Head of School John Packard and Kim O'Neill Packard '87 (center) met with families at Brooks' parent dinner in Seoul on July 30. |
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Summer Reading & Assignments, Textbook Ordering & Schedule Viewing Please (re)read this July letter from the academic office with information about summer reading and assignments, textbook ordering and schedule viewing. Students will receive their teacher and block assignments the week of Aug. 21. For any academic questions, please use the course questions form.
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Be Sure to Visit OnBrooks!
OnBrooks is updated with advisor and enrolled classes. Students will receive an email when teacher assignments and blocks are ready to be viewed. We also ask that parents and guardians review your contact information (names, addresses, emails and phone numbers) and make sure they are all accurate. For OnBrooks support please contact Registrar Lisa Saunders. Need to change or update student or parent/guardian contact information? Please contact Administrative Coordinator for Academic and Student Affairs Elaine Testa.
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The Packards enjoyed a reception with Brooks families in Hong Kong on Aug. 2. |
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Learning Center Deadlines
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Arrival and Opening Week Schedule
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to campus in just a few weeks. Please review the arrival schedule to see the opening days information. If you cannot arrive during your scheduled time, please contact Director of Student Affairs Ingrid Knowles directly.
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New Parent and Guardian Information Zoom
On Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., new parents and guardians are invited to a New Parent and Guardian Zoom with various school leaders. Bring your questions and we will likely have answers! The Zoom can be accessed here.
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Packing List
How is your student's packing going? Check the packing guide to see what they will need.
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New-Student Advisors
Advisors have been notified of their new-student assignments. Families should be hearing from them soon. Their communication will include a time for an in-person meeting time on Sept. 4 or a virtual option for those who cannot join us on campus. Advisor information can be found in OnBrooks.
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New-Student Roommates and Housing
Rooming and housing information for new students was emailed directly to the student using their Brooks email address. Students should use the information in that email to connect with their roommate. Dorm prefects will be in touch with all the new students in their dormitory by Aug. 25.
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Community Weekend Dates
Mark your calendars! This year, community weekends will begin on the dates listed below:
- Sept. 9
- Oct. 14
- Dec. 9
- March 30
- May 18
- May 26
These weekends are when we hold large events on campus and students are not permitted to take overnights. Any special requests for overnights on these dates must go through the Student Affairs Team.
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E&R Laundry Services Reminder
For boarding families who missed the opportunity during the enrollment process to sign up for laundry services, please review and complete the E&R form. Once complete, the form can be sent to the Brooks' business office.
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Student Travel: Update!
Brooks will offer bussettes to Boston's Logan Airport and South Station at the start of each break. Please note this is a change from years past.
There is no longer a bus traveling to Connecticut and New York.
International parents and guardians, does your student need plans for Thanksgiving Break? Here is an option for our international families.
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Day Student Drivers
An email was sent out on Aug. 16t to fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-form day student families that included a driving contract and information about day student driving expectations. If you did not receive that email please contact Ingrid Knowles so you can complete the proper form.
It is important to note that Brooks does not allow boarding students to have cars on campus.
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Interested in Carpooling?
Day student families interested in opting into a carpooling list to be shared among other interested day student families, please sign up on the Day Student Carpooling form. While the school will help facilitate the distribution of names and towns of interested carpoolers, families will be responsible for all communication and coordination of potential carpools.
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Magnus Health Forms
We strongly encourage all families to log in to Magnus Health and review their students' health information to make sure all requirements are completed. Incomplete health forms can lead to delays at check-in and, in some cases, exclude students from access to their dorms or participation in athletics. Please contact the Health & Wellness Center for support ensuring your student is all set.
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Medication on Campus
The Health & Wellness Center keeps a stock of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications to treat a variety of your child’s health needs. We ask that you do not send your child to school with any over-the-counter medications, and instead encourage them to access care at the Health & Wellness Center should they feel unwell. In conjunction with Massachusetts state law, students are not permitted to keep medications in their room without authorization from the Health & Wellness Center. Any medication brought to campus for your child, including over-the-counter medications and supplements, must be brought to the Health & Wellness Center upon arrival to campus where Health Center staff will work with students and families to create safe and appropriate medication administration plans.
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Additional Health Questions?
Nurses will be available at all check-in times and we encourage all families to stop by the Health & Wellness Center for drop-in visits during those times. If you'd like to schedule a meeting (in person, via phone or video call) to review specific health questions/concerns prior to check-in, please email Nurse Manager Stephanie Savarese to coordinate a meeting.
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Get Your Fall Sports Fan Gear!
Each season, Brooks partners with BSN sports to offer team gear for anyone who would like to purchase it. The online store is open now until Aug. 24. All orders will be shipped to Brooks for pick up. Please use the links below for each team’s apparel:
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Sign Up for Private Music Lessons & Get to Know Our Instructors
Please complete the 2023–2024 Private Music Lesson Interest form if you would like to sign up for weekly instrumental and/or vocal lessons available through Brooks. We offer private instruction on more than a dozen instruments and voice. Instruction is provided by some of the finest musicians in the greater Boston area (read more about them here).
Lessons are not for academic credit and are scheduled with the individual instructor for an additional fee. Students enroll by completing the above online form or by contacting Director of Music Dr. Michael Bruschi.
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Italian Art and Culture Winter Term & March Trip Opportunity
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New Families: You're Invited to a Reception
On Aug. 29 you and your family are invited to a New Family Reception in the admissions building and terrace. This event is an opportunity for you and your student to meet fellow new families, returning student leaders, and school leaders. If you are unable to make it, know that you can connect with fellow families and school leaders during opening days. Replies are requested and can be found on the event page. We look forward to seeing you!
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Tell Us About Your Family
In an effort to keep our school records up to date, please take a few minutes to fill out our Brooks School Family Update 2023-2024 form. New families, please fill out the entire form and returning families, we ask that you share any edits or changes. This information is for internal school use only and is utilized to help make connections within our community. We request that you fill out this update by September 15. If you have any questions, please contact Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill.
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Family Weekend
Family Weekend will take place October 19 - 21, starting with a welcome reception for our third- and fourth-form families (classes of 2026 and 2027) on Thursday evening. More details to come, but we did want to share lodging information for those of you traveling. In addition, last year a few of our families had a challenging time finding car rentals, so if you need to rent a car, we suggest booking it early.
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