MAY 13, 2021
Thank You, Parents and Guardians!
Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we were able to put on a wonderful Community Appreciation Event last week, full of charcuterie, whoopie pies and prizes, oh my! Employees were so touched by the outpouring of support for all the hard work they have put in this year: A heartfelt thank you to those parents who supported the event in any way and, especially, to Jeannie Sullivan P’22 for leading the charge. 

While we wish you could have been on campus to take part in the event, this video highlighting the event and some of the winners hopefully takes you there!
Sixth-Form Parents/Guardians: Must Read!

Graduation Registration Forms We remind you that registration is mandatory for graduation festivities. Please complete the following forms, even if you do not plan to attend. We appreciate your quick response and attention: 

 
Prize Day Invitation Click to access an e-version of the Prize Day invitation to send to your guests. Please note, there will be a printed version available at the ceremony. 
 
Medical Forms Colleges, summer camps and sport programs often require a copy of your child’s physical examination and immunization records. The Health and Wellness Center recommends that you log in to Magnus now to print a copy of any documents you may need. After July 1, the health records for current sixth-formers will be archived and you will need to call Magnus Health for access.

Lawn Signs Click here to access a "Class of 2021" or "Proud Family of a Graduate" printable, lawn sign for display anywhere you choose or to send to a printer to have a sign made!
Sunday Family Visits: 12-2 p.m. or 3:30-5 p.m.
Our final Sunday family visitation will be May 23, the same day as the prom. If you would like to come to campus for prom pictures, please come between 3:30 and 5 p.m. When signing up, please leave the quantity at 1 on the sign-up form. You may bring more than one person, but don't adjust the quantity.
 
If your child is not attending the prom and you would like to come for a family visit on Sunday, May 23, please use this link to sign-up (visits are between 12 and 2 p.m.).
 
Please, also, remember the following: 

  • Park in the hockey rink lot or behind the dining hall.
  • You may enjoy the campus with your child outdoors, but please do not go into any buildings. Porta Johns are available outdoors.
  • Students should not be in a car with their families.
  • Refrain from hugging and being with your child without a mask on (unless eating). 
  • Enjoy the visit while maintaining as much safety as possible.
Attending Athletic Events on Campus? Remember . . .

  • Please limit visitors to three family members per athlete, with at least one parent or guardian in the group.
  • Masks must be worn at all times. 
  • Do not arrive any earlier than 10-15 minutes prior to game time.
  • Spectators not of the same household must be socially distant at all times and view events from specially-designated areas.
  • Parking is in the upper athletic parking lot and needs to be in a marked space. Overflow parking is on the left hand side of the road towards Russell House. There should not be any parking on the road between Chace and PBA. 
  • Visitors will not be allowed to enter any building during the course of a visit. Port-a-potties are available near the baseball field and the front corner of the turf field.
  • Pre- or post-game gatherings (tailgates, celebrations, etc) are prohibited. Families may only interact with their athlete and should refrain from physical contact.
 
Specific family viewing sections have been set up at each venue, and are designated with a red sign.
 
While you’re there, the yearbook would love any photos you might take of your student in action! QR codes will be posted in the viewing areas: just scan those and you can easily upload photos on the spot.
Boarding Families: Move-Out Process
Earlier this week, students received a document detailing the move-out process. We recommend you read it as well, to familiarize yourself with the process and to know how best to coordinate with your child. Some important notes: 

  • A student is expected to leave on the day of their last EOL.
  • Only students (non-seniors) who are taking SAT’s on June 5 will be allowed to stay on campus. 
  • All other students must depart campus no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 4. 

Brooks has partnered with Dorm Room Movers to provide summer storage and shipping services. Get all the details on their website page for Brooks School.
End-of-Year Schedule for Third-, Fourth- and Fifth-Form Students
Click to view the schedule for the last week of the school year, "Exhibitions of Learning Week." New this year will be a block schedule so please be sure to mark your calendar.
High School Musical is Coming!
The spring musical, High School Musical, will be streaming May 27 and May 29. Free tickets will be available on May 17.
Textbook Buybacks
This year, our textbook buyback will be online via Valore Books (Follett no longer comes to campus to facilitate the process): View/download Valore's textbook buyback details.
Suggested Dress Code for Lawn Ceremony
Lawn Ceremony is an event which celebrates student achievement and development over the year, and over one’s career at Brooks, in the arts, athletics and academics. Students and faculty (no outside guests) will gather under the big, field tent on May 30 at 2 p.m. to celebrate as a community. 

We encourage dress for this event to be dressier than our daily dress this school year. This event has typically been a formal academic dress occasion but, given our relaxed dress code this spring, we recognize that not everyone has brought dressier clothes to school this season. Please remind your child to do their best to look sharp and refrain from wearing athletic clothing, pajamas and ripped or torn clothing. Also, clothing that reveals mid-sections, or undergarments worn as outerwear, are not acceptable.
Want to Send a "Get Through the End of the Year" Treat?
Smolak Farms is a 300-year-old working farm right down the street from Brooks! They would love to bring your children baked goods from their farm-stand bakery and gift bskets from their locally sourced snacks. Please check out the farm's new "Good Luck, You Got This" and "A Box of Treats" gift options. Each is packed with love and delivered for free to Brooks within 24 hours of ordering.
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