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BHS Writing Center @WritingBhs

Using a student-centered and process-oriented approach, the Writing Center aims to help build and strengthen a writing community within Burlington High School.

Joined November 2018
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What a great turnout we had at our “Write Your Stress Away” event today! 40 students participated in writing activities designed to release their stress, boost their moods, and brighten their days. #bpschat #destressdecember
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Our first blog post of the 2022-23 school year is up! Did you know November was Men's Health Awareness Month? Read what senior Ally Travers has to say on the mental health aspect of this. bhswritingcenter.wixsite.com…

Man Up. → Speak Up.

By Ally Travers37.4% of men in the United States have mental health issues. Are you a part of the 37.4%? If you are, you are statistically less likely to speak up because in society, men’s mental...

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Wow! Our “blind date with a book” cart had 50 more books on it at the beginning of the week! Thank you, BHS, for your support, and happy reading over break! #bpschat
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This week, we’re taking the phrase “don’t judge a book by the cover” to a new level. Spice up your reading life. Support a good cause. Go on a blind date with a book.
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At our “Write Your Stress Away” event today, we wrote wintry snowflake poems, bullet journaled, dream journaled, created funny stories, and tossed our worries into a “fiery abyss.” #bpschat
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Come write your stress away with the Writing Fellows tomorrow during Flex Block. We've got writing activities and games to boost your mood. Sign up for "De-Stress December" in the MyFlex app, or ask a teacher for help. Hope to see you there! #bpschat
It's "De-Stress December" in the Writing Center! We have designed writing activities throughout the month to decrease stress and enhance mood and well-being. Learn more on our blog: #bpschat bhswritingcenter.wixsite.com…

Introducing De-Stress December

By Bella GillDe-Stress December Hey everyone! We know December can be a very busy and stressful time of year for students. So, the Writing Fellows have decided to hold a series of activities to...

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Mark Sullivan@bhsprincipal
14 Oct 2021
BHS Collab is celebrating Spooky Season by hosting its first scary story contest! SS can submit original terrifying tales, paranormal poems, and haunted art to bhscollab@bpsk12.org by 11/1. Winners will receive a gift card and publication in BHS’s literary magazine #bhschat
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Burlington High School's Student Writing Center is back in business! Stop by our Grand Re-Opening in the Lower Library Friday, October 8th to... ✏️ Meet the tutors ✏️ Participate in writing games ✏️ Check out the Writing Center space ✏️ Learn about our offerings
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The BHS Writing Center firmly stands in support of Black Lives Matter & racial equality. We believe this is an important time to promote discussion on this topic and to remember the power of writing to help process, express, and take action. Join us as we #writeforjustice (1/2)
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We've compiled some quotes we feel are relevant to the current moment, and that we hope will inspire your own thinking and writing. Reflect, respond, take action, effect change: docs.google.com/document/d/1… #bhschat
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What positive memories of BHS will you carry with you? We will be publishing memories on our blog this week and we would love to include yours! forms.gle/B4v28omXqDppKAv9A #bhschat
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Remember that time that.... Which of your high school memories stand out the most? As seniors count down the final days before graduation, let's send them off with a collection of favorite BHS memories. Here's the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

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Once we get enough entries, we'll publish them on the Writing Center blog and share it! Think 2016-2020.
To honor seniors in their final week, the Writing Fellows invite you to write about your favorite BHS memories from the last 4 years. Use this form to share your memories today! We'll publish them on our website next week.forms.gle/HDbooRQXM8oc2tW17

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(and you don't have to be a senior to share!) #bhschat #classof2020
Join us in sending letters of gratitude to essential workers in our community! #thankyouEssentialworkers #bpschat docs.google.com/document/d/1…

Gratitude for Essential Workers

During this challenging time, many people are putting themselves on the front lines, helping the community stay safe and healthy. The Writing Fellows would like to invite members of the Burlington...

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Make a friend. Get mail that's not junk. Sign up to become a BHS penpal. (We know you've got the time.) #bpschat forms.gle/jQYWZFzbj4MkTYXf9
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The BHS Writing Fellows are bringing back old-school letter writing! Bust boredom. Become a penpal. Check out our latest blogpost on the why you might want to get some stamps: bhswritingcenter.wixsite.com…

The joy of old-school letter writing

Looking for some human connection during this lonely time? Try becoming a penpal! There are many different pen pal programs that would be excited to have high school students join. In my experience,...

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BHS Writing Center retweeted
BHS Student Government@RedDevStuCo
15 Apr 2020
Today is Writing Wednesday! Share with us some original writing (poems, haikus, short stories.. Anything!) that you've been working on! @WritingBhs @english_bhs #BHSstayhomechallenge
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