Campus Voices
Each month, The Link visits each of BB&N's campuses to hear directly from directors or teachers about what's on their minds. We share their letters below.
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Lower School
Sue Scarborough
It is 8:30 on Tuesday morning in the Morse Building. As students enter their first grade classrooms, Mrs. Writer and Mrs. Stevens are just finishing their Morning Messages for Morning Meeting Time. On this day, the sentences in the messages look a bit different because they are filled with words in French or Spanish—in preparation for Señora Carrion and Madame Munir to arrive for a language lesson. More
Middle School
Mary Dolbear
What can you do with four minutes and 42 seconds and 168 Middle School students? Some magic was created in our Big Room at the Middle School on January 15 that warrants pause, recognition, and inspiration. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the Middle School held a community gathering with music, artwork, and reflections. The theme was “stepping up” and the program honored heroes, those who aspired for an ideal, and/or those who worked to carry out Dr. King's dream. More
Upper School
Jack Knapp
As has been the case throughout my independent school career, many of the happiest memories of my time at BB&N revolve around athletics and the pride I feel in seeing our scholar-athletes compete wearing the school colors. These experiences range from standing at the boathouse and watching our crew teams pass by at the Head of the Charles on a spectacularly beautiful Sunday morning, to celebrating what used to be referred to as the “thrill of victory” when our football team carried off the New England trophy last year. More
All School
Rebecca T. Upham
Coming up on February 13 is a professional day for the faculty and staff at School. Why do we take time out of the academic calendar for a “professional day?” The answer to that is very simple: professional development for faculty leads to better programming and experiences for our students. Put more directly, great schools invest in their faculty. More