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Brookline High School - This Week
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2014-2015 STUDENT COURSE SHEETS: The master schedule has been run, and students will receive their course lists this week in advisory. Please look at the courses, and if there is an error or omission of a course previously requested, contact the counselor. Reminder that due to budgeting and staffing, we will be unable to add a student to a class that s/he did not originally request. We will also hold an Arena Scheduling Day for students to address errors on Monday, June 23 from 11:00 to 3:00 pm in the library. Counselors and Department Chairs will be present.
PTO TEACHER GRANTS FOR NEXT YEAR Thanks to the financial support of the BHS community, the PTO will fund $6,500 to Josh Paris, Chair of the Math department, for the BHS STEAM Initiative. This innovative and exciting program will include in-depth, self-directed STEAM related projects for 9th grade students as well as summer NuVu sessions for two students and two teachers. Your contributions will also provide $1,000 for Race Reels, a program created by SWS English teacher, Abbie Erdman. Race Reels provides a common experience and jumping-off point for difficult conversations around race and develops an audience that is comfortable discussing this subject. After viewing each film, students and adults gather in a circle to meet with speakers, directors, or relevant citizens to contemplate the issues raised by the film. The movies are shown in the MLK Room at BHS and pizza is served. These are just two of the 19 grants the PTO will be funding next year, totaling close $24,000 - all thanks to donations made by the committed BHS community. To help continue to support BHS teachers and their ideas, please consider making a donation today.
SPECIAL EVENTS CO-CHAIR NEEDED The PTO is looking for someone to help coordinate PTO sponsored special events. You will organize the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast in the fall and the Luncheon in the spring. You will also help provide and serve drinks and snacks at the National Honors Society Induction Ceremony and the Conversaciones event. These are very rewarding and appreciated events and not a huge time commitment. If you are interested, please contact the PTO at copresidents.bhs.pto@gmail.com. If you would like more information about what this position entails, please contact Suzanne Elovecky, the outgoing co-chair.
TEAM LEADERS NEEDED FOR THE AFTER THE PROM PARTY COMMITTEE The committee has lost a couple key members with the current graduating class. The ATPP needs a creative person to take over the vision and organization of the decorations for the After the Prom Party. The committee is also looking for someone to organize the food for the party. Please contact Suzanne Elovecky if you are interested in either position or would like more information. |
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Brookline High School - Upcoming/Ongoing
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TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON The teacher appreciation luncheon will take place on Wednesday, June 25th. Please set aside time to contribute to this important event! Sign up information will be sent out this week.
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.
PARENTS' SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR SUMMER As we come to the end of the academic year, the busy, ordered structure of school slides into the "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer." Teens feel looser and parents often relax the rules as vacation mode kicks in. But with more free time and fewer consequences, summer can also be the riskiest time of the year for teens, from drug/alcohol experimentation to sexual activity. Check out B-PEN's new Parent Update, a special issue on "Safe Summer Fun" which includes activity tips, parenting guidelines, and helpful local resources.
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.
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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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 at 7pm. 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.
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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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
The Blast is brought to you by the Brookline High School PTO |
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