Sneak a peek at renderings of our new admission building! Construction on the facility (in the footprint of the recently taken down Alumni House, Frick Dining Hall and Dalsemer Room) is set to begin next month.
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Arrivals and Opening Days Schedules
There have been some minor changes to the Opening Week Schedule, shared previously. At registration, students will receive a more detailed and final Opening Week Schedule. If you have been invited to preseason athletics or as a student leader, you will receive more information on what to expect directly from the coaches/leaders of those programs. Students are asked to check their Brooks email regularly for any updates leading up to opening days.
It is essential that all medical and summer forms, including proof of vaccination, are submitted prior to your student arriving on campus. A student will not be able to register or remain on campus without these forms.
Arrival Dates:
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Friday, Sept. 3: preseason athletes (invitation by athletic department)
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Sunday, Sept. 5: student leaders (invitation by dean’s office) and international students (*International students traveling on their own or directly from a different time zone are welcome to arrive on Sunday. A Monday arrival is also acceptable.)
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Monday, Sept. 6: New and returning students (Returning day students do not need to attend registration, assuming all forms are complete. Returning day students should plan to attend dinner this evening. See details in the following section below).
A number of the events scheduled on Sept. 6 are designated for new families; however, all families are welcome to participate in all of the events. We encourage any returning families who will be coming to campus for the first time to participate, if possible.
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Opening Day Cookout for All Students & Faculty
We look forward to welcoming all students to the opening cookout on Sept. 6 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Students and faculty will enjoy time together by dorm and day student groups.
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Special Academic Schedule
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New Families: Will You Join Us Aug. 30?
New students and families are invited to join us for a casual get-together before the school year begins on Aug. 30 at the home of Jeannie and Kevin Sullivan P'22 in Andover, Mass., from 5 to 7 p.m. Head of School John Packard P'18, P'21 will be on hand to greet families and address the group. Let us know if you'll be coming: Please register here by Tuesday. We look forward to seeing you!
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New Family Information Panel on Zoom
New parents and guardians are welcome to join us on Zoom, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. EST. This panel is an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about the day-to-day expectations at school.
Meeting ID: 830 1126 3253
Passcode: 1b416KUe
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Health & Wellness Center Thanks
The Health & Wellness Center would like to extend a huge thank you to families for quickly getting us your student(s)' COVID-19 vaccine documentation. Please remember to check the Magnus Health Portal and resolve any pending requirements to avoid delays in check-in at the start of school.
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COVID-19 Updates
Masks, vaccination or COVID questions? Visit our website's COVID-19 Updates page, created to help students and families with their preparation for the year. Please note that guidelines are evolving on a daily basis and details are subject to change at any point.
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Tell Us About Your Family!
In an effort to keep our school records up to date, please take a few minutes to fill out our Brooks School Family Update 2021-2022 form. This information is for internal school use only. We request that you please fill out this update by Sept. 10. Thank you!
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Gift Baskets Available for Campus Delivery
Nearby Smolak Farms has created a "Welcome Back" goodie basket especially for Brooks students that is filled with some of last year's favorite treats. Place your order before the start of school and they will deliver your child's basket to campus during the first week of school for free. The farm will enclose a note from you in the basket and the Brooks mailroom will notify your child when the basket is ready for them to pick up. There are a variety of baskets from which to choose: Please call Heather at Smolak Farms: (978) 457-6064 if you have any questions or want to customize your basket.
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E&R Laundry Services Reminder
For those boarding families who missed the opportunity during the enrollment process to sign up for laundry services, please review and complete the E&R form. Once complete, the form can be sent to busoffice@brooksschool.org.
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Still Need to Order Books?
Please make sure to check your student's course enrollment in OnBrooks, especially if they are signed up for electives, and order the books. As long as you get the correct ISBN and edition from the Follett site, you may order the texts from any vendor. If it says a text is backordered, please consider purchasing the online e-text version, so that your student can gain immediate access and be prepared for the start of classes. All information about backordering status comes from Follett; Brooks does not receive this information. If you choose to have your shipment delivered to Brooks, you can pick it up in the Student Center, adjacent to the mailroom, upon arrival to campus. Should you have any questions please email Dean of Academic Affairs Susanna Waters.
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Help Prepare Your Student for Classes
A reminder to students: Continue working on summer reading and assignments! Check in OnBrooks > Groups > Summer Reading & Assignments for details about the required readings and classwork, as well as the summer letter from Dean of Academic Affairs Susanna Waters on summer reading and work expectations. Deadlines vary so please read the information carefully. Of course, don't forget to join us in our All Community Read, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, required of all students and faculty!
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