
Hall's Corner
October 5, 2023
REMINDER – NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 OR MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
Dear BHS Bruin Families and Students:
We just finished our 5th week of school! The 1st quarter ends on November 9th! ScoolTool Gradebooks have been updated. Please review your child’s grades in SchoolTool. If you have any questions about their progress, please speak to them and reach out to their teacher(s). Go to https://schooltool.bcsd.org/schooltool/ to access the Parent Portal. Contact our main office at 242-5000, ext. 0 if you have any questions about accessing the portal.
Be Well!
T. Hall
Schools closed Monday, October 9th
School is closed on Monday, October 9 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (recognized)/Columbus Day. This day was first recognized in the early 1990s. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples refers to populations that are the original inhabitants of any given geographic region in the world. Recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves to disrupt and reframe the narrative surrounding Christopher Columbus’ 1492 arrival in the Americas, which resulted in the devastating loss of life, tradition, and land for Indigenous Peoples. This is a day to learn, to observe, to reflect, and to connect through story and creation. Check out the websites listed below with your children to learn more together.
· PBS: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/NativeAmericanHeritage/
· Smithsonian: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/
· New York Public Library (sample picture books for Indigenous Peoples’ Day): https://www.nypl.org/blog/2021/09/30/picture-books-indigenous-peoples-day.School will resume on Tuesday, October 10th starting the BCSD Homecoming Week.
Attend Brighton Homecoming NEXT WEEK!
Homecoming is next week! Here is a sneak peek of a few of the fun events to look forward to:
- Pep Rally- Thursday, October 12th: 7:00 pm
- Sports Assembly- Friday, October 13th: Assembly B Day Schedule
- Parade- Saturday, October 14th: 12:45 pm
- Football Game- Saturday, October 14th: 2:00 pm
- Dance (Dress Code: Come as you are, but semi-formal attire is encouraged--not required; the dance is open to BHS students only--sorry, no guests allowed)- Saturday, October 14th: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. Cost is $5.oo or 3 canned goods donation for the Food Cupboard!
Spirit Week Themes:
- Tuesday, October 10th- Country vs. Preppy
- Wednesday, October 11th- Hat Day
- Thursday, October 12th- Class T-Shirts and Colors
- 2027- Yellow
- 2026- Teal
- 2025- Pink
- 2024- Black
- Faculty- Green
- Friday, October 13th- Brighton Bruins Spirit Wear
We are looking forward to an exciting week. Want to get involved and participate in some of these fun events? Reach out to your class representatives to learn how!
Go Bruins!
Table Of Contents Included on this Page:
- Students in the news
- Homecoming
- PSAT Meeting with Principal 10/18, Senior SAT and ACT information
- Counseling Information for Fall
- Brighton Believers Nomination Information
- American Red Cross Blood Drive
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Leadership Development Program
- Service Academy Night
- Community Education Offerings
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- School Pictures Retake, Senior Pano, and Senior Picture requirements
- Food Services
- Current COVID Guidelines
Students in the News
Girls Tennis Sectional Championships
Congratulations to our Girls Tennis Individual Sectional Champions!
Leyla Tozin has won 4 straight Section V Championships.
Ella Hall and Samantha Kotz earned their first individual tennis sectional championship.
Kylie and Neila Mariano were runner up for doubles.
Way to go Bruins! You make BHS proud!
BHS Students Commended in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Commended Students are recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Congratulations to BHS Seniors:
Saniya Bhagwat
Lily Coyne
Allison Fan
Willa Runge
Rose Swatek
PTSA Meeting with Dr. Hall. The SAT & ACT, what you need to know!
-- Curious about the changes introduced by the new digital SAT?
-- Wondering why the SAT, ACT, and PSAT matter and what you can (and should) do about them?
-- Confused about how this year's version of test optional policies may impact college admissions?
Find out the most current information from nationally recognized expert and Brighton parent Mike Bergin of Chariot Learning on Wednesday, October 18th at noon and 7 p.m. via
ZOOM - https://zoom.us/j/99326855403.
