This afternoon, the campus community took turns signing a beam 
that will be installed in the new Center for the Arts. 

Brooks Together -- Sunshine and Smiles All Around!

More than 300 parents enjoyed the dazzling weather and gathered to celebrate the warmth that is Brooks School last weekend. Thank you to those parents who sought out Lisa Zopatti to make your gifts and pledges. Participation over the weekend rose to more than 40 percent, and we are equally close to our financial goal. That leaves a great deal of opportunity over the next four weeks as we work toward 82 percent participation, so please click here to make a gift today or email Lisa Zopatti to make a pledge of support! Please help us deliver on our mission by signaling your commitment that you stand behind our school.

Thank You For Spending the Weekend With Us!

It was wonderful to see so many of you last weekend for receptions, classes, programming and games. We value your feedback - please take this very short survey so that we can plan for next year.

Student Activities This Weekend

It's a spooky weekend on campus with highlights including a walk on the Haunted Fire Trail and a Halloween dance in the Frick! Check out the full schedule here.

Update from the Director of Athletics

*Friday, Nov. 3, is a half day, with games being played that afternoon. Please see website for game times

*All fall teams play through Nov. 11

*After Nov. 12, we will know of any teams to play in postseason tournaments

*All fall equipment/uniforms must be returned to the equipment room before Thanksgiving Break

*Winter sports begin on Nov. 15

*Students have already made their winter sport selection and should check with advisors next week regarding that selection. If a student would like to change their winter sport, please see Bobbie Crump-Burbank

Thanksgiving Vacation Transportation 

Sign up in the dean's office for transportation to Logan Airport, Manchester, NH Airport or CT/NYC for Thanksgiving vacation (transportation schedule here). Please finalize all plans by Nov. 10.

Winter Term Calendar of Important Events

*Nov. 13 course offerings and descriptions circulated

*Nov. 18 student course preferences selected (third-form students have unique classes)

*Dec. 6 students receive course placement

*Jan. 3 Winter Term classes begin

*Jan. 19 Winter Term Symposium, 7 p.m.

*Jan. 20 Winter Term Holiday begins after student's last obligation

*Jan. 20-22 Winter Term Holiday

*Jan. 24 Winter Term grades and comments available

Details to follow from Associate Head for Academic Affairs Lance Latham.

Learning about ALICE  

A North Andover police officer will be visiting campus to educate students, faculty and staff on the safety procedure Brooks employs (ALICE: Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate). If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Heinze.

Change of Address?

A reminder that if you have a change/update to your home address/phone/email, please report that to Vicky Matheson.

Being Good Neighbors: Thanksgiving Drive

Until Thanksgiving, the chapel prefects will be collecting food for Lazarus House (food list here) and monetary donations for Puerto Rico. Boxes are located throughout campus; please see a chapel prefect or contact Julie Mavity Maddalena (hyperlink to email) with questions.

Attendance Reminder

For all health-related attendance issues, including home ill/injured or tardy/dismissed for medical reasons, including appointments, please call the Health and Wellness Center at (978) 725-6206 and press option 1, or email health@brooksschool.org. For all other absences, including but not limited to college visits, family and sporting events, please contact the Deans' Den at (978) 725-6299.

Parents of Fifth- and Sixth-Formers

The Dec. 2 SAT will not be offered at Brooks but will be available at Haverhill High School, Phillips Andover and other local schools. Please contact the college office with questions.

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