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The Weekly Blast

February 2, 2014

Brookline High School - This Week

FoPA MONTHLY MEETING (BHS Friends of Performing Arts) Monday, February 3, 7:00 PM in the Faculty Lounge (next to MLK room). If you have never attended a meeting before, we invite you to join us, add your ideas, learn what we do behind the scenes, and see if you'd like to get more involved.

GAP YEAR AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT On Tuesday, February 4th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm a panel of current, and past year participants, as well as facilitators of gap year/community service programs will discuss these programs and answer questions. Sponsored by the BHS PTO, this meeting is open to students and parents. In the MLK room.

BHS WRESTLING SENIOR NIGHT Come and support and cheer on the BHS Wrestling team as they compete in their final meet of the season at BHS with 3 amazing senior wrestlers. Ricardo Magny, Stephano Magny & Yuvi Shatil have wrestled hard, wrestled strong and won often, they have earned the respect and admiration of all their teammates and coaches and will be missed! Join us on February 4th at the Tappan Gym - 5:30 PM. Visit the wrestling Facebook page.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Wed, February 5th at 3:30 and Thursday - Saturday February 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 in the Roberts/Dubbs Auditorium. Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Students, 8th graders enter for free! DON'T MISS the opportunity to enjoy the Brookline High School annual musical!

Support our students and enjoy the show! Thoroughly Modern Millie is the story of a young country girl finding her way in New York City in the 1920's. Filled with madcap characters, star-crossed lovers, and people pretending to be someone other than who they really are. Some of the best music written for the stage in decades. See poster below.

FRESHMAN PARENT GUIDANCE NIGHT FEB 5 All freshman parents should join Dean Scott Butchart to learn about course selection for next year. This may seem early for freshman parents, but course selections begin in early spring and changes cannot be made after May 1. Please make every effort to attend. The meeting is in the MLK room (note room change) on Wednesday February 5 from 7pm-8:30pm. Please contact Scott Butchart or Freshman PTO Reps

FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:45 - 7:00 pm. Visit Kaplan website and enter AKKA14004 in the field labelled "Search by keyword or class code" to register.

Brookline High School - Upcoming/Ongoing

METCO SUPPORT APPRECIATED! Parents of the Brookline METCO Program are thankful for the support that was received at the Override Study Committee public hearing on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. The effort to sustain (and encouragement to expand) the relationship with the Town of Brookline was overwhelming. It was quite refreshing to hear the personal testimonies shared by students, teachers and families. The METCO program builds relationships for all and breaks down barriers of both communities.

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SPORTS is now open. Click here for more information and to register. Additional registration information and instructions for registering may be found on the Warriors website .

FRESHMAN PARENT POTLUCK (Class of 2017) Our kids have all had a chance to meet each other -- so, now it's time for the parents! Come to this informal potluck dinner (please bring a dish to share -- appetizers, main dishes, sides) and meet the Class of 2017 parents. We'll mostly socialize, but we'll also take a few minutes to introduce ourselves and brainstorm topics we might want to discuss in the future. Sound like fun? Plan to join us. Please RSVP by clicking this link. For more information, contact Cindy Rowe, 617-277-6282

JUNIOR PARENTS NIGHT The college process presented by Lenny Libenzon and guidance counselors. Wednesday, February 12 from 7 - 9pm in the BHS Auditorium.

AFTER THE PROM PARTY ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Thursday, February 13 at 7pm in the Cafeteria. Please plan to join us to be part of Team ATPP 2013! We need a lot of volunteers to help make this event happen so whether you have lots of time or a little time, we want you! If you are interested in helping but are unable to make the meeting please email Suzanne Elovecky and indicate your area of interest. THANK YOU!

CHAMBER MUSIC February 13 @ 7:30pm, Black Box Theater

COLLEGE FAIR Save the date! Tuesday, March 18 at 6PM.

SIGN UP FOR SWS (School Within A School). Interested students should drop by the SWS office, room 400, to sign up for the SWS Lottery, pick up an information packet and ask any questions they may have about the process. The SWS Lottery sign-up is open until February 28, 2014.

