Dear Upper School Families,

It's election week, and we are also just starting Stage 3. This felt like a good time to share an update with all of you as it has been a busy couple of weeks!
Upper School Meeting
10.23.20
We welcomed Steven Tejada, who shared his story about growing up in the South Bronx, attending a private school in New York, and becoming an administrator in a private school in Washington D.C. As Mr. Tejada shared his experiences navigating environments he was not familiar with as a young Latino, he encouraged and challenged us to reflect and think more deeply about what it means to belong in our community.
Fall Programming
Outside of the classroom, students carved pumpkins, played bubble soccer, and enjoyed hot apple cider and delicious donuts, while the senior class participated in their annual Halloween Parade!

Students also had the opportunity to attend optional pre-election workshops to discuss topics such as the Electoral College; political polarization; media literacy; and yes, election fatigue too.
Upper School Meeting
10.30.20
Logan Rabe '22 and Davin Izedian '21 shared their research and analyses of their respective Student-Directed Projects on the presidential election. Following their presentations, we were honored to welcome Alkia Powell, parent of Zoe Powell-McCroey '23, who was a candidate for Boston City Council.
This Week: The Election
Students will take part in post-election activities in advisory to reflect, discuss, and share their thoughts on the election. On Thursday, students will have the opportunity to attend post-election workshops and conversations based on topics they will have selected.
Although it has undeniably taken longer than usual, we are seeing connections being made between students and social groups forming during class, lunch, advisory, and independent time. We look forward to more of this during Phase 3.

Please remember to fill in this form by Wednesday, November 4, if you haven't done so already. It will help with our group assignments.

Thank you,

Director of Upper School
Reminder: All the latest information you need about the 2020-21 Beaver Upper School experience is available on the Upper School section of our website.