The Center for Respect's Mike Domitrz brought his nationally acclaimed “SAFER Choices” program to Brooks on Tuesday. He engaged students in conversation about boundaries, consent, healthy relationships and supporting survivors. Domitrz also met separately with the class of 2027 in another session that evening for additional programming. | | |
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Oct. 17: Community Weekend
| | Dining services served up a delicious surprise sushi bar during lunch today! |
Reminder: Community Weekend Oct. 17
We are very excited to have our second Community Weekend of the year on Oct. 17. Boarding students will not be permitted to take an overnight on this weekend. Any evening leave will be approved as long as the student returns to campus in time for the start of the programming that evening (around 8 p.m.) As always, day students are strongly encouraged to attend!
The particular community weekend programming is a large "Block Party" that is hosted by the sixth-form class. This annual tradition is done in memory of Anna Trustey ’16, who thought of the idea in her fifth-form year but, due to a tragic accident, was unable to see it through. It is a wonderful event with many activities to enjoy. If you have any questions, please contact Dean of Student Life Jen Weissbach.
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Weekend Activities
The class of 2027 is running the show at our annual block party on the Class of 2020 Quad, where students can enjoy face painting, bobbing for apples, donuts on a string, a pie-eating contest, gaga ball, a photo booth, cotton candy, and so much more! On Main Street, we'll have a basketball tournament. Afterward, there will be a dance, too! See the full schedule in the Weekend Bulletin.
| An officer from the North Andover Police Department visited this morning to talk with students about situational awareness and safety on campus in the event of an emergency. | | The college counseling department of Cameron Segal, Andy Campbell and Brenna Kelly presented to families about the various aspects of the college process and the range of support provided by this veteran team. | |
Exchange Program Applications Are Open
The application for Exchange programs in Botswana, Hungary, Peru and Scotland are now open for students to complete and submit. Applications are due by Oct. 24. All the information about this year's program, including locations, dates and fees, can be found in OnBrooks > Groups > Exchange Program Information.
Please contact Director of Exchange Programs Lisa Saunders for more information.
| | Families enjoyed attending two concerts over Family Weekend and also had a preview of the fall musical Les Misérables (on stage at Brooks Nov. 5-7). | | Brooks field hockey 2nd team and others competed during a beautiful weekend on campus. | |
Sign Up for Dinner with Fellow Parents & Head of School John Packard
We are excited that so many parents and guardians have already signed up for this year’s Parent and Guardian Dinner Series. Be sure to register for one of the following dates: Oct. 22, Nov. 19 or Dec. 10.
The evenings will be an opportunity to hear from John Packard about the state of the school and meet other families. In order to maintain an intimate feel, we plan to limit the dinners to 40 attendees each. The dinners are for adults only, although your student is invited to join us for the dessert portion of the evening. Attendees will be assigned a date in order of their preference.
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Check Out the Amazon Wish List and Help Us Offer Lots of Chocolate Treats This Halloween
On Oct. 29, the Brooks community will celebrate Halloween a few days early with our annual Ghostly Goodies event. We are off to a great start with sign-ups. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. We still have several opportunities to help:
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Purchase candy or other Halloween treats for the day from our Amazon Wishlist. Items from the wishlist should be sent to: Brooks School, Attn: Mary Merrill, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845.
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Visit our SignUp Genius to pursue our volunteer opportunities, as well as to sign up to bring items to campus on Oct. 29.
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Venmo a contribution to Jen Pagliuca (@Jennifer-Pagliuca) to help underwrite the purchase of donuts for the students and employees..
Thank you to co-chairs Elena Foster P’26, P’27, Adrienne Principe P’26, P’27, P’28, Jen Pagliuca P’25, P’29, P’29 and Lisa Small P’30 for coordinating this event! Any questions? Please contact one of the co-chairs or Director of Family Engagement and Giving Mary Merrill.
| | New York Reception is Two Weeks Away!
The greater Brooks community is invited to join us on Oct. 28 for our Centennial Reception: New York. You can find all the event details and register on our New York Reception page. Thank you to Catharine and Alan Osborne P’26 for hosting. | | Veterans Day Chapel and Luncheon Nov. 9
Former Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer ’72 will address students in a special Chapel service recognizing the annual holiday honoring all military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Following Chapel, a luncheon for alumni, parents and faculty- and-staff veterans will be held on campus. Please contact Assistant Director of Alumni Programs & Communications Molly Kueter if you plan to attend. | | |
Pop-Up Shop
Brooks' second Centennial Pop-Up collection recently launched! This seasonal release features special-edition gifts, apparel and Brooks-inspired items perfect for holiday giving. The collection is available through Oct. 23.
In addition, we still have some of the special Centennial items that were available for purchase during Family Weekend! If you would like to purchase a Brooks Centennial belt, a Chappy Wrap blanket or a Seabag, please reach out to Director of Family Engagement and Giving Mary Merrill for more details.
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