NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Brooks enjoyed the first day of snow this season on Friday. Click to view an album of photos from the chilly day.
AIM Survey
A vital piece in our ongoing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work at Brooks School is processing honest feedback from those within our student, parent, faculty, trustee and alumni constituencies. Thus, we hope the majority of you will take a few moments by Nov. 19 to respond to The National Association of Independent Schools' Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism for Brooks:


This comprehensive survey will allow us to benchmark Brooks’ climate of inclusion, both past and present, and help us strategically become a more equitable community for all its members. If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please contact either Dean of Community Life Ashley Johnston or Assistant to the Head of School and Director of Special Projects Mary Ellen Yates. 
Thanksgiving Break Move-Out Process: Please Respond Today!
As a reminder, we will begin having students leave campus on Nov. 14. These departures will run through Nov. 21. We ask that you access this link: for more information about the plan, and this form: to indicate when you will be making arrangements to pick up your child from campus. We will be holding weekend move-out times for families who need to travel from over one hour away, and ask that families within one hour of campus plan to make arrangements for their child to leave during the week. This information is needed by the end of today. A schedule with confirmed pick-up times will be sent early next week.

Don't forget: All students must clear out their room completely when they depart. If you have any questions, please contact Associate Head for Student Affairs Andrea Heinze. 
Ghostly Goodies Success
Thank you for helping to make Ghostly Goodies a huge success. More than 60 families participated, in one way or another. Brooks families are the best! A few surprises were spread out over the weekend for students and employees:

  • Smolak Farms cider donuts, a big seasonal hit, were brought in for the entire student body to enjoy.
  • Three hundred individual bags, filled with candy and Halloween novelties, were delivered to the dorms and the kids were thrilled.
  • Raffle baskets: Walking into Saturday dinner, students could enter to win one of two raffle baskets. Additionally, we were so pleased to have two employee raffle baskets, as well as treat bags for the campus faculty children.
  • A candy basket was even sent to our amazing Health and Wellness Center staff to let them know how much they are appreciated.

Click to view photos from the weekend. Thank you! 
Parent-Sponsored Pizza Nights!
Thanks, also, to parent generosity, we plan to treat the on-campus students to pizza next week in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday home stretch. Grazie, parents, for all that you do for Brooks! Please reach out to Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Programs Nicole Jackson with any questions.
Ginkgo Tree Day
On Oct. 31, all the leaves of campus' ginkgo tree fell. Tradition has it that anyone who catches one of the falling leaves before it hits the ground will be granted their wish! Click to see photos of this year's annual good-luck event at Brooks!
Peer Advisor Program Connects Students
Students serving on the new Peer Advisor Program — that aims to reduce stigma associated with reaching out for emotional help — share some thoughts on how the initiative is going in a new news story on brooksschool.org.
Student Activities This Weekend
Check out the full schedule of events. Highlights include laser tag and a virtual 5K Homecoming run/walk.

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