6:00–7:15 p.m. or 7:00–8:15 p.m.

Dear Upper School Families,

After a successful start of the year, I would like to invite you to Beaver's Open Studio Academic Showcase—our version of a back-to-school night—on Thursday, September 30. We are offering families two sessions to choose from—Session 1: 6:00–7:15 p.m. or Session 2: 7:00–8:15 p.m. You can attend whichever time works best for you. Find the full schedule breakdown at the bottom of this email.

Our Open Studio Night is the time to experience your child's academic day. You will meet with their teachers, hear from students who have taken the same classes, see exhibits of student work, and participate in some activities. This is not the time to ask personal questions about your child in the class; you will have time to do that during our parent/caregiver-teacher conferences on October 13 and 20. There will be no formal presentations given in the classrooms; instead, the goal is for you to go from class to class at your own pace.

In an effort to avoid paper over-consumption and streamline registration, your student's teacher's names and locations will be emailed directly to you (paper copies will not be available). Students will be available in each classroom and also in the hallways to help direct you. I, and other members of the Upper School community, will also be available to answer any questions. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to meet with Alex Gould, Associate Director of Athletics, and some fall coaches to connect about BVR Athletics.

The College Counseling office will also be hosting an informational meeting for parents/caregivers to give fall updates and answer any questions you may have. This event will take place from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

As a reminder, masks must be worn while indoors regardless of vaccination status. I thank you in advance for helping keep our community safe.

Teachers will ask some Upper School students to help during Open Studio Night, so no homework is due on Friday.

In addition, afternoon activities will end at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, and dinner will be served for all student volunteers.