UPCOMING EVENTS

 DECEMBER

  • Dec. 15: Mock Trial Field Trip, 7:40 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
  • Dec. 19: Winter Break Begins After Classes, MS: 2:10 p.m. | US: 2:15 p.m. | T-Bus Pick Up: 2:15 + 2:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 20-Jan. 3: NO CLASSES: WINTER BREAK
  • Dec. 25: SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas Day

JANUARY

  • Jan. 1: SCHOOL CLOSED - New Year's Day
  • Jan. 4: Classes Resume at 9:05 a.m.
  • Jan. 6: Upper School Dam Jam, 2-6 p.m., Athletics Center, more details below
  • Jan. 9: Junior College Night for Parents and Students, 7-9 p.m., Bradley Hall, more details to come
  • Jan. 11: NuVu Parent Evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m., NuVu Studio, 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
  • Jan. 12: NO US CLASSES: US Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Parent Association Hospitality Suite, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Foyer
  • Jan. 12: US Play Rehearsal, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 13: ISEE Test Administration, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dining Room, Rogers Room
  • Jan. 15: SCHOOL CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Jan. 18: MS Student Social Justice Retreat, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rogers Room, more details below
  • Jan 19: NO US CLASSES: US Parent-Teacher Conferences 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Parent Association Hospitality Suite, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Foyer
  • Jan. 19: US Play Rehearsal, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Jan 19: MS Student Social, 6-8 p.m., Gym B
  • Jan. 19: MS Parent Reception, 6-7:45 p.m., Rogers Room
#GENIUSUNLEASHED
See if you can spot the moment in this video when everything "clicks" in Mr. Zachry's Honors Physics class as students put their knowledge to the test by designing their own Rube Goldberg machine.
#HAPPENINGNOW: NEWS + UPDATES
UPPER SCHOOL DAM JAM
Show your support for Beaver! Upper School Dam Jam is Saturday, January 6 in the Athletics Center. Girls Varsity Basketball will kick off the event in Gym A at 2 p.m. vs. St. Andrews followed by Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Holderness at 4 p.m. Student Council will be selling a limited edition BVR Superfan t-shirt and holding a halftime contest! Enjoy game time refreshments and additional activities in Gym B.
MS SOCIAL JUSTICE RETREAT
The Hiatt Center is hosting the second annual MS Student Social Justice Retreat 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18. This is an opportunity for students to engage in conversations about identity and privilege while creating a safe, welcoming space. Facilitators will support students to work together, share stories, acknowledge difference, and find commonalities with the aim to build a deeper, more inclusive and committed community. Read about last year's retreat here .
ANNUAL FUND UPDATE
The Philanthropy + Engagement office recently spent time in New York with Beaver alumni, who are proof that the value of a Beaver education continues to grow. The Annual Fund is the single greatest philanthropic vehicle that directly impacts the student experience. Thank you to those who have given already this year, and we hope those who haven’t will consider making a gift to the Annual Fund at bcdschool.org/give .
INFO ON WEATHER UPDATES
As we head into the winter months, the chance for weather that may cause a delay or cancellation of school increases. For the most up-to-date info for closings, follow us on   Twitter , like us on  Facebook , check our  website , or watch channels 4, 5, and 7. We also encourage families to sign up for weather alerts with channels 5 and 7. We will make our decision as early in the morning as possible.   Read more .
GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDS DAY
Save the date! We hope your student's loved ones can join us for this year's Grandparents and Friends Day on Friday, April 13, 2018. You will receive more information and an invitation to this event from the Philanthropy + Engagement office. If you have any questions, please contact engagement@bcdschool.org
FROM THE BEAVER INSTAGRAM @BCDSchool
Ms. Rogoff's 7th graders have been learning all about the human heart. Today, students (and Ms. Marsh) dissected 🐷 hearts. Next, they will study valve pathologies by designing + constructing valve replacements. Their designs will be tested in a giant, 3D printed model that mimics actual open heart surgery. #newbasics   #BVRscience #classroomview