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Brookline High School - This Week
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A DECADE'S WORTH OF GRATITUDE TO THE AFTER THE PROM PARTY TEAM A very loud and special shout out to Suzanne Elovecky, Toni Lansbury, and Phil St. Pierre, who created a most unforgettable (and safe) After the Prom Party for our BHS prom-goers. With the massive Tappan gym transformed into a walk "Through the Decades", there was an unending supply of food, games, and activities provided until 5am. Over 400 students enjoyed raffles for prizes donated by Brookline businesses, a DJ spinning tunes, a mechanical bull, bowling, a live hypnotist and many other fun activities. The ATTP team's amazing creativity, perseverance, and leadership, kept our students safe, on an otherwise dangerous night. On behalf of the BHS parents and community, a very heartfelt and sincere thank you to Suzanne, Toni, and Phil!
JUNE WORKSHOP: HOW TO WRITE GREAT COLLEGE ESSAYS
Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 7-8pm at the Brookline Teen Center. Delivered by Collegewise, a part of Princeton Review, this free workshop for students and parents, will show you what admissions officers really look for in great college essays, and offer suggestions for finding and sharing your best stories. They'll even share the five most over-used topics you must avoid and give you tips on how to start (and even finish) your essays this summer. No pre-registration is necessary.
AUDITIONS FOR HAIRSPRAY, the BHS Winter Musical, will be on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12, beginning at 3:15 in the choral room - #322. Students must sign up to audition. For more information and to sign up for an audition time, see the Musical Bulletin Board, outside room 216. Musicians interested in playing in the pit band for this show contact Carolyn Castallano. Show Dates are February 4, 5, 6 and 7.
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Brookline High School - Upcoming/Ongoing
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SAVE THE DATE! Eleventh Annual College Essay Workshop for Seniors (Class of 2015) Saturday, September 27, 2012, 8: 30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Rising Seniors - register now at: bhsessay2014.eventbrite.com. You will work in small groups with others who are at the same stage in the writing process, and are led by BHS teachers to refine their writing, spend time in peer review, and get individual help and feedback from teachers and parent volunteers.
Parents - We depend on volunteers to make this event work. This is a one-day, one-time commitment. Do you have experience as a writer or editor and would like to help students with their writing? Or do you prefer to work behind the scenes providing logistical support (set-up the day before, registration the day of, provide snacks, etc.)? We need you both, so please register at bhsessay2014.eventbrite.com.
Interested in joining the team that coordinates this event? We are looking to train people interested in co-chairing this workshop in the future.
Please contact us at BHSessay@gmail.com if you would like to become involved.
THANKS TO A PTO GRANT African storyteller, Famoro, lit up the MLK room with his smile, his stories, his balaphone music and his wonderful rapport with the students. The AP and honors classes, the OFC and Excel kids, the Spanish and French students, the student from Israel talking music theory, the shy girl from China trying out the instrument, the boy from the Congo shining with pride - everyone joined in to ask questions (in French and English), hear his songs and explore his amazing hand-made instrument. BHS Teachers Laura Gurry and Kenny Kozol organized this wonderful event.
GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER FOR BHS HOCKEY
Calling all golfers and those who want to contribute to the Friends of Brookline High School Hockey! On Friday, June 27 at the Robert T. Lynch Golf Course (Putterham for you old timers), the BHS Boys and Brookline-Newton South Girls Ice Hockey teams will be hosting an 18-hole tournament to raise money for the two programs. Cost to play is $125 per player with a cart included along with a goodie bag, and food off the grill and a soft drink afterwards. There will be prizes and raffles during the day of the event. The Friends of Brookline High School Hockey is accepting donations from any person, company or organization wishing to serve as a sponsor for the event. For more information contact Tournament Director Donna Finnegan.
BROOKLINE TEEN GRANTMAKERS AWARD $10,000 TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS This program of the Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) that teaches local teenagers about philanthropy and the fundamentals of grant making, recently awarded $10,000 to six non-profit organizations serving Brookline. To learn more about the Brookline Teen Grantmakers program, visit Brookline Community Foundations's website.
THE BHS ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CLUB is raising money for a solar trash compactor. We are working with Next Step Living through a program called Sustainable Energy Education Drive. By following this link, residents of MA can sign up for free home energy assessments, and for each assessment, the club receives a $10-50 donation towards our goal. Both homeowners and renters who pay an electricity bill are eligible for assessments.
BHS GTSA STUDENTS will participate in Boston Pride Festival. 2014 Boston Pride Week is being celebrated June 6 - June 15, and this year, 15 members of Brookline High School's Gay Transgender Straight Alliance are participating in the Boston Pride Festival at City Hall Plaza on Saturday June 14 and carrying a banner during the parade. In addition, GTSA members recently updated the "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" Power Point used in BHS health classes and will be going into select classes to talk to students about the LGBTQ community. For more information, go to B-PEN's LGBTQ page and continue the conversation at home.
BHS FALL '14 SPORTS REGISTRATION is now open at Brookline athletics. BHS Fall Sports begin the week of August 18, 2014. More information and registration instructions are posted on 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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SPRING CARNIVALE Devotion's end-of-year celebration will take place on Monday, June 9 (rain dates 10, 11, 12) from 3-8 on Devo's back field and basketball courts. We'll have more than 40 rides, events and games, including our 3v3 Basketball Hoopla. While most events are open to all ages, the Hoopla is for 3rd-8th graders (3/4, 5/6 and 7/8, split out by boys and girls). Please email ctungate@planitmktg.com with player and team names (3-4 players per team).
BROOKLINE YOUTH OUTDOORS CLUB Are you a teen between the ages of 14 - 17? Do you love the outdoors and wish you could escape more often? Join the brand new BROOKLINE YOUTH OUTDOORS CLUB! Outings may include: Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Skiing, Kayaking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing and much More! The Outdoors Club is free to join and prices will vary by activity. For more information or to be put on the mailing list, please contact the Environmental Educator for Brookline Recreation, Stephanie Springer.
HEATH SCHOOL PARENTS AND ALUMNI, AN INVITATION The Heath School PTO cordially invites all current and past Heath parents and alumni to attend a Retirement Reception in honor of Bernie "Mr. P" Pendelton and Sally Dean, "Celebrating a combined 64 years of dedication to Heath and our children" and to say thank you to Peggy Campion, Heath School Nurse for 7 years. Speaking festivities begin promptly at7pm. Refreshments served & all staff welcome. Tuesday, June 17th 6:30-8:00 , Heath School cafeteria, 100 Eliot Street. For more information or questions, contact: heathretiringstaff@gmail.com.
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO HONOR A TEACHER! As the school year comes to a close, consider saying "thank you" by making a donation to the BEF in honor of that special someone. It directly supports professional development projects for all Brookline educators. Go to: www.brooklineeducation.org/honor. Congratulations to the 2014 Caverly Award Recipients! The Brookline Education Foundation honored the following outstanding exemplars of Excellence in Teaching: English teacher Abby Erdmann in BHS's School Within a School and 4th grade teacher Nancy Springer of Pierce School.
RETIREMENT PARTY FOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR Chuck Flaherty is retiring after 21 years of innovative leadership. Come say thank you and wish him well. Tuesday, June 17, 3-5 pm in the Main Library, 361 Washington Street.
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