May you all enjoy the comforts and gratitude of the holiday.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Game of the Week
Good morning:
The Braintree High School Varsity Football Team will be playing at Needham on Friday night at 7 pm in the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional Semi-Finals. The Braintree/Needham game has also been selected as a game of the week by Fox 25 News.
In order for our boys and coaching staff to receive the recognition they deserve, please copy and paste the link below in your browser to vote for the Wamps Football Game to be covered by Fox 25 News. Hopefully Braintree’s own Butch Stearns will be covering the game.
http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/29967455/vote-fox25-high-school-gameday-game-of-the-week#WNPoll150041
The Braintree High School Varsity Football Team will be playing at Needham on Friday night at 7 pm in the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional Semi-Finals. The Braintree/Needham game has also been selected as a game of the week by Fox 25 News.
In order for our boys and coaching staff to receive the recognition they deserve, please copy and paste the link below in your browser to vote for the Wamps Football Game to be covered by Fox 25 News. Hopefully Braintree’s own Butch Stearns will be covering the game.
http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/29967455/vote-fox25-high-school-gameday-game-of-the-week#WNPoll150041
Monday, November 2, 2015
End of Quarter 1
Just a reminder that term 1 grades close on November 6th at BHS. Report cards will be issued the following week.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
SEPAC announcement
BRAINTREE SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac
HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Effective Strategies for Parents and Caregivers
Thursday, November 5, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Thayer Public Library,
798 Washington St., Braintree
Supporting children with special needs at home and in the
community can be extremely challenging for families. Unlike the school environment, everyday life doesn’t necessarily include structure, predictability and a knowledgeable/supportive community. Katy Shamitz, Founder & Director of Skills for Living, will be leading this workshop to provide useful strategies and resources for parents/guardians on ways to support their special needs child at home and in the community. Topics include successful strategies for activities of daily living, including building routines in the home, using visual supports and social stories, strategies for success in community outings, including teaching play/social skills and safety awareness.
If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Brouillard (SEPAC) at (978) 804-1323 or via email at suzanne.brouillard@analog.com
**PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THIS WORKSHOP THERE WILL ALSO BE A DEMONSTRATION FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE NORFOLK COUNTY SHERRIFF’S DEPARTMENT “SAFETY NET by LOJACK” PROGRAM for individuals who may wander.**
https://www.safetynetbylojack.com/
Monday, September 21, 2015
5th Annual Promises for Purple
Calling all Braintree High School Students, Families, Faculty & Grads!!
PLEASE JOIN US IN REMEMBERANCE OF
CLAIRE ZAMPINE-MUOLLO BHS Class of 1965
5th Annual Walk
5K Around Sunset Lake
Proceeds benefit Pancreatic Cancer research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Sunday, November 1st
Check in: 12-noon, Walk begins: 1:00pm
RIGHT HERE @ BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL!!!
To Register & Info:
www.promisesforpurple.org
Early bird prior to October 16th: $25 /after Oct. 16th: $30
FAMILY FUN: Drawing, Food, Music!
START A TEAM On-Line & WEAR PURPLE!
PLEASE JOIN US IN REMEMBERANCE OF
CLAIRE ZAMPINE-MUOLLO BHS Class of 1965
5th Annual Walk
5K Around Sunset Lake
Proceeds benefit Pancreatic Cancer research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Sunday, November 1st
Check in: 12-noon, Walk begins: 1:00pm
RIGHT HERE @ BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL!!!
To Register & Info:
www.promisesforpurple.org
Early bird prior to October 16th: $25 /after Oct. 16th: $30
FAMILY FUN: Drawing, Food, Music!
START A TEAM On-Line & WEAR PURPLE!
