Brooks college counselors took members of the class of 2023 to Babson College on Sunday for a college fair. The students had the chance to talk with representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities!
Schedule Update!
There is a modified schedule for Saturday’s Grandparent and Special Friend Day with classes starting at 8 a.m.:
Block Schedule
8 - 8:40 a.m. C block
8:45 - 9:25 a.m. F block
9:30 - 10:10 a.m. B block
10:15 - 10:55 a.m. A block
Grandparents and Special Friends Day Important Details
We are thrilled to be hosting our first Grandparents and Special Friends Day since 2019 on Saturday. A few important details:
Note that the class day will be starting at 8 a.m.
Here is a list of guests who have replied that they are attending. If you do not see your guest on this list, or if you have any other questions, please contact Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill.
Parking by the academic building is reserved for grandparents and special friends on Saturday.
You're Invited: New Student Art Exhibit Opening Tomorrow
The Robert Lehman Art Center's new exhibit of works by members of Brooks' AP and Advanced Open Studio art classes, "Brooks Arts Creative Collaborative," opens on Friday with an artists reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Twenty-five advanced visual artists will be in the gallery to showcase select works from their sustained investigations. Come join the artists for a celebratory event including live music and refreshments!
The exhibit will be on display and open to the public through June 3. Let us know if you'd like to come see itthis spring!
Artwork by Jack O'Brien '22
College Counseling Office Zoom for Parents of Fourth-Form Students
On May 4 at 7 p.m. (EST), Brooks' college counseling team will be holding a Zoom for the parents of current fourth-form (10th grade) students. Check your email for a letter from Dean of College Counseling Andy Campbell. As we start to schedule initial meetings with your students, we will give you an overview of the timetable and philosophy of college counseling at Brooks. We hopt to see you on Zoom next Wednesday evening.
Help Support the Brooks Prom!
As they plan for their May 15 prom, the fifth- and sixth-form prom committee hopes families will consider an optional contribution to help them offset some of the expenses for the event. Specifically, they are looking for donations to support the photo booth ($750) and to underwrite a post-prom pizza party ($750). If you are interested in supporting the prom, please make your gift through the Venmoapp to Brooks School's account: @Brooksschool, a check made out to "Brooks School," or a credit card. (Please specify "PROM"). Thank you!
Speaker Challenges Students to Set "Big, Crazy" Goals
Former ice hockey pro Cherie Hendrickson '04 shared what motivates her — to inspire current Brooks students — during an inspiring speech in Chapel on Monday for our annual Kippy Liddle Day.Watch the address, and learn about Hendrickson's message and why she wanted to share it with Brooks, in thenews story about her visit.
