Dear Community,
I will keep my comments short and sweet this go 'round. Please read and then proceed with the business of enjoying your holiday. Quickly, this week began with a wonderful celebration of our students. As quarter one is done and behind is us, we thought it important to celebrate the many things students did well. Not everyone got recognized, but I expect to offer a congratulatory handshake to many more young scholars when we do this again in February. Report cards were distributed on Monday. I will mail a copy home as well. Keep an eye out. Lastly, BHS will play O'Bryant tomorrow morning at 10am Madison Park High School field. Admission is $2 for students and $5 for adults. Please come...wear black and orange.
Please accept my best wishes for a restful, family-centered Thanksgiving.
Best,
Dr. T
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Happy Friday!
Reminder - there is no school on December 23rd. Students will return from winter vacation on Jan 3rd.
Dear Community,
I have lots of good news to share. First, a hearty congratulations again to the Brighton Debate team! We had some 35 debaters participate in last weekend's event. We performed masterfully, claiming top honors in several categories. Kudos! We also learned this week that Brighton High School WILL have a Thanksgiving game. The Bengals will square up against O'Bryant at the Madison Park field. Kick off is 10am. This game carries much importance as it will determine the Boston City champion - both team won their section in the city. Should be exciting!
Report cards will be distributed on Monday. We will also mail a copy home. Lastly, by way of reminder, next week is a short one (you already knew that). Students will be dismissed at 11am on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
P.S. On Facebook? Like BHS: facebook.com/bhsbengals
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Dear Community,
I have lots of good news to share. First, a hearty congratulations again to the Brighton Debate team! We had some 35 debaters participate in last weekend's event. We performed masterfully, claiming top honors in several categories. Kudos! We also learned this week that Brighton High School WILL have a Thanksgiving game. The Bengals will square up against O'Bryant at the Madison Park field. Kick off is 10am. This game carries much importance as it will determine the Boston City champion - both team won their section in the city. Should be exciting!
Report cards will be distributed on Monday. We will also mail a copy home. Lastly, by way of reminder, next week is a short one (you already knew that). Students will be dismissed at 11am on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
P.S. On Facebook? Like BHS: facebook.com/bhsbengals
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Friday, November 15, 2013
Happy Friday and Important Calendar Change
Dear Community,
I hope this message finds you well and celebrating successful management of the first cold snap of the season. Winter is near - that is much is for sure. Well, we successfully managed another good week at BHS. Among the many happenings was a momentous field trip. Two of the Facing History classes, an elective for seniors, went to hear a Holocaust survivor speak (pic below). This is a special opportunity, as the number of survivors of this tragic historical event is quickly waning. For our students, this was an opportunity to interact with history, up close and personal.
I have one important announcement and a request then I'll let you get on with the business of enjoying your weekend. This week, the Superintendent announced a calendar change. There is no school on Monday, December 23rd. The last day of school has been pushed back to June 20th (weather permitting).
The request - come see a debate tournament. Brighton High has one of the largest debate teams in the city and is a perennial powerhouse. There is a tournament this weekend at English High School - Brighton has 31 students debating. Come check it out! Drop in this evening from 4pm-8pm or Saturday, 8am-3pm.
Have a nice weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
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Foundation Year
Admissions
Information Session
Tuesday, November 19
6:00-8:00 pm
Northeastern University
Churchill Hall
Room 103
All students, families, guidance counselors & community organizations are welcome.
Directions and registration online at www.northeastern.edu/
Friday, November 8, 2013
Happy Friday!
Dear Community,
I am writing on this fine fall Friday (say that three times quickly) feeling energized and inspired. We are fresh off off a strong week, rich with ideas and enthusiasm. We had a wonderfully positive School Site Council meeting last night during which our student leaders presented some genuine insight into the day-to-day experience for students as well as some solid ideas around parent events. More to come there. School Site Council meetings are open to the public. Please see the calendar on the BHS website for upcoming meetings - the next is Dec. 7th at 4:30pm.
Today marks the end of the first grading quarter. We plan to mail the first quarter report cards home the week of 11/19. No need to wait for the mail. You may view your student's performance on the student information system. You can also view other information involving attendance and discipline. Follow this link for information signing up.
Lastly, we're going to Harvard! 58 deserving freshman will visit Harvard University next Friday. They will tour the campus, visit the natural history museum, and eat lunch in the dining hall with current Harvard freshman. This is all part our partnership with Harvard and a program called Project TEACH. Kudos to our young scholars!
Enjoy the long weekend! Happy Veterans' Day!
Best,
Pat
P.S. Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up for the December SAT. A final reminder.
