JANUARY 18, 2024
The Building Books Winter Term class visited Flagship Press to see the final production of the Fall edition of the Brooks Bulletin. Look for your issue of the Bulletin in the mail!
Student Life
Planning Ahead: Long Weekend Following Winter Term
Winter Term ends on Jan. 20 with the Winter Term Symposium, held the morning of Jan. 20 and followed by afternoon activities and games. There is no school on Jan. 22 or Jan. 23. 

  • Boarding students may leave campus overnight after their school commitments on Jan. 20 and return on Jan. 23 by 8 p.m. 

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

  • Athletics note: There will likely be some 1st team practices held the afternoon of Jan. 20. 
Weekend Bulletin
Check out the Weekend Bulletin to see all of the options for the long weekend, including lots of NFL play off games, trips to Newburyport, and an all expenses paid trip for pizza and bowling at Flatbread Pizza in Georgetown.
Academics
During Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel, religious and community leaders from the North Andover and Andover area led the Brooks community in both readings and songs reflecting on Dr. King's legacy.
College Scholarship Opportunity for Andover Residents
This year Andona, a local non-profit organization located in Andover, will be awarding six $2,000 scholarships to graduates in the class of 2024. Brooks students who are legal residents of Andover are encouraged to apply. Application materials are due by March 1.
The Winter Term class El Camino has been sending messages from Spain as they make the trek through the countryside.

Winter Term
We invite you to attend the concluding Winter Term Symposium on Jan. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. 

9 to 10:15 a.m. Classroom visits and presentations:

  • Learn about your student's Winter Term class and also take the opportunity to visit other classes to see the various and diverse offerings.

10:30 to 11 a.m. Program overview and arts presentations in the theater:

  • In addition to an overview and reflection on Winter Term, you will see a few of our arts-based classes share their performances and projects.

Winter Term Report Cards and Comments will be available to parents and guardians in OnBrooks after 12 p.m. on Jan. 25. Please be in touch with Registrar Lisa Saunders for OnBrooks support.

Follow Brooks' TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X to see the highlights each day!
Arts
Interested in Private Music Lessons?
Is your student a musician? Please complete the Spring 2024 Private Music Lesson form by Saturday, Jan 20 if you would like to sign them up for weekly instrumental and/or vocal lessons available through Brooks. (No need to fill out the form if they have already been taking lessons in the fall.) We offer private instruction on more than a dozen instruments and voice. Instruction is provided by some of the finest musicians in the greater Boston area (read more about them here).

Lessons are not for academic credit and are scheduled with the individual instructor for an additional fee. Students enroll by completing the above online form or by contacting Director of Music Dr. Michael Bruschi.
The Passion to Pass It On Winter Term class volunteered at the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Athletics
Lifeguard Certification Opportunity
One of our lower team coaches’ has offered his time as an instructor to certify Brooks students to become certified lifeguards. The course has an online component (about two hours) and two full days of in person classes. These classes will take place over 2 or 3 Sundays. Dates will be determined once we learn more about student interest. The cost for this class will be $50 (a huge savings compared to other options). Students have been sent a Google form to express their interest in this opportunity.
Winter Schedules
OnBrooks will show a student’s winter afternoon activity, however the times that are listed do not reflect daily practice times. Please check the respective calendars for practice times.

General - for those activities that have consistent times

Students who miss an afternoon activity must complete an elective absence form in advance of their planned absence. Coaches and afternoon activity instructors must sign these forms.
Congratulations to team captain Timmy Mulvey '24 for earning MVP honors at the 9th Annual Patrick J. Harrington Memorial Game. Patrick was in the Brooks class of 1982. This year Brooks defeated Busche Academy AAA, 70-66.
Family Information
Valentine’s Day Help Needed
An annual Valentine's Day tradition at Brooks, on February 14 our families provide a special dessert buffet called Treats for Your Sweets during lunch. This year our hope is to provide Cookie Monstah cookies for all of our students and employees, over 400 cookies! 

Please consider supporting this event in one of the following ways listed on our Sign Up Genius (volunteering, bringing balloons, or donating/underwriting cookies for the event) or visit our Amazon wishlist to review those buying options.  

Thank you to co-chairs Jessie Kelleher P'24, Aybike Crott P'25, Jaclyn Olivieri P’26 and Elena Foster P'26, P'27 for coordinating this event! Any questions? Please contact one of the co-chairs or Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill.

Brooks Is Heading to Austin
Join fellow Brooksians in Austin, Texas for cocktails and light bites at The Line Hotel's P6 rooftop lounge on Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Gage Dobbins to RSVP.
Lunar New Year's Eve Celebration
Brooks is looking forward to hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration on Feb. 9 in the Keating Room for our families who celebrate the Lunar New Year. If you are interested in being part of this special community event, please contact Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill. 
Upcoming Events
  • Jan. 20: Winter Term Symposium, from 9 to 11 a.m.

  • Jan 23: Austin, Texas Reception, from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Jan. 25: College Kick-Off for the Class of 2025. Zoom panel with college admissions representatives, from 7 to 8 p.m. 



  • Feb. 9: Lunar New Year’s Eve celebration in the Keating Room, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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