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Weekly Blast

Important Dates
  • 01/13 Sophomore Meeting
  • 01/13 Gap Year Fair
  • 01/18 MLK day, No School
  • 01/21 Junior Night
  • 01/22 Early Release

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FROM THE BHS HEAD OF SCHOOL
01.10.21

Hi, BHS Parents, Guardians, and Caretakers,

I hope this quick Sunday evening finds you all well. While I will send a more detailed BlackBoard message tomorrow (Monday 1/11, I figured a preview of the athletics piece would be helpful. 

Athletic Update - Winter Season 
To that end, here is what I wrote students this evening:

As you might have heard, our town’s Director of Public Health, Dr. Jett, made the decision last week to pause any in-person activities related to Brookline High School’s winter sports season. Dr. Jett has not cancelled the winter sports season. He has, however, raised concerns about the rise in COVID-19 cases we have been experiencing. Dr. Jett has committed to re-evaluating this decision in late January using public health data. In the meantime, I am working with BHS Athletic Director Mr. Rittenburg to support teams in engaging in remote activities while in-person practices and competitions are not allowed. Stay tuned for more details on this front.

BHS Food Justice Club Food Drive
Please consider donating to the BHS Food Justice Club’s food drive for the Brookline Food Pantry to support our food insecure neighbors. Food and toiletry donations (i.e., toothpaste, shampoo) must not be expired or opened, and must not be perishable. They must be left in the marked boxes only, in the 115 Greenough Street atrium. 

Week's Schedule
This is a normal week (1/11-15) with no holidays or shortened days beyond the usual remote Wednesday and 12:15 dismissal. The following week (1/19-22) features MLK Day, so we will not have school that Monday 1/18. That Friday 1/22 is an early release day as called for in the Memorandum of Agreement between the Brookline Educators Union and Brookline School Committee. All this to say that we will share a special schedule for that week soon.

Pete Rittenburg, BHS Athletic Director, and I will reach out tomorrow with some specifics about our Winter Season.

Thanks and take care,

Anthony

This Week at BHS

NEXT STEPS TO JUNIOR YEAR AND BEYOND

Join us on Wed Jan. 13th at 8 am. Lenny Libenzon (BHS College Counselor) and Darby Neff-Verre (Head of Guidance) will co-facilitate a Class of 2023 counseling Zoom. They will offer information about the transition to Junior year and answer our questions about the role of BHS Guidance. 

Please submit your questions no later than 5pm  on Tues, Jan. 12th  by emailing then to 2023reps.bhs.pto@gmail.com

Join via Zoom link here.  Meeting ID: 972 3164 0747, Password: 511771

GAP YEAR FAIR 

BHS Guidance and USA Gap Year are joining forces to offer the annual Gap Year Fair virtually on Jan. 13, 2021 from 6:30-8:30pm. The event will start with a presentation about the gap year experiences, plus offer ideas to students about how to plan and afford this opportunity. Go to this link.

USA Gap Year will offer thematic webinars and panel discussions along with the January 13 event. These events will be posted here.

BHS Upcoming / Ongoing

JUNIOR NIGHT

On Thurs. Jan. 21 at 6:30 pm, Junior Night will include a presentation for both 11th grade students and their parents, caretakers, and guardians. The BHS Guidance Dept. will provide information on post high school planning, focusing on the college search and application process.  Zoom Link is here, Meeting ID: 914 4049 7278 Passcode: 775945.


SENIOR YEARBOOK AND PORTRAIT INFORMATION 

To appear in the yearbook, seniors may submit a portrait, baby picture, quote, and activities by Jan. 31, 2021, in this google form. Please include a selfie so we can create a senior class group picture. For important dates and information related to  the yearbook, go to this video or slideshow.  

Seniors may make an appointment for a photoshoot with Prestige Portraits here or with a student photographer by emailing brooklinelens@gail.com.  If you have any questions, contact lori_lynn@psbma.org.
 

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

For information from guidance, go here. Individual student information can be viewed on the Aspen Portal.  Quarter 2 ends on Jan. 25;  Report cards will be posted Feb. 8. (No mid-terms this year.)

9th GRADE PARENT MEETINGS

We hope you found the Nov. 17th  PTO meeting with Deans Uttaro, Thomas, and Kobus helpful. The  meeting slides are here.

Our next Class of '24 PTO meeting with the deans will be in January. Watch your email for an announcement.

If you have not been receiving emails from the PTO for the Class of 2024, please opt-in to receive communications from the BHS PTO at this link.  Also be sure to add our email, ptoclassreps2024@gmail.com to your contacts so messages don't go to spam or promotions folders.
 

SEPAC UPDATE 

For information on current SEPAC events and activities, go here. 
 

TEENS & SCREENS – WHEN TO LIGHTEN UP, WHEN TO WORRY

The holidays offered adolescents a much-needed break from school demads and hours of required online classes, which can be overwhelming. The New Year brings an ideal opportunity for a post-holiday reset of habits and attitudes. Check out B-PEN’s new tip sheet, which includes expert recommendations for healthy screen habits during the school week.

Community

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 

The Brookline School Committee will meet with legislators on Thurs. Jan. 14, 2021 at 6 pm. Agenda and Zoom link will be here. 

The Brookline School Committee will meet Thurs. Jan. 21, 2021 at 6 pm. Agenda and Zoom link will be  here. 

WOMEN AT THE CENTER KICK-OFF

The Brookline Center's Women at the Center's Kickoff will be Feb. 4 at 7 pm.  Mia Birdsong is the keynote. For more information, go here.
Sports and Extracurricular Events
WINTER  SPORTS:  We hope  health conditions will soon allow for the return to
sports activities. When  this occurs, schedules will be found here.

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The Brookline High School Parent Teacher Organization is committed to supporting important communications between school and home. It sponsors a variety of events each year designed to show support of the school and to keep parents informed about how to help their children make the most of the BHS experience.
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