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I am regularly impressed with the commitment Brimmer and May's administration, faculty, and staff make to their own professional development and growth. A learning community can only be as dynamic as its members, and this past summer our learning community earned an A+ in this category. Our robust professional development budget funded many projects, courses, trainings, and programs. I encourage you to click here to look at the list of what our educators did over the summer months; it is inspiring.
In addition to the variety of out-of-the-house professional development programs, we also offer several in-house programs. Six seasoned faculty and administrators met with me over the summer to plan a year-long focus on professional Learning Walks where colleagues visit each other's classrooms and discuss the instructional presence of the 3Rs: rigor, relevance, and relationships. After visiting 6-8 classrooms, the facilitators debrief their findings about best practices with the participants. If you would like to learn more about this professional experience used at Brimmer and May, I wrote for Independent School Magazine entitled "Learning Walks: Instructional Rounds for Your School."
Next Thursday, October 2, at 8:15 a.m. in the theatre, the Parents' Association will host guest speaker Tanya Avrith from EdTechTeacher. Ms. Avrith will lead us in a discussion on helping our students manage their digital footprint. This conversation began in August with our faculty at their professional development day. I hope you will join us for this important event.
Sincerely,
Judy Guild
Head of School
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Students and Staff Say Thank You Video!
If you missed the video at Back-to-School night, please click here for an Annual Fund Thank You video!
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Do You Want to Learn More About Brimmer and May?
Are you interested in seeing what goes on in another division of the School?
If you would like a personalized tour of the Middle and/or Upper Schools, please give Myra Korin a call at 617-738-8695 or send an email to mkorin@brimmer.org to schedule an appointment.
Our Open House takes place on Sunday, October 19.
Lower School: 1 p.m.
Middle/Upper Schools: 2 p.m.
Please help us spread the word!
Brian C. Beale
Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions
Director of Financial Aid
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Set Up Your Website Notifications!
Sign up to receive important notifications about your child's Athletic Games, School News, and Announcements!
1) Log in to the website (www.brimmerandmay.org)
2) At top right click on your name then on "settings"
3) On the left side click on "notifications"
4) Make sure your email address is correct, and add a cell phone number if you would like text notifications.
5) check off the boxes for the notifications you wish to receive. (If a box is grayed out you must first click "Setup Options")
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 Homecoming
Hold that date for Homecoming on
Saturday, October 18!
Noon - Girls' Varsity vs. The Master's School
2:30 p.m. - Boys' Varsity vs. Hoosac School
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Food Day
October 24 is Food Day! Food Day is a nationwide celebration and movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food begun by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. To recognize Food Day, we will show scenes from the new food documentary Fed Up, by Katie Couric, at an assembly for Middle School students on October 1 at 10:45 a.m. On Food Day, we will sample some local produce in addition to the day's regular lunch. Also, look for Food Day related information on the bulletin board outside of the kitchen.
Erin Hickey
School Chef
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News from Lower School
Dear Lower School Families,
Lower School Buddies had a wonderful time picking apples at Honey Pot Hills Orchard this morning!
It was great to see many of you at Back-to-School Night last week, and as I promised that night, my Personal/Professional Mission Statement is included in this week's Bulletin.
Beginning on Friday, October 17, Ms. McGillicuddy and I will be hosting a series of grade-level meetings in the Lower School Library. Coffee/tea, orange juice, and light breakfast fare will be served at these topic-oriented conversations. Following is the tentative schedule (a reminder will be sent out the week before): Pre-K/K-October 17; Grade 4-October 24; Grade 5-November, 7; Grade 1-November 14; Grade 3-December 5 and Grade 2-December 12.
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Head of Lower School Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Extended Day Clubs
Please keep an eye on this space for more exciting programs that your child may participate in during Extended Day. In the coming weeks, we will be making announcements which may include the following clubs: Journalism, French, and Mandarin. Stay tuned!
Extended Day is offering many clubs this fall including:
Imagine and Move Club
Brain Games
Sports Club
Science Club
Art Club
Global Explorers Club
Click here to read about these offerings!
