Tips for Talking to Adolescents about Troubling Events

2/3/2021 9:13 am

Between pandemic-driven economic hardship and deaths, the intensification of racial reckoning, major environmental disasters, and violent political chaos, families are faced every day with a lot of bad news. B-PEN offers some tips for how to talk to our adolescents about all this in a way that acknowledges the trauma without feeding the flames, offering perspective, guidance, and reassurance.

B-PEN Tips for Talking to Adolescents

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Letters for Rose

1/26/2021 10:30 am

Letters for Rose, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, collects letters, art and cards to deliver to senior homes in Brookline. Since the pandemic has left a lot of seniors feeling isolated and lonely, this is a great way to bring them joy and connection during this difficult time.

Letters for Rose would love to have Heath students of any grade level participate in being a volunteer!

Letters for Rose ambassadors are eager to get their message across to Heath students, and are willing to join a zoom call to talk to a few classes, or send out a google classroom/canvas announcement. You can encourage your classroom teacher to do is fill out this sign-up form for their class: https://forms.gle/ZpHtbvH7jjEmqLyV6. Letters for Rose ambassadors can also integrate their organization into a class lesson. After signing up, Letters for Rose ambassadors will reach out to teachers with specific information. Students can volunteer just once or multiple times.

This could be a really special opportunity for students to give back to the community in a meaningful way, and the Letters for Rose ambassadors would be thrilled to have any Heath school students work with them!

Questions or want additional information? Contact Letters for Rose Brookline

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When the S*** Hits the Fan: Parenting during the Pandemic

1/19/2021 8:54 am

Presented by the Brookline High School PTO and B-PEN

A virtual conversation with Joani Geltman, MSW

Jan. 25, 7 p.m.

Please join us for a virtual evening with parenting expert Joani Geltman, a clinician, parenting coach, college professor, and public speaker with over 30 years of experience. Using humor and storytelling, Joani will send parents/caregivers of teens and tweens home with a "goody bag" of practical insight and helpful techniques for parenting through these unprecedented challenges. She will address issues ranging from screen use and recognizing the difference between COVID blues and clinical depression to strategies for dealing with social isolation and self-care. Bring your questions or feel free to submit concerns you’d like Joani to address to ParentNetwork115@gmail.com.

Zoom log in -- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85217590099?pwd=UGM1VHY3MHB3Qis0dTN2Y25qMXA5QT09

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HASAP Winter 2021 Registration Now Open

1/6/2021 3:52 pm

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED A NEW ACTIVITY FOR THE WINTER MONTHS?

The Heath After School Activities Program (HASAP) offers fun, well-rounded, and enriching programs to the Heath School community. Registration for the Winter 2021 session is now open and includes courses for all grades K-8 and on a wide range of topics. Registration will be available until Wednesday, January 13 and the first class starts on Tuesday, January 19.

HASAP Registration

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Free Virtual Tutoring for Elementary/Middle Schoolers

1/4/2021 9:47 pm

Does your kid need an academic boost or want to do more while stuck at home? Vikrant Sabharwal, a former Runkle student now at Brookline High School, has created a free online tutoring service with his peers to help students and families during these difficult times. They tutor students across all age groups in elementary/middle school in a variety of subjects: math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more.

If you are interested please email: tutoringstudybuddy@gmail.com.

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HASAP/Empow Holiday Camps

12/15/2020 2:53 pm

The Heath After School Activities Program (HASAP) is partnering with Empow Studios to offer One Day Holiday Camps in-person for students in Grades 2-8 at Empow's Newton location on 12/28, 12/29, and 12/30. Each day will be packed with STEM activities, project ideas, and exploration for students.

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Brookline Youth Engineering

12/14/2020 12:08 pm

Is you child interested in engineering? Brookline Youth Engineering is a non-profit organization offering free introductory engineering classes to students in grades 5-8. To find out more and sign up, visit the Brookline Youth Engineering website. The program will run from mid-January to April. If you have any questions, please email Brookline Youth Engineering at brooklineyouthengineering@gmail.com.

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Brookline Youth Lacrosse

12/13/2020 1:44 pm

Brookline Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for the Spring 2021! The program begins in 1st grade for girls and kindergarten for boys. No prior experience is necessary. Please visit http://www.brooklineyouthlacrosse.org/ for more information. Practice is twice weekly and games are on Sundays. Hope to see you on the field!

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Soccer Sessions for Kids

11/20/2020 9:13 pm

Two varsity soccer athletes at Brookline High School are providing a COVID safe way for kids to continue to stay active and play soccer. They are holding a camp for players aged 4-6 over Thanksgiving break, can do private or group sessions, and can keep you informed about upcoming events.

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High School Student-Run Elementary and Middle School Tutoring Program

11/20/2020 10:55 am

Members of the Brookline Literacy Partnership are offering an online after-school tutoring program for elementary and middle school students across Brookline. They will run programs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. These programs will include activities such as arts and crafts, read alouds, exercise programs, and one-on-one tutoring.

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