Happy Friday!

Dear Community,

...And yet again, a short week. I agree with those who suggest that experiencing winter makes one appreciate spring that much more.   Needless to say I'm ready to stop experiencing winter. Bring on the sunshine and warm temperatures, please.

Onto official business.   The second grading quarter ended on Wednesday of this week. Teachers will finish assessing student work and submit grades over the coming days.   We expect to have report cards ready for distribution late next week. We will mail them to boot.  If you have created an SIS account, you can login as soon as Wednesday to see quarter 2 grades.   The end of this quarter marks the midpoint of the school year - can you believe it?   This is as good a time as any to engage your young scholar in conversation and reflection on the first half of the year.   If you have questions about strategies or need help in anyway, don't hesitate to contact us at 617-635-9873. Your student's guidance counselor is a good place to start.

Next week is a busy one!   In addition to the daily activities around learning, we will celebrate the efforts of our students at honor assembly is Thursday and Friday.   Please also remember that Thursday, February 12, is parent shadow day. Details are below. We would love for you to join us on this day.

Last Sunday marked the beginning of Black History Month.  See below for a list of activities happening at BHS in addition to focused lessons/activities in class.

Lastly, as I am sure your student has informed you, dismissal on Friday, February 13th marks the beginning of the February vacation.  Classes will resume on February 23rd.

Stay warm this weekend!

Best,
Dr. T

Parent Shadow Day

Have you ever wondered what your son/daughter does all day at Brighton High School?  Join us for Shadow Day to find out!

WHO:  Any adult, age 18 or older, who is important in the lives of our BHS students

WHAT:  Shadow Day, follow your student’s class schedule, including after school programs

WHEN: Thursday, February 12th, 2015.  Stay for the whole day or come for part of it.  School starts at 7:30am.

WHERE:  Brighton High School

This will be a regular school day in the life of your students.  Teachers will be teaching and students will be learning.  Throughout the day, there will be time for parents to talk with teachers and school leaders.  Shadow Day is a great way for you to be a part of your child’s high school experience.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided!

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Valentin at 857-829-0509 or Ms. Dooling at 617-635-9873.

Brighton High welcomes you!



Black History Month at BHS

"Straight Outta Compton..."February 10th, 2015  Brown Bag Lunch: 

Learn from Mr. Tolbert and his educational experiences on his journey from Compton High to Oakwood University to Harvard University to Brighton High.  Hear about some of his African American Role models and how they inspired him.  Faculty/Staff, students and parents are invited to join us in the library during all three lunches. Dessert provided.

Thinking about applying to a Historically Black College or University?  

February 23rd, 2015 during all three lunches. Interested in learning more aboutHBCU's? Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Aziz and other HBCU Alums will be in the library during all three lunches to share their experiences and help you think about your future...

Faculty/Staff:  please help us identify students who might be interested.  Thank you!

African American History Month Performance- 

February 24th Join us in the library during lunch as Ms. Cunninghams students perform August Wilson Monologues and African American themed selections. Students and faculty invited!

Black History Month NBA/Basketball Trivia 

Think you know Basketball? Test your knowledge off the floor....in the library. Join us on February 27, 2015 during all three lunches.  Bring your lunch and you might win some candy!!!

Check out the Black Is Booklist: a list of recent books concerning the African American experience published as part of the Boston Public Library’s observance of Black History Month each year.

 Events at the Boston Public Library Branches
The BPL  honors Black History Month through a variety of themed programming, including film series and presentations. Highlights include:http://www.bpl.org/press/2015/02/01/celebrate-black-history-month/