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BMHS teacher, Ms. Metwally, has a friend who is going to Nicaragua and will distribute sneakers to children and adults without shoes. Anyone who has extra sneakers laying around, and would like to help out, please bring them to room 1057, Ms. Metwally's room, by Friday, February 3rd. |
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This year’s Junior/Parent College Night will take place on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the CGS Community Room. Parents of current 11th Graders are encouraged to attend to learn more about what their student should be doing to prepare for the college admissions process at this time, and details regarding the college search and selection process will be reviewed. Parents will also be introduced to Naviance/Family Connection. This resource will prove invaluable for all families during the college search and selection process. |
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Brien McMahon is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host our Blood Drive on Friday, Jaunuary 13th in the CGS Community Room from 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM. You must be 17 or older to donate blood so seniors especially (and eligible juniors), please consider donating. To make an appointment, visit Mrs. Queiroga (Mrs. Q) in Room 2004.
Brien McMahon is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host our Blood Drive on Friday, Jaunuary 13th in the CGS Community Room from 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM. You must be 17 or older to donate blood so seniors especially (and eligible juniors), please consider donating. To make an appointment, visit Mrs. Queiroga (Mrs. Q) in Room 2004. |
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The deadline for filing is February 15th, 2012. Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school. CLICK HERE to read more! |
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When you buy any takeout from Rowayton Pizza
on Monday, December 12th,
40% of your order will be donated to the BMHS Class of 2012
Post Graduation Party fund!
You must use a coupon (attached) and make your purchase
between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2012
and thank you to Rowayton Pizza
for their generous donation! |
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Financial Aid Night will be held on December 1st at 6:00 pm in the CGS community room. FAFSA will be covered. Come one come all. |
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Tuesday, November 22nd 6pm at BMHS Casagrande Field. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Faculty compete as teams in tug of war, potato sack races, wheelbarrow, dizzy bat, relay races and more. Seniors compete for free prom tickets in a hot dog eating contest. All this fun is followed by the Powder Puff football game with Junior girls vs. Senior girls and the boys are the cheerleaders! Come hungry! The Parents Club will be serving food, snacks, hot chocolate, etc. at the concession stand all evening. |
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Thursday, December 8th from 3pm - 7pm to help raise funds for chaperones and to defray the cost to students for various field trips. Please stop by the holiday fair to do some shopping for the holidays, participate in our vendor raffles, eat cookies and drink hot chocolate! |
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Yearbooks are now on sale for the month of November for $80.00 plus options. Please consider buying one before the price goes up. You can also purchase the book online at www. jostensyearbook.com or send a check/cash and order form to Mrs. Morabito, room 1053.
Please consider purchasing an ad for your son or daughter. Personal ads are a lasting message to your high school student and friends. This is great opportunity to support the BMHS yearbook. |
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12:45 Early Dismissal for students |
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· Some trimming of hedges and grasses
· Raking and bagging leaves
· Picking up trash and recyclables around grounds
· Anything else that needs sprucing up
Feel free to bring any of the following items:
· Additional paper leaf bags
· Heavy duty trash bags
· Rakes
· Push Brooms
· Garden tools
· Clippers and trimmers
· Coffee, water, or other food items
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Attached please find a flyer for the 10/26 showing at City Hall of "How Hard Can It Be: F.A.T. City [Frustration, Anxiety, Tension]," a film we hope many teachers and families of children with 504s and IEPs will see. It's based on the noted book by Rick Lavoie, MEd, a specialist in LD and ADHD. CPAC will be on hand to facilitate discussion following the film, there will be a Spanish translator present.
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Voting ends on Wednesday !!!
You can vote every day!!!! |
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Please read the attachments for program dates. |
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| | PSAT's will be given to ALL 10th and 11th grade students on Wednesday October 12, 2011. |
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6:00 p.m. Spanish and French/Creole Orientation in the Cafeteria.
6:00 p.m. CGS PTO Meeting in the CGS Community Room
6:30 p.m. New Parent Orientation in the Auditorium
7:00 p.m. CLASSROOM VISITS begin. A flyer will mailed home. Have your student fill out the form with thier "A Day" schedule for you to follow. |
| | Click here for information about the 2011 BMHS Graduation. |
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Click "Athletics" for schedule of High School Sports on the FCIAC website--including directions to schools and game updates. |
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We are going live with our surveys. It is the intention that these surveys provide feedback that will assist the schools and school district in our improvement efforts.
