FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Last weekend was full of fun on campus between Brooks "Winter Olympics" and other activities. See a photo album.
Sign Up Today: Ibram X. Kendi Event
You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear best-selling author of How To Be an Anti-Racist, Ibram X. Kendi, in his special program designed specifically for independent schools on March 3. Parents and guardians interested in joining Kendi's "Go Beyond an Awareness of Racism" talk from 7:15 to 8 p.m. must register by Feb. 26.
The Admission Office Would Love Your Help!
We are in the midst of selecting new students for the 2021-2022 school year from a pool of talented applicants. We would be thrilled to have you make calls to these families congratulating them on their child’s acceptance and answering questions. In addition to encouraging them to attend Brooks, we’d also be grateful if you would invite them to attend our virtual events and peruse our Virtual Visit pages. If you are interested in making calls — from March 12 through March 23 — please click to volunteer.
Spring Afternoon Activities Choices Are Due
We are still missing submissions for a good number of students. Please remind your child to complete the form today! If they are unsure, no need to worry. The choice is non-binding but it will give us a sense of where kids are leaning. Thank you! 
Health & Wellness Center Note
Brooks School is adhering to guidance from The American Academy of Pediatrics regarding high school athletes returning to sports/activities after a COVID-19 infection. This means if your child has tested positive for COVID-19, we require a clearance note from their health care provider prior to return to sports and activities at Brooks. Virtual students who have tested positive for COVID-19 at any point will need this clearance prior to returning to on campus sports/activities in any capacity, regardless of how much time has lapsed since their infection.

As a reminder, any student who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 should provide the Health & Wellness Center with a copy of their positive COVID test. Accurate documentation is important as we move forward with our surveillance testing protocol and helps us determine which students may be exempt from testing for a period of time. Click for more information about sports after COVID-19. If you have questions, please reach out to the Health & Wellness Center: (978) 725-6206.
Giving Day Challenge!
We hope you have been keeping tabs on our progress today, Giving Day! We’re well on our way to reaching our goal of receiving 750 Brooks Fund gifts before midnight. We’re so grateful to parents Bill Townsend and David Spector P’23 for putting forth a challenge to you all: They will match every gift, up to $25,000, made by current families today. You can make your gift on our Giving Day website, through Venmo or by giving us a call: (978) 725-6287. Thank you so much for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Director of Annual Fund and Donor Relations Mary Merrill.
Nancy Perkins '21 won a prizes for her painting (above) in Brooks's Winter Olympics winter-themed art competition.
2021-2022 School Calendar
Click to view important school dates for next year. This link also lives on our Parent Resources page for easy access.
Upcoming Theater Production
As the saying goes, "The Show Must Go On." In light of a postponed musical, eight students have come together to devise a production that sheds a little light on their current feelings and hopes for the future. Coming soon, Brooks Theatre presents ... COVID Cabaret: Watch a preview! 
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