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Winter Break Message 2025

Winter Break Message 2025
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Dear Members of the Blind Brook Community,

February 14th is the day when we celebrate the concept of love. In the spirit of this holiday I want to thank the community for all the love that you have shown our schools throughout the year so far! I also want to thank you for trusting us with the care and education of your youngest loved ones. It’s an honor that we don’t take lightly.

Our February break is next week. During this week we recognize the outstanding people who have led our country and helped make it the great place that it is. Every day our students work hard to learn the lessons that our past presidents have taught us. I could not be more proud of the work that our students are doing. They will have a big role in building on the work of those who led this country before them.

A quick note: the work on our baseball field will begin over the break, weather permitting. Mother Nature has sent us a curveball in regard to the weather this year. We are working to get everything on track and moving forward as quickly as possible.

I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day and a restful Winter Break! Safe travels to those who will be on the move next week.

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“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. 

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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.