Middle and Upper School parents (Grades 4-9) are encouraged to attend Back to School Night this Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  All parents are asked to gather in Fitzpatrick Hall at 6:30 p.m. sharp for a few brief remarks from Head of School Paul Lindenmaier. From there, parents will head to their student’s homeroom, where they will receive their student’s schedule and follow the evening’s program.  Hope to see you all there!

Students were treated to an assembly today that introduced them to such birds of prey as the owl, falcon, and eagle. We learned how these birds of prey eat, hunt, and protect themselves in nature. Thank you Sharon Smullen for bringing such a special presentation to our School.

This past weekend, the 9th Grade class embarked on a three-day leadership and group building retreat to Lake Taghkanic State Park. Activities included campfire cooking, swimming, wiffle ball, cards, a hike, and talking by the fire. The 12 students who attended all got to know each other a little better and shared thoughts about the coming year and their role as campus leaders.

All families are invited to attend an information night on Monday, September 14 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Furey Music Room to learn more about BCD’s after-school instrumental music lesson program.

Meet some of the private music teachers that will be providing lessons to BCD students and learn more about and try different instruments from Rayburn Rental’s instrumental “petting zoo.”

Students in Middle and Upper School are welcome to try any instrument. Students in pre and lower school are limited to string instruments and piano.

A child’s readiness to start an instrument is individual and meeting with a teacher is the best way to determine if that child is ready for lessons.

If you are planning to attend, R.S.V.P. to Heather Fishman at hfishman@berkshirecountryday.org.

Amy Broberg, Director of Admission, will be in New York City September 21 representing Berkshire Country Day School at the Parents League of New York Independent School Fair.   The following evening she will be holding a reception in Manhattan for prospective families interested in learning more about a Berkshire Country Day School education.

If you have friends or relatives in the New York City area who are considering a full time move to the Berkshires; please let Amy know in order to add them to the list of invited guests to this special admission reception.

Event Information:
Tuesday, September 22nd at The Phillips Club from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Directions will be included in the invitation.

Thank you for supporting the efforts of the Berkshire Country Day School
office of Admission.

Now that the kids are back in school it is a great time to clean out closets and see what you have and will need for the year ahead in terms of sports equipment. To help, the Parents’ Association will be holding a Sports Equipment Swap on Thursday and Friday of this week, September 10 & 11. Bring in gently-used, outgrown equipment and see what you can find in the next size up. More information can be found on the PA blog and out on the information kiosk by the stone wall.

Tomorrow, all students will celebrate the start of the new school year with a special barbecue lunch of hot dogs (beef, Kosher, and veggie), chips, lemonade and fruit. Parents, you do not need to pack a lunch for your student tomorrow unless they would prefer to eat something else.