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The students' expression of creativity has revealed an amazing range of talent recently. STEAM students in the Upper School are developing their own student-led business using design concepts produced with our newly acquired vinyl cutter and steam press. The Middle School's production of Peter Pan and Wendy revealed outstanding new talent as well as wonderful growth within many of our "experienced" thespians. And before break, the three Thanksgiving programs displayed heart-warming talent and creativity from our four-year-olds to our seniors.
"Unleashing the creative potential in all of us" (Kelley, Creative Confidence) requires a combination of learned and unlearned skills as well as a commitment to a process that includes risk taking, amending mistakes, embracing affirmation, and advancing to the next level. I am proud of our students. They set a wonderful example for all of us as we embrace the many possibilities that lie ahead.
Sincerely,
Judy Guild
Head of School
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Birth Announcement and Maternity Leave
I am happy to announce that Kristin Sammeta had a beautiful baby boy on December 3rd. As the Director of Academic Services, Mrs. Sammata has several roles at the School. Ms. McGillicuddy will be the reading teacher for her Lower School classes; Ms. Abodeeley will be overseeing the Tutoring Institute; and members of the Student Support Team will be overseeing student accommodations and learning needs. To reach a member of that team, please call the appropriate Division Head.
Mrs. Sammeta plans to return to Brimmer after spring break.
Judy Guild
Head of School
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 Holiday Concert Please join us! December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Featuring performances by students in grades 4-12. *Please note that tickets are required for the Holiday Concert. Please visit ticketstage.com/T/BMS to reserve your free tickets. We kindly request that ticket orders are limited to two (2) per family. Please email boxoffice@brimmer.org to request additional seats. (Please make your subject line "wait list.")
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Brimmer and May Summer Programs Registration is Open!
Brimmer and May offers a wide range of summer programs, in addition to Summer Camp. Registration begins today. Register now!
Take a look at the new Summer Programs website for more information!
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International Student and Family Potluck
As the holidays approach, I look forward to celebrating with many international families! We will be having a potluck event on Tuesday December 9, 2014, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please be so kind as to email me with your RSVP and with a sense of what you might be bringing to contribute to the meal. I have not yet heard from anyone. Please note that ingredients need to be listed with each dish brought by families.
Please RSVP to cchapman@brimmer.org.
Christine Chapman
Director of International Students
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 Peter Pan and Wendy Tonight
The Brimmer and May Creative Arts Department Proudly Presents:
Peter Pan and Wendy
Tonight, Friday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m.
Directed by Carl Rapisarda-Vallely. Tickets are free, but are required to attend. Click here to reserve your tickets at ticketstage.com/T/BMS. Tickets will also be available for sale at the box office one hour prior to the performance.
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Passport to the World Auction
Will you be going away for the Holiday Break? Travelling outside the state or country? Think Globally about donations for our Passport to the World Auction! Gather spices, music, wine or spirits, handmade crafts, or traditional items, and bring them back to Brimmer and May in the New Year. The Auction Volunteers will help gather the items and make beautiful baskets filled with treasures from your travels!
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Don't forget to ORDER your YEARBOOK!
The deadline is December 15! Just $50!
Go to coffeepond.com and enter the password: gators. You can pay by credit card or check directly to the yearbook company. It's SO easy!
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Yearbook ADVERTISMENT Deadline: December 15
The deadline for placing a yearbook ad is approaching! It's a great way to congratulate your graduating 5th, 8th, or 12th grader, promote your business, or honor your student's achievements with a Special Message.
Prices are as follows:
NEW! Gator note: $20 (50 characters of text, no photo)
Business card size: $50 (3.5'' x 2'')
1/4 page: $90 (3.5'' x 5'')
1/2 page: $140 (7.5'' x 5'')
Full page: $200 (7.5'' x 10'')
Photo ads are also available. Please fill out an Ad Order Form. All text and photos should be submitted with payment by Monday, December 15.
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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,
Ms. McGillicuddy and I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This coming week we have two opportunities for you to be on campus! Please realize, however, that we certainly understand that work schedules can prevent you from joining us--that is why we have many events throughout the year. Thursday evening, December 11, starting at 7:00 (students need to be at School by 6:30 and have on appropriate concert clothing), grades 4-12 will present their Holiday Concert. This concert always draws a very large audience, and you need to order free tickets in advance. Please see the Holiday Concert information above.
On Thursday, December 12, second-grade parents will have an opportunity to join me, along with Ms. Wareham (Pre-K-Grade-3 Math Coordinator), to hear about our math program (light breakfast fare will be served).
Check this out! You can now register for after-school programs online, and a flyer will be sent home, too. There are all sorts of exciting programs: two science offerings, a Mandarin club, and much, much more!
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Head of Lower School Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Important Extended Day & After-School Clubs News
To all of our Extended Day families, it is time to fill out your 2015 (Block 2) enrollment paperwork. It is also located on the Extended Day portion of the Brimmer and May website. This form is due back to Matt Vaughan by December 18 at the latest in order to ensure your child's enrollment in the program for when we return from Winter Break. Please do not delay, and fill it out today!
