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Next weekend we have two important events. Our annual Homecoming event on Saturday, October 18,, promises to be a fun-filled day for students of all ages! Please join us to cheer on the Girls' and Boys' Varsity Soccer teams who will be playing on the Orr field at Dedham Street. We will serve a BBQ lunch, have give-aways for everyone who attends, and catch up with friends and many of our recent graduates.
Then on Sunday, October 19, we will host an Open House for prospective families. Please spread the word about our great School, and encourage your friends to attend so they can learn about our program. This day would not be possible without our many volunteers, and I wish to thank everyone involved in advance for committing a significant portion of their Sunday to this event.
Next week, beginning on Tuesday, we will be hosting a group of students and their teachers from Thailand. They will be visiting classes in all three divisions, attending special programs, and sharing their culture with us. Director of Global Studies, Kelly Neely, has done an excellent job organizing this visit so we can exchange ideas and experiences with people from the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia.
Expect a lot of excitement on campus next Friday as we prepare for these two events by having a school-wide Spirit Day. I hope to see you at Homecoming next Saturday.
Sincerely,
Judy Guild
Head of School
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 Open House & Internal Tours
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!
Are you interested in seeing what goes on in another Division of the School? It's never too early to start planning ahead. If you would like a personalized tour of the Middle and/or Upper Schools, please give Myra Korin at call at 617-738-8695 or send an email to mkorin@brimmer.org to schedule an appointment.
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 Spirit Day & Homecoming
We are holding an all-school Spirit Day on Friday, October 17, in anticipation of Homecoming on Saturday, October 18. Come to Homecoming and get your own "Go Gators" cheer hand!
Join us at our Dedham Street Field!
Noon - Girls' Varsity vs. The Master's School
2:30 p.m. - Boys' Varsity vs. Hoosac School
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Community Diversity Night
Thursday, October 23, 2014, 5 p.m.
Chase Dining Room
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at Brimmer and May's first Community Diversity Night of the year! Enjoy a night of food, music, discussion, dancing, and tradition as we highlight the beauty and history of Hispanic and Latino cultures. All are welcome!
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 State of the Arts
Please click here for fall Lower, Middle, and Upper School creative arts highlights.
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Teachers Attend TedxBoston
Teachers David Cutler and Carl Rapisarda-Vallely attended TedxBoston: "Revolutionary Ideas Revisited," in October, at Faneuil Hall. Read more.
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Parent Volunteers
Any parents planning on volunteering at the School need to complete a background check. Please contact Carol Croffy at 617-278-2321 for information and forms.
Carol Croffy
Assistant Business Manager
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 Photo Re-takes
Re-takes are October 15, from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Lower School parents, please send your child's name and grade to Katya d'Angelo (kdangelo@brimmer.org) who will escort children to the photographer.
Middle and Upper School students should stop by the the photographer's booth any time during the morning.
***Please make sure to bring in your ordered portraits. The photography studio will not send out the new portraits until you have returned the old ones to them.
If you have any questions regarding your order, please contact Burlington Studios at 617-272-4700.
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News from Lower School
Dear Lower School Families,
We hope you all enjoy the long weekend. Many of our seniors use this long weekend to take final looks at the colleges to which they will be applying. Next weekend is also going to be special! On Saturday, please join in the Homecoming festivities at the Orr Field on Dedham Street, which will include activities for Lower School students. There will be a cookout and two soccer games: Girls at noon and Boys at 2:00 p.m. On Sunday, the School will host its annual Open House (Lower School from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and Middle/Upper School from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.). If you want to learn more about the Middle and Upper School, Open House will be a great time to visit!
Have you ever watched a field hockey game? Stop by the field across from McCoy Hall on Thursday, 10/17, at 3:45 p.m. to see the Varsity Girls' Field Hockey team play Newton Country Day. It should be a great game!
A Reminder for Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents: Next Friday morning, October 17, will be full of opportunities for you! At 7:55 a.m. join your children and their teachers in the classroom; at 8:30 a.m. come to the library for coffee, tea, orange juice, and assorted Danishes and croissants while you chat with Judy Guild, Head of School; Dr. Beth Meister, Director of Counseling Services; Ms. McGillicuddy; and me. At 9:00 a.m. feel free to watch while the Lower School poses for a special Spirit Day Photo!
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Head of Lower School Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Kindergarten Learns "Free to Be You & Me"
Mrs. Robinson, Lower School's Lower School Diversity coordinator and school registrar visited both Kindergarten classes and taught them the song, "Free to be You & Me." She reads to 3rd graders each week, and visits other classes throughout the year to read stories that touch on diversity issues. Watch the video of the kindergartners singing!
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 Second Grade Science Investigation
Second grade scientists investigated what is the best component in soil for growing lima beans. Read more and see photos.
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Lower School Mandarin Club
The Extended Day Program is happy to announce the fall session of Mandarin Club! The group is open to Lower School students from grades 2 through 5. The goal for the club is to cultivate students' interests in learning Chinese language and culture. Students will learn some Mandarin such as greetings, numbers, families, animals, food and fruits. Students will also learn some songs, rhymes, and stories in Chinese. In addition, we'll do some cultural activities such as using chopsticks, practicing calligraphy, making and painting face masks, making paper cut and origami, studying martial arts and etc. Some of these activities could be presented at the annual Chinese New Year celebration. The time for Mandarin club is every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, beginning on October 22nd. Please contact Matt Vaughan, Director of Extended Day, if you have any questions at MVaughan@Brimmer.org.
Click here to read about the other Extended Day offerings!
Matt Vaughan
Extended Day Director
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Middle School News
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Middle School Notes
Dear Parents/Guardians
Please note that there is no school on Monday, October 13, due to Columbus Day.
