Principal’s Weekly Newsletter - 1/12/24
A message from the BHS Principal
I want to thank everyone who was able to attend this morning's BHS Parent Coffee! We appreciate your insight and feedback during the conversation, including:
the most effective methods of school communication with families
how to help support seniors in managing college interviews during the school year
what information you would like to see from college and career surveys students take in Naviance
how to get the most out of our college visits
For those who were not able to attend, please don't hesitate to contact your school counselor with any questions you may have about post-secondary planning or school guidance.
Have a great weekend.
Lee Panagoulias
Principal
Branford High School
Important January dates:
Jan 15 - MLK Day - District Closed
Jan 16 - periods 5-8
Jan 17 - 22 revised schedule for the last week of Quarter 2 (see below)
Jan 23 - 1st day of Quarter 3
Jan 31 - Early Release Day
BHS Revised Schedule for the Last Week of Quarter 2: January 17 - 22, 2024
The Math Department is using student feedback (survey) to increase student ownership and a sense of purpose regarding course registration for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Taking part in a reflective process, students are indicating their possible post-graduate career paths, which will aid their current math teacher in making a course recommendation for the next school year. This information will be shared with the Guidance Department, helping complete the conversation about what direction is best for the students as they seek to further develop their math skills at Branford High School.
2024 BRANFORD MLK BREAKFAST
Several BHS culinary students will be involved in the preparation of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on January 15, 2024, at 8:30 am at The First Congregational Church. This is the first in-person event since January of 2020. A portion of the proceeds from the event help to sponsor BHS Scholarships. Click the links below for event details and ticket information.
2024 BRANFORD MLK BREAKFAST - YVONNE DAVIS
facebook.com/MLKBreakfastCommittee or email: MLKheritagebfd@gmail.com
Announcement from the Connecticut Pre-Apprenticeship Program, an Introduction to Asphalt Quality Control Technician Webinar is running on January 18th ~ from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Instructors are from the University of Connecticut and there is no cost for students to attend this virtual class. Please see the attached flyer, kindly distributed to graduating and rising seniors. This 2-hour introductory webinar will be to introduce students to the industry and answer any questions they may have. Students should register right on our Asphalt Program Page: www.CTPAHSTP.com
A 9-week virtual course would follow for those that are interested, (no cost to attend) pending enough interest. More information can be found on our website www.CTPAHSTP.com
Yearbooks are currently on sale at Jostens for $100.00
Senior/Student Ads are also on sale. All proceeds go back to the BHS yearbook to help offset pricing and run activities! Please consider creating an ad for that special senior! Yearbook Ads
Photos Needed for Yearbook- The yearbook collects submissions from students during the year, but you can help as well! We are currently collecting photos of students with their pets, pictures of students at work or volunteering, photos of siblings/relatives at BHS, and just fun times with BHS friends. We are also working on highlighting students who participate in interesting sports/activities outside of BHS. This could be dance, robotics, guitar, and or anything a student may be shining at! Help us highlight your child!
Please feel free to send photos to clepre@branfordschools.org
Part-Time Employment Opportunities:
Chartwells Dining Services at Branford Public Schools is looking for part-time and substitute positions. Perfect mid-day opportunities.
Contact us at jturenne@branfordschools.org