I hope this message finds you well. I'm in good spirits - I always am. Among many good things, I noticed that the sun remains visible a little bit longer these days than it did a few weeks ago. Spring is around the corner. I eagerly await it's arrival (we southern folk like it a wee bit warmer).
Lot's happening on the BHS campus right about now. The BHS Burning Tigers Robotics team is in the process of building the robot for the spring competition. The debate team is in full swing (tournament this weekend). The boys and girls basketball and track teams are putting their best foot forward. We're busy and things are going well.
In addition to these happenings around campus, I want to share that a program to recognize all of the good things students are doing is under way. We call the the BHS Paws program for Pawsitive behavior. Far too often, schools devote attention to the folks who aren't meeting expectations. We are turning the tide for the young people who are doing the right thing. Below are some pics of the students who received awards and prizes for being nominated by their teachers as well as the wall with the names of the all the nominees. With any luck the halls should be covered in paws in the coming weeks.
Given that Monday is MLK Day, I’ll leave you with
profound words that, in many ways, capture our collective efforts at BHS: The function of education is to
teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus
character - that is the goal of true education.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
Notices:
2014 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Sunday, February 2, 2014 –Noon to 3PM
PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER – SMITH CENTER
Programs for Middle & High School Students
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
GPS Address: Dwight Street, Andover, MA
Representatives from 100 local, national and international programs.
Focus on academic programs, language study, community service, camps, sports, arts, research, internships, outdoor adventure, international travel & gap year opportunities.
www.andover.edu/summerops/
The Boston Youth Fund will be hosting the 2014 BYF Summer Job Fair at the Boston Public Library (Copley Branch) on Saturday, February 15th, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm..
This event will offer eligible teens the opportunity to speak with returning work site partners about the wide variety of available opportunities that will be available for the summer of 2014. Tables will be set up for you to display information, answer questions and speak with teens.
- More than 100 organizations will present about summer job opportunities.
- Career peers will be offering 3 career development workshops.
- Some organizations will either conduct onsite interviews or will schedule for another date.
- Computers will be available for registration for the HOPELINE
- There will be games and PRIZES to be won!
Teens wishing to attend and participate, can Pre-Register for the Event to win PRIZES at the event. Teens can go to www.BYFteenjobfair.
