Calendar
October
11
13
14
15
18
20
22
22
24
24
25
28
30
SAT & Subject Tests
Columbus Day *
Teachers’ Professional
Day *
Grade 8 PAC Meeting
8-8:30 am room 336
PSAT 7 am
Band Concert 7 pm
Cronin Auditorium
Early Release Day –
Dismissal 12:05 PM
Chorus Concert 7 pm
Cronin Auditorium
Grade 8 Field Trip to
Olde Sturbridge Vill.
Grades 7-9 Dance
in Bromfield cafeteria
ACT Test
Picture Retake Day
Parent to Parent
College Information
Night 7-8:30 pm TBS
Library
November
3
4
4
Term 1 Ends
Election Day
Early Release Day –
Dismissal 12:05 pm
6
Financial Aid Presentation to Senior Parents
6:30 pm TBS Library
6
Registration Dead
line for 12/6 SAT
& Subject Tests
7
Registration Deadline for 12/13 ACT
7-9
High School Drama
8
SAT & Subject Tests
11
Veterans Day *
24-25 Half Day –
Dismissal 11:05 am
24-25 Parent-Teacher
Conferences
26-28 Thanksgiving Break *
* School Closed
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October 10, 2014
Volume 8 Issue 3
From the Principals
Bromfield is humming with activity at this point in the year. Classrooms are
alive with discussions, debates, presentations, and labs and with extracurricular activities meeting regularly both before and after school. It is
gratifying to see our students so engaged with their learning and their
community.
We had another special schedule to accommodate Activity Period on
Tuesday. Students reported to various parts of the school after third
period. Each grade level had a specialized program for the thirty minute
period. The seniors attended a workshop on interview skills. Juniors
received some basic insights into automotive maintenance and needs
(flats, jump starts, etc.) and they also received information from the
Harvard Police Department about what to do in an accident and when
pulled over by the police. Sophomores also met with members of the
Harvard Police Department to discuss internet safety. Seventh graders
met with their individual guidance counselors and the Sixth Grade met as
a grade level to have a class meeting and to give out their first “Cracker
Jack” Awards. Finally, our eighth and ninth grade students continued to
meet in the Roundtable groups.
It is hard to believe that we are just past the midpoint of the first term.
Progress Reports were issued to students last week. We hope and trust that
your child is having a strong start to the school year. Do not hesitate to
reach out to the school if you have any questions or concerns. Please
remember to contact your child’s teacher if you have a concern or
question about your child’s progress in a class. In addition, your child’s
guidance counselor will be happy to assist with any scheduling or
concerns about his/her overall school experience. Finally, do not hesitate
to get in touch with either one of us with questions or concerns about The
Bromfield School. While on the subject of assessment, MCAS scores were
mailed to you last week if your child is in grades 6-11. Please contact the
school if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child.
Your child should have received their picture packets this week if you
ordered them. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Coffee Pond Photography at www.coffeepond.com. Picture retake day is
scheduled for October 28th for anyone who is dissatisfied with their picture
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Calendar
December
3
Half Day –
Dismissal 11:05 am
3
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
5-7
Middle Sch. Musical
6
SAT & Subject Tests
8-12
Progress Reports
9
7th Grade Parents’
PAC Meeting –
Room 332 8-8:30 am
11
Chorus Concert
7 pm Cronin Aud.
13
ACT Test
15
Band Concert 7pm
Cronin Auditorium
16
6th Grade Parents’
PAC Meeting –
Room 236 8-8:30 am
17
Early Release Day –
Dismissal 12:05 pm
18
8th Grade Parents’
PAC Meeting –
Room 336 8-8:30 am
24
Half Day –
Dismissal 11:05 am
25-31 Winter Vacation*
29
Registration DeadLine for 1/24 SAT
* School Closed
packet and for anyone who was absent on the original picture day. We will
also be taking extra-curricular club photographs on that day.
Please remember that there is no school for students on Monday, October
13th (Columbus Day) and Tuesday, October 14th (Teacher Professional Day).
Our staff will be spending the Teacher Professional Day learning how to best
infuse technology into the curriculum. Each staff member will attend five
sessions that day and we anticipate a great deal of staff learning that will
make our classrooms even more dynamic.
