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2010-11 Opening of SchoolUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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:  
 
BMHS Fall Sports DatesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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
Physicals at the SBHC this summer! Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click on this link to read about appointments and summer hours! http://portal.norwalkps.org/schools/bmhs/Documents/SumPE1.doc
2010 Yearbooks! It's not too late! Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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!

Announcement from the PrincipalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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

Final Exam Schedule 2010Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

BRIEN MCMAHON FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE FOR 2010 is posted under BMHS News and it is posted on the BMHS Calendar.

Norwalk River RowingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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.
BMHS is BUSY! Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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!
Dates for Adult Education Fall Semester 2010Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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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Tangela & FriendsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
**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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AP Pre-Adminstration 4/20 - 4/21Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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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Parents Club Clothing Drive: Saturday, April 24Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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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College Fair- April 7Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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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March 26- Regular School Day-Professional Day Cancelled!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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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Budget Meetings: March 24-Public Hearing Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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

Fashion Show RESCHEDULED Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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" final performance rescheduled!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
"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! 
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"Courage to Speak" Family NightUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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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CAPT Schedule: March 1-10Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click above and on left under CAPT information for schedule for ALL students--those taking and not taking CAPT. 
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ROTC Comedy Night February 27Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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 
BMHS ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

No late or incomplete applications will be accepted under any circumstances.

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2010-11 Orientation: February 9, 2010Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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.
AP Night 2/2/10Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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).

Interpreter! Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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.

Athletics Game SchedulesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click "Athletics" for schedule of High School Sports on the FCIAC website--including directions to schools and game updates.  
Parent Club MeetingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Parents' Club Meeting: 
Monday, Nov. 9  
7 p.m. BMHS Cafeteria. 
Open to all parents. 
Bring questions and concerns.

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BMHS Clothing SaleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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

Clothing Drive: October 17Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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!
"High School 101"Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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.
Register for the PSAT Sept. 14 - Oct. 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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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Open House Sept. 15Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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!
School PhotosUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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!
CAPT ResultsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

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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NEW! Help with Summer Math PacketsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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
AP Course Summer AssignmentsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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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Final Exam ScheduleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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
SAT/ACT Registration DeadlinesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Register by:
 
May 5th for the June SAT Test Date
 
May 8th for the June ACT Test Date
 
 
 
Scholarship ApplicationsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click under "Guidance" for scholarship information and application forms.  Check for deadlines!
BMHS Scholarships Apply on-lineUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Applications must be done on line.
Go to the Naviance website to apply for senior scholarships.
Complete information on the Guidance page.
CT Challenge on TV NewsChannel 12Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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
Welcome to the New Brien McMahon's SharePoint Website!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Brien McMahon now has a new resource website located at http://portal.norwalkps.org/schools/bmhs.  Please share with the BMHS community!