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Updated 1/18/2012
BHS Students Should Take Advantage of this SAT Review being offered through the Braintree Public Schools Community Continuing Education
Courses are taught by BHS teachers Ms. Forger & Ms. Rodd.
See your guidance counselor for more information.

Guidance News:

Now that second term has come to an end, seniors are nearly finished the application process and have been hearing back from colleges. It is a waiting game for some still. Many colleges have financial aid deadlines, and parents who have not yet filed the FAFSA may do so at www.fafsa.ed.gov Some colleges have other requirements for financial aid which are detailed on each college website. Seniors are asked to keep their counselors informed of college acceptances or any questions they have. A reminder to seniors to keep checking the Naviance website for scholarship information, as it is updated regularly.

As third term began, we have met with all juniors in the computer lab to introduce them to Naviance. They have all logged in and begun using this fantastic online software program which has college, career and scholarship information, serves as an information management tool during junior and senior years, and can help with forming a resume. We have also given out Program of Studies Books and course selection sheets and discussed next year offerings to the class as a whole in the auditorium. At this time we also discussed SAT and ACT sign up and advised students to register for the SAT in May at Braintree High School. We begin the process of meeting with juniors to choose courses for next year. We will have two junior workshops to discuss the college search process and then will meet individually with students to work on a preliminary list. Two parent meetings are scheduled and a mailing will go out shortly.

As always if you have any questions, feel free to contact your child's guidance counselor.

Tickets are available for A Night of One-Acts!

Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 PM ($10)

Friday, March 9th at 8:00 PM ($10)

Saturday, March 10th at 2:00 PM ($8) and 8:00 PM ($10)

Tickets can be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/bhs or at all lunches.

See the BHSTG homepage for more information.

It is time to register your Preschool child for
BHS' Preschool Lab.
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Registration will be held at
Braintree High School in room 287 on:
Tuesday, March 6 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm
Thursday, March 8 from12:30 to 2:00 pm
Friday, March 9 at 7:30 to 9:30 am
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Questions may be directed to
Sharyn Lavelle @ (781) 380-0117

Requirements:
*Must be a Braintree Resident
*Must be toilet trained
*Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2012

Priority will be given to those who have not been previously enrolled in the program.

The preschool year begins in Mid-October and ends in Mid-May.

3-4 year old group attends the Tuesday/Thursday session from 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM - $500

4-5 year old group attends the Monday/Wednesday/Friday session from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM - $750

At the time of acceptance, a $50 nonrefundable placement fee will be charged. This will be deducted from the cost of the program.


Sustainable Braintree's Green Gala
and St. John Getaway Raffle

Sustainable Braintree utilizes fundraising proceeds to support the organization's on-going initiatives, including student scholarships, teacher grants, the Braintree Farmer's Market, Community Garden, Energy and Recycling programs, and community education.

"St. John Getaway Raffle" - Sustainable Braintree's annual fundraising campaign is underway. This year, the organization's 2012 Green Gala Committee is sponsoring a raffle for a vacation of a life time to the beautiful island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The getaway has a Maximum Retail Value of $7,000 and includes round-trip airfare for two, transfers to and from St. Thomas to St. John, a seven day, six-night stay at The St. John Westin Resort, car rental, and a $1,000 American Express gift card. Only 250 tickets will be sold! Tickets are $100. No raffle tickets will be sold at the Gala. For complete details, and to purchase tickets, please visit the Sustainable Braintree website, www.sustainablebraintree.org/greengala2012 or contact Cheryl Edgar at 781 848 9247.


Sustainable Braintree's Fourth Green Gala Celebration will be held on March 3, 2012. This elegant event brings together community members, elected officials, and business leaders for a fabulous evening of fun and entertainment at the beautifully refurbished Cahill Auditorium in Braintree Town Hall. Come and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, music, dancing, and door prizes. The winner of the St John Getaway raffle will be drawn at the Green Gala. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Please visit the Sustainable Braintree website, www.sustainablebraintree.org/greengala2012 to purchase tickets.

Thank you for your support!

The BFFE St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser

BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL
UNDER CLASS
JUNIOR 2012 YEAR BOOK
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YES, it's true! A first for Braintree High School!
A first for Massachusetts!
A first for the ENTIRE Country! Just for the Underclass of BHS!
A whole year of JV and Underclass STUFF. Highlights, Events, Activities, Candids, Underclass
Photos and Faculty. A whole year of memories in one yearbook,
JUST FOR YOU!
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Order your yearbook NOW, Limited supply, once they are gone, they are GONE.
(Until next year)
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Student Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone Number:
Home Room & House Number and Grade:
Email Address Parent:

Price: $30.00

CASH or CHECK made out to Braintree Activities Fund
Put in an envelope and mail to:

Braintree High School JV Yearbook
House 1
128 Town Street
Braintree, MA 02184

ALL ORDERS DUE BY MARCH 15,2012

**Save the Dates: Two Free Programs**


Tuesday, March 27, 2012:
Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents
Where: Notre Dame Academy, 1073 Main Street, Hingham
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Guest speaker: Dr. Robert Brooks, Ph.D
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Sponsored by: South Shore Hospital Youth Health Connection.
Registration is required for this free event - contact karin_farrell@sshosp.org or call 781-794-7849.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012:
Making a Difference - Substance Abuse Prevention
Where: Braintree High School Auditorium, 128 Town Street, Braintree @ 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Kathi Meyer Sullivan and former New England Patriot's defensive lineman, Chris Sullivan, share how substance abuse affected their lives.

Sponsored by: Braintree Alliance for Safe and Healthy Youth
All parents, community members and students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend this free educational program.
Questions: contact Melonie Bennett, Director of Health and Physical Education at 781-848-4000 x2235 or Paula Dowd, Nursing Coordinator x2224.

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Announcement
February has arrived, second semester has begun and the winter athletic season is approaching the final weeks. If you ever want to experience a tenacious pace of time and life, be apart of a school. Seasons change, young people mature and the events and activities at school have a carousel existence. Time is a factor that dictates our expectations and responsibilities.

Hopefully the Mid Year Exams were successful. Attendance at school was excellent and the cooperative and diligent atmosphere allowed for focus on assessment of learning. With the beginning of the second semester, there are new expectations and demands for all of our students. Our senior students are closing in on the conclusion of the college planning process and now the decision phase is upon them. We wish the Class of 2012 the very best as they plan the next phase of their life. Our juniors, sophomores and freshmen continue to grow in so many ways. Most importantly, the learning curve is growing steep as students grow academically, mature emotionally and seek positive social situations.

We have a number of important events occurring that should support learning in and out of the classroom. We have the Science Fair on February 14th, guidance programming will begin for the 2012/2013 school year and we have the annual February Vacation in the month of February. We hope all of our students are enjoying their educational experiences at BHS.

Let us all keep the BHS PRIDE Mission strong in our hearts and mind. Being partners in learning, meeting expectations with an urgency of responsibility and respect, finding joy in our day to day involvement with people and activities, celebrating diversity and supporting the differences in people, places and things, and remaining committed to our personal and school's expectations of educational excellence, will lead us all to success.

David Swanton
Headmaster
Posted 01/30/12

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