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Welcome back to school! I hope you and your children are ready for a busy and exciting year! It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Opening Coffees. After the coffees, I walked around campus, and your children looked great, acted eager to learn, and were happy to be back to School.
The Middle and Upper Schoolers enjoyed the glorious weather at their orientation camps while our Lower Schoolers benefitted from the quiet campus under bright sunshine. As you walk around campus, I hope you will take notice of our increased focus on the STEAM disciplines as well as our enduring commitment to the arts and humanities. On our website you can read about the various professional development programs and trainings our faculty engaged in over the summer. I am once again impressed with the loving and steadfast commitment our faculty and staff have for the children we serve.
Warm wishes to all of you for a great Labor Day weekend. I look forward to seeing the campus full with students of every age on Tuesday.
Sincerely,
Judith Guild
Head of School
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 Brimmer Welcomes New Trustee Member
Brimmer and May is pleased to welcome
Dr. Ulrik Juul Christensen
P '18, '23 to the Board of Trustees!
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 Faculty Professional Development
Brimmer faculty participated in a wide range of professional development this summer. Read more.
Faculty & Staff TEDx Presentation
At Brimmer opening faculty and staff meetings Jimmy Guterman of TEDxBoston presented "Ted in the Classroom: A Tool to Help Learners Learn."Gutterman, a former Brimmer camp parent, focused on the three elements to consider when creating a successful TEDx-the story, audience, and voice. Read more.
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Photo Day - Next Tuesday!
Photo Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8.
Following is important information that will give you access to your child's portrait. We will be working with a new photography company called CoffeePond Photography & Yearbook.
CoffePond's E/Proof program will notify you via email when your child's proofs are ready to be viewed online. When you receive the email, with private password, you can go directly to the company's website www.coffeepond.com to place your order online. Please be sure to have your spam blocker set to accept emails from lifeguards@coffeepond.com
Should you not receive your child's password within a few weeks after photo day, please be sure to contact the Customer Care department at lifeguards@coffeepond.com or 1-800-632-2323 x0
Public Relations Assistant 617-278-2359
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| 2015 Parking Stickers
The Public Relations department has redesigned our parking stickers using our new logo. If you would like new stickers for your car, please email Patty Poulin at ppoulin@brimmer.org.
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Website/eBackpack Orientation for New Parents
New parents, do you you have questions on the website or eBackpack? If so, there will be opportunities to receive some answers at Back-to-School nights.
Lower School (9/17)- A table will be set up in the Dining Room. Parents are welcome to check in with questions and for information between 6:30-7 p.m.
Middle School (9/24)- A session will run from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in the Wright Conference Room.
Upper School (9/10) - A session will run from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. in the Wright Conference Room.
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Lower School News 
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News from Lower School
Dear Lower School Families,
Well, the weather certainly cooperated this week, especially for those who like it hot! Courtney, the teachers, and I enjoyed seeing you all at the Class Visits, and what more can be said about my favorite day of the year--it's always terrific to have students back in our buildings!
If you did not meet with your child's homeroom teachers on Monday or Tuesday to discuss goals, please arrange to do so early next week. The progress report that will come out in October is partially based on your goal-setting meeting with your child's teacher.
A few thoughts about dismissal: Lining up on Devon Road may be a little difficult to start the year, but please be patient. Please remember not to block driveways; also, we may ask Gr. 4 and 5 cars that arrive before 3:00 p.m. (M-Thur.) and 2:30 p.m. (Friday) to go around the block. Please make sure you write your child's name on your green (Pre-K&K), yellow (1-3), and blue (4&5) tag that should be hung from your car's inside mirror. Thanks for your help, and please realize the first week of dismissal can be challenging!
Best wishes,
Thomas Fuller Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Head of Lower School Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
Pre-K and K Back-to-School Information
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the start of a new school year! Ms. McGillicuddy and I have enjoyed welcoming new families and catching up with returning families this week; we look forward to continuing to develop our partnership over the next year. Please join us for Back-to-School Night Thursday, 9/17; it will start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.
This evening is an opportunity to look at the bigger picture and to learn from the teachers about the Early Childhood Program at Brimmer. You will hear about the classroom curriculum, World Languages program, creative arts (including drama, art, and music), physical education, and other important information related to your child's time at School. You will also get to know the talented group of Early Childhood teachers who make this program at Brimmer the dynamic experience it is. We hope you enjoy the evening.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Fuller
Head of Lower School
Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
Grade 1-5 Back-to-School Information Dear Lower School Families, Ms. McGillicuddy and I have enjoyed welcoming new families and catching up with returning families this week. The beginning of the school year is always filled with excitement and anticipation. Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 17, will be a time to learn about the curriculum and routines in your children's classes. On Back-to-School Night, non-home room teachers involved with creative arts, physical education, world languages, math, library, and technology and the Lower School Diversity Director will be in the Dining Room starting at 6:30 p.m. to meet you and to answer any questions about their programs. At 7:00 p.m. parents and guardians will be asked to go to the theatre for some brief presentations, and then all will move to the classrooms at 7:30 p.m. The program will end at 8:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you on the 17th! Sincerely, Thomas A. Fuller Head of Lower School Courtney P. McGillicuddy Assistant Head of Lower School Early Childhood Coordinator
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Middle School News
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Middle School students and faculty had an excellent three days at Camp Cedar in Maine. Highlights of the trip included team raft building, a trip to Emerald Pools, high and low ropes courses, canoeing, and swimming in the beautiful lake.
