Greenline Wins Gold!

On April 17, 2015, the Upper School Chorus, Greenline, traveled to New York City to participate in the Heritage Festival. This auditioned event brought choirs from around the country to St. Bartholomew's Church where fourteen ensembles participated in the adjudicated event. Greenline earned first place in their division as well as a gold rating for their performance. This honor is given to those who score in the top ten percent of the festival's rating system.

While in New York, singers also attended the Broadway show On the Town, visited New York University's Steinhardt School of Music, and enjoyed a post-performance cruise around Manhattan.

Please join me in congratulating Greenline for their hard work and dedication in achieving such monumental success in their first national competition in School history.

Frank Van Atta

Middle/Upper School Music Director

Dear Lower School Families,

Well, Ms. McGillicuddy and I hope to see many of you tomorrow at the Auction--it promises to be a passport to a good time! There will be plenty to bid on in the silent and live auctions (wait until you see the class items!), and Pre-K-1 parents can help "Fund-a-Bot" while 2-3 parents can "Fund-a-Kibo Robot." After a big Saturday night, next week will seem a little quiet as far as special events are concerned, but the month of May is approaching and all of that will change!

On a personal note, I am truly humbled to be honored by the School tomorrow. As a teacher, the ultimate reward is having a student come back after many years and saying that you made a difference in his or her life; however, in this instance being able to share this honor with my wife, my older son, and my sister, who will be attending with me, is something special.

Best wishes,

Head of Lower School          Assistant Head of Lower School

                                              Early Childhood Coordinator   

We have several new programs (Baseball Camp, Graphic Novels) and old favorites (STEAM, Eco Adventures, Photography, Brimmer in the Backyard, Global Explorers, DAY CAMP). See the  Camp website for more information. To register for any of the summer programs, click the link on the Camp homepage or right here.

Contact Cassie, the Camp Director at camp@brimmer.org with any questions. 

From the Middle School 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Just a reminder that next Friday, May 1, is the mid-point of Quarter 4 which means that Academic Warnings will be posted to the grading portal the following week.

Of Special Interest:

Thursday, April 30

Community Diversity Night: 5:30 p.m. Chase Dining Room

Community Service Club Talent Show: 7:00 p.m., Theatre

Monday, May 4

Curriculum Night, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Chase Dinning Room

***FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE FAMILIES ONLY***

The Upper School is currently beginning planning for course enrollment for our students for the 2015-2016 school year. In order to provide the best experience for all, we have provided specific time slots for different student groups as follows:

New students only                                                 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

For students entering Grade 9 and 10          5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Students and families who need to come at a time outside their assigned slot should make a request through Mary Gates, Administrative Assistant to the Division Heads, at 617-278-2369. 

At this event, new and returning families are welcome to attend the New Parent Reception, which is a part of the evening's program. During this event you may gather information about courses, discuss placements, and build a schedule for 2015-2016.  

At the Curriculum Night, students complete course sign up sheets and sign up for athletics or after school activities. Students, parents, and guardians have an opportunity to consult teachers, department heads and program directors, the College Counselor, Dean of Students, Upper School Head, etc. as they plan for course work and athletics/activities for the next school year and for their future high school years as well. Families also have access to program information for Arts, Athletics, the CAP, Global Studies, and STEAM Diploma Programs, the Honors Program, and Advanced Placement courses.

Upper School Information

Curriculum Night

The Upper School is currently beginning planning for course enrollment for our students for the 2015-2016 school year. In order to provide the best experience for all, we have provided specific time slots for different student groups as follows:

New students only         5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Grades 9 and 10              5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Grades 11 and 12            6:15 - 7:00 p.m.

Students and families who need to come at a time outside their assigned slot should make a request through Mary Gates, Administrative Assistant to the Division Heads, at 617-278-2369. Juniors enrolled in AP Calculus AB may attend the Curriculum Night during the 5:30 p.m. time slot in order to have time to study for their exam the following day.

At the Curriculum Night, students complete course sign up sheets and sign up for athletics or after school activities. Students, parents, and guardians have an opportunity to consult teachers, department heads and program directors, the College Counselor, Dean of Students, Upper School Head, etc. as they plan for course work and athletics/activities for the next school year and for their future high school years as well. Families also have access to program information for Arts, Athletics, the CAP, Global Studies, and STEAM Diploma Programs, the Honors Program, and Advanced Placement courses.

Also, new and returning families are welcome to attend the New Parent Reception, which is a part of the evening's program.

Other Important Upcoming Events

Sunday, April 26            

BISSCA College Fair at Milton Academy, with breakout sessions on Athletic Recruitment and NCAA Eligibility Guidelines, Application to Art Schools and Conservatories, and Financial Aid, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

[Required attendance for Grade 11] 

See College Counseling section of the Bulletin for additional information. 

Monday, April 27

Senior Projects Begin

Students in AP classes will continue to attend these classes up until the date of the exam.

Thursday, April 30            

Community Diversity Night, 5:30 p.m. Chase Dining Room

Community Service Club Talent Show, 7:00 p.m., Theatre

Friday, May 1                        

Academic Warning Period 4

Academic Warnings for students in Grades 9 - 11 are determined. These will be issued early in the week of 5/8.

Saturday, May 2                        

SAT I & II (for juniors)

Tuesday, May 5                        

AP Examinations Begin at Brimmer and May (all exams will be given during the weeks of 5/5 and 5/12)

Joseph Iuliano

Upper School Head

Sincerely,

Roslyn Pedlar P'18 (roslynpedlar@aol.com) and 

Lynn Segal P'26 (lynnbrennersegal@gmail.com)

PA Co-Chairs