Superintendent's Holiday Message 2024
Superintendent's Holiday Message 2024
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Dear Members of the Blind Brook Community,
We are fast approaching the end of the year! It is incredible to think that another year has gone by! With the end of 2024 we have a chance to build on the good things that have happened and start on new projects.
This year has seen some great achievements by our students. We have had numerous students receive acknowledgements for their musical and artistic talents. There have been outstanding theatrical and concert performances with more to come in the near future. Our academic teams are bringing home awards and our athletic teams are setting records! The learning that is going on in our classrooms is nothing short of extraordinary! It has been truly remarkable!
With the new year dawning, I want to thank everyone for making 2024 the success that it was. The commitment of our students, the dedication of our administration, faculty and staff, as well as the support of our families and community members has made Blind Brook the success story that it is. I am very grateful to have been part of the great learning community that exists here.
Let’s keep the good work going in the new year! Our students will continue to explore new topics and challenge themselves to achieve new heights. Our faculty and staff will keep providing the best learning environment for each one of our students. Our families will maintain the caring environment in which our students flourish. Together we will accomplish great things!
I hope that you all have a fantastic holiday season! May this time bring you happiness and comfort and may the new year be filled with good fortune and good times!
Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Colin M. Byrne
Superintendent of Schools
“Start with Hello Week” helps students create positive atmosphere
Students at Blind Brook Middle/High School have begun the new school year with a special reminder about how to create a positive atmosphere at the school and it begins with “Start with Hello Week,” which runs from Sept. 16-20.
The concept began with the Sandy Hook Promise, which helps support students and staff become more connected with one another.
“The goal is for schools to foster a culture of inclusivity and empathy in order to reduce bullying and increase connections,” the Sandy Hook Promise website states.
The week-long activities begin with students learning how to recognize when others are lonely or socially isolated, finding ways to help others feel included and techniques to start up a conversation.
“For this year's SWH Week, we hosted lunchtime activities that are focused on creating an environment where students can form new connections as well as recognize the trusted adults within their school community,” said Ashley Schlemmer, BBMS/HS Student Assistance Counselor.
“Some of our activities include writing conversation starters onto paper links to create a chain of ways in which people can engage with one another; creating Hello-Grams, with positive messages for students to share with their peers; wearing green to demonstrate solidarity and unity with the Sandy Hook Promise; writing letters of gratitude to trusted adults or completing a treasure hunt to locate spaces where students can find trusted adults; and finally, ending the week with a pledge to keep the Start with Hello spirit going throughout the year,” she said.