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Last night's opening of the Upper School play The Universal Language and Other Comedies showcased the talent of our student actors in grades 9-12. Complicated lines, comedic timing, playful attitudes, and teamwork created a night full of laughter and fun. The play will run again tonight and Saturday, so if you are looking for sophisticated entertainment, you will find it to be a real treat.
I wish to thank the Parents' Association for sponsoring Ms. Lahey on Thursday. Ms. Lahey's well-researched work and life experience provided a platform for intelligent advice and helpful suggestions that we can all use while raising our children. A summary of her work is available here and video highlights will be available on our website for those who could not attend.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend with your children.
Sincerely,
Judith Guild
Head of School
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Attention 5th and 8th Grade Families
Looking to learn more about the Middle or Upper School? Call Myra Korin in Admissions at 617-738-8695 to schedule a personal tour with a member of the Admissions staff during the months of November and December. We look forward to helping you understand everything there is to know about the next division!
Brian C. Beale
Director of Enrollment
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Photo Re-Take Day Information
Coffee Pond Photography sent information for ordering your child's retake portraits on Friday, October 30. If you did not receive this information by either email or mail please contact their Customer Care Department directly for assistance.
Coffee Pond Customer Care Department can be reached by phone:
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Buy Your Yearbook Today!
Ordering your yearbook is quick and easy! Simply go to www.coffeepond.com; click "Order Yearbooks"; and enter the password "gators." You will be directed to the Brimmer order form to complete your 2015-2016 yearbook order.
Congratulate an individual or class! Promote your business!
Buy a Special Message in the 2015 Yearbook! Forms are due by Monday, January 4, 2016. Please click here for the form.
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Universal Language and Other Comedies--Upper School Play
Join us for the Upper School Play Universal Language and Other Comedies.
Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m.Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Tickets will also be available at the box office, 1 hour prior every performance.
Cash and Check only.
Parental advisory: Adult language
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 Charlotte's Web Tickets Available NOW
Tickets for the Middle School's production of Charlotte's Web are now available for reservation! Please click here to reserve your tickets. Performances take place on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. and Friday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. |
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Reserve Your Gr. 6-12 Holiday Concert Tickets
Reserve tickets for the Grade 6-12 Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 9 @ 7:00 p.m.
This concert features performers from Grade 6-12 only.
(Tickets for the Grade 4-12 Holiday Concert, on Thursday, December 10 @ 7:00 p.m., will be offered on November 20)
Ticket buyers please note:
* Reserved seats must be claimed at least 15 minutes prior to the performance or they will be released to the public.
*The front doors are open until 7:45 on performance nights
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Book Signing with Parent/Author Ben Mezrich
Join us for a book signing with Brimmer
parent Ben Mezrich, author of The Accidental Billionaires. The Founding of Facebook and Bringing Down the House on November 18 at 10:20 a.m. in the Upper School Library.
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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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Dear Lower School Families,
Today is "Dirt Day" in the Lower School! No, we are not filming a Tide commercial, but you may need to use some later on. Lower School Buddy Groups planted bulbs in pots, and we should see the fruits of their labor this spring. After the students finished planting their bulbs, we went into the theatre for a dramatic reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax! The whole Brimmer community will benefit from this wonderful project! (Watch the creative Dirt Day preview video!)
Here's an update on "Operation Gratitude:" Ms. McGillicuddy's pet project netted 97 pounds of candy for the troops. That is more than double what we collected last year.
Important date change: The grade two meeting with Ms. Wareham and I regarding math will be Friday, December 4, and the grade three meeting with Mr. Stattel and me regarding science will be Friday, December 11. Thank you for your flexibility.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Fuller
Head of Lower School
Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Lower School Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
You are cordially invited to Lower School Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Please join Head of School Judith Guild for an opportunity to visit classes and enjoy a Thanksgiving Assembly.
8:00 a.m.
