Upper School Newsletter
Upper School News November 2008
From the Dean's Office
Class deans:
Freshman - Valerie Fenton
Sophmore - Derek Hruska
Junior - Tucker Hastings
Senior - Paul Withstandley
From The Deans’ Office:
November brings to a close the first of our four formal grading periods of the year. We encourage all in our community, students, faculty as well as parents, to take full advantage of all that a quarter's end, well-utilized, might offer.
Specifically, as parents . . .
· now is the perfect time to assess a student's progress to date and to focus on what a student might be able to control that will lead to better results in the next grading period.
· all should remember the reaffirmation that comes when we take the time to commend our sons on a job well done.
· stress with your son that his experience here at Brunswick transcends grades and therefore this point in the year (25% of the way through) it is also an ideal time to discuss his involvement in other areas of school life.
· remember also the importance of keeping in close contact with your son and with the school throughout the year so that together we may provide your son with the very best educational experience possible.
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Dates to Remember in November:
10/31 End of 1st Quarter
11/1 SATs at Brunswick (King Street) 8am
11/7&8 Brunswick US Fall Play 7pm
“The Hobbit” Baker Theater
11/21&22 Musical Review of Cole Porter 7pm
“Anything Goes” at Massey Theatre (GA)
11/25 Regular Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break
12/1 Classes Resume
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END OF 1ST QUARTER: The first quarter closes on Friday, October 31st. Comments will be written for all students in every academic course. In addition, parents will receive a report card assessing the academic results achieved by your son thus far in the year. We expect to mail report packets home by the end of the first week of November. Please use this mailing as a valuable opportunity to sit down with your son to discuss his progress.
NOVEMBER SAT ADMINISTRATION: Saturday, November 1st will offer the second SAT administration date of the school year. Seniors should remember to show up at their assigned test center with their registration card, several #2 pencils and, if necessary, a calculator.
THE UPPER SCHOOL FALL PLAY: “The Hobbit” will be presented on the evenings of November 7th and 8th. As always, the fall production promises to be a wonderful theatrical event. All performances will begin at 7:00pm and will be held at Brunswick’s Baker Theater on Maher Avenue.
THANKSGIVING BREAK: Finally, we will be having dismissal after a FULL DAY of classes and sports on Tuesday, November 25th, for Thanksgiving Break. As with all school vacations, we ask that parents not seek an earlier dismissal for their sons. We feel strongly that it is important for all students to be present for all classes and commitments that meet on Tuesday. On behalf of all the members of the faculty, we wish you and your families all the best of sharing and gathering on this most special of American holidays.
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