JANUARY 5, 2023
Winter Term is here! Watch the Chapel kickoff, featuring student sharing their experiences.
Schedule Alerts
This coming weekend, Jan. 7-8 is a Community Weekend and as a result, there will be no overnights permitted.
Student Life
Long Weekend Following Winter Term
Winter Term ends on Jan. 21 with the Winter Term Symposium, held the morning of Jan. 21, followed by afternoon activities and games. There is no school on Jan. 23 or Jan. 24.

  • Boarding students may leave campus overnight after their school commitments on Jan. 21 and return on Jan. 24 by 8 p.m.

  • Boarding students may leave campus for all or part of this weekend by completing a REACH request "WT weekend."

  • Athletics note: There will likely be some 1st team practices being held the afternoon of Jan. 21.
All-School and Class of 2023 Photos Available to Order
The 2022-2023 Brooks School photo is available for purchase from our vendor Panfoto. Check out the various options available on their website. On the same page you will also find the class of 2023 photos - both the formal and the fun versions!
MLK Day Programming
In just a few weeks, the Brooks community will celebrate the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. Below is an overview of our program and links to information that will be shared during the day.
 
10-11 a.m. Chapel, featuring:

 
11:30 a.m.- 12: 30 p.m. lunch, including:

  • a book signing with Rosita Stevens-Holsey in the Keating Room

1-2 p.m. movie screening

  • “I am Pauli Murray” in Center for the Arts theater

2:15 -3:15 p.m. discussion

  • post-movie analysis and discussion with Rosita Stevens-Holsey
Academics
The "Going Viral" Winter Term class met with Converse's social media team today in Boston.
Information for Fifth-Form Families from the College Counseling Office
The College Kickoff for parents and guardians of fifth-form students will take place on Zoom during two upcoming dates: Jan. 17 and Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. The sessions will cover different material and both will be recorded. Please note:
 
  • Standardized tests: SAT and ACT registration is the responsibility of each student/family.

  • The upcoming ACT is offered at Brooks on Feb. 11. The registration deadline is Jan. 6. Go to act.org to register.

  • The SAT on March 11 is not offered at Brooks. The registration deadline is Feb. 10. Go to collegeboard.org to register.

  • Most fifth-form students take either/both the April ACT and/or the May SAT, both are offered at Brooks.

  • Any questions about testing can be directed to Brooks' testing coordinator, Interim Director of the Learning Center Karina Moltz.
Arts
You're Invited: Nella Lush Artist's Reception on Saturday
Join us for the Nella Lush artist reception in the Robert Lehman Art Center on Jan. 7 from 6-8 p.m. This exhibition of mixed-media paintings is part of the “Italian Art and Culture” Winter Term course. Students will work with Nella Lush P’95, learning her process, while making their own inspired works. Lush is a full-time artist with studios in North Andover, Mass., and Boston. She was born, raised and educated in Italy by a family with a long heritage of visual artists, musicians and poets.
Save the Date for our Winter Musical, Chicago: Teen Edition!
Brooks' FireTrail Theatre student performers, technicians, musicians and designers are joining forces this winter to produce Chicago: Teen Edition on Feb. 23-25. Don't miss your chance to experience the drama, jazz and intrigue of one of America's longest running musicals. Free tickets will be available in early February.
Athletics
Have You Signed Up for the Weekly Sports Recap?
Every Monday, Director of Communications Dan Callahan sends the Sports Recap email, an overview of the prior week’s athletic competitions. This is an opt in email for the Brooks community. If you would like to receive the weekly communication, please sign up here.
Health & Wellness
Winter Term Brings Wellness Wednesdays
This week the B Well wellness program begins Wellness Wednesdays. Students are invited to drop by the Health and Wellness Center from 7-8 p.m. for yoga, aromatherapy, mindfulness and guided meditation.
Upcoming Events

  • Jan. 21: Winter Term Symposium (9 to 11 a.m.)


  • Jan. 31: Families of Latino Students Reception at the Head of School's house on campus




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