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Looking at the world in a different way, helping people laugh, and turning a passion into a career is the story of Tom Magliozzi--one of the two brothers of NPR's weekly radio show Car Talk. He passed away this week and leaves behind a legacy of inspiration. While being a self-professed "regular guy," Mr. Magliozzi was far from regular. A graduate of MIT with a doctoral degree in marketing, he and his brother Ray became known as "Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers." Their humor and passion for what they did kept many entertained, but it was their ability to solve complex engineering problems, which other mechanics could not solve, that impelled people to call in or listen to their show. The Tappet Brothers were experts in their field, and they connected with people in a way that made the most annoying car issues comical.
Mr. Magliozzi is a person of significance to talk about with our students. He turned his passion into a fun and successful career by looking at the world in a different way. His laugh and levity lightened people's burden.
Sincerely,
Judy Guild
Head of School
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State of the Arts
Read the November issue of State of the Arts, by the Creative Arts department. It is filled with news about visiting guest artists, curriculum highlights, and information on the upcoming Upper and Middle School plays.
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 The Gator - A Student News Site
Read The Gator, a newly launched student-created news site! Stay up-to-date by signing up for email notifications, and receive alerts as news is posted.
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 Bissell Grogan Humanities Symposium
Mark your calendar for the School's
10th Annual Kenyon Bissell Grogan Humanities Symposium
Our Economic Times
January 20, 2015
This year's keynote speaker, John D. Spooner P '88, GP '22, will present Your Brilliant Future: Street Smart Solutions for the Problems You'll Have, followed by workshops on topics including world currency, fair trade, commodities, the economics of sports, bitcoins, the economy of China, and more.
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 "Around the World" Spring Auction
Have you volunteered at the School or are you brand new to Brimmer and May? Either way, please join us for the "Around the World" Auction volunteer meeting on
Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 a.m. in the Wright Conference Room (Chase, Lower Level, next to the Reenstierna Library.)
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Boston Bus Update
Beginning on
Monday, November 10, the Brimmer and May bus will make an additional stop on Columbus at West Canton (near the UPS store). This should only effect the afternoon drop off times. The new schedule is below. Thank you in advance for your patience the first week as we implement this new plan, as these times may be off a few minutes.
PICK-UP: Monday - Friday
Colonnade - no longer a stop
Columbus and West Canton @ 7:07 a.m.
Beacon and Charles @ 7:18 a.m.
Beacon and Fairfield @ 7:24 a.m.
Coolidge Cor/Holiday Inn @ 7:35 a.m.
DROP OFF: Monday - Thurs
Colonnade/West Newton @ 3:37 p.m.
Columbus and West Canton @ 3:41 p.m.
Beacon and Charles @ 3:51 p.m.
Beacon and Fairfield @ 3:55 p.m.
Coolidge Corner - no longer a stop
DROP-OFF: Friday
Colonnade/West Newton @ 3:25 p.m.
Columbus and West Canton @ 3:29 p.m.
Beacon and Charles @ 3:39 p.m.
Beacon and Fairfield @ 3:43 p.m.
Coolidge Corner - no longer a stop
Courtney McGillicuddy
Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Reserve Your Tickets Online to Great Expectations
You are invited to the Upper School's production of Great Expectations By Barbara Fields Based on the novel by Charles Dickens Directed by Bill Jacob Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 @ 7p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 @ 2p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets are on sale now and must be reserved online. Get Your Tickets Here! Announcing a New Ticketing Policy for All Shows at Brimmer and May We want your theatre experience at Brimmer and May to be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. That's why we're implementing a new policy this year and asking our audience to reserve their tickets in advance, using our online partner, Ticketstage.com. Middle School productions and the Holiday and Spring Concerts will still be free of charge, but now you will be able to reserve your seat for all of our shows ahead of time with a few clicks online. Here's how to do it: The School website News and the Bulletin will announce when tickets will be available for specific shows. * Go to the ticket website: www.ticketstage.com * Locate Brimmer and May from among the theatres. * Choose your performance date. * Choose your seats. Print out your confirmation page or confirmation email, and bring it with you to the theatre. This is your ticket. Don't worry if you lose it; we have a record, but it's easier if you bring it. Thanks very much. We hope you enjoy the show! Bill Jacob Creative Arts Chair |
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Connect with Brimmer and May!
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Brimmer and May news and photos are posted to social media on a regular basis. Stay connected with us!
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News from Lower School
Dear Lower School Families,
Tuesday is a holiday honoring our veterans; we at School have spoken about the Veterans' Day holiday, so, if you have a chance, go to a parade on Tuesday!
Grade 1 parents will have an opportunity to join me, along with Ms. McGillicuddy and Ms. Sammeta, to hear about our literacy program next Friday, November 14. We will meet in the Lower School Library at 8:15 a.m.
An important note regarding iPad use: It has been very exciting for Ms. McGillicuddy and me to visit classes and to see iPads being used and work being projected so that all can see. Part of our emphasis this year is to help students understand the appropriate use of technology. We really need all of our families to work with us as a team to ensure that all of our students receive the greatest benefit from using their iPads, while avoiding the distractions that can arise. For example, as the Grade Four and Five Acceptable Use Agreement states, "we agree that it is fun to get messages, but these features also can cause disruption/loss of focus when doing homework or reading your book on your iPad," so please monitor your child's use of this and similar functions. Above all, electronic devices should charge overnight in a place that is not the child's bedroom!
On a sweeter note, Ms. McGillicuddy and I would like to thank all families who donated candy for Operation Gratitude. We collected over 40 pounds!
