
Hall's Corner
May 20, 2022
Dear BHS Families and Students
BHS Students and Families:
We only have 3 weeks of classes left!
End of year FINAL COURSE exams will take place from June 15 – June 23. Regents Exam Schedule Some courses may have in class course exams before June 15th. Teachers will notify their students. Please review the timeline of end of year events below. It has been two years since our last normal end of year schedule was followed. Please review for details on Springfest, exam week and logistics, the last day of classes, and more!
Seniors are preparing for Senior Ball and Juniors are preparing for Junior Prom.
Check out the Class of 2022 and Class of 2023 webpages for more details on SENIOR BALL and JUNIOR PROM
Be well,
Tom
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Testing Information
Regents and Local Final Exams
- June 15th – June 23rd
- Note, NO School or Exams 6/20 in observance of Juneteenth
Volunteers and Donations Needed for Senior BASH
Hello BHS Parents!
Our Class of 2022 Seniors have some exciting events coming up, including their final chance to conquer a blow up obstacle course, or be hypnotized to bawk like a chicken, at SENIOR BASH on June 18th!! Please consider donating your time or money at one of the links below to make this a celebration to remember their time at BHS!! This event is made possible by the BHS PTSA, and donations from parents like you!
News from the health office
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The district’s School Health Services program supports your student’s academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way that we provide care for your student is by performing the health screenings as mandated by the State of New York.
Starting next week, the following screenings will be completed at school if not conducted by your student’s health care provider:
Vision
- Distance and near acuity for all newly entering students and students in Grade 11.
- Color perception screening for all newly entering students.
- Hearing screening for all newly entering students and students in Grade 11.
- Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screening for all boys in grade 9.
A letter will be sent home if your student needs follow-up with your health care provider. Please call the school’s Health Office at 242-5000 ext. 4515 if you have any questions, concerns, or would like to opt your student out of the screening.
Thank you,
BHS Nurses
STUDENTS IN THE NEWS; MAKING BHS PROUD!
Brighton Chess Team Places First in Rochester Area
The Brighton Chess Team had a very successful season. The Bruin's finished their regular season with a 10-1 record scoring a total of 611 points in this season's matches making them the 2021-22 Rochester Area Chess League 8 champions.
This past Saturday May 14th the Bruin's chess team won first place in the playoffs for the entire Rochester Area! They were captained by David Lusignan with team members Austin Rao, David Deroo-Kury, Hiram Lopez, and Toby Rizzo playing the other boards. Collectively they swept their competition in four competitive rounds to go 4-0 to win the championship. Students pictured:Top row from left to right: Advisor John Clements, Austin Rao, Toby Rizzo
Bottom row from left to right: Team Captain David Lusignan, David Deroo-Kury, Hiram Lopez
TOPICS COVERED IN TODAY'S HALL'S CORNER
Students in The News - So Much to Applaud, Check It Out!
In Counseling
· Junior Newsletter
· May Counseling Corner
· Counseling Groups
· BHS Jobs Board
· Summer Continuing Ed.
o Writing Your College Essay
o SAT Prep
Safe Schools Helpline
Spring Art Show, May 11-27
Roatary Club Pancake Day, May 21
Brighton Rowing Club Learn-to-Row, June 4
2022 Recognition Gala of the Brighton Schools Alumni Association/Brighton High School Alumni Hall of Fame
Bruinterview, What is it? Check out the Poster!
BHS Bookstore is now on Instagram
Mountain Bound Program, July 18* - July 22
Athletic News
Calendar of Future Events – Check this out!
- Open Campus Reminders
- Driving to School Reminders for Student Drivers
Rochester Peer Tutoring
FEV Tutoring Support
IN COUNSELING
Junior Newsletter
May Counseling Corner
Here’s our 9-12 newsletter. Happy reading!
Counseling Groups are Back
BHS Jobs Board
Summer Continuing Education Classes Available
Class of 2O23 students: Register now for a summer class!
- Writing Your College Application Essay- This summer's enrichment class is designed to help students write the college essay, generate ideas for short answer questions and provide an overview of how to address the entire college application. Multiple one week session are offered trough RevTrak . Click here for more information.
