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As the weather is turning colder, it prompts us all to be prepared for the winter. Certainly last winter still lingers in our memories. Brimmer Trustee Jim Orr attended a lecture at Woods Hole last week, and the scientists presented their prediction that our winter should be warmer and wetter than usual due to strong El Niņo weather patterns. Let's hope they are right and that we are above the freezing mark when wet weather hits the Boston area. For the skiers, I wish for great snow in the mountains! While I hope we will not have to use our emergency system for any serious reason, we do have it readily available and use it for weather-related school cancellations. Next week I will be sending out a test of our emergency system. If you do not receive a message or if you receive the message to a number or email you no longer wish for us to use, you will need to contact either Virginia Beech (Pre-K-5) or Mary Gates (6-12). We have changed the system this year, so for those who are used to seeing "Alertnow," you will see the sender as "Blackboard Connect." You will not be able to reply to the sender.
I hope to see many of you at Homecoming tomorrow at the Orr Field. I apologize for any confusion my letter of last week may have caused. Open House will be on Sunday, Oct. 25th, so please continue to spread the good word about our School.
Sincerely,
Judith Guild
Head of School
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Maternity Substitute Plans for Bethany Shannon
We are excited for Ms. Shannon as she awaits the upcoming birth of her first child. She plans to be with us through the middle of November and return after March break.
Three of our own Brimmer teachers have agreed to teach extra classes to cover her maternity leave. Mrs. Balles will teach Ms. Shannon's two Upper School physics classes and one section of the seventh grade. Mrs. Pan, the Science department chair, will teach the other section of seventh grade. Mrs. Lee, our Middle and Upper School art teacher, will complete the semester of CAD, an elective course in the Upper School.
Mrs. Balles has been with us part-time for the past three years, teaching the Introduction to Engineering course in our Upper School. She received her B.S. in Ocean Engineering from MIT and subsequently worked as a manufacturing engineer at GE Aircraft Engines before raising her children. She is also a certified Master Gardener.
Judith Guild
Head of School
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Congrats to the Varsity Cross Country Team!
The Varsity Cross Country continued its winning streak at Gann Academy, earning its fourth consecutive MBIL victory. Congratulations, Gators!
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 Families, staff, alumni, and friends
Please join us for
HOMECOMING
Tomorrow, October 17
Brimmer and May's Orr Field, Dedham Street
11 a.m. - Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Bradford C. A.
1 p.m. - Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Bradford C. A.
Shuttle bus service provided from Brimmer and May
as there is limited parking available at Dedham Street.
* A BBQ lunch and refreshments will be served *
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Community Diversity Night
Please join us for our first Community Diversity Night of the year on Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m., in the Chase Dining Room. Master Story Performer Leeny Del Seamonds from Young Audiences Massachusetts will be our special guest. Read more here.
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Open House October 25
Please help us spread the word about our Admissions Open House!
Sunday, October 25
Lower School: 1 p.m.
Middle and Upper Schools: 2 p.m.
Open House car magnets are available in the Lower School and in Chase. Thanks in advance for your support!
Brian C. Beale
Director of Enrollment
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Connect with Brimmer and May!
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Join the Conversation!
Follow Brimmer on social media for lots of news, photos, & video!
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Lower School News 
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News from Lower School
Dear Lower School Families,
If you have not done so, please call Ms. Beech to sign up for parent conferences that will take place on Wednesday, November 4. (There will be a limited number of times on other days that week.) There is no school on the 4th, but there will be Extended Day starting at 8:00 a.m. for those enrolled in that program.
Grade 4 Parents: I will be hosting a meeting for you in the Lower School library on Friday, October 23, from 8:15 to 8:55 a.m. The topic is Brimmer's Physical Education and Sports Program, and Kim Woods and Abbey Nyland will be joining us.
Finally, today was "Spirit Day," and the Lower School students certainly made everyone green with envy as they displayed their School spirit. Homecoming is tomorrow at the Dedham field starting at 11:00 a.m. Go Gators!
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Fuller
Head of Lower School
Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Buddy Walk Photos Click here for photos of last Friday's Buddy Walk!
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Middle School News
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From the Middle School
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a special week at Brimmer! Today we are holding a green and white spirit day to celebrate tomorrow's Homecoming games. The Senate will be holding a contest to determine which student shows the most spirit! We hope you will all join us tomorrow at the Orr Field for Homecoming. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m.
I will be hosting a series of grade-level meetings for parents in the Wright Conference Room. Coffee and tea, orange juice, and a light breakfast will be served. I hope you can join me!
Grade 6 - Friday, October 23, at 8:00 a.m.
Grade 7 - Thursday, October 29, at 8:00 a.m.
Grade 8 - Thursday, November 5, at 8:00 a.m.
Carl Rapisarda-Vallely
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Middle/Upper School News 
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Gr. 6-12 Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up
Sign-up information will be sent home via postal mail next week and information will be provided in this Bulletin as well regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held after Interim I grades (gr. 9-12) and Quarter grades (gr. 6-8) have been issued. The online site for sign-up is being prepared now and should be available shortly. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in the Chase Building on Thursday, November 5, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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If you would like a copy of the Brimmer All-School Family/Student Directory, please stop by Mrs. Gates' office and pick one up. You can also email her at mgates@brimmer.org to request that she put a copy in a sealed envelope for your child to bring home.
