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I hope you are following Brimmer and May on the social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter), so you can see pictures, videos, and short messages about the learning experiences our students are having in grades Pre-K-12. If you have not joined, please consider doing so. I think you will enjoy it. For me, it is like stepping into a ray of the sunshine; it brightens my day.
I wish all of you a wonderful spring break with your children, and I look forward to seeing you in two weeks. Thank you for your patience and good spirits while we endured a very difficult eight weeks of continuous cold and heavy snow.
Sincerely,
Judy Guild
Head of School
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Brimmer and May Tech Expo
The Brimmer and May annual Tech Expo is right around the corner! Save the date:
Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Grades 5 -12 are invited to attend. This event is open to the public as well as to the Brimmer and May community. Our focus this year will be Coding. Also featured will be Vex, Legos, Sphero, 3D Printing, Anki Drive, and MORE! There will be student-led demonstrations, challenges, and fun for all levels! For more information contact Jason Bock at jbock@brimmer.org.
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Bus Service on Friday, April 3
On Friday, April 3, which is Good Friday, we will have an early dismissal. The Boston Bus will leave campus at 11:40 a.m. It will arrive at the stops as listed below:
Colonnade:12:05 p.m.
Beacon and Charles:12:15 p.m.
Beacon and Fairfield:12:25 p.m.
Holiday Inn: 12:35 p.m.
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Important Dates for 2015-2016 Updated
Please click here for an updated list of important 2015-2016 dates.
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 Seusical Photos
Click here to view a photo video of the Upper School's sensational production of Seusical.
Click here to view/purchase professional photos.
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 Passport to the World Auction: Calling all parents!!
If you haven't already purchased your tickets for the "Passport to the World" Auction, click here. Tickets are going fast!
Put together a "class table" with other parents from your student's grade! Kindly consider purchasing a faculty ticket which will allow one of our teachers to attend.
Donations of all kinds are still very much needed and can be dropped off in the Development Office on the 3rd floor of 73 Middlesex Road. Here are some items that we are still looking for:
Vacation homes, sporting tickets, rounds of golf at your Country Club, hotel stays, concert/theatre tickets, specialty wines for our "Wall of Wine" raffle, specialty dinners in Boston, gift certificates to local venues or stores. . .the options are limitless!
Thank you for your support, and have a wonderful March Break!
Amanda Spooner Frank
Director of Alumni Affairs and Special Events
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Website Directory
Log in to www.brimmerandmay.org to access our online Directory. It contains the most up-to-date contact information for families.
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Connect with Brimmer and May!
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Keep up with our Upper School students through social media as they travel the on Winterim!
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News from Lower School
Dear Lower School Families,
Tiny Thumbelina was certainly a great way to finish the winter term and head into spring vacation! It is always amazing to watch the results of hard work coming together as the fourth and fifth grade students present their musical. This year the snow days added another element to the preparation that went into this performance!
Ms. McGillicuddy and I want to wish you all the best as we head off for the break, and we truly hope that it will be spring, not just in name, when we return. Whether the snow is gone from the playground is another question!
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Head of Lower School Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Middle School News
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 From the Middle School
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am happy to report that both Exploration Week and the Washington, D.C. trip are in full action and everything has been going well! The students on Exploration week have had an exciting time thus far exploring Boston on their Scavenger Hunt, executing coding with Mr. Bock, and experiencing indoor Rock Climbing as part of their Outdoor (though it was indoor) Education. Meanwhile, the 7th graders have been busy with visiting the D.C. monuments, Smithsonian Exhibit halls, having a Capital tour, re-enacting parts of and learning all about Gettysburg, and eating like Kings and Queens!
Click here to read the Washington, D.C. blog.
Just a reminder that the 6th and 8th grade end their day today at 2:30 p.m. There is NO AP today.
Wishing all of you a restful, peaceful, re-energizing, and SNOW-FREE spring break!
Peter Gordon
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Upper School News
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 Upper School Information
Upper Schoolers are having an incredible time touring the globe on Winterim this week. Click here to catch up on their adventures!
Joseph Iuliano
Upper School Head
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College Counseling
Class of 2016
All juniors must register to take at least one SAT and/or ACT exam this spring. Please refer to the Brimmer and May College Guide for test dates and registration deadlines. Guidelines to qualify for fee waivers for these tests can also be found in the College Guide.
The College Guide can be found on the Brimmer and May website in addition to the hard copies that were distributed at
Junior College Night.
Most juniors now have a working college list, and they are expected to visit at least one college or university during Break. They will report on their visit(s) during College Counseling class in the week following Break. While some students have planned college trips to other states, other students will be visiting colleges in Boston. This is an important step in the college process as it helps students begin to identify the things that constitute a good match for them.
In April, we will also begin work on the college essay; a 2-hour essay workshop presented by a college admissions dean is scheduled. More information to follow.
On Sunday, March 26th, the annual BISCCA College Fair will be held at Milton Academy from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. College representatives from around the country and the UK as well as Gap Year programs will be represented. By design we do not invite colleges from the New England states as space is limited, and it easier for our families to travel to those institutions on their own. Three Breakout Sessions are also scheduled during the Fair as follows:
Athletic Recruiting
Art Portfolios and Dance, Music and Theatre Auditions
College Financing
A list of participating colleges and gap programs will be emailed home and posted on the Brimmer and May website. This is a required event for juniors and a valuable program for parents as well.
Cindy Pendergast
Director of College Counseling
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PA News and Reminders
The Parents' Association wishes you and your families a restful and renewing Spring Vacation! Thank you to all of you who helped to bring a little bit of spring to Brimmer last week at Winterfest. Our winter carnival was a huge success, and it couldn't have happened without the generosity of parent volunteers who donated their time and talents.
 Save the Date: Parents' Association Meeting
Thursday, April 2, at 8:15 a.m.,
Wright Conference Room
Special Guest Speaker: Judy Guild
"Conversations with the Head: Strategic Planning Update"
Please join Head of School Judy Guild in a conversation about current trends in education, and learn how Brimmer's implementation of key strategic priorities is responding to the changing educational landscape. We hope you can join us for
what is sure to be an engaging and informative meeting.
Parent Walking Group Resumes in April
Break out the walking shoes and jogging strollers! The Parent Walking group will resume in April. Meet us on Fridays in front of the Chase Building at 8:15 a.m. for a 45-60 minute walk around the Reservoir (weather permitting). Parents and guardians from all grades are welcome to join us for a leisurely lap or a power walk
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3/13
School vacation begins,
No School for gr. 7
3/30
School resumes
4/2
PA meeting
4/3
Early dismissal
4/9-4/10
MS/US Parent conferences
4/10
No School gr. 6-12
4/11
Tech Expo
4/17
Gr. 3 French play
4/22
Earth Day
4/23
Spring Concert
4/25
Spring Auction
4/26
After-School Music Recital
4/27
Senior Project begin
4/29
CAP Exhibition
4/30
Community Diversity Night
View the full School calendar
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