BHS STORY HOUR

Join us for the first annual BHS Story Hour (inspired by the popular Moth Story Hour). six BHS students will be reading their original stories around the theme of "navigating uncertainty."  This is a virtual event on March 5th from 7-8pm.  A link to the event can be found here.
 

WHIPPLE WRITING FELLOWSHIP

The Whipple Writing Fellowship is proud to present a unique writing workshop for BHS students who want to learn how to speak their minds. Our spring workshop will be devoted to the art of writing an Opinion Editorial. Workshop participants will craft a piece that will be published in the Sagamore.  The workshop is free to participants and there are 10 spots available.  Applications are due on March 15. Find details on our website. More information about all of our programs can be found here.

BHS PTO SEEKS TREASURER 

The BHS PTO needs a treasurer for next year!
Join a great PTO leadership team! The treasurer helps develop the budget, collects fundraising money, writes checks for purchases and reimbursements, deposit checks, makes financial reports, organizes the books for taxes, posts financial transactions to our financial system , and create monthly PTO treasurer reports. The time commitment is a Board meeting monthly and about 10 hours per month.  Most of the work can be done on your own schedule.  If interested, please send an email to Ginny Friedman:  treasurer.bhs.pto@gmail.com
 

FALL 2 SPORTS REGISTRATION

BHS  Fall 2 Sports registration is open on FamilyID.  Fall 2 sports include Cheerleading (Sideline only), Football (Outdoors only), Girls and Boys "Indoor" Track (Outdoors mainly) and Girls Volleyball.

SEPAC MONTHLY MEETING 

The next SEPAC monthly meeting will be held on March 12th from 8:30-10:00 am. Prior to the meeting, the agenda and link will be posted here. 
 

TEST PREP THURSDAYS FOR JUNIORS

The BHS Library is hosting a free test prep program for Juniors on every Thursdays from 3 to  4 pm. Students will sign-up for a free account with Learning Express.  This is a self-paced course complete with time graded pre-tests, learning modules, and post tests.  We will meet with students weekly to work together, individually.  Register here.
 

MUSIC FROM BHS STUDENTS!

PARENT UPDATE ON “THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THE JUNIOR EXPERIENCE"

The recent Junior Parent PTO meeting invited BHS student Peer Leaders to share their experiences of how preparing for college or post high school plans feeds into the stresses of junior and senior year, AND what parents can do to be understanding and supportive through these challenging years. B-PEN’s latest Parent Update shares excerpts from some of the heartfelt letters students wrote to their parents, as well as their insight and advice.
 

PARENT UPDATE ON PARENTING DURING THE PANDEMIC TALK

The PTO/B-PEN webinar "When the S*** Hits the Fan: Parenting during the Pandemic" by parenting expert Joani Geltman  offered parents a wealth of practical insights, reassurance, and helpful strategies for parenting through these unprecedented challenges. As one parent remarked, “I’m so relieved to know I’m not the only parent whose child is sleeping through some classes and has dirty dishes all over the bedroom and wet towels under the bed.” B-PEN’s Parent Update shares top tips from the evening.
 

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

For information from guidance, go here. Individual student information can be viewed on the Aspen Portal.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 

The Brookline School Committee will meet to interview the Superintendent finalist, Dr. Linus Guillory, on Tues. Mar 1.  To  view the meeting live or recorded please go here.

The Brookline School Committee will meet Thurs March 4 at 6 pm. Agenda and Zoom link will be  here. There will be a public hearing on proposal to increase  in-person learning.
 

BROOKLINE THRIVES BENEFIT

Stop & Shop on Harvard Street has selected Brookline Thrives as the beneficiary of their new Bloomin' 4 Good program to help combat hunger in our communities. Now through the month of March, every purchase of a $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good floral bouquet donates $1 to Brookline Thrives. Brookline Thrives, a program of the Brookline Food Pantry, provides free weekend food for students and families in the Public Schools of Brookline. Currently, Thrives feeds over 500 children every weekend during the school year. For the month of March, please purchase your flowers at Stop & Shop on Harvard Street. Look for the red Bloomin' 4 Good sticker.

BROOKLINE ART CENTER CLASSES

The Brookline Arts Center (BAC) is excited to provide a variety of creative opportunities and an outlet for arts education for all ages this spring! We have classes for ages 5-17 in painting, drawing, comics, sculpture, ceramics, ArtVentures and more. Our virtual programs run April-June. In addition to pre-scheduled classes, we offer Customized Group Classes & Private Lessons, which are a great option for school vacation days. Please contact our staff with any questions at office@brooklineartscenter.com. We are excited to continue connecting with our community through art! Summer program information coming soon. Register today!
 

WOMEN IN WORLD JAZZ CONCERT

The Public Library of Brookline is celebrating Women’s History Month with a virtual concert! On Sat. Mar. 6 at 2 PM, Women in World Jazz presents an educational performance for the whole family featuring an international ensemble of all-female performers showcasing music from around the world. Sign up to see the concert on Zoom Webinar! Or watch the livestream on the Library’s Facebook page.

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