SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Boys 2nd soccer tied St. Mark's School yesterday, 3-3. See photos from the match -- as well as from other teams' games throughout the year -- in the "Athletics 2019-2020" folder in brooksschoolphotos.com .
Join Us in the Lehman Art Center
Join us tonight at 7 p.m. for the formal opening of our first exhibit of the year: " Environments, Cultures, and Wildlife at Risk ," by artists Dan Mead and Sally Eagle of MeadEaglePhoto. We would love to see you there!
Hike for Hope This Sunday!
Student club Alianza Latina is spearheading Brooks' participation in the Sept. 29 Hike for Hope , a three-mile walk in Andover, Mass., that raises funds for Lazarus House (an organization that provides food, shelter and clothing to the local community). Register to walk or donate to the "Brooks School" team. Students, parents, friends and family of Brooks: Everyone is welcome.
Go Inside the Classroom with Dean's Blog
Academic Dean Susanna Waters visited Modern World History in her latest Deans’ Den Blog . Click here to read it and see a video from the class!
Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop
FCD Prevention Works, an educational division of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, is coming to campus Sept. 30 - Oct. 11. FCD provides substance abuse prevention education to students around the world and has been well-received by Brooks students for years. The FCD educator will work with the fourth form during their Self in Community classes and will address the community in other forums as well. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Psychological Counseling Judy Werner .
AP Exam Registration Procedure
New this year, The College Board has changed AP exam registration and ordering procedures. Students now register directly online in their AP classes, and exams will be ordered by Associate Head for Academic Affairs Lance Latham, the school's AP coordinator, by Nov. 15 -- not in the spring as in past years. All students enrolled in an AP course are expected to take the appropriate AP exam in May. Billing will still occur in the spring. Each exam costs $94. Ordering exams after Nov. 15 and before the final deadline of Mar. 13 incurs an additional late fee of $40 per exam. Students wishing to take an AP exam for a course we do not offer here at Brooks should be directed to Lance Latham : (978) 725-6252 as soon as possible. He will also be the contact for parents with questions about AP exam policies and procedures.
Fifth-Form Parents: Letter from College Counseling
Please click to read a note about standardized testing from Dean of College Counseling Andy Campbell.
Reminder for Sixth-Form Parents
On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to send to colleges. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to start this process as soon as possible. To begin registration, visit https://fafsa.ed.gov . If you have any questions, please be in touch with members of Brooks’ College Counseling Office: Dean of College Counseling Andy Campbell , Associate Director of College Counseling Wendy Brennan , Associate Director of College Counseling Kristin Moody and Assistant College Counselor Christine Jackson . 
Student Activities This Weekend
Check out the full schedule of events . Highlights include bingo, cupcake decorating, card games and a movie.
Gifts From Home Program
Is it your child’s birthday? Did she score a game-winning goal? Or maybe you just want to surprise him with a treat? Learn about our  Gifts From Home Program !
The Parent Health and Wellness Corner
On Sept. 24, Director of Health Services Tracey Costantino MS, FNP-BC, did a presentation to the entire student body on vaping. The information seemed well received. (Click to watch the presentation ).

This week the number of vaping related deaths in the US has reached nine. We also learned that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency, announcing a temporary four-month ban on sale of all vape products.

We recognize that vaping has reached epidemic levels among our youth, and Brooks School will continue to educate our community about the effects and risks of vaping devices. Students struggling with issues of vaping can receive confidential support through the Health and Wellness Center.

We urge parents to partner with us by educating themselves, as well as talking with their child about vaping and its effects:

Upcoming Events

  • Sept. 26: Reception for "Environments, Cultures and Wildlife at Risk" exhibit
  • Sept. 28: Admission's Fall Visit Day
  • Oct. 3: Parent Dinner Series
  • Oct. 8: Parent Dinner Series
  • Oct. 17: Parent Dinner Series
  • Oct. 18-19: Family Weekend
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