limited to: Welding, Aviation, Cosmetology, Construction & Automotive Technology, and Fire Rescue.

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!

BUGC Lunch Menu for 3/17-3/21 Menus can be found by visiting www.linqconnect.com, clicking School Services and then School Menus, where you are brought to a simple search to find your school name.

On April 9th, BUGC is hosting its annual health and fitness day. We are looking for one more fitness professional to lead a group of students in boxing or kickboxing. We are also open to changing it. Time: 8-11 am. Please tag your favorite health professional so Ms. Gamble can reach out to them! Thank you Mindy Gamble Gamblem@besd53.org

BUGC Lunch Menu for 3/10-3/14 Menus can be found by visiting www.linqconnect.com, clicking School Services and then School Menus, where you are brought to a simple search to find your school name.

ATTN 8th Grade Families! Empire Photography will be at BUGC on Tuesday, March 18th to take 8th Grade Promotion pictures. If you are interested in purchasing photos, please refer to the flyer for more details. Please note that purchasing photos is optional, and students will only take pictures if you choose to buy them. Please call our office with any questions you have.

BBCHS Freshman Showcase is Wednesday, March 5th, for current 8th grade students who are interested in attending BBCHS next year. This will be a night where they can learn about all of the sports, clubs, and activities that BBCHS has to offer.

BUGC Lunch Menu for 3/3-3/7 Menus can be found by visiting www.linqconnect.com, clicking School Services and then School Menus, where you are brought to a simple search to find your school name.

Last Thursday, the B53 Jazz Band went to Prairie State College in Chicago Heights to participate in their annual Jazz Festival. The band performed for a panel of professional jazz musicians who gave them feedback afterwards. The guest artists taught the kids how to properly listen, how to project their sound, and how important it is to have fun when they play. The students learned a lot and had fun, too!

BUGC Yearbooks are on sale!

BUGC Lunch Menu 2/24-2/28. Menus can be found by visiting www.linqconnect.com, clicking School Services and then School Menus, where you are brought to a simple search to find your school name.

BUGC Best Buddies spent this Valentine's Day showing their love and friendship by decorating cookies! What better way to celebrate the holiday than by eating a little bit of sugar and sprinkles!

We wanted to make you aware that Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center experienced an electrical event this morning, resulting in a complete loss of power. The utility provider has indicated that repairs could take approximately four hours from now. Unfortunately, due to the lack of power and the time required for repairs, we will need to cancel school today, THURSDAY, February 13 for Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. We understand this is an inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and a proper learning environment. Thank you for your flexibility, and we will keep you updated if there are any additional developments.