We do want to make you aware of the upcoming fall music concerts at The
Bromfield School. On Monday, October 20th, our band groups will perform
while the chorus will entertain us on Wednesday, October 22nd. Both
concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Cronin Auditorium.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 24th, 25th, and
December 3rd. Please remember that dismissal will be at 11:05 on those days.
The PTO is again generously funding the on-line sign-up this year, and we truly
appreciate their support. The conference reservation system will be activated
on Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. and you will be able to sign up for
conferences at that time. Directions about the sign-up process for
conferences will be posted on Edline and in the parent addendum of the
Bromfield Daily Bulletin in the upcoming days. Please be aware, however,
that we cannot post the password for the on-line system on Edline or in the
Bulletin due to copywrite rules. The password will be emailed to you. If you do
not receive the email, please contact the main office and we will give the
password to you.
Have a great long weekend!
James F. O’Shea
Principal
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Scott M. Hoffman
Associate Principal
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences at The Bromfield School are traditionally held on the Monday and Tuesday before
the Thanksgiving Break and on the Wednesday after that break. In the past, the Monday and Tuesday were
days where students did not have school, but recent history has seen all three days having an 11:05 a.m.
dismissal leaving the afternoons for conferences. This year, conferences on Monday, November 24th will run
from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and then from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The conferences on Tuesday, November 25th will go from
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Finally, conferences on Wednesday, December 3rd will run from 12 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. All
teacher conferences will be 10 minutes long, with the exception of Special Education teachers who will have
20 minute conferences.
We are grateful to the PTO for sponsoring our on-line sign ups again this year. Those with good memories will
remember the days where parents signed up for their conferences in the cafeteria prior to Open House. While
there may be some who fondly recall the long line (sometimes stretching up into the middle school wing!) and
the “friendly” jostling for position, the vast majority really appreciate being able to sign up for conferences
from the comforts of home. The conference reservation system will be activated on Thursday, October 16 at
8:00 a.m. and you will be able to sign up for conferences at that time. Directions about the sign-up process for
conferences will be posted on Edline and in the parent addendum of the Bromfield Daily Bulletin in the
upcoming days. Please be aware, however, that we cannot post the password for the on-line system on Edline
or in the Bulletin due to copyright rules. The password will be emailed to you. If you do not receive the email,
please contact the main office and we will give the password to you.
The purpose of Parent Teacher Conferences is obviously to get information about your child’s progress in
his/her classes. Ten minutes tends to go by quickly, so we recommend that you write down, or make note of,
specific questions or concerns prior to meeting with the teacher so those questions or concerns are
addressed. We have found that 10 minutes is sufficient in most cases to receive the important details about
your child’s progress. Please realize that it is important that teachers stay on schedule. If you feel that you
need additional time to address your questions or concerns, please schedule another time with the teacher
when time will not be such a factor.
It is also important to note that there are a number of teachers who have more students than slots available to
meet. If you are unable to meet with a teacher during the scheduled conference times because his/her slots
were filled, please contact that teacher so you can get an update on your child’s progress. In some cases, an
email exchange or telephone call may be sufficient to assess how your child is doing.
One final thought...your contact with a teacher is not limited to conference time. We encourage you to always
directly contact the teacher whenever you have a question or concern about your child’s progress in a class.
The teacher is best equipped to give you the answers you are seeking. Our teachers pride themselves on
ensuring that all students learn to their greatest potential and open communication is a key to providing a
great experience for your child.
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Giant Fall Flea Market Columbus Day Weekend
Sponsored by the Harvard Schools Trust and the League of Women Voters of Harvard, the Harvard
Flea Market is Nashoba Valley’s largest outdoor annual flea market, featuring 170 booths filled with an
eclectic array of goods including antiques and collectibles, video games and toys, vintage jewelry
and clothing, seasonal crafts, oriental rugs, Halloween Costumes and more. There is something for
everyone, every age. Admission is a $3 donation per person; $1 for children and seniors; and $5 for
early birds (before 9:00 a.m.) The food court area serves up all the fall favorites including apple pies,
cider and fried dough. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Rain
date Oct. 12) on the grounds of the Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts Ave. (Rt. 111) Harvard, MA
01451 (Exit 38A off Route 2 or Exit 28 off I495) Parking and restrooms are available. For more information, contact Harvard Flea Market message line at 978-456-5085 or email
[email protected]. Note to Editors: Reporters and press photographers will receive free
admission by calling/texting Heidi Creighton Ciampa at 978-302-1198 day of event or emailing
[email protected] in advance of event.
