LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL WITH JON MATTLEMAN 

 This Tues., April 6 @ 7 p.m., Jon Mattleman will present Light at the End of the Tunnel:  Strategies and Resources for the Transitions.  A popular speaker, Jon Mattleman, returns to the BHS community for a special parent and caregiver presentation on how we can manage anxiety, optimize resilience, and keep our families in balance as COVID-19 restrictions relax, kids go back to school, and we resume some level of normalcy. Bringing 35 years of experience as a counselor, Jon uses insight, warmth, and humor to share practical tools, tips, techniques, and resources to help guide us through challenging transitions to new situations. Jon is the Clinical Director of Minding Your Mind and is passionate about mental health education and supporting parents as they support their children.
Register here.  Zoom link is here.
 

BTC VIRTUAL SUMMIT FOR TEENS

At Brookline Teen Center, we know the pandemic has been a strain on every teen across the world including Brookline teens. On Fri. Apr. 9th from 4pm-6:30pm.we have designed a virtual summit just for you! We want you to DREAM again. Join your peers for  interactive time of inspiration, discovery and reconnecting. This event is FREE and open to all high school aged teens (8th-12th grade).
See more details below and RSVP here. 
 
Mini Workshop I: Dream Job with Joe LaMonica, VICE Media Group
Celebrity news, world affairs, content creation that reached millions around the world. Could your love for facts, people and creativity get you paid to do what you love? Learn from someone who has a dream job!

Mini Workshop II: Dream Finances with Diana Bell of East Boston Savings Bank
Come ready to learn the fundamentals of building your dream bank account and the strategies like budgeting to realize your financial dreams.

Teen Town Hall Discussion: Day Dreaming a Post COVID World
In a moderated discussion for teens by teens, participants will openly discuss life after COVID. Teens will engage in a conversation about the issues they care about such as: civic engagement, summer plans, social connections and more! Come and be heard.

Register here for Teen Center's Virtual Summit on THIS  Fri Apr. 9, 4-6:30p, via Zoom.

HYBRID ENDS THIS THURSDAY

On Thurs. April, BHS students will be learning fully in-person or fully remote. The hybrid learning option will no longer be available after Thurs.  April 8.  Please read this  important message from Head of School Anthony Meyer.
 

SEPAC MEETING THIS FRIDAY

The next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meeting will be this Fri., Apr. 9th from 8:30-10 am.

The agenda includes a meeting with school committee candidates and a presentation from the Autism Insurance Resource Center. Zoom link is here with passcode: 779529.
 

BHS SPORTS REGISTRATION

Spring Sports registration is open at this link.  The first official practice and tryout date is Mon., April 26.  Please register ASAP so coaches may communicate with candidates and organize prior to April break.  Reminder: physicals must be within 13 months current. 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. No payment until until rosters are settled.

GRADE 12 PARENT MEETING

THE POST-BHS TRANSITION -- WHAT SENIOR PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Thurs, April 29, 7 p.m., Zoom link to come via email

Whether your student is heading off to college or the military or staying close to home for a gap year or to work, their transition from high school life will be a big change. The PTO and B-PEN present a special evening with BHS grads, guest speaker Dr. Anjini Virmani, and BHS Social Worker Abby Dean addressing this milestone from both parent and student perspectives. Current trends, safety tips, practical messaging about alcohol/drug use, and useful strategies for letting go while maintaining open communication will be covered.
 

WEDNESDAYS BECOME IN-PERSON 4/28

Beginning the week after break (April 28), all Wednesdays will be in-person (for in-person students). There will be a revised schedule for all students.
 

CANCELED: MONDAY & FRIDAY EARLY RELEASE 

The early release days on Mon. and Fri. (3/29, 4/12, 4/30, 5/10, 5/12,6/07,6/11) have been canceled.  These dates are NOW full-days. Tues. April 6 will still be a 12:40 release. 
 

SIGN UP FOR NOVICE CREW!

Announcing the start of BHS Novice Rowing season! No experience needed! Open to all BHS students in grades 9-12. The spring crew program is run through the BHS athletics department. Practices are after school and on weekends at the Charles River. There is a possibility of limited competition. Significant COVID protocols are in place to ensure athlete safety. We plan on kicking off the season on April 12th! For any questions please email Coach Andy at andy.j.mclaughlin@gmail.com. Register here.

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE APPI COMMUNITY

The rising number of incidents of violence against the AAPI community reminds us all that we need to be active bystanders and supporters. The Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN,  offers a information and resources for everyone. Please go here, for COVID-19 specific information.
 

STEP UP FOR STEPS TO SUCCESS!

On April 14, via email, Steps to Success will kick-off its Step Up Celebration with student videos, guest speaker remarks, and our annual raffle (with a twist!). For more information go here. 
 

STUDENT POOLED COVID TESTING

BHS pooled COVID testing has been extended until May 7th. If your student is interested in participating in pooled COVID testing at BHS, please register here. 

High participation in the pooled testing program helps PSB to detect people infected with SARS-CoV-2 but have no symptoms.  Those people can be quickly removed from the school environment, and this action also reduces the number of people identified as close contacts.  This program uses front-of-the-nose swabs collected at school, pooled together in groups of 5-10 swabs, and tested as a group at the Broad laboratory, Cambridge. The sensitivity of this pooled testing is very similar to individually testing each person.  Please note that individuals in a positive pool would need to return for a second (“reflex”) test to determine which person in the pool is the infected individual.  For more information or questions, please contact Nurse Debra Troderman at debra_troderman@psbma.org. 
 

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

For information from guidance, go here. Quarter 3 ends on Apr, 6. Report cards posted in Aspen Portal a couple weeks later. 

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 

The Brookline School Committee will meet Thurs. April 8 at 6 pm. Agenda and Zoom link are  here. There will be a public hearing on proposal to increase  in-person learning.
 

ACT UP & VOTE SCREENING

The Brookline Public Library will host Act Up & Vote! Virtual Screening and Talkback on Mon. Apr. 5 at 7p.m.  For more information and to register, go here. 

MAB SEEKS FUNDRAISING COORDINATORS 

Mutual Aid Brookline is looking for volunteer fundraising coordinators! Mutual Aid Brookline provides essential resources like food, cleaning supplies, medication, childcare, and financial assistance, all of which cost money. In the past, our fundraising team has worked on day-long Instagram fundraisers, month-long themed campaigns, and speaker events. We are currently amid our MAB birthday celebration fundraiser. The options for fundraising in a creative and community-oriented way are limitless!

The fundraising team currently meets every Tuesday evening. This volunteer position requires approximately 4-6 hours per week, including meetings Interested? Please email mutualaidbrookline.fundraising@gmail.com.

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