Principal’s Weekly Newsletter - 2/23/24
Weekly Block Schedule for 2/26/24
The winter Calliope is here!
The winter/Valentine’s Day issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork. Copies are available for just $1 from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14.
The magazine received dozens of contributions this time, so the editors could not fit everything in. “There is so much talent at BHS, and we get so many great submissions which makes it difficult to make choices about what goes in,” said senior editor-in-chief Holly Fischer. “We have one more issue coming out at the end of the school year, and hoping to have a great finish! I hope lots of students will contribute their writing and artwork!”
Although this is the winter/Valentine’s Day issue, much of the content relates to other topics. For example, the front cover features a still life painting by senior Mason Porras, and a radically different still life appears inside in a painting by senior Michelle Lin. Sophomore Madison Patton has two poems and two photographs in the magazine, and sophomore Noah Fischer has two pieces of artwork, one a monochromatic drawing and the other a painting on the back cover that hints at the coming spring. Other contributors to this issue include Karma Do, Gabby Silva, Lily Geddes, Lucy Peterson, Bennett Amaral, Camille Dalton, Matthew Santone, Jack Walsh, Destiny Alvelo, Aurora Lyon, Mak Yankee, Kendall Leonard, and several anonymous contributors.
Students who would like to contribute to Calliope or join the staff can keep an eye out for meeting times and deadlines in the Daily Announcements email, talk to a current staff member or Mr. Matthiessen, or join the Google Classroom with code j7v5c2l.
Below: Cover illustration by Mason Porras. Cover design by Holly Fischer.
CTE Department Liaison Ms. Erica O’Brien attended the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards with seniors Sara Walstedter (left) and Joelle Budz (right). The keynote speaker was Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea.
Seal of Biliteracy
Branford High School will again offer students the opportunity to receive Connecticut’s Seal of Biliteracy for proficiency in a second language. Testing dates for 2024 will be April 16 and April 18.
Students in grades 11 and 12 who take world language courses and/or grades 10-12 students who speak a language/s other than English are eligible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas - PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED LETTER and complete the form linked to sign up for the test (by Feb 23).
If you have any questions about the Seal of Biliteracy, please contact Kristin Mancini, the World Language Instructional Coach (kmancini@branfordschools.org)
Seal of Biliteracy letter and application link
Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2024!
BHS awards over 100 scholarships through the BHS Scholarship Program. Scholarships are based on a variety of criteria (for example, GPA, community service, future major, sports, outside interests, etc). Your child will receive an email with the BHS scholarship application form attached. Students must apply to qualify as a candidate.
This announcement is to inform you of the scholarship opportunity and to ask for your support in ensuring that your child completes the scholarship application. If your child did not receive an application, please have them visit the school counseling office for assistance.
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS!
If you have not done so please order your cap and gown for graduation! Your order is due no later than Monday, February 26, 2024. Graduation will be here before you know it! If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bozzuto for assistance.
Click HERE to order. Your registration is needed to prepare what you will wear for graduation.
Haven't ordered a class ring yet? There's still time! Click the link below and have your ring before graduation!
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Yearbook Sales Online - To be guaranteed a yearbook please order directly through JOSTENS click here to order.
Yearbooks cost: $100.00 (students experiencing difficulty making payments should contact Ms. Lepre for assistance.) To order by phone contact Jostens at 1.877.767.5217 during business hours.
In-School Sales Option - Students can also see Ms. Lepre to make arrangements/pay for a yearbook in school via cash or check for $100.00 All checks should be made payable to BHS Yearbook and given to Ms. Lepre in C27 Any Questions: clepre@branfordschools.org
Project Graduation
Project Graduation is a safe, substance-free, entertaining all-night event following graduation.
If we do not have the support and funding for this event, it will not happen this year. While the event is for seniors, underclassman families help participate in the planning. We encourage new BHS families to get involved and this is a perfect opportunity. If you are interested in helping please send an email to branfordprojgrad@gmail.com
Class of 2024 Senior Apparel (fundraiser)
Our 2024 Senior Apparel is ready to be ordered! Follow the link below. A portion of the sales will be donated back to Project Graduation.
https://shopcampuscustoms.com/BHS_PROJ_GRAD_22/shop/home