Registration in the Chase Building- Grades 2-5
Registration in the Lower School Library- Grades Pre-K-1
Visitors for Pre-K-Grade 1
8:30 a.m. Classroom Visits
9:45 a.m. Assembly- Ruth Corkin Theatre
Visitors for Grades 2-5
8:30 a.m. Assembly- Ruth Corkin Theatre
9:30 a.m. Classroom Visits
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Bus Service on November 24
On Tuesday, November 24, which is Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day, the Boston bus will depart campus at 11:15 a.m. The bus will arrive at the following stops at these times:
11:40 - Huntington/West Newton
11:45 - Columbus and West Canton
11:55 - Beacon and Charles
12:05 - Beacon and Fairfield
12:10 - Holiday Inn
Would you kindly email Courtney McGillicuddy at cmcgillicuddy@brimmer.org or call her at 617-278-2313 if your child/children will be taking the bus home that day.
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Middle School News
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From the Middle School
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at parent-teacher conferences last week. The home-school partnership is so important and is something that we value at Brimmer.
If you have a student in grade 7, please look out for mail regarding the Washington, D.C. trip. It will be sent out next week. Mr. Purcell and I have been working with our tour group on the itinerary, and it is shaping up to be an excellent, educational trip.
Please be aware of these important dates and events listed below.
Monday, November 16
Varsity Athletics Assembly
Dinner at 6:30, Awards at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 19 Thanksgiving Rehearsal May Chorale, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Greenline, from 3:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 23
Middle and Upper School Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
Thanksgiving Assembly (Gr.. 6-12), 12:00 p.m.
Dismissal after assembly
*Please note this is a dress day for students Tuesday, November 24
No School for Gr. 6-12 (Professional Development)
Wednesday, November 25
No School
Thursday, November 26
No School - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
No School
Monday, November 30
School Resumes
Monday, November 30 - Friday, December 4
Tech/performance week for the Middle School play, Charlotte's Web Sincerely,
Carl Rapisarda-Vallely
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A reminder to all Charlotte's Web families
Please make sure you send in a check for $30 with your cast member to cover the cost of meals during tech and performance week. Please make the check out to Brimmer and May. You may send it in with your child or mail it to the School, marking it to the attention of Bill Jacob, Creative Arts Chair. Thank you!
Diana Gleason
Middle School Drama, Grade 8 Humanities Teacher
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Middle/Upper School News 
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Middle and Upper School Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
You are cordially invited to Middle and Upper School Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day Monday, November 23, 2015
Please join Head of School Judith Guild for an opportunity to visit classes and enjoy a Thanksgiving Assembly.
Registration & Reception: 10:30 a.m.- Chase Building
Class Visits: 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Assembly: 12:00 p.m.
Dismissal immediately following the assembly
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Varsity Athletics Dinner & Ceremony
The Fall Varsity Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday November 16 with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. and awards directly following dinner. We had three teams in league championships, and we are excited to celebrate after the championship games and contests.
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Upper School News
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Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14
Upper School performances of The Universal Language and Other Comedies in the Corkin Theatre, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 16
Winter Athletic Season begins for the following sports and activities: Boys' Varsity I and Varsity II Basketball, Girls' Varsity Basketball, Curling (students new to the program only; returning team members will begin practice on Monday, November 30), and Fitness. (Recreational skiing and snowboarding begin in December.)
Fall Varsity Sports Dinner and Awards Program
To celebrate the accomplishments of our fall varsity teams--Cross Country, Field Hockey, Boys' and Girls' Soccer--the Athletic Department is hosting a Dinner and Awards Presentation for all team members and their parents/guardians. This is a dress event for students. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by team presentations in the theatre at 7:15 p.m
Tuesday, November 17
Begin Yoga classes
Thursday, November 19
Rehearsal for Thanksgiving Assembly for members of Greenline and Upper School Ensemble, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 23
Grandparents' and Special Visitors' Day/Thanksgiving Assembly -- this is a Dress Day for Upper School students, and there is a special schedule for the day. Students will be dismissed for Thanksgiving Vacation after the Assembly. No lunch will be available for Upper School students on this day.
