Our School-year theme and new tag line "Inspired to Learn, Encouraged to Explore, Empowered to Lead" guided our programming and curricular decisions throughout the year. I enjoyed seeing the results of our deliberate and focused education at the many student exhibitions, programs, and award ceremonies this spring. In addition, during the final exit interviews with our seniors the confidence expressed in our students' voices and their competent leadership skills were striking. Mr. Iuliano and I will be highlighting many of these qualities at our Commencement address this evening.
Many of you have been asking about when the new addition will begin. We are still fundraising and are in the pre-construction phase with Bowdoin Construction Company and our architects from Perkins and Will. As soon as the School makes a decision to begin construction, I will write to our community and share the news. Also over the summer I will be sending a letter to our families about our new faculty appointments and other important information about the upcoming school year. Mr. Fuller will write to our Lower School families about changes and initiatives that relate to his division, and Middle and Upper School families will be receiving information from Mr. Rapisarda-Vallely and Mr. Neudel about schedules, courses, and program changes.
Summer is always a great time for our faculty to work on their professional practices and advance their understanding of the content they teach. Several teachers will be attending a week-long workshop sponsored by the National School Reform Faculty (NSRF). This workshop trains teachers in effective collaboration structures. It will be hosted on our campus with other educators joining members of our faculty. In addition, teachers will be taking courses, designing curriculum, traveling, writing, and learning about pedagogical approaches for improved outcomes in teaching and learning.
Thank you for your support and commitment to your child's education. I look forward to greeting you in September for the 2016-2017 School year! For those leaving our School, I send my best wishes for your children's success, and I hope you will visit us often. You will always be part of Brimmer and May. I wish you all a wonderful summer.
Judith Guild
Head of School
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Summer Information
Please read the all-school news and all sections of this Bulletin pertinent to your child's grade. Important deadline-related summer information is included in this Bulletin. Online summer forms will be sent to families in late June.
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Contact Information Confirmation
Pre-K to grade 11 families, please confirm your contact information online by FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Step by step:
2. Click the Brimmer and May Community Login link in top, left corner
3. Enter your credentials (or select first time login if you have never entered the website before)
4. Click the "Grades & Attendance" link under the "Personal Information & Grades" heading in the right column
5. Click on the "Household" link in the left column.
This shows your family's demographic information. Please take this opportunity to check and update your family's data on each tab, paying special attention to the information needed for "Emergency." This section contains fields for two contacts, with "phone" and "email" for each.
**Please note that Parent B's email address will be printed in the School's Community Directory. Additional email addresses are necessary for each parent/guardian who wishes to log-in to the School's systems to access grades etc.
Should you have any difficulty updating your information, please contact Michael Langlois, Director of Technology at mlanglois@brimmer.org or 617-278-2355. When you email, please provide as much specific information about the problem as possible.
Thank you for your help in making this system work.
Michael Langlois
Director of Technology
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Magnus Health - Due July 1
Click here to learn about submitting health information to Magnus Health. All information must be submitted by JULY 1.
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2016-2017 Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date version of the 16-17 calendar.
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Tutoring News
Click here to learn about summer and 2016-2017 tutoring.
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Early Dismissal and Busing on Friday, June 3
This is a reminder that Friday, June 3, is an early dismissal for all students due to the Graduation of the Class of 2016.
Pre-K and K - 11:00 a.m.
Grades 1-5 - 11:30 a.m.
Grades 6-12 - 12:00 p.m.
THE BOSTON BUS WILL LEAVE CAMPUS AT 12:15 p.m. WE WILL PROVIDE CARE FOR THE LOWER SCHOOL CHILDREN WAITING FOR THE BUS.
The bus will arrive at these stops at the following times:
West Canton
12:40 p.m.
Beacon & Charles
12:55 p.m.
Beacon & Fairfield
1:20 p.m.
Holiday Inn
1:25 p.m.
THERE IS NO EXTENDED DAY.
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Free Soccer Clinic with Jeff Katz: Gator Goals Preview
Sunday, June 5.
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Join us on the Brimmer campus field (69 Middlsex Road) for a FREE SOCCER CLINIC and PREVIEW of GATOR GOALS SOCCER CAMP. Assistant M.I.T coach and premier club coach Jeff Katz will be running this free clinic for children ages 5 - 11 years old. Bring friends, bring a ball, wear cleats, and come join us! RAIN OR SHINE. Every skill level welcome. We will be working on techniques and playing small-sided games. Get a taste of the summer to come--and encourage your friends to join your children at Gator Goals Soccer Camp, running June 20-24.
Call Cassie with questions: 617-278-2350.
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Summer Athletic Camp Opportunities
Please click here for summer athletic camp opportunities for students of all ages.
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Summer Camp is Still Enrolling!