Reminders:
* Friday, October 10 - Academic Warnings for Period 1 have been posted in the Grades portal of the School's web site and have been mailed home.
* The 7th Grade Parents Breakfast is on Wednesday, October 15, at 8:10am in Almy 86.
* MS will have a Spirit Week next week culminating in Spirit Day on Friday, October 17.
* Homecoming is Saturday, October 18
Middle School Spirit Week Themes for October 14-17
Tuesday - Twin Day!
* Dress up like one of your friends. Match your clothes so the teachers have trouble knowing who is who!
Wednesday - Pajama Day
* Dress up in pajamas and attend class in your slippers!
Thursday - Boston Strong Day
* Wear Boston themed clothing including local sports teams or Boston Strong T-shirts
Friday - Green and White Day
* Get psyched for Homecoming and show your support for our varsity teams by wearing green and white!
Peter Gordon
Middle School Head
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Grade 7 Boston Massacre Mock Trial Video
Grade 7 students put British soldiers on trial for their role in the Boston Massacre. Defense and prosecution teams called witnesses who had prepared statements, and Judge Purcell presided. Watch the video.
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Upper School News
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 Upper School News
All-School Family/Student Handbook and Directories
If parents were not able to attend the Upper School Back-to-School Night and were unable to pick up an All-School Handbook, please stop by Mary Gates' office to pick up a copy.
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 10 - Academic Warnings for Period 1 have been posted in the Grades portal of the School's web site and have been mailed home.
Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day, No School
Tuesday - Thursday, October 14-16 - Student Group from Thailand Visits
Wednesday, October 15 - PSATs for Grades 10 and 11. Read more under College Counseling News.
Thursday, October 16 - College Night w/Guest Speaker Peter Van Buskirk: "The Admissions Game." Read more under College Counseling News.
Friday, October 17 - All-School Spirit Day -- Wear Your Green and White!
Saturday, October 18 - Homecoming
All students are encouraged to wear green and white to school on Friday, October 17, (the dress code is still in effect!) and to attend the Homecoming games on Saturday, October 18: Varsity Girls' Soccer v. The Masters School (CT) at noon and Varsity Boys' Soccer v. Hoosac School (NY) at 2:00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for students and families to build community and support the Varsity Boys' and Girls' soccer teams as they make a push for the league playoffs and a possible berth in the NEPSAC tournament--Go Gators!
Sunday, October 19 - Admissions Open House
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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Updated Great Expectations Schedule
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News from the Math Department
Greater Boston Math League -- We are happy to have two Brimmer and May teams competing in the GBML. The first of five meets was on Wednesday, October 8, at Brookline High School. Participants were seniors Iris Jiang, Kino Shen, Oscar Portabales, Junior Stephanie Zhang, Sophomores Charlie Li and Elaine Ren, and Freshmen Michelle Li, Jihee Lee, Jeff Wu, and Harry Tan. They each participated in three 10-minute individual rounds and one 12 minute team round. The competition runs from 3:30 to 5:30 once a month.
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 Commended Student
Congratulations to Keenan Iuliano '15 who was named a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Read more.
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College Counseling News
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, October 15 - PSATs for Grades 10 and 11
Students in grades 10 and 11 will take the Preliminary SAT Reasoning Exam. The exam will be given in the Corkin Theatre and is scheduled to take 2 hours and 15 minutes for standard time testing. Results are presented on a 20 - 80 point scale and are sent to the School in December. There is no immediate preparation recommended for the test but students should familiarize themselves with the format and directions by reading through the test booklet provided to them by the School. The College Board suggests that long-term preparations should include continuous reading to improve vocabulary and comprehension; this includes reading beyond that required in classes. Also, students are encouraged to take challenging courses (as indicated by previous course work) to strengthen their critical thinking skills. Go to the College Board's web site for further information.
Thursday, October 16 - College Night, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
"The Admissions Game" Speaker, Peter Van Buskirk
Brimmer and May community invited
Peter Van Buskirk, Founder
Read about Mr. Van Buskirk's credentials and background.
Tuesday, October 28 - Financial Aid Program
Paying for College: Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority Seminar
Noble and Greenough School, Lawrence Auditorium
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Sponsored by BISCCA (Boston Independent School College Counseling Assoc.)
Cindy Pendergast Director of College Counseling
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PA News and Reminders
Parents' Association Meeting
Read our PA meeting notes. Our next PA Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 6, at 8:15 a.m. in the Wright Conference Room.
Brimmer and May Apparel
Your apparel orders can be picked up at School on Thursday, October 16. If you have questions about your apparel order, please contact our Brimmer Apparel Co-Chairs, Victor Bellemare P '24 (bellemare_victor@yahoo.com) and Elly Urquhart P '16 (ellyurq@comcast.net).
Spirit Day, October 17, and Homecoming, October 18
Children (and parents) from all grades are encouraged to wear green and white to School on Spirit Day on Friday, October 17. Then come cheer on our Girls' and Boys' Varsity Soccer teams at Homecoming on Saturday, October 18. Homecoming takes place at Brimmer's Orr Field, located on Dedham Street in Newton. See further information at the top of the Bulletin.
Community Diversity Night
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Community Diversity Night on Thursday, October 23! See information at the top of the
Bulletin.
Equal Exchange Foundraiser - Only three weeks left!
Please support the fundraiser so we can support your School! Find great coffee, teas, foods, gifts and crafts in the catalog and online. Be sure to check out both, as many items (like the super cool Panzi bag!) are only available online. Additional catalogs are available at the Equal Exchange order collection boxes in Ms. Gates' and Ms. Beech's offices. Questions? Contact stella_o_lee@yahoo.com. 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, 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 at 8:15 a.m. for a 45-60 minute walk around the reservoir (weather permitting).
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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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