Dear Community,
Seems like only a short time ago when I welcomed the everyone back from the winter vacation... School year goes by quickly. Officially, "welcome back"!
We had a busy week and there are busy weeks to come. Today alone, we have classes visiting the JFK library and a special presentation of Shakespeare's Hamlet for the senior class and those taking the theater course this year. Speaking of theater, we are partnering with a community partner to provide students an opportunity to participate in a theater performance at this spring. The first meeting of the newly created drama club happened on Wednesday. Interested students should see Ms. Dooling.
This week, the boys and girls basketball teams competed in tournament play. The boys team will play again tonight in Salem (thus the phone call about the fan bus last night). A huge "congratulations" to the girls team for another successful season. Basketball is not the only thing happening tonight. There will be a dance hosted by the senior class from 4-9pm at Brighton High. Students must present their ID to gain entrance. Should be a great time for a great cause!
Lastly, next week we have MCAS restests for students who did not pass the MCAS last year. Attendance next week is critical. If you have not already, will receive a reminder phone call. We want success this time around.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Pat
P.S. The next Open House is March 20th. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with teachers about your student for the second half of the school year.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Enjoy the Vacation!
Dear Community,
Students received their report cards today. We have a second set ready to be delivered to the BPS mailroom. They will go out early next week. Keep an eye out.
Yesterday and today we engaged one of the most wonderful events a school can engage - awards. We distributed awards to deserving young people who performed well academically and/or demonstrated improvement through effort. We also recognized students who had perfect attendance for the 2nd quarter. Be sure to check in with your young scholar to what he/she received.
Lastly, breaks are good - very good! The February hiatus is upon us. We expect quite a bit of our young scholars. Most importantly, we expect them to work hard every day. That makes opportunities for rest, such as the one that is upon us right now, so very important. Accordingly, I wish you a wonderful, relaxing, and, above all family-centered vacation. Students will report back on Monday, February 24th.
Sincerely,
Dr. T
Students received their report cards today. We have a second set ready to be delivered to the BPS mailroom. They will go out early next week. Keep an eye out.
Yesterday and today we engaged one of the most wonderful events a school can engage - awards. We distributed awards to deserving young people who performed well academically and/or demonstrated improvement through effort. We also recognized students who had perfect attendance for the 2nd quarter. Be sure to check in with your young scholar to what he/she received.
Lastly, breaks are good - very good! The February hiatus is upon us. We expect quite a bit of our young scholars. Most importantly, we expect them to work hard every day. That makes opportunities for rest, such as the one that is upon us right now, so very important. Accordingly, I wish you a wonderful, relaxing, and, above all family-centered vacation. Students will report back on Monday, February 24th.
Sincerely,
Dr. T
Friday, February 7, 2014
Happy Friday!
Dear Community,
What a week, huh? For the record, while I respect the rationale for snow cancellations, I don't like them. I thought we were settling into to a nice groove this week. The cancellation through us off a bit. In all, it was a good week.
I’ll keep my comments brief this go ‘round. First, barring any unforeseen issues, midyear report cards will be distributed on or before Wednesday of next week. I don’t expect you to revert back to the elementary years, but you’re welcome to start checking backpacks on that day. We will be mailing them home as well. Second, as we have entered the testing season (MCAS, WIDA, Advanced Placement), I want to remind you that attendance is extremely important, first and foremost, and students should take full advantage of the extra help sessions. We will be reaching out to specific students (and their families) whom we believe would benefit from the additional support for the MCAS. My suggestion: encourage your young scholar to take the help. It's fun and impactful.
Congratz-o-gram time! A hearty congrats to our Moot Court advocates Hafsa Gurhan, Jalen Campbell, Robert Phung, and Ralph Karnuah who competed this weekend at Suffolk University. The feedback was strong all around from the judge, lawyer, and law student evaluators. More, Richard Davis and Sadiya Gurhan are two of six debaters who will represent New England in the national tournament this summer in Overland Park, KS, an honor earned by their stellar performance this past weekend. I am extremely proud of our young scholars.
My best to you for relaxing weekend!
-Dr. T
What a week, huh? For the record, while I respect the rationale for snow cancellations, I don't like them. I thought we were settling into to a nice groove this week. The cancellation through us off a bit. In all, it was a good week.
I’ll keep my comments brief this go ‘round. First, barring any unforeseen issues, midyear report cards will be distributed on or before Wednesday of next week. I don’t expect you to revert back to the elementary years, but you’re welcome to start checking backpacks on that day. We will be mailing them home as well. Second, as we have entered the testing season (MCAS, WIDA, Advanced Placement), I want to remind you that attendance is extremely important, first and foremost, and students should take full advantage of the extra help sessions. We will be reaching out to specific students (and their families) whom we believe would benefit from the additional support for the MCAS. My suggestion: encourage your young scholar to take the help. It's fun and impactful.
Congratz-o-gram time! A hearty congrats to our Moot Court advocates Hafsa Gurhan, Jalen Campbell, Robert Phung, and Ralph Karnuah who competed this weekend at Suffolk University. The feedback was strong all around from the judge, lawyer, and law student evaluators. More, Richard Davis and Sadiya Gurhan are two of six debaters who will represent New England in the national tournament this summer in Overland Park, KS, an honor earned by their stellar performance this past weekend. I am extremely proud of our young scholars.
My best to you for relaxing weekend!
-Dr. T
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