In observance of Yom Kippur, Wednesday, Oct. 5 will be a Thursday class schedule. Thursday, Oct. 6 will be a Wednesday class schedule. Click to see all the special academic schedules for this school year.
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We are just a week away from Family Weekend and we have a few important updates to share.
Prior to Friday night’s football game, you are invited to attend a pre-game gathering honoring and celebrating the life of Preston Settles ’25.
Schedule of Events on Oct. 7:
- 5:45 p.m. Brooks 1st football team enters the field through a student tunnel
- 5:50 p.m. Reflection from Head of School John R. Packard Jr.
- 6 p.m. Kickoff
Weekend details:
- Our online registration deadline is Oct. 3.
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Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 7. When you arrive on campus, your first stop should be the Center for the Arts, where you can collect nametags and a schedule for the weekend.
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We request that you please not bring dogs to campus this weekend due to the volume of people expected. In the future, please also refrain from bringing your pet to outdoor events with large gatherings. When on campus, pets should be leashed and within your control at all times and should not be in any indoor spaces.
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Leaves for Family Weekend
Weekend leaves (without missing any obligations) may begin after a student's last commitment on Oct. 8 and end by Oct. 10 at 7:50 p.m.
- Students choosing to leave campus overnight for part or all of the weekend must complete a weekend request through REACH. Please be clear on departure and return dates. If your student will be missing anything, they must also complete an elective absence form.
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Requests can be submitted and APPROVED anytime up until Friday at 3:15 p.m. Once a parent approves the request, the student must stop by the dean’s office for final approval.
There will be activities for students who are staying on campus over the weekend. Be sure to check that week's Weekend Bulletin for information and adjusted meal times.
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Exchange students from Hungary joined Sonja and Max Nagel on a trip to NYC last weekend. Students interested in participating in Exchange are invited to an info. session tonight at 7 p.m. |
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Overnight Leave Requests
Parents, we need your help! Students who are planning to be away from campus for a Saturday overnight need to submit their request for this leave into REACH by Fridays at 3:15 p.m. In addition, these requests need to be approved by you, the host (if going somewhere other than home), and the school. Students do this in person at the deans' office by Friday at 3:15 p.m. Please know that late requests, especially those coming in on Saturday night, may not be approved.
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Weekend Communication
If you need to reach someone during the weekend regarding your child for leave requests, travel concerns, etc., please contact the administrator on duty at the following number: (978) 725-6350. Thank you!
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Religious Holidays
A reminder that any student observing a religious holiday should see the dean's office in advance.
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Driver's Education
Are you interested in driver's education for your student? In the past, Sunday classes have been offered through Andover Auto School, if there is enough parent interest. There would need to be eight Brooks students registered for the class to set a schedule. The students need to be 15 years and 9 months old on the first day of class to be able to enroll. This driver’s education is for students looking to get a Massachusetts license. If you are interested in enrolling your student please be in touch with Director of Institutional Advancement Gage Dobbins. Once interest is determined, next steps can be taken.
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New Website Stories
Watch visiting artist Julia Powell’s Chapel talk then learn more about her visit to Brooks, as well as hear from one of the students who recently toured the president’s helicopter with a group of Brooksians, in the new news stories below. To read these and all past articles online visit our School News page:
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Students toured Marine Helicopter One in Boston thanks to new Dean of Students Patrick Forrest, a pilot and former Marine Corps officer. The visit included a brief of the squadron's mission and a Q&A with the pilot and security detail.
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Weekend Bulletin
Check out this week's Weekend Bulletin for the activities on campus and beyond. Highlights include a trip to the Topsfield Fair and to Smolak Farms!
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Sixth-Form Parents Reminder
On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to send to colleges. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to start this process as soon as possible. To begin registration, go to the FAFSA. If you have any questions, please be in touch with members of Brooks’ college counseling office: Dean of College Counseling Andy Campbell, Associate Director of College Counseling Wendy Brennan, Associate Director of College Counseling Brenna Kelly and Assistant College Counselor Marianne Consoli.
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Academic Integrity Chapel Talk
This morning Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs Susanna Waters and Academic Dean Currie Joya Huntington offered a fascinating talk in Chapel about growth mindset and outlined the school's expectations about academic integrity. Watch it yourself online here!
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Parent Dinner Series
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for the dinner series. We are currently at capacity and are keeping a waitlist.
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Save the Date: Brooks is Coming to NYC
Please join us for our New York City annual gathering on Nov. 3. Invites will be coming in the mail soon and you can register online via our New York Reception page. Thank you to Liz and Alex Carey '86, P'19, P'20, P'23 and Catharine and Alan Osborne P'26 for hosting this special event!
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