Hello, Middle School Students and Families!
Before we get into the last (lengthy) recap of the year, I wanted to share the link to Livestream 8th Grade Promotion; you can access it here. Feel free to share it with family and friends who won’t be joining in person!
In addition, here are some final details for this week’s schedule:
- 8th graders have Promotion rehearsal tomorrow at 1:50 p.m.
- Dismissal is at 2:25 p.m. tomorrow.
- Thursday we have Student-Led Conferences.
- Friday 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.
And now, the Minutes!
Brigid Fitzgerald ’26, Vivian Madelman ’26, and Charlie Schaffer ’28 ran today’s meeting. You can check out the slides from this week’s meeting here.
THE WEEKLY FEATURES
Isabella Busnach ’26 and Emme Cohen ’26 presented takes time for mindful breaks.
“During science class, we have a mindful moment, and it’s a very nice break to reset and feel focused at the beginning of every class. If you’re feeling distracted it’s always okay to take a quick break to help you do your best work and to keep your brain focused. You can apply mindful breaks to your everyday life, to improve your focus and well-being.”
FEED YOUR BRAIN PICK
BRUJA BORN By Zoraida Córdova
Recommended by Adyana Gresham ’26
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK …
“I really like fantasy books and this one has a great plot.”
WHY I THINK YOU WOULD LIKE IT …
If you have a passion for fantasy books with a little bit of blood and soulless beings, death, and soul-sucking demons, this book is for you.
THIS WEEK’S LUNCH PROGRAMMING
Today in RISE students planted in their flower pots.
WHAT ELSE WE TALKED ABOUT
Ms. Wildes announced this year’s Hiatt Summer Fellows.
All Hiatt Summer Fellows need to attend the virtual training this Thursday from 12:30-1:15 p.m. Ms Wildes will invite them to the meeting so they have the Zoom link.
- Caroline Agola
- Maddy Bell
- Melina Liodakis
- Nora Dies
- Rylee Barnwell
- Brigid Fitzgerald
- Vivian Mandelman
- Gus Knoedler
- Chris Anderson
- Matthew Bourgault
- Miguel Luengo-Lee
- Wesley Todd
- Ameen Faris
- Joza Wang
- Niko Reuning
- Aliya Joshi
- Arnav Bagchi
- Ethan Chau
- Ezra Devonshire
- Jackie Horovitz
- Louise Stedman
- Lucas Werning
- Margo Kuznetsova
- Marwa Murphy
- Phoebe Stoesser
- Rushi Murrow
- Leili Singer
- Lila Faye Mandelman
- Reid Bugbee
- Charlie Schaffer
Ms. Wildes also gave out awards to the students who attended six or more of the Hiatt Institutes this year.
These students demonstrated a strong interest and passion for leadership and justice.
- Andrew Adamic
- Chris Anderson
- Keola Appleton
- Nalu Appleton
- Rylee Barnwell
- Miles Buckley
- Kyle Chiu
- Margo Kuznetsova
- Nora Mcbride
- Niko Reuning
- Charli Scott
- Dany Sidman
- El Strom
- Siobhan Sullivan
Dany Sidman ’26, Sadie Wylie ’26, and Christopher Anderson ’26 (this year’s head admission ambassadors) announced the 22-23 admission ambassadors.
- Marwa Murphy
- Ruby Nielsen
- Verveine Oringer
Toni Carrillo ’27 and Sadie Wylie ’26 announced the music section leaders for the 22-23 school year.
BRASS
- Grace Batycky trombone
- Jaz Winston trombone
- Miles Buckley trumpet
- Lila Faye Mandelman trumpet
- Jack McKinley trumpet
- Ty Moyo tuba
CHORUS
- Adyana Gresham alto
- Shirin Sakoulis alto
- Leila Sakoulis alto
- Koko VanDernoot alto
- Kiernan Collins baritone
- Aubrey Emmons baritone
- Beckett Freid baritone
- Reid Bugbee soprano
- Zarra Burke soprano
- Verveine Oranger soprano
PERCUSSION
- Ezra Devonshire
- Lulu Muwina
STRINGS
- Allie Martin cello
- Ruby Nielsen cello
- Niko Reuning cello
- Ameen Faris viola
- Marwa Murphy viola
- Quinn Burke violin
- Ethan Chau violin
- Kyle Chiu clarinet
- William Mortimer clarinet
- Abigail Zimman clarinet
- Nate Thompson flute
Student Council members Dany Sidman ’26, Christopher Anderson ’26, and Leili Singer ’26 announced ice cream novelties would be at lunch today—student council’s final hurrah of the school year.
The Spring Afternoon Activities dance program debuted its culminating performance on video. Watch it here.
STUDENT REMINDERS
This week is the last chance to claim things from Lost and Found. Everything in Lost and Found will be donated on Friday, June 10. Check out the lost and found slideshow; if you see something that is yours, email lostandfound@bcdschool.org.
Coach Kuntz announced that all athletic uniforms need to come to school tomorrow (Wednesday). Students can leave them at the front desk.
And that’s a wrap on 21-22! Have a wonderful summer.