The Staff Survey will be posted on the Norwalk Public Schools website from May 16 – May 23.
The Parent Survey will be posted on the Norwalk Public Schools website from May 23 through June 6. There is also a Spanish version of the parent survey.
The Norwalk Public Schools is excited about the opportunity to obtain this feedback and increase the two-way communication between our staff and parents. |
| | All the news you need to know about Graduation 2011! |
| | The photo schedule with student appointments for the Class of 2012 will be posted daily in the bulletin starting on 5/15. The photos will be taken in the library classroom 5/16-5/20 starting at 7:30 am each day. The days will be listed for teachers. PLEASE remind students to go at their assigned time! |
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The Art Department invites you to view student artwork in the spring art show. The students' works will be hung in the gallery area next to the library May 17-27. |
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There will be two Pre-Administration Sessions, you must only go to one. The first will take place Tuesday, April 26 in the cafeteria lecture hall at the start of 7th period (@1:30) and will take the entire period. The second will take place Wednesday April 27 after school (@2:20), also in the cafeteria lecture hall. When you registered for AP Exams, you indicated which session you will attend, so please refer back to your registration confirmation to determine which session you need to attend. The process will take about 45 minutes. All teachers will be aware of the 7th period session on 4/26 and you should be marked as “exempt/building present.”
Please be prompt and bring a pen and a #2 pencil! |
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The Event: Sustainable Building Jobs Symposium
Date: Friday April 29
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Where: Norwalk Community College – East Campus
Purpose of the Event: An educational forum for current and prospective students, parents, faculty, staff and general public. Expert panelists will discuss career and job opportunities in Sustainable Building and Design, Energy Efficiency and Home Performance, and Alternative Energy. These subjects are the core curriculum of the BEST – Building Efficiency and Sustainable Technology certificate program at Norwalk Community College.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS GREEN JOBS EVENT OR THE BEST PROGRAM, CONTACT ERIC GRIBIN AT 203.857.7345 OR egribin@ncc.commnet.edu
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The Annual Junior Parent College Night will take place on:
Tuesday, March 29th, from 6-8PM.
All parents of our Junior students are invited to discuss how the college process works and ask questions in an intimate setting with the parents of current college freshmen (BMHS grads) with diverse experiences in post-secondary education. |
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You can read the report in its entirety under About BMHS. |
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Our 5th annual Captain's of Comedy fundraiser is being held on the evening of March 19 @ Norwalk City Hall.
An Evening of Comedy Entertainment to Benefit the BMHS NJROTC on Saturday, March 19, 2011 Refreshments: 6:30 – 8:00 The Show: 8-10pm
Click on this link for tickets and directions!
http://www.captainsofcomedy.com/ |
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The School District Calendar Committee is examining the current model of the District’s School Calendar. Before a recommendation is made to the Board of Education, we will need to take into account state regulations, contractual obligations, research on school calendars and the opinion of all the stakeholders. For more information on how to vote for a new calendar model read the following Letter in French. Letter in English . Letter in Spanish or click here to VOTE. |
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AP EXAM REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY JANUARY 10, 2011 AND LASTS THROUGH FRIDAY JANUARY 28. DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER AT www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/070698. Please see Mr. Castelluzzo in Guidance with any questions. |
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Tuesday January 19th is an additional night of Parent Orientation being offered for Spanish speaking families. |
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This program recognizes these students as exemplary young people who have an interest in improving their neighborhoods. Each student will have an opportunity to attend a leadership seminar in Washington, D.C. in July of 2011 with other student leaders from throughout the country.
DEADLINE EXTENDED ...Applications must be received before January 14th!