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Like Brady, We're Back
It was a tremendous pleasure to walk the halls of BHS today and witness all of our students and teachers diligently at work. The school year has officially begun and we enjoyed a smooth opening which was possible through all the hard work of our teachers, custodians, and maintenance folks. As we finish necessary paperwork and make final tweaks to schedules, we look forward to next week and a true settling into the 2015-2016 school year. A reminder that our Back To School Night is September 24 and we hope to see you all then.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Final Exam Schedule
Further logistical information will be forthcoming, but the exam schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, June 24
7:45 to 9:15 – Foreign Language
9:45 to 11:15 – English
Thursday, June 25
7:45 to 9:15 – Social Studies
9:45 to 11:15 – Math
Friday, June 26
7:45 to 9:15 – Science
9:45 to 11:15 – MakeUp
Wednesday, June 24
7:45 to 9:15 – Foreign Language
9:45 to 11:15 – English
Thursday, June 25
7:45 to 9:15 – Social Studies
9:45 to 11:15 – Math
Friday, June 26
7:45 to 9:15 – Science
9:45 to 11:15 – MakeUp
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Seniors on CBS
http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/11557396-your-morning-message-tuesday-june-2-2015-braintree-high-school-in-braintree-ma/
Please check out our senior class offering a "Good Morning" to Boston!
Please check out our senior class offering a "Good Morning" to Boston!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Art Department "Empty Bowls" Fundraiser
Parents, students, faculty! Please join our ceramics students at our EmptyBowls event on April 16th!
Ceramics students from Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham and Hull High Schools have been making bowls to contribute to this fundraiser to end hunger in the South Shore and beyond. For your ticket-price donation, you will choose a handmade bowl, and be served a simple meal of soup and bread, generously donated by Whole Foods Market, at the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset. Members of the Hull High School Ensemble Group will provide music. Speakers from Project Bread, Inc., and from Outreach, Inc., an international food charity, will speak about their work and where your contribution will go. There will be a silent auction of additional artworks by local artists and students.
You will take home your handmade bowl as a reminder and a thank you for helping those in need.
Please join us and make this an event that can make a difference in our neighbors’ lives.
To purchase tickets:
ONLINE: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=1039 Click on Art Program, (service fees apply).
OR: email emptybowlssouthshore.com@gmail.com to purchase a ticket for pick-up at a participating high school.
QUICK FACTS, from Project Bread, Inc., website:
Food Insecure Children
16.5% of children in Massachusetts are food insecure.
Food Insecurity
In 2013, 10.6% of Massachusetts households—nearly 700,000 adults and children—were food insecure.
FoodSource Hotline
Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline received over 46,000 calls from individuals looking for assistance in 2014.
Free and Reduced Meal Programs
There are more than 350,000 students eligible for free or reduced price school meals in Massachusetts.
Full time workers should earn a living wage
In 2011, 46% of fast-food workers in Massachusetts relied on $173 million in aid (SNAP, Medicaid and EITC) to meet basic expenses every month.
Households on SNAP
As of October 2013, there were 501,212 MA households participating in SNAP. This number continues to grow.
Minimum Wage
A popular belief is that minimum and low-wage jobs are predominantly held by teenagers but over 200,000 children in Massachusetts have a parent that earns less than $11 per hour.
Poverty Line
Nationally, more than 91% of SNAP benefits go to households with incomes below the poverty line. This is equal to $19,790 for a family of three. OVER>>
Rate of Food Insecurity
From 2003-2013, the food insecurity rate in Massachusetts has increased by 71%, and it's stayed there.
Source: Status Report on Hunger in Massachusetts
SNAP Benefits
SNAP benefits provide food insecure people with increased buying power at the grocery store. SNAP also boost local economies. Research shows that $1 of SNAP benefits actually generates $1.84 of economic activity in a community.
SNAP Helps Children
Children make up 45% of all SNAP recipients.
Test Scores
According to Share Our Strength, there is an average 17.5% increase in standardized math scores from students who consistently start their day with a healthy meal.
Trend
In 2012, 11.4% of Massachusetts households, over 700,000 adults and children, were food insecure. This is up almost 40% since the beginning of the recession, and almost 80% since 2000.
Ceramics students from Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham and Hull High Schools have been making bowls to contribute to this fundraiser to end hunger in the South Shore and beyond. For your ticket-price donation, you will choose a handmade bowl, and be served a simple meal of soup and bread, generously donated by Whole Foods Market, at the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset. Members of the Hull High School Ensemble Group will provide music. Speakers from Project Bread, Inc., and from Outreach, Inc., an international food charity, will speak about their work and where your contribution will go. There will be a silent auction of additional artworks by local artists and students.
You will take home your handmade bowl as a reminder and a thank you for helping those in need.
Please join us and make this an event that can make a difference in our neighbors’ lives.