College Visits
Date
Time
October
10
8:40
10
12:45
15
8:41
16
8:40
20
12:45
21
8:40
21
9:30
23
10:15
24
8:41
27
10:15
27
1:30
29
9:30
30
7:50
30
8:40
31
12:45
November
3
8:41
6
10:45
6
12:45
10
1:30
14
9:30
19
12:45
College
Bryant University
Salve Regina University
Suffolk University
Lesley University
Bentley University
Sweet Briar College
Muhlenberg College
Mount Holyoke College
Assumption College
University of New Hampshire
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Western New England University
Regis College
Nichols College
Emmanuel College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Daniel Webster College
Hofstra University
The University of Alabama
Springfield College
Sacred Heart University
Duke University
Duke University officers will present information and answer questions about the university, the
admissions process, financial aid, and much more. Please join us at the following location: Boston
College High School, 150 William T. Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA Saturday, October 18, 2014 2 pm.
MA State Public College Fair
Nashoba Regional High School's MA State Public College Fair will be held on Wednesday, October
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22nd at 6:00-8:00 pm in Nashoba's upper gym. Address is 12 Green Road, Bolton, MA. Most of the MA
State Colleges will be there.
UMass-Amherst College of Engineering
The UMass Amherst College of Engineering, in cooperation with Computer Science and the
Commonwealth Alliance for Information Technology Education, is pleased to invite female students in
your school to the Women in Engineering and Computing Career Day Monday, October 27th, 2014 in
the Lincoln Campus Center, at UMass-Amherst.
New England Service Academy Night
The 24th Annual New England Service Academy Night will be held once again at Danversport Yacht
Club, Danvers, MA on Wednesday, November 5th from 5:00 to 9:30 pm, Representatives from all the
Military Academy's, Norwich University, Virginia Military Institute, Citadel, Valley Forge Military
Academy, Marion Military Institute, Maine, Massachusetts and SUNY Maritime Academy's and ROTC.
For more information you can email LTC Skip Davison at [email protected].
Harvard Cultural Council
The Harvard Cultural Council (HCC) is accepting grant applications that support cultural activity and
contribute to the economic vitality of our community. Organizations, schools and individuals with
proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science projects may apply. This year, the
HCC will distribute approximately $4500 in grants. New applicants are encouraged to apply.
Applications are available at the Harvard Public Library or online at www.massculturalcouncil.org.
Submissions must be postmarked by October 15th, and returned to the Harvard Cultural Council, 13
Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451. For specific guidelines and more information, contact Debra
Vanderwerf (978) 394-0627, [email protected] or visit www.massculturalcouncil.org. The
Local Cultural Council Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation
supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences annually.
Administered by 2,400 municipally appointed volunteers, the network consists of 329 councils serving
all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. Each year, local councils award more than $2 million in grants
to more than 5,000 cultural programs statewide.
Harvard Schools Trust Annual Meeting, Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the annual meeting of the Harvard Schools Trust.
Come learn more about this local educational organization, its mission and goals. The annual meeting
will be held in the Bromfield School library at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments served.
www.harvardschoolstrust.org.
We look forward to your feedback.
Please email any news, suggestions or comments to
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Community Organizations
Community News
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Native American Longhouse – prepping for winter
(corn grinding, harvesting corn, drying beans, etc.)
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1-3pm Poultry care and keeping with Littleton 4-H
1-4pm Flax to Linen demonstration
Town of Harvard
http://www.harvard.ma.us/Pages/index
State Election
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
In order to vote you must be registered:

20 days before all primaries and elections, and/or

10 days before a special town meeting
Harvard Flea Market
http://www.harvardfleamarket.com/
Please join us this year! Columbus Day Weekend
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Rain Date Sunday, October 12
Harvard’s first Flea Market was sponsored by the
League of Women Voters in 1972. Since then it has been
an annual community event, held on the grounds of the
Bromfield School on Route 111. In the 1980’s the Harvard
Conservation Trust became a co-sponsor. In 2008 the
Harvard Schools Trust became a third sponsor and
replaced the Conservation Trust in 2009.
