
Hall's Corner
October 21, 2022
Picture retakes are 10/24 from 10-1, see below for more details!
Dear BHS Families and Students:
We will celebrate our Veterans on Friday, November 11th. We just completed our 7th week of school! Our first quarter will end on November 15th. Please talk to your students about how they are doing, check SchoolTool for up to date grades, missing assignments, etc. If you have further questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher(s).
I hope you and your family are well. Go BRUINS!
Be well,
Tom
HAPPY DIWALI!
The following information about Diwali was taken from https://www.almanac.com/content/diwali. Please visit the website to learn more!
Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24. Though technically religious, it’s also become a cultural event in North America that’s celebrated with sweets and special foods. The BHS South Asian Student Society helped BHS celebrate Diwali by wearing traditional Indian clothing and offering up the opportunity for students to try sweets and snacks after school while making clay lamps called diyas.
Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark and good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. The name comes from Sanksrit dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” On the night of Diwali, celebrants light dozens of candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placing them throughout their homes and in the streets to light up the dark night.
In most of India, Diwali consists of a five-day celebration that peaks on the third day with the main celebration of Diwali. In other places where Diwali occurs, usually only the main day is celebrated.
Diwali is primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. However, the holiday is celebrated throughout India, Singapore, and several other South Asian countries as a national holiday, meaning that people outside these religions may participate in Diwali celebrations, too. Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and elsewhere around the globe also regularly celebrate Diwali.
Another central theme of Diwali is family. Wearing their best new clothes, families gather together to eat sweets and other special foods, light diyas (decorative oil lamps), and pray for their ancestors. Businesses are generally closed (or close early) on Diwali to allow workers to celebrate with their families, too.
The feast can be quite extravagant, with the table filled with special dishes and sweets. In honor of Diwali, here are a few Indian-inspired recipes to try:
· Palak Panir Spinach and Tofu
· Sweet Potato Lentil Coconut Curry
HAPPY DIWALI!
The following information is contained in this week’s Hall’s Corner.
- Picture retakes October 24
- Red Ribbon Week October 24-28, 2022
- Students in the News
- SAT/ACT and College Admissions Parent Presentation with Q&A
- Senior Portrait Information, Deadline is October 28!
- AP Exam Order Deadline is November 15
BHS Performing Arts presents PUFFS
Winter Musical Information and Auditions
FEV Tutoring, free online tutoring is back!
- Parent Square Communication
- Open Campus Reminder
- Cell Phone Reminders
- Brighton -Bremen German Exchange 2023
- Hosting opportunity for French Exchange
- Ski and Snowboard Club
- Community Education Offerings
- Calendar of Events for September
- Counseling News
- Athletics
Picture Retakes
Dear Brighton High Parents:
Absentee/Retake day is coming up! Inter-State/SLR Photography will be in the BHS Main Foyer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2022 to photograph anyone that was absent on original day and retake those who are not satisfied with their original photo. Please be sure to send your original picture package back to the school with your child(ren) to give to the photographer when they go to the camera. If your child(ren) was absent on original day and you would like to pre-order a picture package from the absentee picture day, please see the online order info below. Please call the Inter-State office with any questions regarding this. (585)310-7781.
Website: www.inter-state.com/order
If you haven't yet had your pictures taken, please plan to have them taken on picture retake day, October 24.
All students that sit for pictures will receive a
***STUDENT ID!***
Red Ribbon Week 2022
Students in the News. Making BHS Proud!
BHS Key Club members picked and donated 5 pecks of apples to the Brighton Food Cupboard
PTSA Meeting with the Principal – The SAT & ACT, what you need to know! October 27th
Noon at BHS in Room 262 & 7 PM on ZOOM - https://zoom.us/j/99326855403
Monday, October 17, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Curious about the importance of the SAT and SAT or the distinctions between need and merit aid? Join us for a double feature of college admissions insight as nationally recognized experts Mike Bergin of Chariot Learning and Jona Jacobson of jj College Admission Advising share essential information for college-bound students. Attendance is free, but advance registration is highly recommended.
Register: 784-5300
Click here to see the associated flyer.
Senior Portraits
Attention AP Students & Parents
The AP Exams will be May 1- May 12, 2023.
AP Exam fees are $97 and due by November 15, 2022.
Payments can be made online by credit card or by check.