To purchase tickets:
ONLINE: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=1039 Click on Art Program, (service fees apply).
OR: email emptybowlssouthshore.com@gmail.com to purchase a ticket for pick-up at a participating high school.
QUICK FACTS, from Project Bread, Inc., website:
Food Insecure Children
16.5% of children in Massachusetts are food insecure.
Food Insecurity
In 2013, 10.6% of Massachusetts households—nearly 700,000 adults and children—were food insecure.
FoodSource Hotline
Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline received over 46,000 calls from individuals looking for assistance in 2014.
Free and Reduced Meal Programs
There are more than 350,000 students eligible for free or reduced price school meals in Massachusetts.
Full time workers should earn a living wage
In 2011, 46% of fast-food workers in Massachusetts relied on $173 million in aid (SNAP, Medicaid and EITC) to meet basic expenses every month.
Households on SNAP
As of October 2013, there were 501,212 MA households participating in SNAP. This number continues to grow.
Minimum Wage
A popular belief is that minimum and low-wage jobs are predominantly held by teenagers but over 200,000 children in Massachusetts have a parent that earns less than $11 per hour.
Poverty Line
Nationally, more than 91% of SNAP benefits go to households with incomes below the poverty line. This is equal to $19,790 for a family of three. OVER>>
Rate of Food Insecurity
From 2003-2013, the food insecurity rate in Massachusetts has increased by 71%, and it's stayed there.
Source: Status Report on Hunger in Massachusetts
SNAP Benefits
SNAP benefits provide food insecure people with increased buying power at the grocery store. SNAP also boost local economies. Research shows that $1 of SNAP benefits actually generates $1.84 of economic activity in a community.
SNAP Helps Children
Children make up 45% of all SNAP recipients.
Test Scores
According to Share Our Strength, there is an average 17.5% increase in standardized math scores from students who consistently start their day with a healthy meal.
Trend
In 2012, 11.4% of Massachusetts households, over 700,000 adults and children, were food insecure. This is up almost 40% since the beginning of the recession, and almost 80% since 2000.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council
BRAINTREE SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac
HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Thayer Public Library,
798 Washington St., Braintree
Supporting children with special needs at home and in the
community can be extremely challenging for families. Unlike the school environment, everyday life doesn’t necessarily include structure, predictability and a knowledgeable/supportive community. Katy Shamitz, Founder & Director of Skills for Living, will be leading this workshop to provide useful strategies and resources for parents/guardians on ways to support their special needs child at home and in the community. Topics include successful strategies for activities of daily living, including building routines in the home, using visual supports and social stories, strategies for success in community outings, including teaching play/social skills and safety awareness.
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PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac
HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Thayer Public Library,
798 Washington St., Braintree
Supporting children with special needs at home and in the
community can be extremely challenging for families. Unlike the school environment, everyday life doesn’t necessarily include structure, predictability and a knowledgeable/supportive community. Katy Shamitz, Founder & Director of Skills for Living, will be leading this workshop to provide useful strategies and resources for parents/guardians on ways to support their special needs child at home and in the community. Topics include successful strategies for activities of daily living, including building routines in the home, using visual supports and social stories, strategies for success in community outings, including teaching play/social skills and safety awareness.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
Recognition for Braintree's Athletic Director
On March 25th, our own Athletic Director, Mike Denise, will be honored by the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA) with the prestigious President's Award of Merit. This award is given annually to the candidate who has made "significant contributions within the field of athletic administration at the local and state levels." Most Braintree residents are aware of the tremendous successes of our athletic teams both on and off the venues of competition. What perhaps is less understood is the level of effort, commitment, and competence necessary for all of these squads to be in a position to meet with such success. Mr. Denise quietly ensures that all of the logistics and planning that accompany winning programs is present for all of our student-athletes. He also works diligently to retain the high-level of integrity and personal standards in our athletic programs that the town of Braintree deserves and, rightfully, demands. This recognition for Mr. Denise is well-deserved and we pause a moment to congratulate him on this honor.
Monday, March 16, 2015
SEPAC Community Inclusion Awards!
Isn’t it wonderful when everyone is included?
Tell Us!
7th 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 June 10th 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:
Suzanne Brouillard – suzanne.brouillard@analog.com
Kristen Zechello - kristen.zechello@comcast.net
Stefanie Brown - sbrown45@beld.net
Linda Kokoros jkokoros@verizon.net
Lyn McPhail - lynmcphail@yahoo.com
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2015
Tell Us!
