
Hall's Corner
December 22, 2021
Dear BHS Families:
BHS Families!
Let me be the first to wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy new year. May 2022 be the best one yet.
Be well!
T. Hall
ATTENTION Families:
As mentioned in the weekly COVID update, we are pleased to partner with Monroe County in the distribution of at-home test kits for each student in the District. The tests can be used how your family sees fit. It is our understanding that there is a hope that the tests will be useful prior to gathering with family over the holidays, before or after travel, and perhaps, prior to returning to school. Again, it is certainly up to your family, but this may be a valuable tool in slowing possible spread. Click here for a video with more information and a demonstration for use by our Health Commissioner, Dr. Mendoza. An FAQ document is available by clicking here.
BHS was to distribute them at dismissal on Tuesday 12/21. On Wednesday, 12/22, boxes can be picked up in a drive-thru pick-up at the BCSD Central Office, 2035 Monroe Ave., between 2 and 4 p.m. Administrators and members of the Board of Education are looking forward to quickly and safely getting yours to you in the front loop. If you can’t make those times, you can pick up a box on Dec. 27, 28, and 29 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., inside at the reception desk at Central Office. Again, please only take one per child.
Thank you to Monroe County for this opportunity and for everything that all of you are doing to slow the spread and keep everyone safe.
TOPICS COVERED IN TODAY'S HALL'S CORNER
BHS Students Talk with Harrison Phillips of the Buffalo Bills
Class of 2022 Activity Timeline
Democrat & Chronicle names All-Greater Rochester Athletes
In Counseling
Athletic News
Calendar of Future Events – Check this out!
FEV Tutoring Support
Snow Days are going Remote
Peak Experience Adventure
Safe Schools Helpline
BHS Students Talk with Harrison Phillips of the Buffalo Bills
Brighton High School students talked with Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips via Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The school won the opportunity by earning the grand prize in the American Dairy Association North East’s New York Thursdays promotion.
Phillips talked to the students about eating healthy and answered their questions. BHS students asked Phillips what his favorite meal is to celebrate a big win, who his favorite teammate to practice against is, what was the biggest setback he’s faced, what it’s like to be teammates with NVP Mitch Trubisky, and more.
Students received backpacks and also won prizes by answering trivia questions about milk and Phillips.
Thank you to the American Dairy Association North East for the opportunity and Harrison Phillips for talking with our students. Go Bills!
Attention Class of 2022 Students and Their Families
Please remember to go to the Diploma survey in Naviance to indicate the way you prefer your name to read on your diploma. This will also be the way your name is read on graduation day!
Students and Families:
Did you see the Senior Activity Timeline?
Click here to see the Class of 2022 timeline, https://www.smore.com/97a3x
Democrat & Chronicle names All-Greater Rochester Athletes
The Democrat & Chronicle announced its Fall 2021 All-Greater Rochester teams. Congratulations to the following athletes who were recognized:
In girls swimming and diving, Mingna Xu was named Swimmer of the Year; Kathryn Shaw was named to the First Team; and Meghan Black, Charlotte Buck, Cecilia Hanuch, Victoria Kotalik, and Elena Solodova were named Honorable Mentions.
In football, Brennan Clasgens, Alex Heininger, and Tahj Jackson were named to the First Team; Ellis Einbinder was named to the Second Team; and Elijah Lamonaco and Shane Strazdins were named Honorable Mentions.
In girls tennis, Sara Kotz, Kylie Mariano, Elizabeth Norris, Adhya Sharma, and Leyla Tozin were named to the First Team and Steve Falter was named Coach of the Year.
In field hockey, Lydia Lorenzo and Elena Mendoza were named to the First Team; Lexi Heveron and Kaiya Larkins were named Honorable Mentions; and Jessica Wasserman was named Coach of the Year.
In boys soccer, Chase Alexandre was named to the Second Team and Daniel Barraclough-Tan, Matt Picone, and Cal Oberst were named Honorable Mentions.