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Head of Lower School Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Lower School Bus Information
On
Tuesday, November 25, which is Grandparents and Special Friends' Day, the Boston Bus will depart campus at 11:15 a.m. The bus will arrive at the following stops at these times:
11:40 Colonnade
11:45 Columbus and West Canton
11:55 Beacon and Charles
12:05 Beacon and Fairfield
12:10 Coolidge Corner/Holiday Inn
Would you kindly email Courtney McGillicuddy at cmcgillicuddy@brimmer.org or call her at 617-278-2313 if your child/children will be taking the bus home that day.
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Middle School News
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Peter Pan Rehearsals
Rehearsals for the Middle School fall play, Peter Pan, are in full swing! The students have been working extremely hard, and we are very excited for our performances! Below is a reminder of our final rehearsal days and times. Also, if you have not done so, please remember to send in the $30 to cover your student's meals during our performance week.
Saturday, November 8 - 9:30-12:00
Monday, November 10 - 3:15-5:15
Monday, November 17 - 3:15-5:15
Saturday, November 22 - 9:30-3:00 (lunch provided)
Tech/Performance Week
Monday, December 1 - 3:15-7:15 (dinner provided)
Tuesday, December 2 - 3:15-7:15 (dinner provided)
Wednesday, December 3 - 3:15-7:15 (dinner provided)
Thursday, December 4 - call - 3:15, performance-7:00 (dinner provided)
Friday, December 5 - call - 3:15, performance - 5:30 (light dinner provided)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Carl Rapisarda-Vallely
MS Drama Director
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Middle and Upper School News
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Reminders
* Quarter 2 begins in earnest on Monday, November 10.
* There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11 due to Veterans Day.
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Upper School News
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 Upper School News
Veterans' Day - No School, Tuesday, November 11
Great Expectations
Be sure to get your tickets to the Upper School production of Great Expectations that will be presented on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Corkin Theatre. This is sure to be another excellent show. See ticket information in the All-School section of the Bulletin.
Joseph Iuliano
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Great Expectations Rehearsal Schedule
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Senior Parents - Reserve Your Yearbook Ads
Say congratulations and goodbye to the Class of 2015! Fill out an Order Form and return it to the School by November 15. Questions? Contact Kyla Graves at kgraves@brimmer.org
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College Counseling News
BC SPLASH, Sunday, November 16
Boston College is offering a full-day program on campus for students in grades 7 through 12. The program takes place on Sunday, November 16. Register by November 12 at bcsplash.com. For questions email bcsplash@gmail.com.
Cindy Pendergast
Director of College Counseling
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PA News and Reminders
Parents' Association Meeting
A tremendous thank-you to our PA Meeting speakers! Thomas Fuller, Peter Gordon, and Joe Iuliano led an informative panel discussion on
Life Rules and the Code of Ethics at Brimmer and May. They discussed ways in which the Life Rules are infused throughout the curriculum, to meet the changing developmental needs of Lower, Middle, and Upper School students. Cassie Abodeely spoke about life rules in the camp programs. Judy Guild addressed the whole-school aspects of the Life Rules and the social curriculum and spoke at length with parents. Minutes for this meeting will be posted on the website next week.
Harvestfest Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped make Harvestfest a huge success by donating fall garden clippings, popping popcorn, decorating the field, and assisting students with the Harvest Mandala art project!
Parent Liaison Meeting Next Week
Please take the opportunity to give feedback to you
in time for their November 13 meeting with Judy Guild.
Equal Exchange Fundraiser - Last Day!
The Equal Exchange fundraiser closes today! Please get your catalog orders to the Equal Exchange boxes in Ms. Beech's and Ms. Gates's offices (with check payable to Brimmer and May Parents' Association). Catalog orders will be delivered to School the first week of December. The fundraiser will continue online so if you miss the catalog deadline, you can still order Equal Exchange products. Questions? Contact stella_o_lee@yahoo.com. Thank you for all your support!
Parents' Independent School Network, Inc. (PIN) Website
Connect with PIN's Parent Portal to find webinars, announcements from other PIN member schools, PIN meeting dates, and community service projects. The PIN Parent Portal is for PIN member schools only, and is password-protected. For the user name and password see the PIN information on the School's website. Log into www.brimmerandmay.org, and select Resource Board.
Then log on to the PIN Inc. website (www.pin-inc.org) and sign onto PIN's Parent Portal.
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). As the weather grows colder, watch for our Parent Coffee Group!
Reminder to All Parent Volunteers: CORI Form If you haven't already done so, please fill out a CORI form as soon as possible if you plan to volunteer for an upcoming event (the form can take 3-4 weeks to be processed.) All PA and classroom volunteers must to complete a CORI form. Please sign and mail (with photocopy of picture ID) to Carol Croffy, Assistant Business Manager, or scan and email to ccroffy@brimmer.org. Please contact Carol Croffy with any questions.
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11/11 (Tuesday)
No School - Veterans' Day
11/13
Great Expectations,
7:00 p.m.
11/14
Great Expectations,
7:00 p.m.
11/15
Great Expectations,
2:00 p.m.
11/24
Gr. 6-12 Grandparents and Special Friends Day
No after-school study hall
No MS/US lunch
Dress Day, Thanksgiving assembly,
12:00 p.m.
11/25
No School Gr. 6-12
Gr. Pre-K-5 Grandparents and Special Friends Day, 8:00 a.m.
Pre-K-5 early dismissal, no extended day,
11:00 a.m.
11/26-11/28
No School
View the full School calendar
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Harvest Fest Video & Photos