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Norwalk Community College will be hosting College Goal Sunday on January 30, 2011. For information on time, directions, and what to bring, please go to the website. Students must register and select NCC as their site by going to the website : http://www.collegegoalsundayct.org/
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BMHS 2011 SENIOR CLASS FASHION SHOW
Friday, March 4, 2011
(Snow date: Saturday, March 5, 2011)
MODEL & VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM
Return completed form to office by December 20
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Brien McMahon Library Media Center will be hosting our 1st Book Fair this Monday, December 13th thorugh Friday December 17th. Gather your pennies up for this first time event! There will be a little something for everyone! The fair will be filled with Young Adult favorites, teacher resources, cookbooks, children books, and more! Thinking about gifts for this holiday season? Well, keep in mind that books make terrific gifts! All proceeds will benefit our library media center's collections and upcoming programs! |
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La nueva fecha del taller de Ayuda Financiera en español es el 9 (nueve) de diciembre a la 7:00 en la noche en la sala de conferencias. Change of date: The new date for the Spanish Financial Aid Night is December 9th at 7:00pm in the café lecture hall. |
| | Seven year ole Sebastian needs a bone marrow transplant. Please click on the flyer below for more information. |
| | The 1st marking period closed on Wednesday, November 10th. Report cards will be distributed on Monday, November 22nd. |
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| | All students are required to attend school at 7:30 am. Seniors will partake in a variety of seminars, juniors will take a real practice SAT, and sophomores will take a practice CAPT test. In an effort to continue to promote early college awareness for freshmen, all ninth graders will also take a real practice SAT. The staff at Brien McMahon invites each and every one of our students to DARE TO BE REMARKABLE! |
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All hands on deck, teachers and students, for the Fall cleanup on Saturday October 30th from 9:30-12:30. |
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UCONN Application Workshop
Seniors applying to the University of Connecticut are encouraged to register for the UCONN Electronic Application Workshop. Students will have the opportunity to complete the application online on Wednesday, November 10th. The workshop will be led by a UCONN Admissions Representative.
Students MUST sign up by November 3 for this workshop in the School Counseling office. Registration for the workshop is on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 25 participants. See Mr. Castelluzzo in School Counseling Office 11297 for additional information. |
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Do you need help with homework, a project or preparing for a test or quiz? If so, stop by the Guidance department after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday afternoons from 2:20 – 3:00 p.m. The RANSACK afterschool tutorial program offers academic support to students. |
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Click under " About BMHS" for the latest Principals Message. |
| | Donate clothes, shoes, blankets, etc. even stuffed animals! Drop off at the school front parking lot Saturday, October 23 from 10am to 2pm. Click here or under BMHS Parent Club link for more information... |
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PSAT's
PSAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN! THE TEST IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16th at 7:30 AM! $25 (cash or check to BMHS)
Juniors can sign up every day in the career center, during LUNCH ONLY from now until September 28th.
Sophomores can sign up from September 22-28th, if there are remaining seats.
Students must bring identification on the day of the test or they will NOT BE ADMITTED.
ALL JUNIORS SHOULD TAKE THIS PRACTICE TEST AS IT IS ONLY OFFERED ONCE A YEAR. | |
| | Please read this important letter about the AP Testing Program! |
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Tuesday, September 14. Classroom Visits: 7 pm. Click above or under "News" for information flyer. Orientation Presentation for new parents at 6:30 pm in Auditorium. Follow your child's "A" day schedule to meet teachers and get information on objectives for 2010-11. |
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Click above under "BMHS News"or "BMHS Information" on left for info. Wednesday, Sept. 1: 1st day Grades 9, 12 and students new to BMHS.
All students Thursday,Sept.2:
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Practice dates for fall sports: Football 8/23 8am; Boys & Girls Soccer: 8/28 8am; Volleyball: 8/28 9am; Cross Country 8/28 2:30 pm; Field Hockey 8/28 10am; ATHLETICS PHYSICAL & SIGNED PARTICIPATION FORMS REQUIRED! Contact Joe Madaffari, Athletic Director at 203-852-9488 ext. 11246 or e-mail pridejm@aol.com |
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Please contact Sheila Wolfe who heads up the Yearbook Club to arrange for a yearbook for your student! If your child hasn't already purchased a yearbook, they will be very happy if you surprise them in time to pass the yearbook around for year-end autographs! Sheila Wolfe can be reached at wolfes@norwalkps.org to purchase a yearbook! |
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To all parents: All Norwalk Public Schools went on a partial lockdown (at BMHS no students or faculty were allowed outside) today due to a shooting in town (not at any of our schools). The suspect has been apprehended and the lockdown lifted at 12:15 p.m.
