Back to School
Dear Students and Families of the Class of 2025,

I am thrilled to welcome you to the Upper School at Beaver! My name is Ms. Reich, and I will serve as your Grade Team Leader over the next four years. I also teach Conceptual Physics, so you may see me in class too! I look forward to getting to know each of you as individuals while also finding ways for us to grow as a cohesive class. In my role, I will help facilitate class meetings, off-campus experiences, develop advisory programs, and support the class in its endeavors.
As you may be thinking about the logistics of the first weeks of school, here are some details:

  • The first day of school is Thursday, September 9. You should report first to your advisory spaces at 8:00 a.m. 
  • We will partake in advisory time, community-building activities, and informational sessions to orient all of you to the Upper School.  
  • On Friday, September 10, we'll participate in a class scavenger hunt. See more information on that below.
  • We will hold elections to choose your class representatives, who are responsible for helping to plan fun activities and events for your class. 
  • Mark your calendars, US Picture Day on Wednesday, September 15.
9th Grade Class Scavenger Hunt
Friday, September 10
The entire 9th-grade class will travel by bus to Boston for an interactive scavenger hunt. With your advisory, you will explore the Copley area and work to complete a series of challenges and clues. This trip is meant to give you all an opportunity to connect with your advisory groups, as well as to make connections with students in other groups.
  • You will attend your first-period double-block class. After class, there will be time to eat a snack and go over scavenger hunt logistics before we board the buses. Once in Boston, you will have lunch as an advisory and complete a photo scavenger hunt. We will return to Beaver by 3:15 p.m. in time for afternoon activities.
  • Beaver will provide a stipend for lunch. If you have food allergies, please email me directly with your needs as soon as possible.
  • To enjoy the experience, you should dress comfortably and be ready to be outdoors. Depending on weather conditions, please bring the following items:
  • Water bottle, sunglasses, sunblock, and comfortable shoes for walking.
  • In case of rain: rain jacket and/or umbrella and/or rain boots.

You must adhere to Beaver’s COVID guidelines throughout the trip. That means:
  • Masking is required indoors and on buses for all teachers, staff, students, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Our Big 3: Masking, hand washing/sanitizing, and physical distancing.
  • If you feel sick, or have any symptoms, stay home, regardless of vaccination status.
A note from the school nurse
Any medications that you need to take while on the trip must be checked by the school nurse, Talia Ossowski, at least 3 days in advance and accompanied with one of these two forms: Self-Administration of Medication Form OR Chaperone Administration of Medication Form.
Students should carry their own Epipens and inhalers. Please communicate with Talia (tossowski@bcdschool.org, 617-738-2739) about any medical questions.
Enjoy the last few days of your summer break. I can't wait to meet you all soon! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Thank you,

Upper School Science
Grade Team Leader, Class of 2025
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The first day of school is Thursday, September 9