Matt Vaughan
Extended Day Director
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 Buddy Walk Photos Buddies enjoyed a walk down Middlesex Road on a beautiful Friday morning. Groups took part in a scavenger hunt as they walked down the street. Buddies had a great time getting to know each other and their groups. Click here for photos. |
Middle School News
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Middle School Notes
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know, 8th graders have the option of signing up for Honors in each of their classes. They should have brought home enrollment forms that need to be signed by you if they plan on participating. The start dates for the Honors Program is as follows:
Math/Science - First semester
Languages - First semester
Humanities - Second semester (They will receive enrollment forms then.)
For details on the Honors Program, please click here.
Academic Warnings are due on Friday, October 3. They will then be posted in the Parent Portal the following week. Please read the summary of Academic Warnings.
Peter Gordon
Middle School Head
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| Middle and Upper School News
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Banned Book Week
Banned books week is celebrated this week in libraries throughout the country. The week provides an opportunity to raise awareness about books that have been banned or challenged, as well as promote the freedom to read what we choose. Read more and see photos from the Reenstierna Library.
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International Student Update
We are off to a great start at Brimmer and May. We have a really strong and engaged group of international students here, all finding their way around the campus, in sports, and as members of the community. We are excited about a Family Holiday Potluck in December and our annual Karaoke Night in November. Here's wishing you all a restful weekend!
Christine Chapman
Director of International Students
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Upper School News
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 Upper School News
Upcoming Events
* Saturday, September 27 - Global Studies
Trip to the Science Museum
* Wednesday, October 1 - CAP trip to The
Lion King
* Friday, October 3 - Academic Warnings, Period 1, Senior Lunch, sponsored by the Alumni Office
Testing in October
CWRA - Grade 9
The School will administer the College Work and Readiness Assessment (CWRA+) to members of the freshman class during the month of October. Click here for the description of the CWRA+.
PSAT - Grades 10 and 11
Students in Grades 10 and 11 will be given PSAT information booklets in their mailboxes at School. Parents may want to remind their children to pick these up and bring them home to look at them. (Or download a pdf of the 2014 Guide.) The School will offer an information session to students on Wednesday, October 8, and will administer the test on Wednesday, October 15.
Student Leadership
The Upper School would like to announce the following election results to date:
US Senate:
President -- AJ Naddaff
Vice President -- Sean Lee
Secretary -- James Querusio
Treasurer -- Monica Morales
Grade 12 Class Representatives: Sam Girioni and Gen Lefevre
Grade 11 Class Representatives: Simon Acevedo and Regina Carey
Grade 10 Class Representatives: Charlie Li and Alexis Ifill
Grade 9 Class Representatives: Jack Donnelly, Ava Gruber, Michelle Li, and Harry Tan
Student Members of the Judicial Board:
Sam Ravina, '17
Kyle Anderson, '15
Robert Brooks, '15
Alternates: Dora Garcia, '15, Keenan Iuliano, '15, Grace Pilkington, '15
Faculty Members of the Judicial Board:
Mrs. Escobar and Mr. Van Atta
Alternates: Ms. Christian, Mr. Cutler, Ms. Neely, Ms. Sidebotham
School Rings for Juniors
The deadline for ordering rings for the Ring Ceremony is Saturday, October 18, 2014. Please note, while attendance at the Ring Ceremony is required, no student is required to purchase a ring in order to take part in this School tradition in December.
Please read the ring information and ordering details.
Joseph Iuliano
Upper School Head
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College Counseling
PSATs
All students in grades 10 and 11 will take the PSATs on Wednesday, October 15, at Brimmer and May. Students will pre-register at School, and the cost of $14.00 will be billed home to parents and guardians.
College Night - Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m, Corkin Theatre
Mark your calendar for College Night 2014. Our guest speaker will be nationally renowned Peter Van Buskirk who will present his interactive program "The Admissions Game." The entire Brimmer and May communty is invited to this event.