Suzanne Koroshetz, Principal |
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BRIEN MCMAHON FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE FOR 2010 is posted under BMHS News and it is posted on the BMHS Calendar. |
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Catch the Drive (the peer-to-peer rowing program for high school girls through the Norwalk River Rowing Association)presentation will be in the Library at 10am on Wednesday May 12th. See Ms. Gratrix or Ms. Arnold for more information. |
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Check out the BMHS Calendar of Activities located on the left side navigation menu on the BMHS main page. Great things are happening every day at Brien McMahon High School! |
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Following are the registration and start dates for the fall semester of Adult Education classes at BMHS: Registration: Wednesday and Thursday, September 1 & 2 7-8:30pm @ Brien McMahon High School Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 7 |
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**Don't miss the 2nd Annual Benefit Concert at BMHS**
“Tangela & Friends” Benefit Concert
Friday, April 23 - 7:00 p.m BMHS Auditorium
$10 Advance Tickets available at BMHS
(203)852-9488 ext.11299 or 11400 8am-3pm or by calling Donna Carswell 203-919-3988
or Jackie Morgan 203-354-9892
$15 Tickets available at the door.
Brien McMahon High School proudly presents award-winning off-Broadway singer (AND BMHS staff member) Tangela Smith performing a benefit concert on Friday, April 23. Tangela was a five time reigning Apollo Theater Talent Champion in 2006, winner of the Connecticut Young Performer Award, and American Idol Contestant. Her repertoire includes soul, blues, gospel, pop, and she gives a star-studded performance of tunes from “Beyonce to Broadway". Tangela has been described as one of the most talented performers in the area with a style that blends elements of Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keyes, and Whitney Houston.
Proceeds from the show will benefit
BMHS Enrichment Programs and Haitian Relief Efforts |
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ATTENTION ALL AP STUDENTS WHO WILL BE TAKING AP EXAMS IN MAY...
Mandatory pre-administration session is held for all AP test takers to complete demographic information on your first answer sheet. Click under Guidance and above for details...
You must commit to being present for the pre-administration session! Click this link for more information: http://portal.norwalkps.org/schools/bmhs/Pages/APProgram.aspx |
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BMHS Parents Club CLOTHING DRIVE:
Saturday, April 24
9am-2pm
Clean out your closets!
Get rid of those old clothes, blankets, pocketbooks, sheets, towels, pillows, stuffed animals, coats, belts, scarves, shoes & boots (please bag shoes & boots separately from all else)
Earn $$$ for the Parents Club.
Proceeds scholarship funds
Saturday, April 24 - 9am - 2pm
BMHS Parking Lot
*Put clothing in dark garbage bags
Drop off at the
BMHS front parking lot. |
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Norwalk Public Schools College Fair: Wednesday, April 7 from 6-8pm at the BMHS Cafeteria. Click above or under "Guidance" for information pamphlet and list of colleges that will be represented. |
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Friday, March 26, Professional Day for Teachers has been cancelled. There will still be an early dismissal at 12:45 pm on Thursday, due to Elementary Conferences. Please see attached letters from the Superintendent's Office... |
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Parent Support is needed!