In girls soccer, Maggie Cregan was named to the First Team and Amelia Adiutori and Pauny Khounpachamsy were named Honorable Mentions.
In girls cross country, Lila Munger and Eilee Ossont were named to the First Team and Georgia Ross and Ava Voss were named Honorable Mentions.
In boys cross country, Anson Butler was named to the First Team and Patrick Sharp was named an Honorable Mention.
In boys volleyball, Ben Comeau was named to the Second Team and Andrew Falter and Sam Lent were named Honorable Mentions.
In girls volleyball, Kira Anglin was named an Honorable Mention.
IN COUNSELING
Counseling Groups are Back
December Counseling Corner
ATHLETICS
Check out this website for the most up to date athletic schedules
Follow Brighton Sports on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BCSDSports
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEV Tutoring Support for 3-12 grade students
Does your child need support with school work outside of the school day? Is homework a challenge at times? Does your child wish that their teacher was available for a quick instructional question?
Great news! This school year, Brighton has chosen to partner with FEV Tutor to provide you with free, school-sponsored, 1:1 online tutoring as a support. This virtual service will be available to students from 3pm-10pm daily and also on weekends as needed. By logging in to student accounts through Class Link, students will be able to request to work with a tutor in minutes for an On-Demand session. On the FEV platform, students will be able to upload and share files directly with their tutors so that they can provide support with specific assignments or projects.
If you have any questions about this free virtual tutoring program, please contact FEV Tutor directly at: support@fevtutor.com or call 855-763-2607. FEV's Support Team is happy to answer any questions and work with you to create a personalized tutoring experience that best suits your learner! Are you wondering how to help your child get started? Click this link to learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQd96eSEuYLIhdszrn4AM18mpz4GKxCq/view
Snow Day Schedule
There will be NO regular Snow Days with cancelled classes/closed buildings this year in Brighton Schools. If inclement weather warrants the Superintendent of Schools to close in-person schooling, students, faculty, and staff will follow the Remote SNOW DAY Schedule (note below) and attend classes remotely via ZOOM or Schoology. Teachers have already communicated their SNOW DAY Zoom or Schoology links with students. An e-news message, robocall, and e-mail will be sent to all families in the event school buildings are closed. If students signed up for REMIND, they will also get a REMIND message from Dr. Hall.
The following EXPECTATIONS are for all high school students:
· Bring home computer devices if we suspect a possible snow day may be called.
· Check teacher’s Schoology pages for a SNOW DAY ZOOM link ready to go for SNOW DAYS.
· Sign onto ZOOM links and attend all classes for the entire class period as per the SNOW DAY Schedule.
· Turn on Cameras so that proper attendance can be taken.
· Actively participate during the lesson.
Click the link to see open the Snow Day Schedule:
Peak Experience Adventure. Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
This summer, from July 5th through July 12th, Brighton students will have an opportunity to travel to Gunnison National Forest in Colorado for an eight-day adventure. Over the course of the trip, students will white water raft, rock climb, participate in low and high ropes course activities, and backpack. Rope course activities include zip lines, power poles, repelling, and “The Screamer”. The three-day backpack traverses through the Gunnison National Forest where we will climb mountains over 13,000 feet high. Weather permitting, one of our peak ascents will be at dawn, which is a truly amazing experience. Current eighth graders through juniors are eligible for the trip, and spots are limited. If you are interested in joining the group and would like more information on the activities and cost of the trip, please contact Jamie Porta (the Outdoor Club advisor) at jamie_porta@bcsd.org.
SAFESCHOOLS HELPLINE 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359
Examples of safety concerns that you may want to report anonymously include:
- potential acts or threats of violence
- weapons
- sexual harassment/abuse/assault
- bullying/cyber bullying
- concern for someone’s mental or emotional health and well-being
- concerns about suicide/students making concerning comments about hurting themselves
- drug or alcohol use/abuse
- theft
You may also submit an anonymous report through the Safe School website at www.safeschoolhelpline.com or via text by messaging 66746 and
then typing “TIPS” to begin the reporting process.