Happy Friday!

Dear Community,

 We're wrapping up another really wonderful week at Brighton high school! I hope your student reports the same to you.   Below, please find a few pictures of two events in which our students participated.   I am extremely proud of both! As some you might be aware, we are working with Actors Shakespeare Project this year.   They are providing master classes with the theater class as well as sponsoring an after school drama club.  Last weekend, several members went to Somerville for a circus training.  See below.  The other pictures come  volunteer event at the Brighton Congregational Church. I am most proud of our students.

Looking ahead to this weekend, a gentle reminder, there is a massive college fair happening at Madison Park High School tomorrow.   Follow this link for more.   Also, per the email I sent midweek, please mark your calendar for the fall parent-teacher conference.   It is set for Thursday, October 16th from 5-7 PM.   Your attendance is critical to your child's progress. Do come.

Onto enjoying the weekend which looks a little bit like summer time. Enjoy!

Sincerely,
Dr. T

 P. S. If your student is having difficulty logging into Aspen, please know that we reset all of the accounts. He or she need only go to the library before or after school where one of the library personnel can support him/her with getting back in.

Happy Friday!

Dear Community,

What a week!   There is no question that I enjoy every single week at Brighton high school. This one was particularly interesting and fun.   Last year a student presented an idea for spirit week.  She, along with other members of the student leadership team, planned it and executed beautifully!  I could go on with a description of all of wonderful things that happened.  The pictures below tell the story - at least on flag day, wacky tacky Wednesday, and twin day. Enjoy!

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.  There are a number of activities happening in the library.  See below for more.

I have a few reminders before we get on what looks to be a beautiful fall weekend. Quickly,  I want to remind you that you can access your student's profile and attendance information through the family portal. Follow this link for information.  Lastly, October is College Month.  It's never to early to educate yourself and your student on the application process, paying for college,  and the breadth of school choices.  Follow this link to see what's happening around the Boston Public Schools along this theme.  Also, mark your calendars for next Saturday's college fair at Madison Park High School. Information on and the fair and more can be found on the link.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Best,
Dr. Tutwiler

  Happy Hispanic Heritage Month 

September 15- October 15 

5 ways to celebrate with the Library:

1.  Save the Date: You are Invited to a Hispanic Heritage Brown Bag Lunch Presentation by Miguel Prieto on October 10, 2014 during 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lunch.  Featuring photographs from Ms. Boiselle. More info to follow!  

2.  "The Latino Americans"  Documentary on 9/26 during lunch:  Come watch clips from a new PBS video in the library collection. "Latino Americans" chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have for the past 500-plus years helped shape what is today the United States.

3. Check out the Hispanic Biography Display in the Library.

4.  Download the Boston Public Library's annual Latino Life Booklist (attached) for adults

5. Go to the Connolly Branch in Jamaica Plain to see the San Jose las Flores, El Salvador: Survival, Solidarity, and Community THROUGHTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The exhibition, running the month of September, is a compilation of photographs by Van Hardy in relation to the former civil war in El Salvador

Welcome Back!

Dear Community,

We officially opened for business last Thursday and, man ‘o man, are we hopping.  First and foremost, I want to thank you for your efforts, as our opening was as smooth as a high school opening can be.  That’s not to say that it was wrinkle-free, but many have been ironed out and we’re ready to get on with the business of sinking our teeth into the 2014-2015 school year.  I feel really good about this one (truthfully, I feel good about all of them).

For new subscribers, please know that I use this weekly communication to offer a snapshot of what transpired during the week and window to events in upcoming weeks.  These messages are intended to be short and informative.  I have been known to offer a sketch of small, but meaningful happenings or shed light on neat, but less-celebrated things staff and students are doing on campus from time to time. I know teenagers don't share everything with we adults.  Consider this your inside track.

Quickly, we had grade level welcome assemblies this week.  Students were made aware of the many  opportunities available to them at BHS. We also use that time to reminded him of the new tardy and absence policy. This is the one you were sent via mail during the summer.   We are partners. Should a student begin down a bad path with absences or  tardiness, we will contact you.   The policy officially begins on Monday. Monday is also the first day of spirit week.  See below for the themes..

By way of reminder, if you have not already please send your child with the $5 activity/locker fee.

That's all for now.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Best,

Dr. T

9/15 Monday 

International flag day

9/16 Tuesday

Twin Tuesday

9/17 Wednesday

Wacky Tacky Wednesday

9/18 Thursday

Cartoon day

9/19 Friday

Brighton high school spirit competition

*Freshmen - yellow

*Sophomore - White

*Junior - Black (shirt or pants)

Seniors - Orange (shirt or pants)

**Football game at White Stadium vs East Boston High School, 6pm.

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From the BHS Library

Welcome to School Year 2014-2015!  Looking forward to working with you this year.  This email contains links to library services and a brief overview of library basics.  

*The library hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.  (open until 2:00on early release days)

*We are a Boston Public Library Branch with delivery twice a week. We receive BPL Deliveries of Books, DVD's and other materials on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Make requests with your library card barcode and pin (see library for help) at http://bpl.bibliocommons.com/

*NEW: There is a mobile app to search the catalog. It is available at:http://www.bpl.org/collections/mobile.htm

*NEW: emagazines in English and Spanish. Check out zinio at http://www.bpl.org/collections/zinio.htm

*BPS Library Webpage http://bpslibraries.org/ or the Brighton High Library Webpage for links to online reference, databases,  encyclopedias(English and Spanish language), Boston Globe Full Text & much more! Resources are aimed at Elementary, Middle, High School level & Professional Resources.  Many can be translated into multiple languages and have speech to text features.