STEPS TO SUCCESS in partnership with the Public Schools of Brookline, the Brookline Housing Authority and the Brookline Community Foundation, supports students residing in low income housing starting in the 4th grade through post graduate education. Steps to Success will host a fundraiser on Wednesday, March 26th. For more information please visit: STS website.

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.

Community Events

TEEN DATING With Valentine's Day looming, February is a month in which romance tends to be front and center. It's also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, which makes it an ideal opportunity to start a conversation with teens about healthy relationships. Talking can be one of the most effective ways you can help prevent dating violence, and Loveisrespect.org and Breakthecycle.org have some excellent tips for starting the discussion, as well as dating basics, warning signs of abuse, and information on how to help your child.

EXECUTIVE SKILLS WORKSHOP Wed, Feb 12 at 8:30am at Town Hall, 5th floor. Enhancing Executive Skills at Home in Support of School Work. Part 2 of a 4 part series, Dr. Von Hahn, Behavioral Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center will speak with parents. Audience participation is welcome. This free lecture series will meet again on Mar 19 and Apr 16. Click here for for more information.

WINTER ADVENTURE FOR TEENS Looking for an adventure this winter break? Join in the fun of this brand new program for teens. We will be heading up to the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire for four days of winter explorations. Enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing during the day, hearty meals together, and comfortable lodging at night. No prior experience is necessary, don't be afraid to get outside and learn something new this winter! Fee includes all transportation, lodging, and equipment plus most meals. Space is limited, sign up now! For more information or to register call 617.730.2069 or go online to Brookline recreation.

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Sporting Events

2/3/2014

Coed Varsity Downhill Ski v Varsity Race 5 and 6 @ Blue Hills 6:00PM

Girls Varsity Gymnastics v Needham High School @ Needham High School 7:30PM

2/4/2014

Boys Freshman Basketball v Braintree High School @ Schluntz Gym 3:45PM

Girls Freshman Basketball v Braintree High School @ Braintree High School 3:45PM

Boys Varsity Wrestling v Newton North High School @ Tappan St. Gym 4:00PM

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball v Braintree High School @ Schluntz Gym 5:15PM

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball v Braintree High School @ Braintree High School 5:15PM

Boys Varsity Basketball v Braintree High School @ Schluntz Gym 6:30PM

Girls Varsity Basketball v Braintree High School @ Braintree High School 6:30PM

2/5/2014

Boys Varsity Indoor Track v BSC Meet @ Reggie Lewis Center 4:30PM

Girls Varsity Indoor Track v BSC Meet @ Reggie Lewis Center 4:30PM

Girls Varsity Ice Hockey v Bishop Fenwick HS @ Walter Brown Arena 6:00PM

2/6/2014

Coed Junior Varsity Indoor Track v Cancelled- JV Meet @ Milton High School 6:30PM

Coed Varsity Downhill Ski v Varsity Race 1 and 2 @ Ski Ward, Shrewsbury 7:00PM

Girls Varsity Gymnastics v Norwood High School @ Broderick Gym, Hyde Park 7:30PM

2/7/2014

Girls Junior Varsity Ice Hockey v Needham High School @ Larz Anderson 3:30PM

Girls Freshman Basketball v Newton North High School @ Schluntz Gym 3:45PM

Boys Varsity Basketball v Newton North High School @ Newton North HS 4:00PM

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball v Newton North High School @ Newton North HS 5:15PM

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball v Newton North High School @ Schluntz Gym 5:15PM

Girls Varsity Ice Hockey v Newton North High School @ Walter Brown Arena 6:00PM

Girls Varsity Basketball v Newton North High School @ Schluntz Gym 6:30PM

Boys Freshman Basketball v Newton North High School @ Newton North HS 6:45PM

2/8/2014

Girls Varsity Gymnastics v Bay State Conference Meet @ Newton North HS 10:00AM

Boys Freshman Basketball v Charlestown High School @ Charlestown High School 11:00AM

Boys Varsity Wrestling v Needham High School @ Needham High School 1:00PM

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball v Falmouth High School @ Schluntz Gym 2:15PM

Girls Varsity Basketball v Falmouth High School @ Schluntz Gym 3:30PM

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey v Newton North High School @ Fessenden School 4:00PM