Bright Spots

Three $500 Scholarship Winners from our ECMC College Night!

ECMC College Night was a great success!  More than 250 students and parents came!  Shout out to Mrs. Wininger, Mrs. Kalfayan, and Ms. Stabile who coordinated the event!

Our AVID students volunteering at the ECMC College Night

Teens in the Driver's Seat

Students from Ms. Thibodeau's class taught French mini-lessons to their friends after school last week.

Staff Bulletin for the Week of November 23

There will be no Professional Development on Wednesday afternoon.

Days of Kindness

November 23rd:  Staff gives their parking spots to students
November 24th:  Bring an item for the United Way Personal Care Drive
November 25th:  Wear Blue and Grey and BE Nice!

Spirit Week

Monday is Tie-Dye Day!

Tuesday-Represent your favorite athletic team!

Wednesday is Class Color Day!

BE Events to Support our Students

PEP RALLY

 Some reminders:

• If students would like to stay for the pep rally but have early dismissal in their schedule, they will be assigned to attend a study hall or work room for the periods when they typically leave.  They should go to the administrative office at the start of the day to find out their assignment.  No students shall exit the building earlier in the day and return.
• If students do not want to stay for the pep rally, they should be dismissed by their parents with a note in writing.  Notes must be received by Tuesday morning but can be brought in as soon as possible.
• All students should go to their 7/8 class first before calling students down. 

• Students should bring only their good cheer and school spirit with them into the gym. No backpacks will be allowed.  Backpacks, purses, etc. should be locked in their classrooms.
• At the end of the pep rally, students are dismissed back to get their belongings.  Teachers should hold students until the end of the day.  If one teacher allows students to go, it undermines the cohesiveness of the entire building--please be sure to keep your students until the end of the day (12:06).
• Teachers, please be extra vigilant leading up to the pep rally.  Be in the hallways and greeting students.  Notify our administrative team if you are concerned about any students.  At the end of every period, please do a quick sweep of your classrooms, checking desks, etc. to be sure everything is in order.

  THANKSGIVING DAY GAME!

Bristol Eastern vs. "The Other School" will begin at 10:30am, but there are a number of events that lead up to the game, including announcing some Bristol veterans, announcing the classes of BE and the other school for 1968, the announcement of our seniors and the football queen parade.  We hope to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving!   

I'm still in shock that we're already celebrating Thanksgiving this week!  It is one of my favorite holidays--a chance to spend time with all of my family, recognizing the blessings I have in my life.  It is truly fitting that I spend a part of my day celebrating my Bristol Eastern family since I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to be a part of this community of faculty, staff, and students.  I hope you all enjoy the holiday.

Days of Kindness

Tuesday, November 17^th - Pick up a piece of litter

Wednesday, November 18th – In advisory, make a snowflake with a message of hope

Thursday, November 19th- Bring in a hat or mitten for the FBLA & LEO drive

Friday, November 20^th – High five day

Monday, November 23^rd – Staff gives up parking spots

Tuesday, November 24^th –Bring in an item for the United Way Personal Care Drive

Wednesday, November 25^th – Wear blue and white and BE nice

Monday, November 30^th –Leave a nice note on your desk for the next class throughout the day

Tuesday, December 1^st –Invite someone to sit with you at lunch

Wednesday, December 2^nd –Donate a toy for the Children’s Medical Center

Thursday, December 3rd- Donate loose change to AVID coin jars

Friday, December 4^th –Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in awhile

Monday, December 7^th – Thank a bus driver, cafeteria worker, custodian, secretary

Tuesday, December 8^th – Do 3 totally random acts of kindness

Wednesday, December 9th –Leave a friendly note on someone’s car

Thursday, December 10^th –Leave a nice and/or encouraging comment on social media

Friday, December 11^th – School wide moment of silence, wear green and white in remembrance of Sandy Hook

Monday, December 14^th - In homeroom, write a positive New Year’s Resolution for our BE Links

Tuesday, December 15^th – Try to let go of past grudges

Wednesday, December 16^th –Write a thinking of you card to a recovering soldier in advisory

Thursday, December 17^th - Say something nice about someone else to your friend

Friday, December 18^th - Give someone a compliment

Monday, December 21^st- Offer help at home

Tuesday, December 22^nd – Teachers recognize students’ kindness

Wednesday, December 23^rd- Wish a teacher and/or classmate a happy and restful break

Schedule for the Celebration of Family luncheon

Staff Bulletin for the Week of November 16

Advisory

There is an advisory meeting this Wednesday.  Senior advisories will participate in the panoramic picture. Mr. Higgins will be sending out information for advisory activities.

Professional Time

This Wednesday, instructional data teams will meet.  There will be time for advisory planning from 2:55-3:25pm.

BE Events for Students and Staff

Notes:

Admin/Guidance was moved to Monday at 8:30am.

SLT will meet Thursday at 12:50pm in the Admin Conference room.

SRBI will meet Friday at 9:05am.

Home Athletic Events

The Athletic Banquet will be held this week for all fall athletes.

Volleyball is continuing in their tournament. Mr. Stavens can send the schedule.

Freshmen football plays BC this week; JV football plays BC on Saturday.

Announcements and Reminders

Pep Rally Notices:
For Safety:
1.  We will not be allowing alumni for pep rally.
2.  Parents of senior football, cheerleaders, band and booster club members will be the only parents allowed.
3.  Teachers can bring their own children or families only if they are accompanied by another adult who could supervise their children in the event of an emergency.  Please let me know if you will be bringing family.

For Celebration: 
1.  All fall sports teams will be recognized.
2.   All clubs and groups are encouraged to create our banners that will inspire a BE win on Thanksgiving!