APRIL 16, 2020
Course Selection Begins Next Week
Course selection for retuning students begins on Monday (April 20). Students will work with advisors to learn about the classes for which they have been recommended and to make their selections. Please contact your student's faculty advisor for more details and with any questions.
School Spirit Day
To celebrate the class of 2020 and unite across the world, Brooks alumni, students, parents, employees and friends are invited to wear their Brooks gear on the same day: April 30! To participate:


For more information visit the School Spirit Day web page . Go Brooks!
Recipes From the Dining Hall!
Is your child missing the famous chocolate-chip muffins from the dining hall? Well, look no further: Here's the recipe , thanks to Mr. G., who also provided his delicious Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips recipe . Brighten the day by making them at home!
Winter Afternoon Activity Awards
Yesterday, the school celebrated our annual Winter Afternoon Activities Awards, virtually -- with speeches and announcements of awards -- in a ceremony that was live-streamed to students. Click to watch the event and see the slideshow and printable winners certificates here.
A Message to Fifth-Form Parents From the College Counseling Office
The College Board has announced the cancellation of the June 6 SAT administration. According to the College Board, priority access for registering for the August exam will be given to students in the class of 2021 who are currently registered for the June test. Registration for the August exam and any subsequent exams will not open up until May. In addition, the SAT will seek to add a September test date to the already scheduled August, October and November dates. As of right now, Brooks will be hosting the October and November exams, and will be in discussions about whether hosting the September exam is possible. (The August and September exams will be offered at a number of local and regional locations).

Mark your calendar: Next Thursday (April 23) Brooks' College Counseling Office will be hosting a webinar for students in the class of 2021, and their families, to present and discuss the current climate of college admissions. Please click to register for the webinar , which will also be recorded and shared via email after the event.

If you have a question that you'd like addressed during the webinar, please also write in to our Fifth-Form Webcast Question Form , and feel free to be in touch directly with any other inquiries. The College Counseling Office staff is available and, as always, welcomes conversation around the college process. They are here for you, excited to work with you, and look forward to navigating this road ahead together.
New Deans' Den Blog Post
Brooks' AP U.S. Government and Politics class recently welcomed RNC Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Michael Reed '02 to an online chat with students. Visit Dean Waters's Deans' Den Blog to learn more about their interesting exchange!
All-School Photo
Now is the perfect time to order the 2019-2020 All-School Photo! Visit Panfoto to order and get more information.
Looking for a Way to Help our Local Community?
Many area programs that serve the homeless in neighboring Lawrence, Mass., have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. An Andover mother is collecting more than 200 lunches -- each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning -- which are then distributed to the homeless by a member of The House of Mercy in Lawrence. If you are interested in participating, please join via this "Help The Homeless" Sign-up Genius and feel free to reach out to Gina Murray with any questions: (978) 886-1729; murraygina@mac.com . Thank you!
Wellness Corner
Each week, Director of Psychological Counseling Judy Werner and Director of Student Wellness Steph Holmes will provide resources to help support well-being during this challenging time . Please feel free to reach out to them at any time.
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