CLASS OF '23 PARENT REP NEEDED FOR PTO

The BHS PTO is seeking an additional class representative for the Class of '23. Class reps sit on the PTO executive board and serve through the graduation of the class. Each class has three reps, so duties are shared and collaborative. If you are interested in being considered or want more information, please email copresidents.bhs.pto@gmail.com with the grades and schools of your children.
 

NEW CLIMATE ACTION LIBRARY

In conjunction with the new BHS interdisciplinary course, "Climate Science and Social Change," the BHS library is creating a dedicated  "Climate Change and Environmental Justice" corner and book collection.  The collection will include non-fiction, climate fiction and board games.  The BHS librarians invite BHS community members to help build this collection by purchasing items from the BHS Library Amazon wishlist, making this a collection built by our community.  While you're there, please choose the BHS PTO as your charity in the Amazon Smile program and every purchase you make earns money to benefit BHS students and teachers!

BHS PTO ANNUAL APPEAL 

The PTO annual appeal is underway. PTO relies on donations from families like yours to fund our support of programming, resources, and teacher grants with direct impact on the learning and experiences of BHS students. If you've already donated this year, thank you. If not, please take a minute to donate now at this link or by sending a check to BHS PTO, 115 Greenough Street,  02445.

FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS

Save the Dates:
Student Open Mic Night - Weds 11/23
Revisions (Student Variety Show) - Saturday 12/4
The Winter Concert - Friday 12/17
FoPA Monthly Open Meeting - Tuesday 12/21
More Info: www.brooklinefopa.org

Put Your Business in Front of BHS
Business Sponsorships are open! Demonstrate your support for performing arts at BHS by placing a business sponsorship in our upcoming Program Books. Prices start at $125 (full year sponsorship). Details: www.brooklinefopa.org/sponsor-in-our-program-books.html or contact fopa.ads@gmail.com with questions.

Join FOPA
The FoPA team is growing and we want you! Do you like meeting and catching up with fellow BHS parents? Join our on-call box office volunteer team to spend an hour on show nights collecting tickets and welcoming audiences. Do you have some financial know-how and are looking to put it to good use? We'd love to have you meet our Treasurer who is graduating out this spring! Do you have kids at BHS and in the K8s? We want to strengthen our connection to the middle schools. Please contact us or come to our next meeting to learn how you can help .

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE

B-PEN continues to hear that Brookline families are concerned about mental health these days, especially regarding our youth.  In fact, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) have come together to declare a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health, acknowledging the urgency of widespread challenges facing children and adolescents. While direct services are often limited, information and resources ARE readily available. Check out our mental health care list and  Mental Health Care in Adolescents on the B-PEN webpage.
 

BHS ROWING TEAM OPENINGS

The BHS Rowing Team is looking for new rowers and coxswains.  All students are invited to participate in Friends of Brookline Rowing's preseason winter training program.  Come workout and learn about rowing as the team prepares for another fun and exciting spring racing season.  No experience is necessary.  The program is the best way for new athletes to prepare for the upcoming spring tryouts.  Participants will learn the basics of rowing and get into great shape for racing in the spring.  Practices for the winter preseason will begin on January 3rd and continue through February 25th.  For more information and access to registration please go to this link: New Rower Winter Registration

BROOKLINE THRIVES - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Students (or adults) looking for volunteer hours? Brookline Thrives has many volunteer opportunities for adults and students ages 15+. Help pack bags, restock inventory, or deliver Thrives bags to classrooms in the K-8 schools. Learn more and sign up. 

BHS-BRANDED MERCHANDISE

Show your school spirit with BHS branded merchandise! A variety of clothing styles are available at this link. Stickers and magnets (perfect for cars!) are available at in-person PTO-sponsored events. Keep your eyes open for future announcements about additional types of BHS merch.
 

WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

BHS Winter Sports registration is now open at this link.  Registration deadline November 24th. Practices and tryouts for winter sports begin on Monday, November 29th.  A reminder to athletes and families that physicals must be within 13 months current and the best method for expediting athlete clearance is to upload a copy of the physical exam form in the "Participant Information" section of the FamilyID registration.  Payment will not be due until rosters are settled.  There is no online payment option at this time.

LOCAL COVID AND FLU VACCINE CLINICS

Weekly COVID Vaccine Clinic - Thursdays - Brookline Health Dept
Thursdays, 1 - 4pm (also available by appointment)
Brookline now has *weekly* COVID vaccine clinics on Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm at 11 Pierce St! Whether you still need that second shot, or still need your first shot, or aren't quite sure about getting it, this is your chance. You can also request an appointment for another day or time if you aren't free on Thursday afternoons! To schedule an appointment, call Public Health Nurse Elizabeth Bennett at 617-730-2320. 
 

DISPARITY REPORT COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations is looking for input from Brookline residents.  Please consider completing this survey to ensure that our Working Group has aligned and captured the needs and perceptions of the community in our Disparity Report and Recommendations. The survey is currently available in English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese and responses are anonymous. In the coming weeks, we will be announcing several opportunities, both in person and remotely, to participate in community forums and provide feedback. Please email Caitlin Starr, Associate Director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, if you would like more information about this initiative or call 617.730.2345.

Find more info on Fall sports schedules  HERE.
Find more info on the Performing Arts at BHS HERE.

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