For more detailed information and forms go to: https://www.bcsd.org/Domain/259
BHS Performing Arts presents PUFFS
Brighton High School is presenting its fall theatrical production, “Puffs,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 in the BHS Auditorium, 1150 S. Winton Road. Tickets are $8 at the door (cash/check).
Ever wonder what life at a famous school of magic, dominated by the story of a hugely popular boy wizard, would be like for the other kids? “Puffs” tells the story of seven increasingly eventful years of school during which those kids who aren't so cool struggle to figure out how to fit in and make their lives meaningful. This parody is both funny and poignant for those who are new to the magical universe or die-hard fans, but is only recommended for a 13 and up crowd due to the nature of some of the humor.
The cast features: Callan Comeau as Wayne Hopkins; Henry Ager as Oliver Rivers; Jordyn Raville as Megan Jones; Itai Weinstein as Narrator; Matt Linkous as Ernie Mac; Ionna (Ivy) Vaugh as LeAnne; PJ Finn as J. Finch Fletchley; Aurora Cabral as Sally Perks; Aubrey Wilbanks as Susie Bones; Phoebe Martin as Hannah; Christopher Kilbridge as Cedric; and Casey Boyack as Professor McG/Xavia Jones. The ensemble includes: Kayla Harvey, Paix Day-Magallon, Jamie Ryder, Ada MacIntyre-Yee, Cypher McNulty, Molly Mcintyre, and Ana Bansal. The play is directed by Mrs. Parent.
The tech crew includes: Victoria Hardie as Stage Manager; Violet Klaus on lights; Tamako Wigal is the light board operator; Tallyah Maimon is on sound; Pidge Hood is on sound FX; Fae Calhoun is the stage left leader; Kayleigh Sherman is the stage right leader; Anya Derhak and Bronte Yelle are spotlight operators; Renata Corrado-Green is the lead on microphones and assistant stage manager; and Rhys McLendon is the prop master. The stage crew includes: Ann Adamski, Carol Adamski, Noa Dolan, Clayton Gomes, Pooja Guntreddi, Nora Hiller, Tree Howe, Arwen Hull, Cameron Isham, Molly Kirkwood, Aaron Mai, Soren Marques, Ashe Nipe, Wyatt Robinson, Yazmin Rohatsch, Olivia Seckel, Hudson Sloan, Zoe Sussman, and Devin Veazie. The Microphone Techs include: Cameron Isham, Soren Marques, Olivia Seckel, Arwen Hull, Clayton Gomes, Zoe Sussman, Molly Kirkwood, Hudson Sloan, and Wyatt Robinson.
Parent Square is Brighton’s new tool for all K-12 communication!
Click here for a PDF including QR codes for easy registration and Parent Square tips.
Open Campus
New Cell Phone Policy
Brighton -Bremen German Exchange 2023
the Brighton - Breman Exchange will be February 15-24, 2023. Click here to see the preliminary itinerary and trip registration information.
Rennes French Exchange Program is looking for host families
Would you like to host a French student from January 29th- February 8th, 2023? 43 French students will be visiting, and we still need to place 17 male students. Hosting is open to BHS students enrolled in a French, physics or chemistry class this year. Please contact Madame Beh for more information or come to 304 for a host family application. Information on traveling to France will be available at the end of the month. Merci!!
Ski and Snowboard Club Information
Do you like to ski or snowboard or both? Be a part of BHS ski and snowboard club! It will be 3 Saturdays in January and 3 in February at Bristol Mountain. The bus leaves BHS at 7:30 am and returns around 4:45 pm. Ski and snowboard club student lift ticket passes are $309.00 before 11/15/2022. After 11/16/22 they go up to $329.00. Equipment rental is not included but is available. For more information contact Mrs. Nadine Dykes in the printshop or send and email to nadine_dykes@bcsd.org
College Essay and SAT/PSAT Prep classes
Writing Your College Application Essay is open to seniors. It meets October 24 - 28, 3:00 - 5:30.
See this link for more information.
Preparing for PSAT and SAT Exams is open to al BHS Juniors and Seniors. See link for more information . See the Prep Class Flyer for times and dates available.
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
In Counseling
2022-2023 School Tool Parent Portal
Check the portal for student grades, missing assignments, or attendance.
SchoolTool Portal link
BHS Counselor Assignments 242-5000 ext. 4803
Administrator and Counselor Information
Click here for names and contact information.