DECEMBER 9, 2021
Students rehearsed their roles for our Dec. 16 Lessons and Carols service for the campus community this morning.
Schedule Alerts



COVID-19 Testing Available for Student Travelers
In anticipation of many students traveling for Winter Break, we are offering COVID-19 PCR tests next week, Dec. 13 - 15, for any student who is required to provide proof of a negative test for travel. Please take into account that testing requirements vary by airline and destination and that results may take up to 36 hours to be received. To sign up for a test, you must complete the Winter Break COVID Test Request form by Saturday, Dec. 11.
ISL COVID-19 Protocols
Please note: All ISL schools will allow spectators indoors to watch competitions, though all require masks to be worn at all times.
College Counseling Event Update
Fifth-form families, please review this important letter from the college counseling team regarding the January College Kickoff event.
Report Cards
The Semester 1 Report Card and Advisor Comment will be available to access in OnBrooks after Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. If you have questions or need assistance with OnBrooks, please contact Registrar Lisa Saunders.
Advanced Jazz Band performed in the Center for the Arts last night. Click to watch a recording of the concert.
Winter Break Details
The school will close for Winter Break on Dec.17 and reopen on Jan. 3, 2022. Click to view important information about the closing schedule and departure details.
Exhibitions of Learning Information
Click to view the schedule for the last week of the fall semester, Exhibitions of Learning (EOL) Week. EOL's are required for all students in all classes except for SIC. Given the nature of EOL/exam week Dec. 11-16, early departures will only be considered in extreme circumstances, such as international students traveling internationally. For more information about EOLs please contact Registrar Lisa Saunders. For more information about the winter break departure schedule please contact Associate Head for Student Affairs Andrea Heinze.
Engineering: Product Design students are utilizing the campus 3D printer to construct their product for a group project.
Thank You for Your Donations to "Starbrooks"
"Starbrooks" hot chocolate bar is coming to the Wilder Dining Hall on Dec. 14! Thank you to all of the families who have contributed to our winter celebration for the community. If you would like to participate and haven’t had a chance, there is still time. Due to the potential for delay in item arrival, we have closed out the Amazon wishlist and are now focusing our final efforts on two areas:

  • Check out the Sign Up Genius to volunteer at the event or purchase a dozen (or a few dozen!) donuts. (Dunkin Donuts are $10 per dozen and are always a big hit!)

  • Venmo a donation in an amount of your choice to underwrite the cost of the event and the raffles. (Venmo your donation to @Jessica-Kelleher-3, and Jessie will use these funds to purchase more donuts or other needed items.)

Have questions? Please contact co-chairs Joan Ziady P'18, P'20, P'22 and Jessie Kelleher P'24.
"Through Brooks" Holiday Gift Drive Reminder
Donations to the "Through Brooks" community service initiative — in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence to donate holiday gifts to BGCL and their students — are needed by Dec. 13 in the Deans' Den. Click to see the list of gifts requested and learn more.
Winterfest Rocked!
Brooks School musicians hit the stage last night for our annual rock band concert. Click to watch a recording of the show and read our news story about the performance to learn why Director of Music Michael Bruschi said the students “really impressed me with their dedication to learning new music” — and instruments. A spoiler: In each song, at least one band member played an instrument they barely knew, if at all, just three months ago!
Driver's Education Class Students Needed
Andover Auto School is offering a special session for Brooks School students Sundays this winter — on Jan. 16, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 — from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transportation to and from the class (from campus) will be available. The cost of the driving school, $750, includes 30 hours of classroom time, 18 driving hours, and a two-hour parent session. (Students must be 15 years and 9 months or older on the first day of class to be able to enroll).
 
For the class to run, we do currently need more students signed up. If you are interested please be in touch with Gage Dobbins by the end of tomorrow. Thank you!
Snow Conditions
Brooks School does not normally suspend classes during snowstorms or other extreme weather conditions. Day student families are asked to make their own decision about the safety of travel and to notify the school in cases of absence due to weather conditions. A student who is unable to travel to school due to weather conditions will be able to join class virtually in these circumstances. Likewise, a teacher who is unable to travel to campus for class will be able to hold a virtual class, and will communicate this decision directly to the students.
Activities on Campus This Weekend
View details about all the weekend activities, including a three-on-three basketball tournament and an open house at Mr. Packard's home.
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