I am writing on this fine fall Friday (say that three times quickly) feeling energized and inspired. We are fresh off off a strong week, rich with ideas and enthusiasm. We had a wonderfully positive School Site Council meeting last night during which our student leaders presented some genuine insight into the day-to-day experience for students as well as some solid ideas around parent events. More to come there. School Site Council meetings are open to the public. Please see the calendar on the BHS website for upcoming meetings - the next is Dec. 7th at 4:30pm.
Today marks the end of the first grading quarter. We plan to mail the first quarter report cards home the week of 11/19. No need to wait for the mail. You may view your student's performance on the student information system. You can also view other information involving attendance and discipline. Follow this link for information signing up.
Lastly, we're going to Harvard! 58 deserving freshman will visit Harvard University next Friday. They will tour the campus, visit the natural history museum, and eat lunch in the dining hall with current Harvard freshman. This is all part our partnership with Harvard and a program called Project TEACH. Kudos to our young scholars!
Enjoy the long weekend! Happy Veterans' Day!
Best,
Pat
P.S. Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up for the December SAT. A final reminder.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Happy Wednesday?
Dear Community,
Spirits are high at Brighton High! Lots happening...today! We had advisory today. Nominated 10th graders interviewed with Summer Search, three colleges (Simmons, Quinnipiac, and Worcester State) were on campus today. Busy day!
Our young scholars are shining in more ways than one. I am writing a bit earlier than usual as there a couple of logistical items about which you should know. First, a hearty congratulations to the BHS JROTC drill team. They took 3rd place at the drill competition at Lawrence High School last weekend. By now, you might have heard that the BHS football team claimed city champs honors after defeating Madison Park last Friday night. Thanks to the efforts of City Councillor Mark Ciommo, their Friday night playoff game (7pm) will be played at HARVARD STADIUM. Come out support the Bengals. Tickets are $3 for kids and $6 for adults. Parking will be tight (and expensive - $10). Public transportation is strongly recommended. The stadium is on the 66 and 86 bus lines.
A reminder - there is a Halloween dance tomorrow afternoon from 3-8pm. School-appropriate costumes only.
Spirits are high at Brighton High! Lots happening...today! We had advisory today. Nominated 10th graders interviewed with Summer Search, three colleges (Simmons, Quinnipiac, and Worcester State) were on campus today. Busy day!
Our young scholars are shining in more ways than one. I am writing a bit earlier than usual as there a couple of logistical items about which you should know. First, a hearty congratulations to the BHS JROTC drill team. They took 3rd place at the drill competition at Lawrence High School last weekend. By now, you might have heard that the BHS football team claimed city champs honors after defeating Madison Park last Friday night. Thanks to the efforts of City Councillor Mark Ciommo, their Friday night playoff game (7pm) will be played at HARVARD STADIUM. Come out support the Bengals. Tickets are $3 for kids and $6 for adults. Parking will be tight (and expensive - $10). Public transportation is strongly recommended. The stadium is on the 66 and 86 bus lines.
A reminder - there is a Halloween dance tomorrow afternoon from 3-8pm. School-appropriate costumes only.
Lastly, deadline to sign up for the December SAT test is 11/8, next Friday. I recommend acting sooner rather than later.
Happy Halloween! Go Sox!
Best,
Pat
Friday, October 25, 2013
Happy Friday!
Dear Community,
Happy Friday! I hope this message find you in good health and spirits. My spirits are certainly high. This week has had a real theme of partnerships. Along with the Private Industry Council (PIC), coordinator we played host to nearly 40 guests representing companies and organizations that support our young scholars through internship opportunities, job shadow, and mentoring. This annual Advisory Board meeting has a simple focus. It's about renewing our collective pursuit to level the playing field. We seek to provide experiences and opportunities for deserving urban youth who would not have access were it not for the partnership. Very good stuff indeed!
This morning we also held a meeting with a dual enrollment coordinator from Bunker Hill Community College. Dual enrollment is a program through which high school students take college courses and receive credit for both. Much more to come on that front. Stay tuned.
There is a senior class sponsored Halloween dance next Thursday from 3-8pm in school cafeteria. We look forward to this spirited and safe event. Kindly remind your young scholar that this is a school function and thus only school-appropriate costumes will be allowed. Any student dressed in appropriately will not be allowed to enter. By way of reminder, costumes are not allowed during the school day.
Have a great weekend! Go Sox!
Best,
Pat
Happy Friday! I hope this message find you in good health and spirits. My spirits are certainly high. This week has had a real theme of partnerships. Along with the Private Industry Council (PIC), coordinator we played host to nearly 40 guests representing companies and organizations that support our young scholars through internship opportunities, job shadow, and mentoring. This annual Advisory Board meeting has a simple focus. It's about renewing our collective pursuit to level the playing field. We seek to provide experiences and opportunities for deserving urban youth who would not have access were it not for the partnership. Very good stuff indeed!