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Athletic Ceremonies
On Tuesday, November 3, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Brimmer will host a fall Sports Celebration and Awards Ceremony for those students who participated on a Middle School or Junior Varsity team this fall. Students are expected to attend, and parents/guardians are welcome to join us as well. Dessert will follow the program.
The Fall Varsity Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 4, with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. and awards directly following dinner.
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Upper School News
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School Rings for Juniors
We are using a new provider, Herff Jones, for school rings this year. We are working with Sales Representative Michael McCann to coordinate ordering and sizing for our juniors. Mr. McCann will be at Brimmer on Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to size rings for students who are ordering them. Click here for pricing and other information about Brimmer and May's new school ring service.
Rings for the Ring Ceremony must be ordered by Saturday, October 31, 2015. Please note, while attendance at the Ring Ceremony is required, no student is required to purchase a ring in order to take part in this school tradition in December.
CWRA+ Testing Schedule for Grade 9
The School will administer the College Work and Readiness Assessment (CWRA+) to members of the freshman class during the month of October. Click here for the pdf of the CWRA+ Student Guide. The Schedule of testing for Grade 9 is presented below (and is determined by class sections for Technology 9)
Tuesday, October 13
Technology 9-1 (completed)
Friday, October 16
Technology 9-2
Friday, October 23
Technology 9-3
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 17 Homecoming Soccer Games
Please support the Girls' and Boys' Varsity Soccer Teams at their matches at Orr Field on Dedham Street tomorrow. Both teams play varsity squads from Bradford C. A. with the Girls' game kicking off at 11:00 a.m. and the Boys' match at 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to show your School spirit, support the community, and enjoy some great games.
Thursday, October 22, 5:00 p.m.
Community Diversity Night
Thursday, October 22, 6:30 p.m.
Student Athlete Recruitment Information Session.
Friday, October 23, Board of Visitors' Day
This is a Dress Day for students in the Upper School. Appropriate dress "work" (not social) attire will meet the expectation for this day. Seniors will have their class photo for the 2016 Yearbook taken on this day as well.
Sunday, October 25
Admissions Open Houses
Joseph Iuliano Upper School Head
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College Counseling Office
Questions about Playing College Sports?
Mr. Jack Murphy, Athletic Advisor and College Counselor, will give a one-hour presentation on key points relevant to Brimmer athletes and their parents on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m.
This informational presentation will consider D. I, II and D. III collegiate sports. The recruitment process and eligibility will be discussed. In addition, information will be provided in finding the right fit school from an athletic, academic, and financial aid standpoint.
Mr. Murphy will present for approximately 45 minutes and then answer questions for about 15 minutes.
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From the Parents' Association
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Next PA Meeting: Thursday, November 12, at 8:15 in the Corkin Theatre
All Brimmer parents, guardians, and Brimmer friends are invited to attend! Educator, author, and New York Times columnist Jessica Lahey 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. Copies of Ms. Lahey's book will also be available for purchase at the meeting. Photo Credit: Kristen Hoebermann
Homecoming: Tomorrow, Saturday October 17
Students, parents, and guardians from all grades are invited to Homecoming tomorrow at Brimmer's Orr Field on Dedham Street, Newton. Cheer on our Girls' and Boys' Varsity Soccer teams and enjoy a family-friendly barbecue. Go Gators!
Old Clothes and Newspapers Needed for Harvestfest Scarecrows
Bring in your scarecrow-ready old clothes and newspapers! LS students and their MS/US buddies will create scarecrows at Harvestfest, to be displayed around the School. We need old shirts and blouses, overalls, old jeans and boots, and accessories such as old hats, scarves, gloves, ties, and even wigs! We also need newspapers to stuff the scarecrows. Please bring your clothing and newspaper donations to boxes in the Lower School beginning on Monday, October 19. There are also a few Harvestfest volunteer slots available at
www.signupgenius.com
Thank you for helping to make this day a success!
Volunteers must complete CORIAll 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.
Friday Parent Walking Group
Our weekly Par ent Walking Group is in its fifth week! Join us Fridays at 8:15 a.m. in front of the Chase Building for a 40-60 minute walk around the Reservoir (weather permitting). Babies, strollers, and leashed pets are are welcome.
Equal Exchange Fun draiser- ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
Don't miss the chance to purchase delicious treats and beautiful handcrafted goods, while also supporting fair-trade farmers and benefitting the School. The fall fundraiser runs until October 30.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Veronica Picon,
Rossanna-Lizama-Soto,
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10/22
Board of Visitors' Day (Dress Day gr. 6-12) 8:30 a.m.
10/22
Community Diversity Night
5:00 p.m.
Playing College Sports College Counseling Presentation 6:30 p.m.
10/23 Grade 6 Parent Breakfast 8-9 a.m.
10/25
Lower School Admissions Open House: 1:00 p.m.
Middle and Upper Schools Admissions Open House:
2:00 p.m.
10/26
Photo Re-take Day Grades Pre-K-12
8:50 a.m.- 10:50 a.m.
10/29 Grade 7 Parent Breakfast 8-9 a.m.
10/30
Harvest Fest8-9:15 a.m. set up 9:15-10 a.m. All-School event
10/31
Mid-Semester 1/End of Quarter 1
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