Registration for After-School Clubs is now available online.
Matt Vaughan
Director of Extended Day
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Middle School News
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 Middle School Reminders
Dear Parents/Guardians
Although we just returned from Thanksgiving Break, it won't be long (10 school days) until we are on Winter Break. With the weather turning colder than normal at this time of the year, we ask that you please have your son/daughter bring a winter coat, hat, and gloves for when they go out to recess.
The Middle School Senate is collecting toys and books for both Toys for Tots and the Waltham Family School. Please donate new ($15 or less for ages 2-12) or lightly used toys, books, and Legos by December 12, 2014. There will be bins placed in each homeroom for students to place items. Any new items will be donated to Toys for Tots, and all lightly used items or items in good condition will be donated to the Waltham Family School. The toys will be delivered prior to Winter Break.
Just a reminder that the Holiday Concert Rehearsal is on Monday, December 8 from 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Peter Gordon
Middle School Head
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National Geographic Bee
On Wednesday, December 10, at 10:45 a.m. (Assembly period), Brimmer and May students in grades 6-8 will have the opportunity to participate in the 1st round of the 2015 National Geographic Bee. Two-time defending School Champion (and 2014 State Finalist--one of the top 100 Massachusetts finalists in the State Round) Benjamin Jaffer, and other past participants have already started preparing for the 2015 Bee. We hope students will join the challenge.
Round 1 is a double elimination stage. That means any participant who answers two questions incorrectly will be out of the contest. With that in mind, it is probably a good idea for all to review geographical facts and terms, take some sample tests, and brush up on general knowledge of places in the world.
As there will be no formal study sessions in advance of any of the rounds, please see below for a few valuable links (including apps for the iPad) to the National Geographic website.
Geography Games
Geography Apps
Interactive Mapmaker
Middle School students interested in being a contestant must let Mr. Ferrara (aferrara@brimmer.org) know of their intentions to participate in the Bee no later than Tuesday, December 9.
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May Chorale Information
May Chorale Rehearsal: Monday, December 8 until 6 p.m.
Holiday Concert: Thursday, December 11. Singer call: 5:30 p.m.
For the Holiday Concert all singers should wear their May Chorale polo, a white undershirt or camisole, black pants, black shoes, black socks, and a black belt.
Frank Van Atta
Middle and Upper School Music Director
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Middle and Upper School News
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 Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day Video and Photos
See video and photos of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day. It was a full house at the wonderful Thanksgiving Assembly!
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Upper School News
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Upper School Information
Important Dates
Saturday, December 6: SAT I and SAT II Testing
Monday, December 8: Holiday Concert Rehearsal, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9: International Student and Family Potluck, 5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 11: Holiday Concert, 7:00 p.m., Corkin Theatre
Saturday, December 13: ACT Testing
Friday, December 19: Dress Day
Jr. - Sr. Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., Chase Dining Room
Homeroom for Grades 9 & 10, 8:50 a.m.
Ring Ceremony, 9:00 a.m., Corkin Theatre
Dismissal following the Ring Ceremony
Academic Warnings
Semester I Academic Warnings for Period 2 will be issued on Tuesday, December 9. These will be posted to the grades portal on the Brimmer and May website and will be mailed home as well.
Mid-Year Exam General Schedule for the Week of December 15
Monday morning: European History, IIR, Modern World
History, US History, AP World History
Monday afternoon: Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 ,
Chemistry, Oceanography, AP Biology
Tuesday morning: English II: Modern World Literature,
English III: American Literature, English IV: Adv Lit and Composition, AP English
Tuesday afternoon: Biology, AP Macroeconomics
Wednesday morning: Algebra I, Calculus, Geometry, AP Calculus
A/B, Algebra II, AP Statistics, Precalculus, Statistics, Discrete Math
Wednesday afternoon: AP Calculus BC, Astronomy, Eco, Evo,
Environment, Rise of the City
Thursday morning: French I, French II, French III, French IV,
Adv French Seminar, Mandarin II, Mandarin III, Adv Mandarin Seminar, AP Mandarin
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV,
Adv Spanish Seminar, AP Spanish
*Please note that individual conflict exams have been scheduled at alternate times in this schedule; students are provided with individual exam schedules that includes test times and room locations.
Please fill out the Off-Campus Permission Form for students to leave campus for lunch during exam week.
Please read the Mid-Year Exam Guidelines for Students.
