BHS Happenings

We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving Recess! Next week, BHS will have Parent Teacher Conferences on December 6th and 7th. There will be an afternoon session on both dates from 12:45 - 2:50 p.m. and an evening session on the 7th from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. December 6th, 7th and 8th next week. More information on Parent Teacher Conferences will go out this week.

-The BHS Leadership Team

• November 28, 2023: Sophomore Junior College Planning Night at 6:00 p.m. in BHS Library Media Center
• November 28, 2023: First Round - Class 'S' State Championship: BHS vs MSW at 6:30 p.m. at Home
• December 3, 2023: Second Round - Class 'S' State Championship: TBD at 12:30 p.m. at Home
• December 6-8, 2023: 12:15 p.m. Dismissal for all students
• December 6, 2023: Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences: 12:45 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
• December 7, 2023: Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences: 12:45 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
• December 7, 2023: Evening Parent Teacher Conferences: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 - Holiday Recess

Football:

• BHS will host the co-op of Morgan, Old Saybrook and Westbrook (MSW) at home, tomorrow, November 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the first round of the Class 'S' State Tournament.
• The second round of the Class 'S' State Tournament will be on Sunday, December 3rd at 12:30 p.m.

Winter Athletics:

• Girls Basketball tryouts will begin today, November 27th from 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. in the Big Gym.
• Boys Basketball tryouts will begin on Thursday, November 30th.
• Boys and Girls Indoor Track will start on Thursday, November 30th.
• Wrestling will start today, November 27th.

In an effort to support our students in achieving their highest potential, we have developed a comprehensive SAT preparation program tailored specifically for grade 11 students. The program will consist of engaging and interaction sessions that will equip students with the strategies necessary to excel on the new digital SAT.

Students will meet with a designated teacher based upon their area of greatest need. Sessions will be held twice per week from 2:30-4:00 pm.

Our dedicated and experienced team of educators will cover key components of the SAT, including critical reading, mathematics, and writing. Students will have the opportunity to take practice exams, receive personalized feedback, and gain insights into effective test-taking strategies. We highly recommend that you register your child for this program. The program will begin Monday 11/27 and will last until 3/21.

Please express your interest in the program by emailing jjwhite@blmfld.org or strombino@blmfld.org or calling the school at 860-286-2630.

The Introduction to Allied Health class is looking for guest speakers from various health professions to present and speak to students about what you do! Professions could include doctor, nurse, physician assistant, radiologic technologist, medical laboratory science, respiratory therapy, physical or occupational therapy, prosthetics, public health, hospital administration, nutrition, genetic counselor, optometrist, and more! If you are interested in sharing your experience, either in person or online, with our students in this UCONN early college experience class, please email Catherine Skarzynski at cskarzynski@blmfld.org. I can provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have. Thank you so much for considering this great opportunity to help our students grow their knowledge!

BHS' Donald F. Harris Sr. Agriscience & Technology Center is having their annual holiday sale. The center will be selling: wreaths, poinsettias, centerpieces, swags, and kissing balls with different styles available of each. Students in the UCONN ECE Floral Art class have created designs to enhance your holiday season and the students in the UCONN ECE Horticulture class have done an excellent job growing this year's poinsettia crop. The deadline to order is Friday, December 1st by 3:00 p.m. Complete this google form to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecj0AVZC_cnLwIHGgWKf9Yd50ck2l6vZDEZSvlKNoHBJSKzw/viewform?usp=sf_link.

To see the many different arrangements available, click on the PDF below.

BHS' Guidance Department will be hosting Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS Library Media Center for all senior parents/guardians. Katherine Presutti, Director of Student Financial Aid for the University of Hartford, will be giving a presentation about financial aid. She will explain how to apply for financial aid and the forms of financial aid available to students. All seniors (and their families) who are planning to attend a 4-year college, two-year college, community college, or trade school should attend.

On Thursday, November 16th, BHS held an Honor Roll Ceremony for all students that achieved High Honors or Honors for Quarter 1. There were 215 students honored at the event. An additional 15 students were honored for having perfect attendance during Quarter 1. Congratulations, to all of our students and their families!

Students in Mrs. McCaughey's Forensic Science Class perform presumptive spot tests to determine an unknown substance at a crime scene.