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Greetings!
On Sunday we will be welcoming ten visitors to campus as part of the NEASC re-accreditation process. The NEASC Team will be visiting your children's classes, observing meetings, and attending events as part of their effort to evaluate our School's programs in relation to our mission. In early September the team was sent our 180-page self-study report that describes the work we do at Brimmer and May. The students in grades 6-12 will be introduced to the team at Monday's morning meeting. The classroom teachers will introduce the visitors to the children in the Lower School when they attend their class or event.
I am impressed with all the work our faculty and staff have done to make this a successful visit and process. I am confident that our outstanding student body, exceptional teachers and administrators, dedicated staff, and impressive programs will earn us high marks. Later this fall or early in the winter I will share the results with the community from the team's visit. The Visiting Team will submit their report to NEASC, and the Association will write their response in a re-accreditation report.
Please note that we will be bussing the NEASC team to and from School to avoid parking and traffic issues. I hope you will join me in welcoming our visitors to Brimmer and May when you see them.
Sincerely, Judy Guild Head of School
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| A Request from Nurse Beth Escobar
There are a number of students with allergies and asthma who do not have any Epi-Pens or inhalers at School. If your child is one of them, please bring Epi-Pens and inhalers to my office, so I can keep them for your child in case of an emergency. The ones from last year have expired. This is a very important request. I want to keep everyone at Brimmer and May safe and healthy!
Thank you,
Nurse Beth
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Join us for Homecoming!
Show your School spirit, and come support our outstanding soccer teams! 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012
Brimmer and May's Orr Field, Dedham Street
11:00 a.m. Varsity Boys' Soccer
1:00 p.m. Varsity Girls' Soccer
Transportation provided to the Orr Field from Brimmer and May.
Refreshments provided * Free Gator T-Shirts
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Brimmer and May Open House
Please help us spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to our Open House!
Sunday, October 21
Lower School 1-3 p.m.
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| Bulletin Newsletters Archives
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| Photo Retake Day: Take 2
Due to rain on Wednesday, we had to cut short the portrait retakes. We have rescheduled for Thursday, October 18 between 9 and 11 a.m.
All Lower School students on the retake list had their portraits taken before the rain began. If you are unsure about your child's retake status, please contact Katya d'Angelo. If you child had a retake, you will not receive the new portrait order until you return the original ones.
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 TWO DAYS LEFT for $50 Yearbook Pricing...
and then yearbooks will be $65 until December 31.
Yearbooks will NOT be available for purchase in May.
* Go to www.coffeepond.com
* Choose "Yearbooks" under "Place an Order" in top, left corner
* Click Online Order or a Mail-In Order (You will send checks directly to the publisher, not the School.)
* Enter case-sensitive password: gators
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Notes from the Lower School Head
Dear Lower School Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the opportunity to sit down with your children's teacher to discuss goals for the year. We feel this is an important and positive way to start the family and School relationship for the year. On Thursday our Fifth Graders will have an opportunity to learn more about Middle School by having lunch with Mr. Gordon, Head of Middle School; teachers; and students. The Fifth Graders will also visit Middle School classes. On Friday, October 19, I will host a meeting in the Lower School library for third grade families from 8:15 to 8:50 a.m. Mrs. Iuliano will join us to talk about science.
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller
Head of Lower School
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Grade 3 Geography/Science Photos
Third grade students were treated to a geography/science lesson by parent Mrs. Karascoulos-Vekiarides. Click here to see photos.
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Middle School News 
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 7th Grade Parent Breakfast
Please join Middle School Head Peter Gordon for morning coffee while hearing about 7th grade highlights and upcoming events.
When: Wednesday, October 17
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Place: Wright Conference Room
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Introduction to Upper School for 8th Grade Families
Dear Eighth Grade Families,
We would like to invite you to join us for an Introduction to the Upper School on Friday, October 19. We are offering an information session, which will start at 8:00 a.m. with visits to Upper School classes. At 8:45 a.m. we will gather in the Wright Conference Room for breakfast and a discussion about the Upper School, including a slide show, curriculum displays, and an academic overview. Our goal in offering this In-House Open House is to present you with an overview of the goals, curriculum, activities, and opportunities within the Upper School.