7th 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 June 10th 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:
Suzanne Brouillard – suzanne.brouillard@analog.com
Kristen Zechello - kristen.zechello@comcast.net
Stefanie Brown - sbrown45@beld.net
Linda Kokoros jkokoros@verizon.net
Lyn McPhail - lynmcphail@yahoo.com
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Winter Athletic Accomplishments!
We would like to Congratulate the Braintree Dance Team as they were crowned New England Champions in the Pom Division on Saturday in an event held at Braintree High School. The girls also place 3rd during the even in the Jazz Division.
We would also like to congratulation our Cheerleaders for a 6th place finish at the MSSAA Divsision 1 State Championship yesterday at Wachusett Regional. The girls will now advance to compete in New Englands in two weeks.
We would also like to congratulation our Cheerleaders for a 6th place finish at the MSSAA Divsision 1 State Championship yesterday at Wachusett Regional. The girls will now advance to compete in New Englands in two weeks.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Girls' Hoops Best Program in the Country? Please Vote!!
Who Has The Best Girls Basketball Program in The Nation?
How Do We Win?
Here is the link – http://contest.usatodayhss.com/
(vote as many times as you like)
The Lady Wamps have been selected to participate in the USA TODAY High School Sports “Best Girls Basketball Program” contest.
The contest will start with 255 schools, with the overall strength of all the individual basketball programs as the criteria for inclusion.
Criteria:
• On-court success (all levels)
• Coaching/Player Development
• Fans/Attendance (community support)
• Facilities/Training/Uniforms
The first place winner will receive a $1000 donation to its athletic department and a banner presentation at the school.
Regional Round – Voting Begins at 12 p.m. (ET) Mar. 6, 2015 and ends at 2 p.m. (ET) Mar. 12. The schools that receive the highest number of eligible votes from each region (one per region) will advance to the final round. The next two highest vote getters (no matter what region) will receive a wild card, and advance to the final round. Ten total schools will advance to the final round.
How Do We Win?
Here is the link – http://contest.usatodayhss.com/
(vote as many times as you like)
The Lady Wamps have been selected to participate in the USA TODAY High School Sports “Best Girls Basketball Program” contest.
The contest will start with 255 schools, with the overall strength of all the individual basketball programs as the criteria for inclusion.
Criteria:
• On-court success (all levels)
• Coaching/Player Development
• Fans/Attendance (community support)
• Facilities/Training/Uniforms
The first place winner will receive a $1000 donation to its athletic department and a banner presentation at the school.
Regional Round – Voting Begins at 12 p.m. (ET) Mar. 6, 2015 and ends at 2 p.m. (ET) Mar. 12. The schools that receive the highest number of eligible votes from each region (one per region) will advance to the final round. The next two highest vote getters (no matter what region) will receive a wild card, and advance to the final round. Ten total schools will advance to the final round.
Winter Sports This Weekend!
Tonight - The Girls Basketball team will play Bishop Feehan in the MIAA Division1 South Sectional Championship. Game time is 5:45 pm and admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 7 for students/sr. citizens.
Saturday - The Girls Dance Team will compete in the New England Championship held here at Braintree High School beginning at 2 pm. Admission is $ 10.
Sunday - The Cheerleading Team will compete in the MSSAA Division 1 State Championship at Wachusett Regional High School beginning at 3 pm. Admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 7 for students/sr. citizens.
Saturday - The Girls Dance Team will compete in the New England Championship held here at Braintree High School beginning at 2 pm. Admission is $ 10.
Sunday - The Cheerleading Team will compete in the MSSAA Division 1 State Championship at Wachusett Regional High School beginning at 3 pm. Admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 7 for students/sr. citizens.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Quarter Adjustments for BHS
Seniors: NO dates will change
Term 3: Last day will be Thursday, April 2, 1015.- We will provide Progress Reports on March 8th
Term 4: Last day will be Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Seniors Exams: May 28th, 29th , and June 1st
Graduation: June 6, 2015
Juniors and Underclassmen: Tentative Date changes based on NO more snow days
Term 3: Last day will be Wednesday, April 15, 1015 - We will provide Progress Reports on March 15th
Term 4: Last day is CURRENTLY Tuesday, June 30, 2015 for Grade 9. Final decision on Grades 10 &11 to be determined. (subject to change)
We hope that these adjustments will ensure that our students have every opportunity to demonstrate academic success. We also hope that the next time we see a snowflake is not until next December. We thank all BHS families for their patience during this difficult winter.