Each year thousands of bargain-hunters browse through
more than 170 booths of antiques, collectibles, and
household treasures. Local non-profit organizations sell a
variety of foods and drinks. Don’t miss Harvard’s biggest
and best event!
Fruitlands
http://www.fruitlands.org/
Harvest Weekend Family Programs
Sat, 10/11/2014 - 10:00am & Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:00am
Cost is free with museum admission
Enjoy the abundance of the New England landscape in
this weekend celebration of the autumn harvest! Learn
about Native American gardening and how local
Native peoples prepared for the winter long ago. See
examples of livestock raised in regional farms and find
fresh food sources near you. Discover how flax is
transformed into linen, and then try your hand at
weaving on a tape loom. Make seasonal crafts for your
hearth or front door. Taste local fruits and vegetables
and quench your thirst with switchel – a refreshing tonic
for farmers of old.
A schedule of the weekend's events:
Sunday, October 12:

10am-4pm Craft activities – weaving linen in FLC,
wheat braiding in Shaker garden
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10am-4pm Native American Longhouse – prepping
for winter (corn grinding, harvesting corn, drying
beans, etc)
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12-4pm Poultry care and keeping with Lancaster 4H, Goat care and keeping with Lancaster 4-H,
Sheep care and keeping with Shirley 4-H

1-4pm Flax to Linen demonstration
All Weekend:

Games – Atl Atl throwing, old fashioned sack races,
graces
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Refreshments – apple tastings, hot cider, switchel,
and nokehick (Native American corn cakes)
Littleton Bromfield Middle School Hockey
Littleton Bromfield Middle School Hockey registration is
now open. We are attempting to field teams at the
following levels; 6th, 7th, 8th, and a 6th - 8th Girls team.
Information on the leagues, and registration process
can be found at http://littletonbromfieldhockey.org/.
If interested in playing this year please register by
October 31st. We need to finalize costs and set up a
sizing night.
Our Programs Format and Participation Guidelines
Our teams are open to families and players residing in
the towns of Littleton and Harvard Mass, and school of
choice families and players in these same towns.
Players outside of this will be considered based on
open roster spots and BOD approval.
The program is designed to get players on a number of
different teams on the same one, playing together in
advance of their high school teams.
Participants must have a current USA Hockey
Membership number to participate. This is games only
format played in quality leagues in the area. This is not
a learn to skate, or learn to play hockey program. The
game is fast, and often physical at this level. It is
expected participants have experience in organized
hockey.
Saturday, October 11:

10am-4pm Craft activities – weaving linen in FLC,
wheat braiding in Shaker garden
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Harvard Friends of the Arts
http://www.harvardpubliclibrary.org/friendsofthearts.html
Concerts 2014-2015:
The Harvard Friends of the Arts is pleased to announce
its 2014-2015 season, which will bring to Volunteers Hall
an exciting slate of professional folk, swing and blues
musicians, as well as witty and moving theatrical
performances staged by both professional and local
performers. All shows are free of charge, though
donations are welcome! Seats should be reserved by
calling the Library at 978-456-4114. Doors open at
7:00pm ~ Shows start at 7:30pm
Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is
supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a
state agency.
Harvard Public Library
http://www.harvardpubliclibrary.org/teen1.html
Teen Fall Activities
Teen Food, Craft & Game Programs Grades 6-12
All teen food craft and game programs run from 2:453:45pm and a light snack will be provided. Sign-ups are
available at the Reference Desk one or two weeks
before the program date.
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October 18th: Peppino D'Agostino
http://peppinodagostino.com/
November 15th: Los Sugar Kings
http://www.lossugarkings.com/
Oct 28th - Halloween Treats Workshop
Nov 20th - Turkey Oreos Workshop
Dec 11th - Holiday Rush Game Program
Dec 16th - Holiday Cookie Workshop
Bromfield Early Release Movies Grades 6-12
December 6th & 7th: Following the Ninth*
http://www.followingtheninth.com/
Come watch movies at 12:30 on many of the Bromfield
Early Release days. Popcorn and water will be served.
Movies are rated PG-13.
January 17th: James Keelaghan
http://keelaghan.com/
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February 7th: Les Sampou
http://www.lessampou.com/
Wednesday Dec 17th
March 14th: Radio Play: Arsenic and Old Lace
*Co-sponsored with the Warner Free Lecture Series. This
program is supported in part by a grant from the
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