There are still camper spots available at some of our Brimmer Summer Camps including Got Science? with Mr. Stattel; Gator Goals Soccer Camp; Design and Develop STEAM (for 11-14-year-olds); and Eco Adventures Session 2 (July 18-29). Join us for some incredible camps right here on campus. Register at Ultracamp
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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,
Believe it or not, this is the last note to you all for this school year. As Courtney and I reflect back on the year, we can't help but feel what a difference a year makes. First of all, we weren't buried under nine feet of snow--a major plus! The Lower School faculty continued to be innovative and enhanced an already strong curriculum. Being a team-oriented faculty where everyone is a vital participant, we don't usually highlight the efforts of individuals in the weekly Bulletin; however, we are going to make an exception this week. Sarah Abrams, who is redefining the role of our Lower School librarian to include technology integration and overseeing our new Design Lab, and Ina Patel and Andrew Stattel, our new Lower School Science Coordinators, played key roles facilitating the faculty's renewal of our science program, how the faculty uses the design process, and how the faculty integrates technology into our Lower School curriculum. It was an exciting year!
Please join us this coming Tuesday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the gym for our final celebration when all students will perform; we will also honor our Fifth Graders as they become Middle Schoolers! Tuesday is a dress day for all students, and the day begins at the normal time. Summer vacation will start immediately after the Closing Ceremony, which should be around 11:00 to 11:15 a.m. There will be a Reception for Fifth Grade Families immediately following the ceremony. (There is no Extended Day, but there will be a Boston bus, which will leave at 11:30 a.m.)
Reminder regarding the start of school in the fall:
- Goals conferences will be Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 7. (12:30-4:30 p.m. on both days)
- Lower School will begin on Thursday, September 8.
Have a wonderful summer!
Thomas A. Fuller
Head of Lower School
Courtney P. McGillicuddy
Assistant Head of Lower School
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Lower School Summer Reading
Click for the following documents:
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 Head of School for the Day Owen Kreisler was the Head of School for the day on May 31, 2016, thanks to a winning Brimmer Auction bid! Click here to see photos and read about his busy day holding down the Head's Office! |
STEAM Drone Captures Gr. 1 Gardeners 
The STEAM Drone recently captured 1st graders gardening with science coordinator Andrew Stattel. Click here for photo and video.
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Grade 2 Brazil Fest
The Second Graders studied Brazil as the global component of their social studies curriculum. Students collaboratively used primary sources to research various topics about Brazil. Topics included culture, food and music, geography, the Amazon Rainforest, and Carnaval. Second Grade families were invited into the classrooms to enjoy their children's hard work and taste some delicious Brazilian dishes! Click here for photos.
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Lost and Found
We invite Lower School families to check the Lost and Found tub in the basement of McCoy Hall, # 69, for any clothing/items their children may have lost or forgotten. Lost and Found will also be set out during Lower School Closing. At the end of the school year, Cradles to Crayons will collect all remaining items from our Lost and Found.
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Middle School News
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe this is my last
Bulletin of the school year. It has been my honor and privilege to work with your children as the Middle School Head this year. I am immensely proud to work at a School with such an incredible student body, and I look forward to seeing you all back on campus in the fall. Please be on the look out for communications from the School this summer as we prepare for the 2016-2017 school year.
Please see below for reminders about next week.
Monday, June 6 - Thursday, June 9
ERB Testing, grades 6 and 7
Final Exams, grades 8-11
Monday, June 6
Grade 6 Outdoor Education Day - 10:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Grade 7 Community Service Day - 9:30 a.m. -1:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 9
8th Grade Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 10
Last day of school for students
Honors Convocation - 1:00 p.m, dismissal following the Convocation for summer vacation!
Sincerely,
Carl Rapisarda-Vallely
Middle School Head
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Middle School Summer Reading
Click here for Middle School Summer Reading lists.
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The Sound of Music 
The Middle School Production of The Sound of Music, directed by Diana Gleason, was superb! Click here for video and to view/order professional photos.
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Middle/Upper School News
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Final Exam/End-of-Year Schedule
Click here to access the exam schedule.
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ImPACT Baseline Information
Click here for important ImPACT Baseline information for athletes.
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Athletic Award Recipients 
Congratulations to our spring athletic award recipients!
Click here for a list of winners.
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Upper School News
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Upcoming Upper School Events
Friday, June 3
Class of 2016 Photo, 3:30 p.m., McCoy Hall Porch and Lawn
Attendance required for Seniors
This is a dress event for Seniors
All seniors report to the Student Lounge at 3:30 p.m. in dress attire (see below) to prepare for class photos. Family members are invited to take photos at #69 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Photos of all seniors will be taken during Commencement. Families will be mailed a 5"x7" of the Senior Class photo and other candid shots. Additional photos and enlargements may be ordered directly from the photographer, and that information will be made available.