Sincerely,
Joe Iuliano Peter Gordon
Upper School Head Middle School Head
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 8th Grade Science Experiment Photos
Eighth grade scientists investigated and compared the stomata of land and water plants. Click here for photos. |
Upper School News
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 Junior Class Rings:
Orders Due TOMORROW.
If students or parents have any questions, they should contact Mark Rogozinski at 617-964-0007 or mark@marquisjeweler.com.
Rings for Ring Ceremony must be ordered by tomorrow, Saturday, October 13. Students may order rings in person at: Marquis Jewelers, 80 Winchester Street, Newton, or call 617-964-0007.
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Global Studies Trip
The first Global Studies trip of the year took place on Thursday, October 4. Eight Brimmer and May Students in the Global Studies Diploma Program traveled to Harvard University to attend a lecture entitled, "Reconstituting Egypt: Political, Economic, and Security Challenges." The lecture was presented by visiting speaker, Professor Denis Sullivan, a professor of political science and Director of Middle East Studies at Northeastern University. Students were briefed on the current political tensions in Egypt as the country faces the difficult task of forming a new Parliament and Constitution under the presidency of newly-elected Mohammed Morsi. The trip was organized by French/Humanities teacher Rona Mattocks.
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College Counseling Important Dates
PSAT
All students in grades 10 and 11 will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 17. Registration has been completed at School, and student accounts will be billed $13 to cover the registration fee for the College Board. All students must be seated in the theatre by 7:45 a.m., so that testing can begin promptly. Students must have two #2 pencils and a calculator with them. An introductory session to explain the exam was conducted during assembly period on October 10.
COLLEGE NIGHT
The Brimmer and May Fall College Night will take place on Thursday, October 18. It will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the theatre. Panelists will be Kevin Kelly, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UMass/Amherst and Caitlin Connelly, Associate Director of Admissions at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. A third panelist is being confirmed.
Parents and students from the Upper School are invited and encouraged to attend this program. It is a required event for students in Grade 11.
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| Parents of Seniors! Buy a Special Message in the Yearbook!
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Parents' Association
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PA Meetings
Thank you to those who attended the PA Meeting last week. We had an interesting discussion about what to expect as a parent during the upcoming year and learned some great tips on how to maximize the use of the School website. For example, did you know that you can filter and sort the School's Master Calendar according to your families priorities and then push it directly to your iCal or other electronic calendar? For information on how to do this and to learn other helpful tips visit the PA Downloads section of the School website.
The next PA meeting will be held on Thursday November 1 at 8:15 a.m. The PA leadership does recognize that not all parents are available to attend morning meetings. If that applies to you, don't worry! The PA will be hosting an evening meeting early in 2013. Details to follow.
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 Brimmer and May's annual Parents' Association Fundraiser has Started! Not only does this fundraiser support PA fundraising programs, but it also reflects Brimmer and May's mission to create compassionate and globally-conscious citizens. Equal Exchange is a locally-owned cooperative that focuses on improving global trading practices. When you buy Equal Exchange organic fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and gifts, you get a great product, donate 40% of the sale to our School, and support small-scale farmers across the world. We hope you will join us in supporting this delicious and exciting partnership.
Please see the Catalog and Order Form if you wish to make a purchase. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thank you for your support!
QUESTIONS: contact Craig Niemann at craigniem@gmail.com or Jackie DeLisi at jrdelisi@gmail.com.
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PA October Newsletter
Please click here to download the newsletter.
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Did You Know?
Please click here to download the first DYK of the 2012-2013 year!
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Parent Walking Group
We hope to see you on Friday at 8:15 a.m! All parents, dogs, and babes in strollers are welcome to join the group for a brisk 45 minute walk.
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Important Upcoming Dates
10/13
Homecoming
10/18
Fall College Night
10/21
Admissions
Open House
10/25
Board of Visitors' Day
Dress Day (6-12)
View the full School calendar
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