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Brookline High School - This Week
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AUDITIONS FOR JAZZ BAND March 17, 3pm to 4pm and March 24, 3pm to 4pm. Students should plan on staying for the full hour. For information about what students should prepare for audition, contact Carolyn Castellano.
BHS COLLEGE FAIR Tuesday, March 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Over 50 colleges will be in attendance. This event is open to students AND parents.
10TH GRADE ENGLISH MCAS will take place on Tuesday, March 18th, Wednesday, March 19th and Friday, March 21st. The complete schedule here.
BHS PROGRAM IN SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP The Program (a social studies credit) is ideal for students who are interested in making a difference in the world, whether they have experience or none at all. Students must apply online. Applications are due on Friday, March 21 at 4 pm. More information about the program, including a schedule of informational sessions about the program, is available on the BHS Social Justice website.
SUPPORT THE BROOKLINE LITERACY PROJECT Intellijam, a concert featuring many family-friendly bands, will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 3:00 - 4:30 pm, in the Brookline High School Auditorium. This fun afternoon of music, free food, raffles, and community spirit helps raise funds to support the efforts of the Brookline High School students who tutor elementary school pupils at the Mather School in Dorchester. Tickets are $5 for kids and high school students and $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased prior to the event by contacting Marjie Rowe or at the door. Please bring new or gently used children's books to the event to donate to the Mather School.
CREW FUNDRAISER On Sunday, March 23, members of the Brookline High School Rowing Team will take a break from their hectic practice schedule for the 18th Annual Friends of Brookline Rowing Crew-a-Thon fundraiser. Brookline's rowers will go to door-to-door seeking tax-deductible donations and answering questions about their sport. For more information you can go to brooklinerowing.org
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Brookline High School - Upcoming/Ongoing
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DANCE AUDITIONS for intermediate and Advance level dance classes: March 28, 3pm to 4pm in Dance Studio One in BHS Tappan Gym. Contact Christien Polos.
ALL-TOWN STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT March 26, 7:00 PM in the BHS Auditorium. The Brookline High School Orchestra will perform a joint concert with two of Brookline's elementary school ensembles: Brookline Youth Orchestra and the Townwide Orchestra. The program will include Grieg's Holberg suite, one of the masterpieces in the string repertoire, as well as music from "The Lord of the Rings" and various chamber music performances. Admission is free.
STEPS TO SUCCESS invites you to STEP UP TO THE PLATE - its lively annual fundraising event at Jerry Remy's Bar and Grill, next to historic Fenway Park - Wednesday, March 26th, 6 - 9 PM. To purchase tickets or donate online click here. Celebrate the achievements of Steps students, while enjoying a great selection of food and drink, bidding at the Silent Auction (includes One Direction and Lady Gaga concert tickets) and buying raffle tickets. Visit the Steps to Success website for more information.
SAVE THE DATE - On April 8 at 7 p.m. in the BHS Auditorium, B-PEN presents a parent forum -- The Changing Face of Marijuana - Revisiting the Conversation with Adolescents. The changing landscape of marijuana has left many of us unclear on some of the issues. Adolescents, who are getting mixed messages, are especially prone to misperceptions that could lead to increased marijuana use and possible abuse disorders. This open public forum addresses student perceptions and current use, clarifies legal safeguards, and explores marijuana's impact on the developing teen brain, with information on addiction and treatment. For more information, go to eventbrite.
EVEN ONE PRE-PROM TAN CAN BE DANGEROUS With prom season just around the corner, many area teens may be tempted to head to the tanning salon. But experts continue to urge teens (and adults) to think twice about subjecting their bodies to dangerous ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can lead to skin cancer, as well as wrinkles, brown spots, and other signs of premature skin aging. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, "Just one indoor tanning session per year in high school or college boosts the risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma by 20 percent. The "Healthy Habits" tab at www.B-PEN.org offers a range of information on talking to your teens about tanning risks, including cautionary tales from young cancer survivors and tips for safely using sunless UV-free tanners products. Better still is to encourage children to embrace their own natural skin tone -- check out the "Go With Your Own Glow" campaign.
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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SEPAC PRESENTS "Enhancing Executive Skills at Home in Support of School Work" on March 19th from 8:30 - 10:00 am in the School Committee Room (5th floor) of Town Hall. For more information, visit Enhancing Exec Functioning Series brochure.
BOSTON DESIGN WEEK @ BTC Saturday, March 22, 11 AM - 2 PM BTC's award-winning architect studioMLA will host tours and a panel discussion on the collaborative design and construction process that gave us the Brookline Teen Center. Enjoy food, live music and the magical ambience of the BTC. More info HERE.
BEF SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS The Brookline Education Foundation provides our public schools, teachers and administrators with the tools needed to promote our children's success through grants that support valuable curriculum enrichment projects and professional development opportunities. The BEF is seeking board members for the September 2014 term, particularly those individuals who may have some finance, social media or fundraising experience. If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact BEF's Executive Director, Kathleen Sheehy
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