This issue is the first weekly parent newsletter for the 2017-2018 school year! We hope you have had a wonderful summer. We're looking forward to your son's arrival.
A DEAR FRIEND PASSES

Blue Ridge School is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former headmaster Dr. Edward M. McFarlane after a courageous battle with cancer.  The entire BRS community sends its heartfelt condolences to his wife Nancy, his daughter Amy and his son Todd '86.  Ed's relationship with the School began in 1985 when he and Nancy followed Todd to the campus after Ed took a sabbatical from Davis and Elkins College.  Ed's impact on the School over the next decade and a half in several vital roles was immeasurable. A memorial service will be held at Blue Ridge's Gibson Memorial Chapel on Saturday, September 23 at 1PM. A reception will follow in Battle House.
 

WELCOME BACK!
The football and soccer teams are back and getting into shape for the upcoming 2017 season. The ELL campers are enjoying on and off campus activities. All other students will return on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Registration begins at 11AM and concludes at 3PM, followed by the Headmaster's Address at 3:30PM. 
 
FACULTY IN-SERVICE: Faculty members have been meeting all week to prepare for the upcoming academic year. Headmaster Trip Darrin welcomed faculty, introduced the new teachers and spoke on the School's Tactical Annual Plan.
 
Later in the week, the Executive Director of the International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC), David Armstrong, addressed the faculty at their in-service via Skype. He spoke on professional development opportunities offered by IBSC.
 
KITCHEN UPDATES: Several energy-efficient, new appliances were installed in the BRS kitchen this week as part of the School's overall Sustainability Project. Last year the project included the installation of new windows and LED lighting. Stay tuned for more news on future sustainable improvements and enhancements on campus.   

HEALTH FORMS: Please be sure all health forms, including your son's Virginia Health Form and Virginia Sports Physical form, have been completed. Click here to download copies of the health forms. 

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IMPORTANT DATES:


September 6
All Student Registration, 11AM-3PM

September 29-October 1
Fall Long Weekend -  Leave request forms are due September 20.

October 27-28
Fall Parent Weekend

November 17-November 27
Thanksgiving Break -  Leave request forms are due November 8.

December 15 - January 2
Christmas Break -  Leave request forms are due December 6.
 
CLOSED WEEKENDS (no leave allowed):
September 8-9
September 15-16
November 11-12
February 23-24
April 14-18 - Required Character Ed Trips
May 18-20

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