Girls' Hoops on WHDH

http://www.whdh.com/story/31297675/braintree-girls-basketball-pursues-2nd-undefeated-season

SEPAC Workshops

BRAINTREE SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND THE IEP
A Workshop for Parents
Wednesday, MARCH 2, 2016, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
(RESCHEDULED FROM FEB. 3RD)
Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St., Braintree

The Federation for Children with Special Needs will present this workshop which will address the communication skills needed by parents participating as members of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team. The presentation includes communication skill building techniques to help parents engage effectively in the IEP process through clear and concise communication. Participants will learn about pitfalls to avoid and applying best practice strategies to resolve conflict when it occurs. If you have any questions, please contact Leah Nabstedt (SEPAC) at 617-943-2452 or via email at jnabstedt@verizon.net


BRAINTREE SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac

ANXIETY
A Parent Workshop
Thursday, March 10, 2016, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St., Braintree

Anxiety disorders are a very common mental health problem in children and adolescents. This workshop will review differences between normal anxiety and problematic anxiety; practical guidance and specific how-to steps for parents; and how anxiety manifests in school, and what parents and school personnel can do to help.

Lynne Mitchell, MSW, is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, schools, and families. She has designed and taught numerous classes for parents of children and teens with AS. Lynne has also provided training in how to best meet the needs of students with AS for many school districts in Massachusetts. She is a frequent speaker at the Asperger’s Association of New England and at workshops and conferences throughout the area. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Brouillard (SEPAC) at 978-804-1323 or via email at suzanne.brouillard@analog.com



Isn’t it wonderful when everyone is included?
Tell Us!
8th Annual Community Inclusion Awards
Seeking Nominations

Members of our community who help to include everyone in any part of our community will be honored at the 7th Annual Community Inclusion Awards and we need your help to tell us about them. If you know someone in Braintree, whether they are a community member, parent, student, coach, employer, teacher or anyone you know who includes everyone, especially those with different abilities or challenges in any aspect of our community, please consider nominating them for this award. The recipients of this award will be honored on May 26th at a celebratory event at Braintree Town Hall hosted by Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan.

True inclusion means that ALL community members are actively participating in town wide opportunities alongside their typical peers. Including everyone creates a sense of belonging because all people have regular access to their community and produces an atmosphere that values acceptance, diversity and the wellbeing of all.

Instructions on what should be included in your nomination can be found on the SEPAC website at www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac

Nominations must be received in writing and may be sent to:
SEPAC
Attn: Community Inclusion Awards Committee
128 Town Street
Braintree, MA 02184

Or via email to one of the committee members listed below:
Kristen Zechello - kristen.zechello@comcast.net
Stefanie Brown - sbrown45@beld.net
Eileen Donahue - eileendonahue@verizon.net
Linda Kokoros jkokoros@verizon.net
Lyn McPhail - lynmcphail@yahoo.com

Nominations must be received by April 15, 2015

SEPAC News

BRAINTREE SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac


EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND THE IEP
A Workshop for Parents
Wednesday, February 3, 2016, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St., Braintree


The Federation for Children with Special Needs will present this workshop which will address the communication skills needed by parents participating as members of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team. The presentation includes communication skill building techniques to help parents engage effectively in the IEP process through clear and concise communication. Participants will learn about pitfalls to avoid and applying best practice strategies to resolve conflict when it occurs.


If you have any questions, please contact Leah Nabstedt (SEPAC) at 617-943-2452 or via email at jnabstedt@verizon.net

Revised Dates for School Calendar

1/27 ½ Day – Professional Development
2/15-19 February Break
3/1 NO SCHOOL – Presidential Primary Election Day
3/2 SCHOOL IN SESSION FULL DAY (Previously Scheduled ½ Day)
3/25 Good Friday
3/30 ½ Day – Professional Development
4/18-22 Spring Break
5/27 ½ Day – Professional Development
5/30 Memorial Day
6/17 Last day for students, K-9, and all teachers Half Day, unless necessary to go beyond this date to meet the 180 day requirement
6/20 Last day for students, grades 10 & 11, Half Day, unless necessary to go beyond this date to meet the requirements of the
180 day requirement

June 21-27= 5 snow days built into
Calendar, should they be needed

BHS Mid Term Exam Schedule

Mid-Year Exam Schedule:
Monday, Jan. 25th
7:45 am English
9:45 am Social Studies
.
Tuesday, Jan. 26th
7:45 am Math
9:45 am Foreign Language
.
Wednesday, Jan. 27th
7:45 am Science
9:45 am Make-up

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you all enjoy the comforts and gratitude of the holiday.

Solar Panels at BHS

With apologies for the late notice, we want to confirm what you may have already observed at the school. Construction has begun on a solar panel array that will cover most of the roof of the school. Over the weekend, materials were craned to the roof and, now, workers have begun the installation process. Workers access the roof via a scissor lift outside, and should not be in the building. This entire project should be completed by the end of the calendar year, and there should be a kiosk in the main lobby that will display how much power is being generated by the solar panels. An exciting Green advancement for the town of Braintree and BHS.