Term 3: Last day will be Thursday, April 2, 1015.- We will provide Progress Reports on March 8th
Term 4: Last day will be Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Seniors Exams: May 28th, 29th , and June 1st
Graduation: June 6, 2015
Juniors and Underclassmen: Tentative Date changes based on NO more snow days
Term 3: Last day will be Wednesday, April 15, 1015 - We will provide Progress Reports on March 15th
Term 4: Last day is CURRENTLY Tuesday, June 30, 2015 for Grade 9. Final decision on Grades 10 &11 to be determined. (subject to change)
We hope that these adjustments will ensure that our students have every opportunity to demonstrate academic success. We also hope that the next time we see a snowflake is not until next December. We thank all BHS families for their patience during this difficult winter.
Inclusion Awards!
Isn’t it wonderful when everyone is included?
Tell Us!
7th 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 June 10th 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:
Suzanne Brouillard – suzanne.brouillard@analog.com
Kristen Zechello - kristen.zechello@comcast.net
Stefanie Brown - sbrown45@beld.net
Linda Kokoros jkokoros@verizon.net
Lyn McPhail - lynmcphail@yahoo.com
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2015
Tell Us!
7th 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 June 10th 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:
Suzanne Brouillard – suzanne.brouillard@analog.com
Kristen Zechello - kristen.zechello@comcast.net
Stefanie Brown - sbrown45@beld.net
Linda Kokoros jkokoros@verizon.net
Lyn McPhail - lynmcphail@yahoo.com
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
No School- Tuesday, January 27th
There will be no school at Braintree Public Schools on Tuesday, January 27th. Stay safe in the storm.
Friday, January 23, 2015
BFFE Trivia Night!
Chance to win $5000.00 for YOUR School
Trivia Night
Great Pond Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree
DATE: Friday, March 20, 2015 TIME: 7 pm - Midnight
Teams: 8-10 players Cash Bar: Ages 21+ only
Cost: $15 per player (checks payable to BFFE)
Prizes: compete for TEN THOUSAND Dollars in prizes to purchase technology or academic supplies for the Braintree school, classroom or department of the winning team’s choice.
1st Place = $5000, 2nd Place = $3000, 3rd Place = $2000
**Note: team prizes can be split between multiple schools, classrooms or departments
Event: Musical entertainment by singer/songwriter Suzanne McNeil,
Trivia hosted by BHS Alumni Jamie Goldstein, Silent Auction & Raffle
Early Bird Entry: If entry is received by March 2nd then team will be entered in a $1000 prize drawing to purchase technology or academic supplies for the Braintree school or classroom of their choice.
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BFFE Trivia Entry Form
$15.00 per player
Enter me as a single entry and pair me with a team
Enter me as part of the team (please list team names on a separate sheet of paper)
Name:______________________________
email address:_________________@___________
Mail Entry to: BFFE, P.O. Box 850139, Braintree, MA 02184
Questions: email Pam Kiley at bffe@beld.net
Trivia Night
Great Pond Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree
DATE: Friday, March 20, 2015 TIME: 7 pm - Midnight
Teams: 8-10 players Cash Bar: Ages 21+ only
Cost: $15 per player (checks payable to BFFE)
Prizes: compete for TEN THOUSAND Dollars in prizes to purchase technology or academic supplies for the Braintree school, classroom or department of the winning team’s choice.
1st Place = $5000, 2nd Place = $3000, 3rd Place = $2000
**Note: team prizes can be split between multiple schools, classrooms or departments
Event: Musical entertainment by singer/songwriter Suzanne McNeil,
Trivia hosted by BHS Alumni Jamie Goldstein, Silent Auction & Raffle
Early Bird Entry: If entry is received by March 2nd then team will be entered in a $1000 prize drawing to purchase technology or academic supplies for the Braintree school or classroom of their choice.