Cindy Pendergast
Director of College Counseling
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Great Expectations Full Rehearsal Schedule
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Algebra II Students Create Math Videos
Algebra II students made their own version of Kahn Academy videos in preparation for their Chapter 1 test. Each pair of students was assigned a problem from the chapter review and were asked to make a video of them solving and explaining the problem. They were graded on their math accuracy, creativity, and presentation. The videos were both informative and entertaining. Click here for one of the videos, created by Harry Tan and Michelle Li.
Pete Slaski
Math Teacher
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| From the Parents' Association |
PA News and Reminders
Parents' Association Meeting, October 2
Join us our first PA Meeting next Thursday, October 2, at 8:15 a.m. in the theatre! Guest speaker Tanya Avrith will give a special presentation on Digital Citizenship. Learn how your child can leave a positive digital footprint in our increasingly electronic environment. Parents from all grades are encouraged to attend. PA Flier
Save the date for our future PA Meetings!
Thursday, November 6, 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 2, 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 8:15 a.m.
Our PA meetings are actually parent forums focusing on topics that enable parents to better understand School resources and to explore the parent-school connection. We welcome your suggestions for meeting topics for our remaining three meetings. Past meetings have included Brimmer and May faculty and student speakers on topics of interest to our community:
iPad Use in Brimmer and May Classrooms
Camps and Summer Enrichment
Winterim Reports from Students
How The Arts Boost Self-Confidence and Collaboration in A Digital World
Nutrition and Your Child
Fostering a Life-Long Love of Reading
Who's Who and What's What at Brimmer
World Languages at Brimmer and May
Green Initiatives in Action
Friendship, Individuality, Conflicts: Brimmer and May's Social Curriculum
Community Service
Come to our PA Meetings and make your voice heard!
Parent Technology Primer
We would like to thank you for a great turnout at the Parent Technology primers. Your feedback after the sessions has been very constructive. And a huge thank you to the technology faculty for leading these informative sessions!
Equal Exchange
We have officially kicked off the Equal Exchange Fundraiser! Catalogs were sent home with your child this week. Please leave your orders in the Equal Exchange boxes located in Ms. Beech's and Mrs. Gates's offices. Extra catalogs are also available there. Please make all checks payable to the Brimmer and May Parents' Association. You can also check out the Equal Exchange website for additional items not sold in the catalog. Please contact stella_o_lee@yahoo.com with any questions. Thank you for all your support.
Give back to the PA when you shop Amazon.com! Our PA receives a portion of every purchase when you begin your Amazon shopping through Brimmer and May's website. To start, click here to go to the PA page on the Brimmer and May website. The Amazon link is on the bottom. Then start shopping!
 Parent Walking Group Our weekly Parent Walking Group meets every Friday in front of the Chase Building (note location change) at 8:15 a.m. for a 45-60 minute walk around the reservoir (weather permitting). Last week's group included parents from LS, MS, and US, and a little brother, too! PA Parent Positions Leadership Positions and Committees Contacts Class Reps Parent Liaisons All PA and classroom volunteers are required to complete a CORI form. Instructions for Volunteers:
Please complete pages 1 & 2 and return with a copy of your photo ID. DO NOT double-side or staple. Please sign and mail or scan and email to Carol Croffy, Assistant Business Manager, ccroffy@brimmer.org, and feel free to contact Carol with any questions.
Questions about the PA, suggestions, thoughts? Please feel free to email us at brimmerparents@brimmer.org. Sincerely, Roslyn Pedlar P'18 (roslynpedlar@aol.com) and Lynn Segal P'26 (lynnbrennersegal@gmail.com) PA Co-Chairs
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10/2
PA Meeting,
8:15 a.m.
10/9
Senior Parents' Dinner, 7:00 p.m.
10/13
No School - Columbus Day
10/15
Photo Re-take Day
8:00 a.m. - noon
10/16
Fall College Night
10/17
Spirit Day
10/18
Homecoming,
11:00 a.m.
10/19
Open House
LS - 1 p.m.
MS/US - 2 p.m.
10/23
Board of Visitors' Day (Dress Day)
Community Diversity Night
5:00 p.m.
10/31
Harvestfest
View the full School calendar
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