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 The Weekly Blast
February 9, 2014 
Brookline High School - This Week
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS Please be aware that when the high school is closed due to inclement weather, all after school and evening activities and events are cancelled. The Headmaster's office, in consultation with the town, will decide about reinstating events, if weather conditions improve.

FIRST ANNUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE SERIES Presented by the BHS Social Justice Program. On Tuesday, February 11th - "The House I Live In" will be screened in Room 384, at 6:30 pm. This very intense film examines the extent that people--especially poor and people of color--are being locked up, and the consequences of those policies. Please join in for a social justice view of the world and pizza! Trailer

JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT - COLLEGE AND TESTING TIMELINE Wednesday, February 12th in the BHS Auditorium. Deborah Holman, the BHS Headmaster, will speak at 7:00 pm. At 7:20 pm, Lenny Libenzon the Coordinator of Guidance, will provide timeline details. At 8 pm, there will be breakout sessions, led by your child's Guidance Counselor.
 
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 Please join us this Thursday, February 13 at 7:30pm, in the Black Box Theater, for the Chamber Music Concert. Members of the BHS Orchestra will perform duets of J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Johan Havorsen, a Franz Shubert string quartet, Edward Elgar's Serenade for Strings and more. 
Brookline High School - Upcoming/Ongoing
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 . 

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.
 
SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE SERIES "Waiting for Superman" on Thursday, March 13th in the MLK Room at 6:30. "Wasteland" on Wednesday, April 30th in Room 384 at 6:30. 
 
COLLEGE FAIR Save the date! Tuesday, March 18 at 6PM. 
 
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.

ELECTIVE OFFICE WORKSHOP The topic will be: "How (and Why) to Run". Wednesday, February 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Brookline Town Hall, Room 103 - 333 Washington Street. 
 
CALLING ALL BOSTON GLOBE SUBSCRIBERS WHO SUPPORT THE BEF! Please look in the mail for a silver envelope with a voucher from the Boston Globe GRANT program, enter our full name: "Brookline Education Foundation, Inc., 40 Webster Place, Brookline Village 02447," and return by MARCH 1. The BEF can then "redeem" vouchers for free space in the Globe to advertise our Honor A Teacher campaign and the rest of our programs! Many thanks for your support of the Brookline Education Foundation, Supporting Excellence in Teaching & Love of Learning in Our Schools.

 

BROOKLINE READS PROGRAM Win a copy of the book "Defending Jacob" by William Landay. More information about winning a copy of the book may be found here. On Wednesday, March 12 the program presents "An Evening With William Landy", in the Brookline High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm. 

 

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. 

 

BROOKLINE TEEN CENTER FUNDRAISER Saturday, March 1st from 7:00 - 10:30 pm. More information may be found on the teen center website. 
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Sporting Events
2/10/2014
Girls Freshman Basketball v Newton South High School @ Tappan St. Gym 4:00PM

Boys Junior Varsity Ice Hockey v Framingham High School @ Larz Anderson 4:45PM

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey v Camb. Rindge @ Simoni Rink, Cambridge 5:00PM

Coed Varsity Downhill Ski v Varsity Race 9 and 10 @ Blue Hills 6:00PM

2/11/2014
Boys Freshman Basketball v Weymouth High School @ Schluntz Gym 3:45PM

Girls Freshman Basketball v Weymouth High School @ Weymouth HS 4:00PM

Boys Junior Varsity Ice Hockey v Dedham High School @ Larz Anderson 4:45PM

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

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

Coed Varsity Downhill Ski v JV Race 3 and 4 @ Ski Ward, Shrewsbury 6:00PM

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

Girls Varsity Basketball v Weymouth High School @ Weymouth HS 6:30PM

2/12/2014
Boys Junior Varsity Ice Hockey v Norwood High School @ Bajko MDC 5:00PM

Boys Varsity Wrestling v Weymouth High School @ Weymouth HS 7:00PM

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey v Everett High School @ Allied Veterans Rink 8:00PM

2/13/2014
Boys Freshman Basketball v Framingham High School @ Framingham HS 3:45PM

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball v Framingham High School @ Schluntz Gym 3:45PM

Girls Freshman Basketball v Framingham High School @ Tappan St. Gym 3:45PM

Boys Junior Varsity Ice Hockey v Walpole High School @ Iorio Rink 4:00PM

Boys Varsity Indoor Track v MIAA D1 Championship Meet @ Reggie Lewis Center 4:30PM

Girls Varsity Indoor Track v MIAA D1 Championship Meet @ Reggie Lewis Center 4:30PM

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

Girls Varsity Basketball v Framingham High School @ Schluntz Gym 5:15PM

Coed Varsity Downhill Ski v Make Up Date @ Blue Hills 6:00PM

Boys Varsity Basketball v Framingham High School @ Framingham HS 6:30PM

2/14/2014
Boys Varsity Ice Hockey v Everett High School @ Walter Brown Arena 6:00PM

2/15/2014
Girls Varsity Ice Hockey v Peabody Veterans Memorial HS @ McVann-O'Keefe Rink 2:00PM

2/16/2014
Boys Varsity Basketball v Newton North High School (Comcast Tourney-1st Round) @ Babson College Athletic Facility 3:00PM