WHEN THE S*** HITS THE FAN: PARENTING DURING THE PANDEMIC

The Brookline High School PTO and B-PEN present: "When the S*** Hits the Fan: Parenting during the Pandemic" A virtual conversation with Joani Geltman, MSW.
Mon. Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Zoom link is here. 
 
Please join us for a virtual evening with parenting expert Joani Geltman, a clinician, parenting coach, college professor, and public speaker with over 30 years of experience. Using humor and storytelling, Joani will send parents/caregivers of teens and tweens home with a "goody bag" of practical insight and helpful techniques for parenting through these unprecedented challenges. She will address issues ranging from screen use and recognizing the difference between COVID blues and clinical depression to strategies for dealing with social isolation and self-care. Bring your questions or feel free to submit concerns you’d like Joani to address to ParentNetwork115@gmail.com.
 

SCHOOL COMMITTEE LISTENING SESSION FOR BHS PARENTS.

Brookline's School Committee is holding a listening session for BHS parents, guardians and caretakers on Thurs. Jan 28 from 8-9:30 pm.  Register here to receive Zoom link is.  Each listening session will be attended by up to four School Committee members

Throughout the country and the world, this has been a year of significant challenges in education. The School Committee recognizes that many of you would like the opportunity to discuss your experiences, ask questions, and provide input. We value your thoughts and want to provide you with expanded opportunities to be heard. 

We look forward to scheduling listening sessions for staff in the near future.

SENIOR YEARBOOK AND PORTRAIT INFORMATION 

To appear in the yearbook, seniors may submit a portrait, baby picture, quote, and activities by Monday 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.or

9th GRADE PARENT MEETING

The Unique Challenges of Freshman Year
The next CO '24 virtual parent meeting Wed. Feb. 3 at 7p.m.  Zoom link is here.

The meeting will be a special event facilitated by B-PEN (Brookline Parent Education Network) and featuring the always insightful BHS Peer Leaders. Freshman parents/caregivers will have an opportunity to “meet” one another and explore some of the special challenges facing this year’s freshman students and their families, from screen time issues and balanced limit setting to missed opportunities in a year critical to social/emotional development. A short video created by Peer Leaders will serve as a launchpad for discussion, with the students on hand for follow-up questions. The core of the meeting will be two different break-out room discussions giving parents opportunities to talk together about common concerns and strategies for managing these unique times.
 

THE REVERSE STEM FAIR!

Brookline's First Reverse STEM Fair! Join us anytime from 11:00 - 3:00 on Sat. Feb. 6th to engage with real scientists in our community. Click here to learn more and see a schedule of event!
 

SWS ADMISSIONS PROCESS IS OPEN

SWS Admissions Info Packet
School Within a School, located on the fourth floor of BHS, is an alternative, democratic community for a diverse group of approximately 120 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Goals for students include taking as much responsibility for their education as possible, sharing decision-making in running SWS, and contributing to building a caring community. For 50 years, SWS has provided students with the opportunity to participate actively as leaders in their own educations and develop meaningful relationships with teachers based on mutual respect. Admission to SWS is based on a lottery, the criteria of which are determined by the SWS Town Meeting. In addition to Town Meeting, SWS students take at least two classes in the program, including English. They take the rest of their classes in the mainstream of BHS. More information about the program, and the admissions process, can be found at swsbrookline.org.
 

RECORDING OF JUNIOR PARENT'S  MEETING WITH GUIDANCE

A recording of the large group presentation at the January 21 Junior parent/guardian night have been posted on the Guidance Department web site. A copy of the presentation has also been posted. Please visit here to watch the presentation and download a copy of the materials.

ACE APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS

This week, ACE is officially launching the application process for enrollment next September 2021.  ACE, is a small, competency-based program for 55 students, grades 10-12, within BHS. Learn more at ACE Your Way. 
 
If your child is interested in exploring ACE, they need to schedule an appointment to do a Zoom information  meeting and then a Zoom classroom visit.  Please schedule this with ACE Secretary:  Christine_Carruthers@psbma.org
 
On Wed., Feb. 3rd at 7pm, ACE will  host an ACE Information Night for Parents.  The  Zoom link is here.

ACE applications must be submitted no later than Fri., March 5^th and will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.  Find link here.

For questions, please email Amy Bayer, ACE Program director at amy_bayer@psbma.org.
 

SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING GUIDANCE RECAP

Watch a recording of Next Steps to Junior Year and Beyond here. You will find information on: Graduation requirements, Post graduation stats for the Class of 2020, Fairtest.org, Naviance. Pre-ACT & PSAT, MCAS, Career "Fair" during April X Blocks. . . 

Thank you to Lenny Libenzon (BHS College Counselor) and Darby Neff-Verre who offered information about the transition to junior year and answered our questions about the role of BHS Guidance.
 

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.)
 

MLK DAY VIDEO BY BHS ORCHESTRA AND CAMERATA

Please view the wonderful video of BHS Advanced Orchestra and Camerata students performing "Lift Every Voice" in honor of Martin Luther King day here.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 

The Brookline School Committee will meet Thurs. Feb. 4th 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.

BROOKLINE ART CENTER OFFERINGS 

The Brookline Arts Center (BAC) provides a variety of creative opportunities for all ages. Our winter virtual program runs from January to March. We have classes for ages 5-17 in painting, drawing, comics, sculpture, ceramics, ArtVentures and more!  We also offer Customized Group Classes & Private Lessons. Please contact our staff with any questions at office@brooklineartscenter.com. Register today!

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