The Ceremony will be streamed live online. Click here for the link.
Graduation of the Class of 2016
5:00 p.m., Corkin Theatre
Attendance required for Juniors
This is dress event for all Upper School Students in attendance.
All students in Grade 11 and members of Greenline must attend (attendance is optional for students in Grades 9 and 10) and are expected to wear dress day attire. Seniors wear the following at graduation: dark suits, white shirt, and school tie for men, and white dresses and white/light-colored shoes for women. The ceremony varies in length from ninety minutes to two hours depending upon the size of the graduating class.
Final Exam/End-of-Year Schedule
Click here to access the general exam schedule for the week of June 6 - 10.
Friday, June 3
Special Schedule/Early Dismissal for Graduation
Regular class schedule until 12:00 p.m. - Early Dismissal
5:00 p.m. Graduation
Students in Greenline and Grade 11 are required to attend. Dress Event
Friday, June 10
Last day of school for students
Honors Convocation - 1:00 p.m, dismissal following the Convocation for summer vacation!
Have a wonderful summer!
Joe Iuliano
Upper School Head
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Congratulations to the Class of 2016
We are so proud of our seniors! We congratulate them on their graduation today, and we send our best wishes to them as they head off to begin the next of their academic journey at the following colleges:
American University (2)
Barnard College
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Clemson University
Connecticut College (3)
Denison University
Dickinson College
Emerson College
George Washington University (2)
Goucher College
Maine Maritime Academy
Mount Holyoke College (2)
Northeastern University
Plymouth State University
Southern University
St. John's University
Suffolk University (2)
University of Hartford
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
U Mass/Amherst (2)
U Mass/Boston
U Mass/Lowell
U of Michigan
Vassar College
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington State University
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Upper School Summer Reading
Click here for Upper School Summer Reading lists.
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Grade 9 Historical Connection Exhibition
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Chase 140, 141, & 142
Throughout the year, students in European History have each followed a European country via social media and conducted research on its historical, cultural, and current events. Please join them as they share portfolios and final projects and reflect upon how the histories of their countries have helped to shape Europe's identity in the present day.
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Winterim 2017
Winterim 2017 is coming! Please see the Winterim Trip Brochure about the trips we are planning to offer and answers to frequently asked questions about the program. Although sign-ups will not take place until the fall, it is important to start planning ahead. Families are encouraged to make sure that passports are up-to-date (with 3-6 months remaining from the date of return to the U.S.) and that you are aware of other necessary travel documents to prepare (e.g., visas for international students, etc.) For U.S. passport information and details about the countries your child is interested in visiting, go to travel.state.gov. Kelly Neely
Humanities Department Co-chair Director of Global Studies
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From the Parents' Association
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Congratulations to the Class of 2016!
The Parents' Association extends hearty congratulations to the Class of 2016 for a job well done! We wish you all the best after a year of accomplishments in the classroom and beyond. We thank you for your collaborations with the Parents' Association, for your contributions to the School, and for being wonderful role models to your younger peers.
End-of-Year Events
Check the Bulletin for details on the Grade 8 and US Finals schedule, the Grade 8 Dinner, MS/US Honors Convocation, and LS Closing Ceremonies. Congratulations to the Class of 2016 and our Grade 5 and Grade 8 graduates, and to all of our students for their achievements throughout the year!
Victor Bellemare and Roslyn Pedlar would like to thank the entire community of Brimmer parents for your support this school year. It has been an honor to work with you. We're grateful for the time, talent, and treasure donated in support of our amazing Pre-K- 12 community. We wish you and your families a wonderful summer!
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6/3
Book Fair Ends
6/3
Grade 8 China Project Exhibition
10:30 - 11:30
Pre-K & K Early Dismissal
11:00
Grades 1-5 Early Dismissal
11:30 a.m.
Grades 6-12 Early Dismissal
12:00 p.m.
Graduation of the Class of 2016
5:00 p.m.
6/6- 6/9
Exam and Exhibitions (Gr. 8-11)
6/6 - 6/8
Gr. 6 & 7 ERB Testing
8:00 a.m.
6/6
Grade 6 Outdoor Ed Day
Grade 7 Community Service Day
6/9
Eighth Grade Dinner
5:00 p.m.
6/10
Last Day of Extended Day
Last Day of School M.S. & U.S.
Semester II/ Quarter 4 End
Honors Convocation
1:00 p.m.
6/13
L.S. Buddy Group Field Day
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
6/14
Lower School Closing Exercise
10:00 a.m.
Last Day of Classes Pre-K-5
6/20
Summer Camps and Programs begin
View the full School calendar
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