Dear Upper School Families, 
 
After a successful start of the year, I would like to invite you to Beaver's Open Studio Academic Showcase - our version of back-to-school night - on Thursday, September 27, from 6:00-7:15 p.m. or 7:00-8:15 p.m.
R.S.V.P to session 1 or 2. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to each session. If you have a last-minute change to your schedule, please feel free to join us for the session that will work for you.
As I mentioned at the What You Need To Know For The Upcoming School Year PA event, our Open Studio Night is the time to experience your child's academic day. You will meet with their teachers, hear from students who have taken the same classes, see exhibits of student work, participate in some activities, and chat with many members of the community. This is not the time to ask personal questions about your child in the class; you will have time to do that during our parent-teacher conferences on October 10 and 19. There will be no formal presentations given; instead, the goal is for you to go from class to class at your own pace. I and other members of the Upper School community will also be available to answer any questions.

In addition, you will also have the opportunity to attend drop-in sessions about Canvas, our new Learning Management System, for which you just received login information. Our BVR IT team will be there to help you log in and navigate the platform. Nancy Collins Director of Athletics, Danielle da Silva Director of College Counseling, and Liz Latour Director of the Hiatt Center for Social Justice and Civic Engagement will also be available to answer any questions about their programs and plans for the year.
SESSION 1 SCHEDULE
5:30-6:00 pm
Registration in the Foyer
You will be given a schedule that includes all of your student's classes and room locations
6:00-6:10 pm
Welcome
From Peter Hutton and Kader Adjout in Bradley Hall
6:15-7:15 pm
Open Studio time
SESSION 2 SCHEDULE
6:30-7:00 pm
Registration in the VPAC Lobby
You will be given a schedule that includes all of your student's classes and room locations
7:00-7:10 pm
Welcome
From Peter Hutton and Kader Adjout in Bradley Hall
7:15-8:15 pm
Open Studio time
EVENT LOGISTICS
  • Teachers will ask some Upper School students to help during Open Studio Night, so no homework is due on Friday.
  • Afternoon activities will end at 5 p.m. on Thursday 9/27.
  • Dinner will be served for all student volunteers.

I look forward to seeing you on campus on the 27th. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Director of Upper School