- SAT Prep Class- Prepare for the May and June SAT test with a SAT Prep class. This prep class will help you become comfortable with your exam's format and style and provide tips for achieving your most successful outcome. You will practice the three sections of the exam, Reading, Writing & Language, and Math, and take at least one practice exam in class. Click here for more information.
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.
Pancake Day
Brighton Rotary Club’s 64th Annual Pancake Day will be an all-day event held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church located at 1000 South Winton Road. Serving times will be from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, Seniors 65+ $8.00 and Children 3-11 $6.00. Please consider participating as The Brighton Rotary supports and sponsors many youth projects and programs in our community.
Brighton Rowing Club Learn-to-Row
Learn-to-Row FREE!
Join Brighton Rowing Club on Saturday June 4th for National Learn to Row Day and learn to row for FREE. This is a great opportunity for your current 9th-11th grader (or 8th grade sibling) to try a sport unlike any other. They will learn the rowing stroke on a rowing machine and then get in a boat with experienced rowers for a light, fun practice. We will also offer a week-long learn-to-row this summer. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/U4u7C7iip9N8XxP89 Contact amelia.swing@gmail.com if you have questions. New rowers can join Brighton Crew in September. Learn more at brightoncrew.org See you on the water!
Ticket Info for the 2022 Recognition Gala of the Brighton Schools Alumni Association/Brighton High School Alumni Hall of Fame
Tickets are now available for the 2022 Recognition Gala of the Brighton Schools Alumni Association/Brighton High School Alumni Hall of Fame, which will honor five new members of the hall of fame on June 3 at Monroe Golf Club. Classmates, neighbors, family and friends, former teachers, and staff are all welcome to attend.
This year’s inductees are:
The 2022 members of the BSAA/BHS Alumni Hall of Fame represent stellar achievements in higher education, the arts, the law, philanthropy and communications.
John W. Clark, Jr., BHS’54, was a professor of electrical, computer and bioengineering who was instrumental in establishing one of the first U.S. university bioengineering departments and a leader and mentor in professional associations on the national and international levels.
Sharon Yates, BHS’60, is a nationally recognized painter and retired teacher of painting whose artwork has been in 18 solo exhibitions; 31 group exhibits; and the collections of universities, museums and law firms, and who has mentored and inspired students for decades.
Bruce T. Wallace, BHS’63, is president of a law firm and a litigation attorney for not-for-profit and charitable organizations and Native American townships/tribes; a lecturer on environmental law; and co-author of a law school textbook about environmental litigation and tactics.
Jack M. Ferraro, BHS’63, had a successful career in finance in the U.S. and abroad, and a lifelong commitment to philanthropy and volunteer leadership service in nonprofit organizations, with a special focus on educational institutions.
Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, BHS’71, is a freelance writer/editor/proofreader/speaker who is known for crediting much of her professional success to her Brighton education, keeping classmates and other friends connected over many years, and participating actively in professional associations in publishing and philanthropic organizations in education and community service.
For tickets, go to: https://www.brightonalumni-rochester.org/bsaabhs-alumni-hall-of-fame
by May 25.
The BHS Bookstore is on Instagram!
BHS Bookstore is now on Instagram. Be sure to follow is at bhs.bookstore to keep up on the latest Bruin merchandise deals and discounts.
Every Monday morning, there will be a random trivia question ... the 1st 10 people to come into room 275 with the answer will receive outstanding discounts!
Mountain Bound, July 18th to July 22nd
The Brighton High School Mountain Bound program will be traveling up to the Adirondacks this summer for its annual five-day adventure, from July 18th* to July 22nd. This year’s program involves white water rafting, canoeing, hiking, swimming, stargazing, and some very exciting team building games. No prior camping experience is necessary, there are multiple levels of difficulty within each activity to challenge the first-time camper and the experienced hiker. If you are interested, would like more information, or have questions please contact Mr. Porta (jamie_porta@bcsd.org) for an information packet.
*Please note, the date had been incorrectly listed as July 8th in previous notices.
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
Driving to School Reminders – please review with your students
Rochester Peer Tutoring is looking for more tutors
Rochester Peer Tutoring's mission is to connect students to peers who can to provide struggling students with extra support.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at rocpeertutor@gmail.com.
Co-founders, Delia Zhangfeng and Bhuvana Chimmiri.
FEV Tutoring Support for 3-12 grade students
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.
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