Monday, November 30
School resumes.
Mid-Year Exam General Schedule and Information, Week of December 14 - 18
Elective and conflict exams to be scheduled Tuesday - Thursday afternoon or as needed. Students are required to sit for exams when scheduled. Exams will not be rescheduled for travel or other personal needs. Students in Grades 9 - 11 must complete permission forms to leave campus between exams (excluding those juniors who already have off-campus permission forms submitted when they earned free blocks at Interim I.)
Monday, December 14
8:00 a.m. World Languages
12:00 p.m. Science
Tuesday, December 15
8:00 a.m. History
12:00 p.m. Conflict and Elective Exams
Wednesday, December 16
8:00 a.m. English
12:00 p.m. Conflict and Elective Exams
Thursday, December 17
8:00 a.m. Math
12:00 p.m. Conflict and Elective Exams
Friday, December 18
8:00 a.m. Junior - Senior Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Ring Ceremony, 9:00 a.m.
*This is a Dress Day and attendance is required for all Upper School students.
Dismissal for vacation immediately follows the conclusion of the Ring Ceremony. (approximately 10:30 a.m.)
Lunch is not served on this day.
Joseph Iuliano
Upper School Head
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From the Parents' Association
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We had a wonderful turnout for Thursday morning's PA guest speaker, Jessica Lahey! More than 90 parents and guests attended Ms. Lahey's engaging talk on nurturing intrinsic motivation in our children and the role that parents and teachers play in allowing students to learn by navigating through desirable difficulties. Attendees can submit their questions to Ms. Lahey via email at jessicalahey.com, and please mention that you are a Brimmer parent in the subject line. We thank Ms. Lahey for a vibrant and informative presentation!
Next PA Meeting: Thursday, February 4, 2016, 8:15 -9:30 a.m.
LS Music Teacher Elizabeth Wooster and MS/US Music Teacher Frank Van Atta discuss Pre-K through 12 general, vocal, and instrumental music at Brimmer.
November LS/MS PIN Meeting Brimmer parents and guardians are invited to attend. Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Host School: Chestnut Hill School, 428 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA Topic: "Secondary School Admissions" Friday Parent Walking Group 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). All walkers are welcome -- tall and small!
Equal Exchange Fundraiser Ends Today! Purchase delicious treats and beautiful handcrafted goods while also supporting fair-trade farmers and benefiting the School. Order by catalog or order online. Catalog orders will be delivered to School the first week of December, in time for the holidays. Online orders ship directly to your home, and online orders over $75 ship free! Contact Veronica Picon P'22 verodago@yahoo.com or Rossanna-Lizama-Soto P'22 rosslizama@hotmail.com with questions. Thank you for your support of our fall fundraiser! Brimmer Web Express Apparel Store November 16-20 Online Brimmer Apparel store open for one week only!
Featuring more than 40 items from brands such as Nike, UnderArmor, and Charles River Apparel. A link will be available on Brimmer's home page late afternoon on Monday, November 16 until Friday, November 20. Youth and adult sizes are available. Perfect for M.S. and U.S. winter and spring sports! Your Brimmer apparel ships directly to your home. Contact Victor Bellemare with questions. 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!
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11/13
U.S. Play - The Universal Language & Other Comedies
7:00 p.m.
11/14
U.S. Play - The Universal Language & Other Comedies
7:00 p.m.
11/16
Varsity Dinner 6:15 p.m.
Varsity Athletics Assembly
7:00 p.m.
11/18
Admissions Walk-in-Wednesday
8:15 -10:00 a.m.
11/23
Middle and
Upper School Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Thanksgiving Assembly (gr. 6-12), Dress Day
12:00 PM
11/24
No School for Gr. 6-12 (Professional Development)
Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day
8:30 a.m.
Pre-K-5 - early dismissal, no extended day
11:00 a.m.
11/25
No School
11/26
No School - Thanksgiving
11/27
No School
11/30
School Resumes
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