Week of Respect Messages

Week of Respect
October 7 - 11, 2013
Part of NJ's Anti-Bullying/HIB Legislation  

Monday:
"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."
~ Princess Diana 

Tuesday:
“The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.”
~ Leo Buscaglia

Wednesday:
"A human being is a part of the whole that we call the universe,
a part limited in time and space.
He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings,
as something separated from the rest-
a kind of optical illusion of his consciousness.
This illusion is a prison for us,
restricting us to our personal desires 
and to affection for only the few people nearest us.
Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison
by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living beings
and all of nature."
~ Albert Einstein

Thursday:
“Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.”
~ John Hume

Friday:
"I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
~ Mahatma Gandhi

Volunteer Opportunity - The Woman's Exchange Gift Shop

The Woman's Exchange Gift Shop, located at 32 Church Street, Little Silver needs volunteers. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 to 5 and Saturday, 10 to 1. Volunteer hours are very flexible.

The Woman's Exchange is a non-profit gift store which specializes in handmade items. Their profits at the end of the year are donated to area charities. They have been proudly serving their local community since 1934.

Student volunteers help customers with gift selections, ring up sales, wrap, tag items and input computer inventory. 

During the academic year, they offer after school and/or Saturday hours that cater to your schedule. During the summer months, morning and afternoon volunteer shifts are also available. 

Please call the Store Manager at 732-741-1164 for further information. You may also inquire via email at womansexchange@aol.com. 

Visit their website: www. TheWomansExchange.com

Become A High School BIG!

BTHS is proud to begin an exciting new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties and Freehold Borough School District to create a High School Bigs Mentoring Program!

For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. The program is designed to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is a significant responsibility. All BTHS Big Brothers and Sisters must make a commitment to meet with their Little Brothers and Sisters every other Thursday, for the entire school year, from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm at the Freehold Intermediate School. Click here to view the tentative mentoring program calendar.

The application and screening process to become a Big Brother or Big Sister is extensive. Printed copies of the application are available in the Main Office from Mrs. Mellerup. We'll also have applications available at the Club Fair on Thursday. If you prefer, you can download and print the application by clicking here.

Applications are due in Mr. Brown's mailbox by 7:30 am on Monday, September 30. Late applications will not be accepted.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hosting an Information Session at BTHS on Tuesday, September 24 during lunch in Room 102. In order to apply to be a Big Brother or Big Sister, you must attend this Information Session. Please arrive promptly at 10:25 am. Click here to sign up for the Info Session.

We hope that many Biotech students take advantage of this opportunity to make a meaningful and life-long difference in the lives of children in need. Feel free to reach out to Mr. Brown with any questions. 

Students of Service (SOS) Club Sign Up

Click here to join SOS for 2013-2014