2021 TECHNOVATION CHALLENGE

Help solve a community problem by developing an innovative mobile app and business plan and then pitch your idea to the world.  The Technovation Challenge , ". . . equips young women (ages 10-18) to become tech entrepreneursand leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors, girls work in teams to code mobile apps that address real-world problems." In the past decade, Technovation Challenge has included 25,000+ girls from 100+ countries! 

BHS is again organizing Technovation teams this year for the 2021 challenge. There is an informational meeting for any who might be interested in learning more on Mon.  Jan. 4 from  3:00 - 3:30 on Zoom.  

The Technovation's minimum commitment is two hours weekly after school from January to April vacation. For more information, contact Mr. Petty at david_petty@psbma.org.

BHS STORY HOUR SEEKS STUDENT PITCHES

The Whipple Writing Fellowship is sponsoring a BHS Story Hour (inspired by the Moth Story Hour) to highlight BHS student and faculty storytellers. Our theme is "Navigating Uncertainty." We are accepting student pitches until Mon. Jan 4, 2021.  All of the information about the event can be found on our website HERE.  Student stories will be featured at a live event, at advisory assemblies and they will be published on our website. 

SENIOR YEARBOOK AND PORTRAIT INFORMATION 

Seniors should submit a portrait, baby picture, quote, and activities by Jan. 31, 2021, in this google form. Remember to submit a selfie so we can create a senior class group picture. For important dates and links to yearbook resources for ordering books, learning about senior portrait expectations, buying recognition ads, getting involved with yearbook staff, and more, please check out this informational video or slideshow.  

Seniors can schedule a photoshoot with Prestige Portraits here or email brooklinelens@gmail.com to set up an appointment with a student photographer. If you have any questions, please contact lori_lynn@psbma.org.

9th GRADE PARENT MEETINGS

We hope you found the Nov. 17th  PTO meeting with Deans Uttaro, Thomas, and Kobus helpful. If you weren't able to join us for the meeting, the  slides are here.

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

If you have not been receiving emails from the PTO for the Class of 2024, please keep reading. To make sure that you receive announcements of future meetings and other information for the class of 2024, please opt in to receive communications from the BHS PTO at this link. Be sure to check the box to receive information for students graduating in 2024 and to put our email address: ptoclassreps2024@gmail.com  in your contact list so the messages don't go to your spam or promotions folder. Here is the sign-up link.
 

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

For information from guidance, go here. Individual student information can be viewed on the Aspen Portal.  2nd Quarter progress reports have been posted on the portal.

PSB YEARBOOK POLICY

The district's Yearbook Policy is  posted for Public Comment. It includes  many of the concerns expressed by community members over the past year or two. The current draft addresses the inclusions of students who : 1) are unable to attend school due to a prolonged hospitalization; 2)   transfer between PSB schools; and 3)  need to learn remotely. It also outlines a process to safeguard the identities of children who cannot have their name or image published for safety reasons.

The policy provides guidance for faculty advisors by outlining a clear process for evaluating inappropriate content while preserving First Amendment rights. It provides a mechanism to resolve disputes, taking the pressure off individual editors. It also speaks to the desire of faculty editors to receive specialized training for their role.

Because of the tight timelines required to get school yearbooks to print in time for a spring distribution, this policy is scheduled for a vote by the full School Committee at their January 7 meeting. If you would like to give input and express support, please email your please email your ideas to robin_coyne@psbma.org. Your comments will go to the entire committee.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 

The Brookline School Committee has been re-scheduled to Thurs. Jan. 7, 2021  at 6 pm.  Agenda and Zoom link will be here. 

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