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BFFE Trivia Entry Form
$15.00 per player
Enter me as a single entry and pair me with a team
Enter me as part of the team (please list team names on a separate sheet of paper)
Name:______________________________
email address:_________________@___________
Mail Entry to: BFFE, P.O. Box 850139, Braintree, MA 02184
Questions: email Pam Kiley at bffe@beld.net
Friday, January 9, 2015
New Hard Copy BHS News Editions
A New Chapter for the BHS Community
Posted by Mr. Dahlbeck On January 05, 2015 0 Comment
by Brian McDermott and Joseph Walsh
Class of 2016
As President James Madison once said: “the advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guard of true liberty.”
This universal concept has, over time, engrained itself into the collective consciousness of Americans, and it has become an ideal which every successful community strives to maintain.
Braintree High School is not just a school, it is a community full of diverse individuals, who by contributing in their respective roles, help to ensure the success of this establishment.
In order for any community to be prosperous there must be a high degree of self-awareness and honest deliberation. The tool which humanity has used for centuries to achieve this ideal is the news media, a vital institution for any community that prides itself on collective integrity.
For many years, Braintree High lacked this institution, that is until September of 2013 when a small, yet devoted group of like-minded individuals created BHS News.
The goal of BHS News is to provide the school with valuable information primarily concerning Braintree High School, but also including the town as a whole.
In addition to informing the school community, BHS News also aims to provide an outlet where students interested in journalism, photography, and business can work together and develop their talents, while at the same time providing the school with a valuable service.
The website BraintreeHighNews.com has been run successfully for over a year, but with this expansion into the world of print journalism, BHS News embarks on a new journey that will inform, entertain, and create discussion amongst the student body.
Posted by Mr. Dahlbeck On January 05, 2015 0 Comment
by Brian McDermott and Joseph Walsh
Class of 2016
As President James Madison once said: “the advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guard of true liberty.”
This universal concept has, over time, engrained itself into the collective consciousness of Americans, and it has become an ideal which every successful community strives to maintain.
Braintree High School is not just a school, it is a community full of diverse individuals, who by contributing in their respective roles, help to ensure the success of this establishment.
In order for any community to be prosperous there must be a high degree of self-awareness and honest deliberation. The tool which humanity has used for centuries to achieve this ideal is the news media, a vital institution for any community that prides itself on collective integrity.
For many years, Braintree High lacked this institution, that is until September of 2013 when a small, yet devoted group of like-minded individuals created BHS News.
The goal of BHS News is to provide the school with valuable information primarily concerning Braintree High School, but also including the town as a whole.
In addition to informing the school community, BHS News also aims to provide an outlet where students interested in journalism, photography, and business can work together and develop their talents, while at the same time providing the school with a valuable service.
The website BraintreeHighNews.com has been run successfully for over a year, but with this expansion into the world of print journalism, BHS News embarks on a new journey that will inform, entertain, and create discussion amongst the student body.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
SEPAC event on Basic Rights
Workshop: BASIC RIGHTS
Wed, Jan 14 6:30 PM
6:30-8:30PM
Media Center at Braintree High School
128 Town Street, Braintree, MA
Presented by Braintree SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs
This event is co-hosted with the Avon, MA, Holbrook, MA and Weymouth MA SEPACs.
This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). It is designed to help parents learn how to be effective partners with their child’s school to decide the child’s eligibility for special education, and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school.
**We will also be joined by Kevin P. McHugh, Law Enforcement Liaison at Lo-Jack, who will be giving a brief explanation and demonstration of the SafetyNet tracking bracelets for children at risk to wander. All are welcome!
Monday, January 5, 2015
Mid Term Exam Schedule
BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL
MID-YEAR EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
JANUARY 21, 22, & 23, 2015
Wednesday, January 21
7:45-9:15 English
9:45-11:15 Social Studies
Thursday, January 22
7:45-9:15 Science
9:45-11:15 Mathematics
Friday, January 23
7:45-9:15 Foreign Language
9:45-11:15 Make Up Exams
MID-YEAR EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
JANUARY 21, 22, & 23, 2015
Wednesday, January 21
7:45-9:15 English
9:45-11:15 Social Studies
Thursday, January 22
7:45-9:15 Science
9:45-11:15 Mathematics
Friday, January 23
7:45-9:15 Foreign Language
9:45-11:15 Make Up Exams
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