DECEMBER 19, 2019
Happy holidays from Brooks School! Wishing you and yours a wonderful winter vacation with family and friends.
Winter Break Reminders
Vacation begins tomorrow (no classes). For the CT/NYC bus schedule, click here . Please note: All school buildings will be locked during the break. Students are not allowed in the buildings during vacation.
Semester 1 Grades
Semester 1 Report Cards will be available for parent viewing in OnBrooks on Jan. 9. Questions? Please contact Registrar Lisa Saunders : (978) 725-6255.
Commencement 2020 Information
Attention planners: All details regarding Commencement Weekend are now available, here .
Yearbook Ad Information
Convey your pride, love and congratulations to the soon-to-be Brooks graduate in your life with an ad in the yearbook. Personalize the ad with your own messages and images! Click here for prices and ordering information. Questions? Contact yearbook faculty advisor Andrew McLean at [email protected] .
Third-Form Parents, Have You Signed Boda Borg's Waiver?
On Jan. 16, the third-form will travel to Boda Borg in Malden, Mass. Boda Borg organizes small group challenge activities ("quests") that promote teamwork and collaboration. For students to participate, a parent MUST sign Boda Borg Boston Brooks School's Electronic Waiver and the waiver MUST come from the parent's email address . Please complete the waiver as soon as possible. Your child cannot participate without it. Thank you!
Thank You, Parents!
From all of us at Brooks: Thank you, parents, for the amazing buffet of goodies and raffle baskets served up at our annual Nutcracker Sweets event in Wilder Dining Hall this afternoon. Your generosity is so appreciated! See photos from the festive gathering at brooksschoolphotos.com . Happy holidays!
Fifth-Form Parent Reception/College Counseling Workshop
Please join us for a College Counseling Kickoff weekend ! Mingle with fellow parents and college counseling staff members at Head of School John Packard’s home on Jan. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. The program continues on Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., featuring panel discussions with college admissions officers ( see the list here ), a presentation of Brooks School’s program and a Q-&-A session. Click to RSVP for each day by Jan. 24. If you have any questions, contact Assistant College Counselor Christine Jackson .
A Message From the Health & Wellness Center
If your student has medication that needs to be picked up at the Health & Wellness Center, please remind them to do so. If that is not possible, please be in touch with the Health and Wellness Center staff to make other arrangements for the medication.
School Store Holiday Shopping
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further than the Brooks School store. If you can’t get here, just call us at (978) 725-6300 x3112 and we will ship directly to you. Gift certificates are also a great idea! We will be open Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for last-minute, holiday shopping needs. The store will resume regular 9 a.m.-to-4-p.m. business hours on Jan. 2. Happy holidays from your friends at the school store!
Upcoming Events 
  • Dec. 21: Family Free Skate and Alumni Hockey Game, 11:30 a.m.
  • Jan. 10: Robert Lehman Art Center Exhibit Opening Reception, 6 p.m.
  • Jan. 16: Chicago Reception, 6 p.m.
  • Jan. 24: Winter Term Symposium, 7 p.m.
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