Pirate of the Day

(Photo courtesy of Don French)

Pirate Puff Coach Dan McLean
Mr. Mclean and his fine Senior coaching staff is leading the two time defending
Senior Pirate Puff Football team into battle on March 27th at 6:00 pm.
Their first game will be against the Freshman led by Deputy Ackerman.
The winner of that game will play the winner of the Juniors, coached
by Mr. French and the Sophomores coached By Coach Ghendyu.
Tickets are $5.00 and it will be an outstanding time for all.
At the half will be a special performance by the Braden
River Middle Dance Team. So come out and support
our PIRATE PUFF athletes. Word of the Day
(Click on the word below to hear the word presented by our guest speaker)

Rudimentary

Anthony Kahlor

Mrs. Zina Taylor - Reading Coach
Click on Mrs. Taylor's photo for her message to you on doing well on FCAT.

FCAT is this week !!!                       There will be a free breakfast for all students who are testing.
Click here for the complete list of room assignments and bell schedules.

Wednesday, March 11 is a full day of school due to FCAT testing

The Braden River High School Chapter of the National Honor Society will be issuing invitations 
for membership to qualified candidates no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2009.  Induction for new 
members will be Thursday, March 19, 2008, 6:00-8:00 pm.  A list of candidates invited will 
be posted on the school website on the same day invitations are issued.

Click here for the Black Pearl's dance team audition packet.

Students needed - Volunteer Activities for Easter Eggstravaganza
Click here for the flyer.

Bowling with Coach Bowling
On Saturday, March 21st at 4:00 pm join Coach Bowling and the BRHS Athletic Boosters for some 
bowling fun!  For $15 per person you get 2 hours of bowling and shoes, PLUS some friendly 
competition with BRHS athletes and coaches.  ALL proceeds go to the BRHS Athletic Boosters.  
Meet us at Sarasota Lanes, 2250 Fruitville Road.  For all the details, visit BRHSAB.com.

On Sunday March 29, Take Stock in Children of Manatee County is presenting a 10K Run/Walk and Fun Run along Main Street Lakewood Ranch. 
Take Stock provides college scholarships for students graduating from the Manatee County School district. District employees and students are
encouraged to run, walk or participate in the one-mile Fun Run, or come out and cheer on race participants. Registration is just $20.00 for
district employees and $10.00 for students through March 23. Our own Superintendent of Schools Tim McGonegal has signed up as
Honorary Chair for the event and will participate in the race. Registration forms available in the office – sign up early and save!

On Saturday April 18th at 7:08 the Tampa Bay Rays will be taking on the Chicago White Sox 
at Manatee School Night with the Rays.  Lower outfield tickets are $20.00, and $5.00 of each ticket will 
benefit Braden River High School.  If you are interested in going please see the attached flyer and send 
the completed form and check (please make your check out to Manatee Education Foundation) to:

BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
C/O DON FRENCH
6545 STATE RD 70 EAST
BRADENTON FLORIDA 34203
The deadline for purchasing these tickets is April 1st.

Information on important groups, news and documents
Orchestra Opus - www.brhorchestra.com	Band Boosters - www.brbba.com	Art - www.brhsart.com
JROTC - www.brhsjrotc.com	Athletic Boosters - www.brhsab.com	Yearbook - www.pirateybk.info
New odd/even day schedule	Traffic flow map	Student handbook
2008-2009 School calendar	Pirate newsletter	2008-2009 Curriculum Guide
Parking regulations	Room map	Media Center
Guidance website	Campus map	Art Gallery
Study Hall flyer	Homeroom list	Community Service Record
Family Watchdog	Parking passes for 2008-2009	2008-2009 School Improvement Plan
Gradebook Link for Parents	School Choice program	FCAT Parent Network