Joseph Iuliano
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At least sixteen Brimmer and May graduates are currently playing intercollegiate sports at NCAA Divisions I, II, III and NAIA. Many play on local teams or will play games in the Boston area. Here is a list of those playing:
Marco Banegas-Flores '10 UMass-Lowell, Basketball
KJ Baptiste '13 Brandeis University, Basketball
Ryan Canty '10 Fordham University, Basketball (RS)
Sarah Conklin '12 Amherst College, Swimming
Jake Fay '13 University of Hartford, Basketball (RS)
Jared Fay '11 Dominican College, Basketball
Max Horvath '13 Macalester College, Basketball
Alison Mariano '14 Elmira College, Field Hockey
Sammy Mojica '14 Drexel University, Basketball
Adrian Oliveira '13 Souther NH University, Basketball
John Powell '13 Brandeis University, Basketball
Dietrich Pultinas '14 Goucher College, Cross Country
Danielle Slichenmyer '12 College of Wooster, Field Hockey
Ruth Wooster '14 Indiana Wesleyan, Soccer
RS = red shirt year
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Greenline Information
Greenline Rehearsal: Monday, December 8 until 6 p.m.
Holiday Concert: Thursday, December 11. Singer call: 5:30 p.m.
For the Winter Concert: Greenline performance apparel
Frank Van Atta
Middle and Upper School Music Director
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College Counseling News
Summer Opportunities
Despite the chilly weather, it is not too early to begin thinking about summer plans. Since early fall, the College Counseling Office has been receiving brochures and posters on a daily basis from various academic and experiential programs from around the world. Look on the College news bulletin board after the holidays to see some of the programs displayed. Students and families are also invited to look through the box of information that will be kept in the College Office. This year, many organizations are sending information electronically. All of this information is being forwarded to all students in the Upper School and to the Middle School when appropriate. Please remind your student to check his or her Brimmer and May email on a regular basis.
PSAT's
The results of the PSAT exams will arrive soon from the College Board. The parents and guardians of all students who sat for the exam will receive a mailing containing an official score report, the actual test booklet the student used, and a detailed explanation from the College Board about how to interpret the scores and the other helpful information provided on the score report. Please read through this material carefully as each score report is individualized to provide specific information on how your student can prepare for the SAT. Each student in grades 10 and 11 will be instructed to meet with a member of the college counseling team to go over their score report.
Summit SAT Class
Please be sure to register for the SAT preparation class that will begin in early January and continue weekly until spring when the May and June SAT exams will be given. A mailing was sent home to all parents and guardians of students in the Class of 2016. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Small group classes can also be arranged for ACT prep. A minimum of four students is needed, and the class would take place in the home of one of the participants. Call Mrs. Pendergast in the College Office for more information about small group classes. There is no financial aid for these small group classes.
Cindy Pendergast Director of College Counseling
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PA News and Reminders
December School Events
We look forward to seeing you at the School events taking place this month. Please refer to the Bulletin above for details about these events.
Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 11 (please note new ticketing policy)
Lower School Community Service Day - Friday, December 19
Equal Exchange Catalog Orders Have Arrived!
If you ordered Equal Exchange from the catalog, you should have received a confirmation email this week. LS catalog orders have been delivered to homerooms. MS/US students can see Mary Gates to pick up their orders. (Please note: If you have more than one child at Brimmer and May, your order was delivered to the youngest child's classroom.) Thank you for all of your support! Remember that online ordering continues through May, so you can still support our School. Questions? Please contact stella_o_lee@yahoo.com.
PIN Meeting Summary
Read a detailed summary of the November 19 PIN Meeting, "Standardized Testing and the Admissions Process," submitted by Lower School PIN Representative LS PIN Rep Ann O'Keefe P '20 and P '21. Our thanks to Ann for keeping Brimmer and May parents informed!
When you shop for the holidays, please consider supporting Brimmer and May!
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. The Amazon link is on the bottom. Then start shopping!
Brimmer and May Apparel for the Holidays
You can still order in-stock Brimmer Apparel in time for the holidays. To find out if sizes are in stock, please email Apparel Co-Chair Victor Bellemare P '24, bellemare_victor@yahoo.com, or Elly Urqhuart P '16, ellyurq@comcast.net. In-stock orders placed by Friday, December 12 will be ready for pickup before Winter Break.
Parent Volunteer Bank
Volunteer on your schedule with the PA Volunteer Bank. Please indicate your preference for weekends, weekdays or weeknights, as well as the amount of time you are available.
Parent Coffee Group
Parents and guardians from all grades are invited to our weekly Parent Coffee Group. We meet Friday mornings at 8:15 in the Lower School French Library (Lower School Building). Our last meeting before Winter Break will be next Friday, December 19.
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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12/5
Middle School Play
Peter Pan and Wendy, 5:30 p.m.
12/9
International Student and Family Potluck, 5 p.m.
12/11
Holiday Concert, grades 4-12
7:00 p.m.
12/15-12/18
Upper School Exams
12/18
Holiday Reception for Seniors, Alumni, and Trustees
6:00 p.m.
12/19
Dress Day, gr 6-12
No lunch, extended day, or after-school study hall
Pre-K-5 Community Service Day
Gr. 11 and 12 Holiday Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Upper School Ring Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
Gr. 6-12 early dismissal
10:45 a.m.
Pre-K-5 early dismissal
11:30 a.m
View the full School calendar
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