Check out the Counseling News for Senior Fall Happenings
Nominate Someone for a Brighton Believers Award
The Brighton Believers Awards are presented to people who exemplify the five character traits highlighted in the motto, “Brighton Believes."
Criteria
- Nominees must live or work in the town of Brighton.
- Nominees must demonstrate the character traits of Brighton Believes in their work, school, community involvement, public service, extracurricular participation, etc.
- Anyone may submit a nomination.
- There is no deadline this year, as we’d like nominations to come in throughout the 2023-24 school year.
Process
To complete a nomination, please fill out this form. You need not be limited by the lines in the form. You can submit your nomination by mail or in person to Brighton Believes Council, 2035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618; or e-mail to Jeff_Green@bcsd.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Green at (585) 242-5200 ext. 5535.
Recipients will be recognized at a Brighton Central School District Board of Education Meeting on a date to be determined. The recipient will be invited along with the person who submitted the nomination.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The event will be held in the Cafeteria of Brighton High School at 1150 South Winton Rd. Parking is available in the main parking lot, enter at Door # 20.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: brightonhighschoolbrighton to schedule an appointment.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Leadership Development Program
Student Visionaries of the Year (SVOY) is a philanthropic leadership development.
program for exemplary high school students. Highly motivated leaders embark on a
journey of professional growth, fostering professional skills such as
entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management- all while working to raise as
much as possible for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) mission.
LLS is now accepting applications for this year. See the informational flyer here.
Central New York U.S. Senator Gillibrand's Service Academy Night
Senator Gillibrand’s Service Academy Night, which will take place on Friday, October 6th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center, Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building.
We welcome students, parents and guardians, and school counselors to attend the Virtual Service Academy Night and meet representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Please RSVP through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/syracuse-service-academy-night-tickets-722088896327
This event is an opportunity to learn about the unique academic and career opportunities offered through our nation’s service academies. Students who attend the service academies graduate with a top-tier education, strong leadership experience, and a commission as an officer. Moreover, they will join a proud tradition of leadership and selfless service to our nation. A panel of Academy representatives will provide an overview of the admission process, daily life of a cadet/midshipman, and various paths to officership.
Continuing Education Offerings
- High School Study Skills
- NYS Driver Education
- SAT & ACT Bootcamp
- Writing the College application Essay
Complete details and registration available online at BRIGHTONSCOOLS.REVTRAK.NET
Contact Community Education at"
585-242-5200, EXT. 5595 CE@BCSD.ORG
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
School Pictures. Make-up Day 10/23!
School Pictures were taken by Inter-State Studios this year.
Student IDs, yearbook pictures and School Tool profile pictures are uploaded from the yearly school pictures. Please have your student sit for a picture regardless of whether you plan to purchase photos.
Students that missed the picture days should have their pictures taken on Picture Make-Up Day, Monday, October 23rd.
Photos taken in September can be viewed at
Website: www.inter-state.com/order
Order Code: 79064KA
Please be sure to call the Inter-State Studio Office at 585-310-7781 for any questions in regard to this information.
The Senior Panorama has been rescheduled for picture retake day on October 23 at 11:20. Students returning from EMCC should go directly to the MAIN GYM.
Senior Picture Guidelines
The BCSD site for yearbook with Senior Portrait info is up to date. This is the link to our page
Food Services
Current COVID Guidelines
The CDC recommends that people who have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, should stay home. Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible after symptoms begin.
- If people test positive for COVID-19, they should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate.
- Isolation may end after Day 5 IF people are fever-free for 24-hours without fever-reducing medication AND their symptoms are improving.
- Day 0 being day of symptom onset or positive test.
- If symptoms are NOT improving, the CDC recommends that the person continue to isolate until symptoms improve and they are fever-free for 24-hours without fever-reducing medication.
- After the person has ended isolation and when symptoms have improved, the CDC recommends that people wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask through Day 10, OR until two rapid tests, taken 48-hours apart, are both negative.
Administrator and Counselor Information
Click here for names and contact information.