Principal's Post
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
February 5, 2016
The Principal’s post is posted online bi-weekly. Please take a few minutes to read it. There are wonderful things happening at Blue Hills each week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office at 781-828-5800 extension 261 or email me at Jill Rossetti.
Due to inclement weather: 11:35 AM dismissal today
Important Dates
- Report Cards for Term 2 online via Aspen X2 on Friday, February 5, 2016
- School Vacation: February 15-19, 2016
- Thursday, February, 25 In-service, Late Student Arrival at 10:40 AM
Great Things Happen at Blue Hills!
Automotive Technology Students Engaged in Learning
Students Michael Martin and Austin Mulligan repairing a snow blower (above photo).
Signs of Suicide (SOS) High School Prevention Program
We are working with Tim Guerriero from the Makayla Fund and receiving a free grant funded SOS program. Several of us attended a training back in December in Abington. This program will allow us to train the trainer and work with our faculty and students. This training will provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression, suicidality and self-injury in themselves and their peers. Prevention and education is key.
DVC Photo Contest
Who: All BHR students welcome
Judging: February 16, 2016
Judging: February 16, 2016
Deadline: February 7, 2017
Questions: See or email Ms. J. Murphy
Electrical Highlights of the Week
All photos and descriptions provided by Lead Teacher, Mr. John Mullaney. Photo to the right is the tenth grade Electrical technical class working on series/parallel calculations.
Electrical
Sophomore, Jalisa Soto working on Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), which is a wiring method that is mostly used for surface installations. After it it is bent and supported, conductors are installed. It is one of several electrical raceways.
Electrical Student Engagement
Sophomore, William Berio drawing a job report (below).
Electrical Lighting Jobs
Sophomore, Chris Hicks completed fluorescent lighting job! Way to go Chris.
"Day of Beauty" in Cosmetology and Lunch in the Chateau
On Thursday, February 4, nine ladies from the community joined us for a "Day of Beauty". Upon arrival they enjoyed coffee and delicious pastries provided in our Chateau de Bleu. After being pampered with several salon services in their live clinic, Salon 800, they were escorted upstairs to enjoy lunch together in the Chateau. Submitted by Lead Teacher, Ms. Julie Woods. Photo provided by Ms. Woods.
Day of Beauty in Cosmetology
Senior, Victoria Solomon with a client.
First Client for Sophomore Cosmetology Student!
Ashley Ryan, grade 10 has her fist client with a facial.
Engineering Department Project: Building a Trebuchet
Engineering senior, Tyler Kwadler, working on his project in the photo below. Dr. Meyers said, "A trebuchet works by using the energy of a raised counterweight (modeling clay) to throw a (Ping-Pong ball) projectile. A long beam is attached to an axle. At the short end of the beam is attached the counter weight. The long end of the beam is pulled down, raising the counterweight. ". Photo submitted by Dr. Mike Meyers.
Valentine's Candy Grams Sponsored by Class Council
The Sophomore class will be selling Valentine's Day Candy Grams from February 3-10 for $1 each. The Candy Grams will be delivered to all recipients on the morning of Friday, February 12 during homeroom.
Special Thanks to Mr. Canning and Grade 12 Computer Information System Students for Our New Website
Mr. Canning and his students celebrated the all the work they did last year building our new school web site, which went live in November. Today they celebrated in the Chateau. Check our our new website at www.bluehills.org
Jacob Sloane, Alec Verissimo, Nickali Harkoo, Kelvin Chan, Mr. Canning, Mr. Devaux
Kaylee Noonan, MIchael Macedo, Alexander Robery, Seamus Newayno, Carl Hokanson, Randal Johnson, Xavier Desmond (not in photo)