This morning we also held a meeting with a dual enrollment coordinator from Bunker Hill Community College. Dual enrollment is a program through which high school students take college courses and receive credit for both. Much more to come on that front. Stay tuned.
There is a senior class sponsored Halloween dance next Thursday from 3-8pm in school cafeteria. We look forward to this spirited and safe event. Kindly remind your young scholar that this is a school function and thus only school-appropriate costumes will be allowed. Any student dressed in appropriately will not be allowed to enter. By way of reminder, costumes are not allowed during the school day.
Have a great weekend! Go Sox!
Best,
Pat
Friday, October 18, 2013
Happy Friday!
Dear Community,
I want to thank those of you who made it to Tuesday Night's meeting. Again, one of the most important partnerships is that between the educators and parents/guardians. If you were unable to attend, please know that you can contact your student's teachers at any time. Call the main office (617-635-9873) or follow this link to the BHS website to find teacher email address.
The college process is heating up. We want to ensure that our senior leaders are provided with any and all resources to help with the process. Two really good ones are below. Please take a look. Keep in mind that this can be a very stressful experience for students. Approach with care.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
College Conversations at the Ed Portal
What: A conversation with Harvard undergraduates about everything you need to know about applying to college.
Various topics will be talked about, including how to find the school for you, how to write an application essay, how to apply for financial aid, and how to apply as an undocumented student. Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're already applying to schools, come to learn more about the process and get your questions answered.
Who: High school students (Parents are also welcome to attend)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 7-8 p.m. Pizza will be served!
The Harvard undergraduate mentors will host optional follow-up one-on-one sessions for attendees on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ed Portal. You can sign up for these individualized sessions at the event on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Where: Harvard Allston Education Portal, 175 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA. Free parking available. Located on MBTA bus routes 66 and 86.
RSVP online: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8632079783
Questions: Email or call the Ed Portal at allston_edportal@harvard.edu<mailto:allston_edportal@harvard.edu> or 617-496-5022
I want to thank those of you who made it to Tuesday Night's meeting. Again, one of the most important partnerships is that between the educators and parents/guardians. If you were unable to attend, please know that you can contact your student's teachers at any time. Call the main office (617-635-9873) or follow this link to the BHS website to find teacher email address.
The college process is heating up. We want to ensure that our senior leaders are provided with any and all resources to help with the process. Two really good ones are below. Please take a look. Keep in mind that this can be a very stressful experience for students. Approach with care.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
Get help with your college applications!
Come to our annual College Application Completion Day!
What: Work one-on-one with a volunteer to revise your college essay, research schools, fill out applications, and look for scholarships.
When: Saturday, October 19, from 10:30-3:00
Where: Boston Non Profit Center (89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111--right near South Station on the red line). For directions, click here. If you live outside of Boston and want to attend, a limited number of travel scholarships may be available.
Why: Deadlines are coming up soon! Even if you feel confident, it always helps to get some more feedback.
How: Register here: http://bit.ly/15uxdJG
Please fill out the registration as soon as possible! We'll use this information to pair you with the perfect mentor for the day.
Oh, yeah: lunch will be provided!
Other: Bring all of your application materials (essay, list of schools, any applications you've started). If you have a laptop, you can bring that. We'll have a limited number of extra computers, so if your applications are online bring your usernames and passwords. If you email your essay ahead of time to swaniak@letsgetready.org, we will have a copy for you at the event. Food will be provided. We do have spots left, so feel free to invite friends, even if they didn't take LGR. Send them the registration link or have them email me.
Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see you on the 19th!
College Conversations at the Ed Portal
What: A conversation with Harvard undergraduates about everything you need to know about applying to college.
Various topics will be talked about, including how to find the school for you, how to write an application essay, how to apply for financial aid, and how to apply as an undocumented student. Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're already applying to schools, come to learn more about the process and get your questions answered.
Who: High school students (Parents are also welcome to attend)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 7-8 p.m. Pizza will be served!
The Harvard undergraduate mentors will host optional follow-up one-on-one sessions for attendees on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ed Portal. You can sign up for these individualized sessions at the event on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Where: Harvard Allston Education Portal, 175 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA. Free parking available. Located on MBTA bus routes 66 and 86.
RSVP online: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8632079783
Questions: Email or call the Ed Portal at allston_edportal@harvard.edu<mailto:allston_edportal@harvard.edu> or 617-496-5022
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