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Brimmer and May benefits in several ways from being a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. In NAIS President Chubb's recent blog post, he discusses the pressure independent schools are feeling as we strive to meet the demands of the colleges and respond to the changing landscape of higher education. At the end of the blog "Are Colleges the Culprit?" President Chubb remarks on how college admissions offices look for a variety of skills in a student. Skills such as teamwork, curiosity, creativity, and resilience are highlighted. He also referenced Harvard as a college that is looking for "excellent communicators, students who know how to work with others from a wide range of backgrounds, young people deeply committed to tackling problems . . . and individuals who think globally automatically." While they profess that test scores still matter, they are looking for more than that.
President Chubb affirms Brimmer and May's mission to educate a diverse student body to be globally minded, creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers and problem solvers. I have included the link to this blog in case you would enjoy reading this blog and following his work.
Sincerely,
Judy Guild
Head of School
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Great Expectations Video Teaser
You are invited to the Upper School's production of Great Expectations.
Click here for a video teaser created by The Gator staff.
Friday, Nov. 14 @ 7p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15 @ 2p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students.
Reserve tickets in advance at Ticketstage.com.
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Grandparents & Special Friends' Day
Please join us!
Middle and Upper School Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day
Monday, November 24, 2014
Lower School Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
8:00-11:00 a.m.
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International Student and Family Potluck - Dec. 9
Please put our international student and family potluck on your calendar for December 9. We hope that all international students and families can come to join us from all divisions and share a dish we can all enjoy! Please feel free to contact me at cchapman@brimmer.org.
Thank you to everyone who made our international student karaoke night a success! We enjoyed amazing food and wonderful singing!
Christine Chapman Director of International Students
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Boston Bus Update
As of Monday, November 10, the Brimmer and May bus began making 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 weeks 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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Attention Brimmer and May Community!
Congratulate an individual or class!
Promote your business!
Buy a Special Message in the 2014 Yearbook! Forms are due to Kyla Graves (kgraves@brimmer.org) by Friday, November 14.
Download the form.
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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,
Well, now that we have had our first snow, with more on the horizon, it is time to think about students being prepared for outdoor recess! Please check the weather and make sure your children have hats, coats, and gloves/mittens--if we have snow they will need boots and snow pants, too. Of course, Ms. McGillicuddy and I know that all these items will be labeled!
Last Friday at Share the Lower School had a wonderful treat thanks to Lower School parent Shayne Gilbert, mother of Marlie Kass in grade 4. Tom Wethern from the locally-based company iRobot came to visit. He shared a wealth of information regarding the development of robots, but it was the two robots running around on the stage that truly captured the interest of the students!
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 contact Courtney McGillicuddy at cmcgillicuddy@brimmer.org or 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 Rehearsal Schedule
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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May Chorale and Greenline Thanksgiving Rehearsal
All students in May Chorale and Greenline are required to attend rehearsal for the Thanksgiving Assembly on Thursday, November 20 until 5:30 p.m. Please contact Frank Van Atta with any questions or conflicts immediately at fvanatta@brimmer.org .
Thank you,
Frank Van Atta
Director of Middle and Upper School Music
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Upper School News
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Upper School Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 20
Rehearsal for Thanksgiving Assembly for members of Greenline and Upper School Ensemble, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 24
Grandparents and Special Visitors Day/Thanksgiving Assembly -- this is a Dress Day for Upper School students, and there is a special schedule for the day. Students will be dismissed for Thanksgiving Break after the Assembly. No lunch will be available for Upper School students on this day.
Week of December 15 - Mid-Year Exam General Schedule
Monday morning: History
Monday afternoon: Science
Tuesday morning: English
Wednesday morning: Math
Thursday morning: World Languages
Friday: Ring Ceremony
Elective and conflict exams to be scheduled Tuesday - Thursday afternoon.
Joseph Iuliano
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College Counseling News
SAT Classes at Brimmer and May
Once again we will be offering a SAT preparation class this winter that will prepare juniors (Class of 2016) to take their first set of SATs in the spring. The twelve sessions will include an initial diagnostic exam, three full practice exams, and class work. All classes will be held at Brimmer and May; most are scheduled for Sunday mornings although there are two on Thursday evenings. Information and registration materials will be mailed home to juniors. An email with attached information will also be sent to parents and guardians. Although this class is recommended for juniors, it is open to any student who may be interested. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Looking Ahead for the Class of 2016
Weekly College Counseling classes begin for juniors in January when second semester begins. Junior College Night is Thursday, January 29. Although we are still working with seniors, the College Counseling team welcomes juniors who would like to come in to introduce themselves and begin conversations about the college process on an informal basis.
A Breakfast for Parents of 9th and 10th Graders will take place on February 12 to give an overview of the college process at Brimmer and May. More information to follow.
Cindy Pendergast
Director of College Counseling
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PA News and Reminders
Parents' Association Meeting Minutes
Please read the minutes from our last PA Meeting, "Life Rules and the Code of Ethics at Brimmer and May: Practical Approaches by Division," Meeting minutes can also be found on the website.
Equal Exchange Fundraiser - Thank You!
Thank you for supporting our Equal Exchange fundraiser! Catalog orders will be delivered to School during the first week of December. You can still support us by ordering online. Please contact stella_o_lee@yahoo.com with questions.
Did You Know? Technology Edition
Did you know that Apple TV is enhancing instruction throughout the School? That tech education goes beyond iPads? That student journalists are going digital? Read more about what's new in our children's classrooms and beyond in our Did You Know? Technology Edition.
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.
Click here for the PA web page, Class Reps, Parent Liaisons, etc.
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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
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