Hello, Middle School Students and Families! I can’t believe it but next week—the week of June 5—is the last week of school! Here are some reminders:
- Monday, June 5, Tuesday, June 6, and Wednesday, June 7, dismissal is at 2:25 p.m
- Thursday, June 8, we have Student-Led Conferences.
- Friday, June 9, is 8th-grade Promotion. The entire Middle School attends, and it is a dress-up day. Students arrive on campus by 9:30 a.m.; dismissal is at noon.
Now, for our second-to-last recap of the year!
Sveta Bryzgalova ’27 and Jackie Horvitz ’27 ran today’s meeting. You can check out the slides from this week’s meeting here.
THE WEEKLY FEATURES
THE BVR STUDENT
Natalie Lippman ’28 and Naima Russell ’28 presented is disciplined with technology.
There are ways I can help myself not be distracted, like putting my phone in my bag, or silence my phone. Having my phone give me notifications can be distracting during class. If it buzzes, then I will check it and it takes me away from class. It’s important to focus on what you are supposed to be doing because if you are in school, you need to focus on your school work instead of apps on your phone.
FEED YOUR BRAIN PICK 
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Recommended by Kaz Jurkiewicz ’28
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK …
It’s a well-written story that makes you want to keep reading. The character development is good and the plot is engaging.
WHY I THINK YOU WOULD LIKE IT …
I recommend it to people who like fantasy and don’t mind if a book is long or gets dense in places.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT
Ms. Garayúa gave out awards to the students who attended all of the Hiatt Institutes this year. These students demonstrated a strong interest and passion for leadership and justice.
6TH GRADE
Brette Buckley, Jasper Ingenthron, Conor McKinley
7TH GRADE
Keola Appleton, James Hester
8TH GRADE
Andrew Adamic, Nalu Appleton, Arnav Bagchi, Grace Batycky, Miles Buckley, Kyle Chiu, Ruby Nielsen, Niko Reuning, Charlie Scott, El Strom
Ms. Garayúa also announced this year’s Hiatt Summer Fellows. All Hiatt Summer Fellows need to attend the virtual training next Thursday, June 8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ms. Garayúa will invite them to the meeting so they have the Zoom link.
6TH GRADE
Mason Baker, Rishaan Chowdhury, Aly Diaz, Samuel Kosberg, Preston Toussaint
7TH GRADE
Keola Appleton, K.L. Benjamin, Kyle Benton, Reid Bugbee, Adyana Gresham, Nathan Howard, Andrew Isacson, Kaedin Janvier, Kaz Jurkiewicz, Tariq Kasrawi, Lila Mandelman, William Mortimer, Peter Mortimer, Lawrence Rosembert, Naima Russell, Caden Salzano, Joza Wang, Aaron Westerling, Maggie Whitney
8TH GRADE
Riley Anderson, Nalu Appleton, Arnav Bagchi, Grace Batycky, Cam Bloch, Miles Buckley, Ethan Chau, Kyle Chiu, Kiernan Collins, Ameen Faris, Jackie Horvitz, Margo Kuznetsova, Allie Martin, Verveine Oringer, Evan Pozen, Niko Reuning, Bradley Stone, Leila Sakoulis, Shirin Sakoulis
Marwa Murphy ’27, Ruby Nielsen ’27, and Verveine Oringer ’27, (this year’s head admission ambassadors) announced the 23-24 admission ambassadors.
K.L. Benjamin ’28, Quinn Burke ’28, Abigail Zimman ’28
Miles Buckley ’27, Lulu Muwina ’27, and Niko Reuning ’27 announced the Music Section Leaders for the 23-24 school year.
BRASS
Joe Murphy, Caden Salzano, Lee Jacobs, Conor McKinley, Lila Faye Mandelman, Nate Howard
WOODWINDS
Abigail Zimman, Caley Rice, Kellan Glass, Baker Henson, Kyle Benton
STRINGS
Aubrey Harper, Tariq Kasrawi, Preston Toussaint, Brittany Franklin, Cassie Scott, Anika Katzenstein
CHORUS
KL Benjamin, Katie Born, Adyana Gresham, Iris Jurkiewicz, Toren Anderson, Rafay Desautels, Charlie Schaffer, Joza Wang, Charlotte Abramowitz, Reid Bugbee, Naima Russell, Maddy SaCouto
PERCUSSION
Ave Hurley, Jasper Ingenthron
William Mortimer ’28 and Rishaan Chowdhury ’29 announced next year’s First Lego League club. The club is dedicated to building Legos and robotics. Students build a robot to complete a specific challenge and compete against other teams in the area. This year, the season is called MASTERPIECE. Teams will be imagining and innovating new ways to communicate and share art and experiences like films and music around the world.
This club meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the fall and winter of 2023. Students can sign up via email this week to show interest.
Rishaan Chowdhury ’29 announced the winner of the Guess the Candy in the Jar contest: Koko Vandernoot ’27 who won a jar of flower-shaped candy.
The Spring Music Exhibit is Thursday! All Middle School students stay after school to have dinner and recess time at 3:45 p.m. and then rehearse at 4:45 p.m. in Bradley Hall. The exhibit starts at 6 p.m. and lasts less than an hour. There will be sweet treats at the end of the exhibit.
Congratulations to Rishaan Chowdhury ’29 who won 1st place in the gold division at the Lumos Debate Tournament.
Beaver’s literary and art magazine, The Heliconian, features the work of three middle school students: Lee Jacobs ’29, William Mortimer ’28, and Aubry Harper ’28.
This week’s Teacher Appreciation:
- Natalie Moniz ’29 presented Ms. Smith
- Zoey Steinberg ’27 presented Ms. Graham
- El Strom ’27 presented Ms. Hollos
THIS WEEK’S LUNCH & RECESS PROGRAMMING, CLUBS & AFFINITY GROUPS
RISE ACTIVITY
Making paper woven bookmarks. Through fun activities, students learn how to deal with stress and worry.
ADVISORY
This week in advisory we will be meeting on the upper field where each advisory will be challenged in a variety of different trivia questions and physical challenges. The goal is to receive the most points against all other advisories in the middle school.
HOME GAMES
Today
MS Softball vs. Solomon Schechter
3:30 p.m. on Lower Field
Wednesday
Ultimate vs. Belmont Day School
3:30 p.m. on Upper Field
Tennis A vs. Belmont Day School
3:30 p.m. at Pine Manor
Friday is Middle School FUN DAY!
Along with the field trip to Launch in the afternoon, teachers have planned a morning of fun activities. Students only need to bring a water bottle on Friday (no laptop, etc).
Important information from the nurse
Students should make sure to bring their EpiPen, inhalers, and diabetic supplies with them on the field trip if they require any of these medications. These medications must be with the student at all times. Medications are not supplied by the health office for field trips.
Any non-emergency medications (anything other than the medications listed above) need to be checked by the school nurse in advance of the field trip. A field trip medication form must accompany the medication and be brought to the school nurse. Please contact the school nurse at tossowski@bcdschool.org or 617-738-2739 if you have any questions.
Still need to complete a Launch waiver? Please sign and send it to msforms@bcdschool.org.