Please remember that Tuesday is a dress day for the Opening Convocation and Photo Day. Dress Days are special occasions and students' attire should be appropriate for the academic day. Girls are required to wear dress pants, skirts, or dresses. No strapless dresses are allowed even if worn with a sweater or jacket. Boys are required to wear collared shirts and dress pants. Sneakers may not be worn.
I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!
Carl Rapisarda-Vallely
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Upper School News
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 Upper School Information
Upper Schoolers had a great few days at Camp Wingate*Kirkland. Highlights included an Audubon boat tour, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and archery.
Please remember that Tuesday is a dress day for the Opening Convocation and Photo Day. Dress Days are special occasions and students' attire should be appropriate for the academic day. Girls are required to wear dress pants, skirts, or dresses. No strapless dresses are allowed even if worn with a sweater or jacket. Boys are required to wear collared shirts and dress pants. Sneakers may not be worn.
Joseph Iuliano
Upper School Head
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From the Parents' Association
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PA News and Reminders
After a busy week of back-to-school activities, we wish you and your family a relaxing Labor Day weekend! Please be sure to consult the
Bulletin above for important September dates, such as All-School Photo Day and LS, MS, and US Back-to-School Nights.
All-School Photo Day, Tuesday September 8
See the Bulletin for full details about Photo Day. This is a dress day for Grades 6-12. These photos will also appear in Brimmer's Pre-K through Grade 12 yearbook.
Volunteer Opportunities Many thanks to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer! There are still lots of opportunities available to fit all schedules at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e4eacaa2faa8-volunteer1. We hope that every parent will have the opportunity to spend a couple of hours at a Brimmer event this year! All PA and classroom volunteers are required to complete a CORI form. Please sign and mail (with a photocopy of picture ID) to Carol Croffy, Assistant Business Manager, or scan and email to ccroffy@brimmer.org
Save the Dates: Fall PA Meetings Parents and guardians of all grades are invited to attend. Thursday, October 1, at 8:15 a.m. in the Wright Conference Room The PA, Brimmer, and You! Learn how parents connect to the School, and share your story about your family's first days at Brimmer. Thursday, November 12 at 8:15 in the Theatre Educator, author, and New York Times columnist Jessica Lahey (http://www.jessicalahey.com/) will speak on the theme of her recent book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. Ms. Lahey was featured in a recent NPREd segment.
Parent Walking Group Resumes Friday, September 11 Catch up with old friends or meet new ones at our weekly Parent Walking Group! Join us at 8:15 in front of the Chase Building for a 40-60 minute walk around the Reservoir (weather permitting). Babies, strollers, and leashed pets are also welcome. Support the PA When You Shop Amazon Give back to the PA every time you shop Amazon.com! Our PA receives a portion of every purchase when you click here. Or go the "Discover Brimmer and May" tab on the Brimmer website. Thank you! Sincerely,
PA Co-Chairs
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9/3 Pre-K-1 Early Dismissal 11:00 a.m. 12:00 US Class Trips Return 2:00 MS Class Trips Return 9/4 No School 9/7 No School- Labor Day 9/8 MS/US Opening Convocation 8:15 a.m. Class photos Pre-K-12 Dress Day (Gr 6-12) Extended Day Begins Full Day Pre-K-5 MS After-School Study Hall begins Fall Sports Practice- Regular Schedule begins 9/9 Pre-K, K early dismissal 12:00 p.m. 9/10 Rain Date for Class Photos US Back-to-School Night, 6:30 p.m. 9/11 Friday Dismissal Pre-K-K at 2:00 p.m. Friday Dismissal Gr 1-3 at 2:20 p.m. Fiday Dismissal Gr 4-5 at 2:35 p.m. 9/17 LS Back-to-School Night, 6:30 p.m. 9/23 Yom Kippur -No School 9/24 MS Back-to-School Night, 7:00 p.m.
9/25 LS field trip to Honey Pot Hill Orchards
10/1
8:15 Parents' Association Meeting 8:15 a.m.
10/2
Academic Warnings, Period 1 (Gr 6-12)
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