FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
reflection, resilience & reconnection A letter from Judith Guild
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ummer is a wonderful time for reflection and reconnection with friends and family, and both were particularly important after a year of pandemic management with social restrictions. I have heard many stories of families traveling to be with one another after a long period apart, and while gatherings sounded a bit simpler and more outdoor oriented, students’ stories were filled with happy times with long-anticipated family gatherings. As we open the 142nd school year at Brimmer, the faculty embraces an important theme that will shape the work we do together: The New Three R’s: Reflection, Resilience, Reconnection. This
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theme offers us an important focus as we emerge with a spirit of hope and optimism from a year unlike any other and embark on another year of learning. In this edition of Brimmer Magazine, our faculty share how they implement the School’s health and wellness curriculum and programs as well as how we strive to meet the missiondirected objective of what it means to belong at Brimmer. Health and wellness came into sharp focus this past year. As educators, we are much more mindful of teaching the importance of having a balanced life. The research of Moore and Lippman as outlined in their
study, “What Do Children Need to Flourish?” (2005), highlights the importance of having a positive attitude toward learning within the school environment and in a student’s life. School provides a space for friendships to develop and connections to occur. Their research reveals evidence that when students have positive peer relationships they are more resilient and less likely to feel depressed or troubled. The pandemic interrupted school
At Top: Head of School Judy Guild speaks at our 8th Grade Commencement Celebration in June. At Right: Middle Schoolers enjoy lunch outside on the field.
