• 1 - New Years Day - No School
• 2 - First School Day of 2025
• 9 - Gap Year Fair - Fairfield Warde High School
• 11 - SAT Practice with Revolution Prep (*see below)
• 17 - PLC Day - Early Dismissal
• 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
• 21 to 24 - Midterm Exams (*subject to change)
• 28 - First Day of Quarter 3

In December, BHS students joined our School Counselors in making Holiday Cards that will be delivered to one of Brookfield's assistant living residency.

Our Seniors were invited to our BHS Alumni Panel. Thank you to our BHS Alumni who answered questions from our seniors and staff. It was great to hear what our Bobcats have experienced after high school.

The start of a new year is a great time to set new goals and prioritize your overall well-being. Just like physical health, mental health requires consistent attention.

Remember:

• It's okay to not be okay. Everyone experiences challenges.

• Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Our counseling office provides a safe and supportive space to discuss any concerns.

Don't wait until things feel overwhelming. Let's make this year your year of mental wellness. If you feel like you need support beyond what we can offer in school, keep in mind the following resources:

Whether now, or in the future, you find yourself, or a loved one, needing support, please save this document. It's lengthy, but it offers many different resources for you or your family to access.

*Disclaimer: Please note that the BPS do not recommend or endorse any specific resources. This list is not inclusive of all community agencies, services or organizations that provide counseling, and the omission of an agency, service or organization from this list does not imply disapproval.

Revolution Prep is offering.....

SAT Practice Exam

When: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Where: Proctored online via Zoom

*Please note that this live exam is proctored in standard time only. If you have been approved for an extended time accommodation, please reach out to your Academic Advisor, Rich Saperstein.

Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/3309​

Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/rich-saperstein​

Step 3: Attend the mock exam and instantly receive our best-in-class score report, illustrating three high-impact areas to focus on for each section of the test.

Questions? Reach out to Rich Saperstein at (201) 241-2031 or by email at rich.saperstein@revolutionprep.com.

• Graduates of Albertus Magnus College who complete their degree in four years are awarded a $1,925 grant? If you’ve settled your tuition, you’re free to use the funds however you wish! This can be an excellent opportunity to launch your career and life post-graduation!

• Students from CT are automatically eligible for a scholarship at the University of Cincinnati? To qualify for the $6,000 renewable UC National Outreach Awards, incoming freshmen need to submit a complete application for admission—which includes the Common Application with UC-specific sections and a high school transcript—by December 1 of their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.85 weighted or 3.5 unweighted at the time of application submission. Cincinnati also guarantees to maintain your tuition for the entire four-year period—no price increases! The Cincinnati campus is in an urban setting and hosts one of the nation’s original co-op programs!

• Undergraduate students from Connecticut who apply and are admitted to King’s College for the 2024-25 academic year will receive a competitive scholarship package that includes both merit-based scholarships and institutional aid, bringing their tuition and fees down to the applicable amount for their state? This means tuition is lowered from $42,000 to $21,000 per year. Aspiring lawyers should note that King’s collaborates with Villanova, providing FULL tuition scholarships to Villanova Law School.

• The University of the South (Sewanee) promises students will graduate in four years, given there are no major changes and satisfactory academic progress, or they will offer one year of free tuition? Additionally, Sewanee guarantees funding for a summer internship. The university has been highlighted in the Fiske Guide to College, Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, Colleges Worth Your Money, and Money’s Best Colleges.

• Johnson & Wales is now offering three year bachelor’s degrees? The new fully accredited three-year bachelor’s degree programs in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, and Hospitality Management are designed for career-focused students and families. Launching in Fall 2025, these in-person programs offer students a faster track to graduation, the savings that come from one year's less tuition, and a faster entry into their career.

Jen Gioglio (A-Di)

Bianca Nesello(Do-K)

Jaclyn Cordes (L-Q)

Kaitlyn Johnson (R-Z)

Nicole Usher - College & Career Counselor