I normally reserve my weekly communication for Friday to sum up the week's events and preview the upcoming week. I feel duty bound to reach out today as there are a few things happening tomorrow about which I would like to remind you. First and foremost, allow me to share that this week was a really good one. As I visited classrooms and observed our young scholars in and around the school community, I could not be more proud of the way that they are continuing to work hard. What is more, we celebrated all of the accomplishments of those who participated in extracurricular activities at the extracurricular banquet on Monday. What a wonderful event!
I have so much to share that I think the easiest way is for me to approach this in small chunks. Here it goes:
- Parents of incoming 9th graders (thanks for signing up for the blog), just a reminder that we are holding a welcome session tonight at 5 PM in the Brighton high school library. We look forward to meeting you!
- Tomorrow afternoon, we will hold our spring potluck/talent show. Last year this was a major success, rich with talent and delicious food. All are welcome. The festivities begin at 3:30 in the auditorium.
- Also happening tomorrow is a really neat and unique event for Brighton High. 22 students will have their artwork exhibited at Athan's Bakery in Brighton (407 Washington Street in Brighton Center). There will be a reception catered by the bakery celebrating the art exhibit from 4 to 6 PM. All are welcome. A description is pasted below.
- Next Tuesday and Wednesday are Math MCAS administration days. Our 10th graders are ready! As is the case each and every day, students should arrive on time and ready to go next Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendance is absolutely critical. Your help is appreciated.
- Seniors are wrapping up! A letter is being sent to the homes of seniors outlining specifics around senior events, including graduation. Keep an eye out. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us, 617-635-9873.
One final note. A special congratulations to De'Anthony Robinson. He was recognized as the Change Maker of the year! He delivered a speech at the Statehouse last Friday. See the video below.
Best,
Dr. T
De'Anthony Robinson - "Generation Citizen's Change Maker of the Year" Speech at the Statehouse, May 8, 2015
URBAN LANDSCAPE:
A group exhibition featuring the artwork of Brighton High School Juniors and Seniors
Urban Landscape is a group exhibition featuring the Advanced Portfolio Art class at Brighton High School. The theme, “Inside the Urban Landscape,” is meant to offer the viewer a glimpse of real Boston youth, their journeys, accomplishments, and perspectives. This exhibition represents the wide spectrum of individual story lines and narratives from within the Boston landscape. Using images that were sketched or photographed outside of school, Students took this project head-on as they explored identity and place in community. As the project evolved, so did their work and individual ideas. Each piece tells a story close to the heart of the artist. The diversity of this show reflects not only that of the student population at Brighton High, but also that of today’s youth in the City of Boston.
