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Brookline High School - This Week
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FoPA MEETING The next meeting of Friends of the Performing Arts is November 4th at 7 p.m. in the Teachers' Lounge, next to the Martin Luther King Room. All are welcome. For more information, contact Sue Sturman or Genae Johnson. FoPA meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Like FoPA (Friends of the Performing Arts) BHS on Facebook!
INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL AID On Wednesday, November 6, 7p.m., the annual Financial Aid Information night will be held in the Roberts and Dubbs Auditorium at BHS. An experienced MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) representative will provide an overview of the financial aid process, including types of financial aid, how to apply, and determining financing options for your family. Families are encouraged to download a copy of the PowerPoint Presentation or e-book beforehand at MEFA. This evening is intended for parents of juniors and seniors.
SHAKESPEARE PLAY: "THE WINTER'S TALE" Performances on November 6th at 3:30pm, November 7th, 8th and 9th at 7:30pm, in the Robert/Dubbs Auditorium. Come see Brookline High School's acclaimed group of players perform one of the Bard's lesser known works, full of dramatic intrigue and rollicking humor. Set during the Civil War era, The Winter's Tale tells the story of Leontes, an Army General from the North, who fears that his wife, Hermione, has been unfaithful with Polixenes, a General from the South. This is a tale full of wonder: racial differences and ruined relationships leading to reconciliation and rebirth. BHS students have written and choreographed songs and dances in the production; there is even an "exit pursued by a bear!". The show is suitable for older children (ages 7th grade and up). Admission is $10, Students $5 (8th Graders FREE). Tickets may be purchased at the door.
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Brookline High School - Upcoming/Ongoing
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BHS 2020 PRESENTATION In September, Headmaster Deborah Holman presented the BHS 2020 vision at parent meetings. We will begin to reap the benefits of the faculty innovation and work on this vision in the months ahead. If you missed the presentation and would like to see it, go to the Headmaster's blog page.
NEWS FROM B-CASA The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control show that roughly 100 people die every day from drug overdoses in America. More than 22,000 of these deaths involved prescription drugs, often pilfered from the family medicine cabinet. This can have especially tragic consequences for today's youth. In Brookline, getting rid of unused prescription drugs is easier and more convenient than ever with kiosks at Public Safety Building and the Police Department. This weekend, as you take time to turn back the clocks, please commit a few minutes to cleaning out your medicine cabinet.
CAMERATA/ORCHESTRA CONCERT November 15th at 7:30pm, Roberts/Dubbs Auditorium. The strings are the thing, as Brookline High School's acclaimed String Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Driscoll and Jorge Soto, perform Edvard Grieg's charming Holberg Suite. BHS Camerata follows with a series of lyrical choral works: Songs by di Lasso and Brahms, and Hebrew Love Songs by Whitacre, accompanied by BHS sting players, followed by "Agnus Dei" of Hayden's Mass in the Time of War. The concert is family friendly. Admission $10, Students $5 at the door (8th Graders FREE!) Tickets may be purchased at the door.
SPEND SATURDAY NIGHT 11/16 OUT WITH FRIENDS Get your friends together for a fun night at the Gala on November 26th. It's the one night a year when BHS parents get together for drinks, delicious food, music and even dancing - all in support of innovation and excellence at the high school. Over the past 15 years, the 21st Century Fund has invested almost $9 million in programs that keep BHS competitive with the very best schools. If you support these efforts, come to the Gala on November 16th and ask your friends to join you. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.bhs21stcenturyfund.org and seating requests can be made by emailing Julia White.
WRITING CENTER HOURS The Writing Center is now open during second lunch. Writing center hours are Monday-Thursday during both lunch periods, as well as before and after school and during X-Block. The writing center is in Room 279 and help with writing assignments is provided by talented BHS Seniors.
ONLINE DIRECTORY The BHS online directory is now available. Temporary passwords were sent in an email from the BHS PTO. Emails were sent to the primary address for each family. Login to the online directory at online link. Login with your mobile device at mobile link.
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SPORTS is now open. Click here to register your athlete. Instructions for newcomers to the registration process may be found at: www.brooklinewarriors.net
REMEMBER TO SHOP WITH THE BHS AMAZON LINK Please consider using the link to the right or on the BHS PTO website for all your Amazon shopping needs. You'll pay the same Amazon prices as always, but a portion of your cost returns to the BHS PTO.
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS The Brookline Commission for Women will be holding its 9th Annual Dress for Success Winter Coat & Clothing Drive on Fri, Nov 8, 8:00am-7:00pm and Sat, Nov 9, 8:00-11:00am at the Brookline Public Safety Headquarters, 350 Washington Street, Brookline. Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organization that offers services to help disadvantaged women enter the workforce and stay employed. Please limit your donations to winter coats, business suits, blouses, and separates, as well as gloves, jewelry, scarves, shoes, handbags, and briefcases, etc. This is NOT a general clothing drive. All donations should be appropriate for the workplace and clean/ready to wear. Cash donations for the Dress for Success program will also be accepted. Questions? Please contact BCW@brooklinema.gov.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Noted college admissions experts, Harvard doctorate Rachel Rubin and University of Chicago MBA Rachel Blankstein of Spark Admissions, are holding a free community event to present Dr. Rubin's research on how the nation's most selective colleges and universities make admissions decisions. This event will take place at the Vine Ripe Grill, 1281 West Roxbury Parkway in Brookline on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 pm. An open forum for Q & A will follow. Reserve your spot here: contact@sparkadmissions.com as capacity is limited.
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All notices are subject to the approval of the BHS PTO. The deadline for submission is Friday of each week. Submissions may be edited due to space constraints. Only BHS and community events will be listed. No classified ads are offered at this time. Please send your submissions to: bhsweeklyblast@gmail.com
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11/4/2013
Boys Junior Varsity Football v Natick High School @ Downes Field 3:45PM
Girls Varsity Volleyball v MIAA D1 Central-East Q'final v. Revere/Quincy winner @ Schluntz Gym 7:00PM
11/6/2013
Girls Varsity Cheerleading v BSC Meet @ Braintree High School 7:00PM
11/8/2013
Boys Freshman Football v Dedham High School @ Dedham High School 4:00PM
11/9/2013
Boys Varsity Cross Country v EMass Championships @ Wrentham Developmental Center 9:00AM
Girls Varsity Cross Country v EMass Championships @ Wrentham Developmental Center 9:00AM
Girls Varsity Swimming v D1 South Sectionals @ M.I.T. 9:00AM
Boys Varsity Football v Franklin High School @ Parsons Field 11:00AM |
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