Wednesday, March 24
Board of Estimate & Taxation
Public Hearing
2010-11 Budget
Norwalk City Hall 7 pm
Click above for details
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BMHS PGP Fashion Show:
Friday, March 26 at 7pm
Advance Tickets: $5 Students -$10 Adults
Save $2 - At the door: $7 - $12
Don't miss this annual PGP fundraiser! |
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"The Music Man" Last Sunday's matinee has been rescheduled for
Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 Adults
$8 Students /Seniors
Don't miss the final performance! |
| | Courage to Speak Family Night will take place tonight, even though schools are closed. Thursday, March 18th at 5:30 at West Rocks Middle School. call (203) 831-9700 with questions or www.couragetospeak.org . Click above for flyer |
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Click above and on left under CAPT information for schedule for ALL students--those taking and not taking CAPT. |
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Tickets are still available! Click under Student Activities for the flier on the 3rd annual "Captains of Comedy". $25 General Admission Tickets available at the door or on-line at: http://captainsofcomedy.com/default.aspx |
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No late or incomplete applications will be accepted under any circumstances. |
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Orientation for Parents of Freshmen for the 2010-11 school year is Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7 p.m. Click above for information pamphlet. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE AP STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Come to the Brien McMahon Media Center (Library) on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for our Annual AP Night. Click above for full announcment Parents and/or students are invited to attend this important presentation regarding Advanced Placement courses. Every Year, Brien McMahon High School students excel in Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and have the opportunity to receive college credits after successfully completing the AP Exam. This year’s AP Night will include a short video explaining the benefits of taking AP Courses and Exams in high school. AP courses are college-level courses taught by AP certified teachers, and students have the possibility of earning college credit by taking AP Exams. AP teachers will be present as well to answer questions and provide information regarding their respective courses. Don’t miss this opportunity to help you make an informed decision for course selection in the spring!
Note: If February 2 is a snow day, we will reschedule for the following night (Wednesday, February 3). |
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Recuerden que nosotros tenemos una traductora aquí en Brien McMahon. Si no hablan ingles y tienen preguntas o quieren hacer una cita con el consejero escolar de su hijo/hija por favor llamen a Paola Perez (203) 852-9488 x11028 lunes, miércoles, y viernes de 9:00-1:00. |
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Parents' Club Meeting:
Monday, Nov. 9
7 p.m. BMHS Cafeteria.
Open to all parents.
Bring questions and concerns.
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BMHS School Clothing Sale Tues. Nov.10: 9 am-2 pm. Shirts – Sweatshirts – Warm-ups & More! School Clothing available in time for holiday gift-giving! Guidance Conf. Room. For info. call 852-9488 ext.11294 |
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Clothing Drive Sat., October 17
10 am-2 pm. Drop off used clothing, blankets, towels, backpacks, sheets, stuffed animals to the front of BMHS in black garbage bags; shoes and boots separately. Tell your neighbors!
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Freshman parents are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Topics include interim reports, attendance policy, and orientation to the library-media center. The meeting will be held in the auditorium. |
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The PSAT will be administered on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at BMHS. Register in the BMHS Cafeteria at lunch. Fee: $23.00. |
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Tuesday, September 15, is Open House night for parents. Click above for orientation program schedule. Classroom visits start at 7pm. Remember to bring your child's "A" day schedule! |
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Photos will be taken for school IDs as follows:
Grade 11: Wed. Sept. 9; Grade 10: Thurs.Sept. 10;
Grade 9: Friday, Sept.11.
Be sure to send in photo form & payment with student! |
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Individual student CAPT results will be mailed to parents on September 11. CMT reports for current ninth graders will be mailed at the end of September. |
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BMHS Housemaster, Mrs. Michailidis is offering math help with Summer Packets from 10am-1pm at BMHS on Wednesdays through
August 19: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 |
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Student enrolled in AP Courses for 2009-10 are responsible for obtaining summer assignments from the teachers.
Click under Departments for summer reading lists. |
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click "News & Updates" for
Final Exam Schedules
Graduation: June 24 6pm
Mandatory Rehearsals for Seniors: Monday-Tuesday June 22-23 at 11:45 a.m.-Auditorium
Note: 12:15 p.m. Dismissal on
June 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 |
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Register by:
May 5th for the June SAT Test Date
May 8th for the June ACT Test Date
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| | Click under "Guidance" for scholarship information and application forms. Check for deadlines! |
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Applications must be done on line.
Go to the Naviance website to apply for senior scholarships.
Complete information on the Guidance page. |
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Be sure to tune in to watch the BMHS team compete vs. Wilton this Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15 at 6:30pm and 9:00 pm on NewsChannel 12.
Click above for more information
"The Connecticut Challenge" Saturday & Sunday, February 14-15
6:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. on TV NewsChannel 12..
The Brien McMahon High School Team of five (5) students participated in the CT Challenge competition vs. Wilton High School which is being televised on Channel 12 this weekend.
After this weekend you can also see it online:
http://powertolearn.com/challenge2008/CT/index.shtml |
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