Welcome to Moses Brown
Saturday, October 15, 2016
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Full day schedule 9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Main Stage productions Back Circle
10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Open House check-in (all divisions) Friends Hall courtyard Guided Tours Admissions Tent, Back Circle
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lower school art, science, and woodshop
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Division Head presentations Jeff d’Entremont, Head of Lower School Fifth grade classroom Jared Schott, Head of Middle School Hoffman House, room M110A Rachel Moulton, Head of Upper School Friends Hall, Upper Dwares Student Center
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Head of School presentation Matt Glendinning Walter Jones Library
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Upper and middle school Teacher Features
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Back Circle
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Guided Tours Admissions Tent, Back Circle Head of School presentation Matt Glendinning Walter Jones Library
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
If you have questions during the day, MB volunteers wearing yellow lanyards will be happy to help you!
Lower School 10:00 – 1:30
Check-in
10:00 – 1:00 Lower school art, science, and woodshop 10:30 – 11:00 Jeff d’Entremont, Head of Lower School 11:00 – 11:30 Matt Glendinning, Head of School 1:15 – 1:45
Matt Glendinning, Head of School
* Teachers will be available in the classrooms from 10:00 – 2:00.
Middle School 10:00 – 2:00 Check-in 10:30 – 11:00 Jared Schott, Head of Middle School 11:00 – 11:30 Matt Glendinning, Head of School 11:30 – 12:30 Teacher Feature (two 30-minute sessions)
Building Strength and Resilience: Humanities
Chromosomes R Us!: Science
Art…Accordion to You!: Art How Moses Brown Led Me to Medicine and Disaster Relief: Alumni Perspective 1:15 – 1:45
Matt Glendinning, Head of School
Upper School 10:00 – 2:00 Check-in 10:30 – 11:00 Rachel Moulton, Head of Upper School 11:00 – 11:30 Matt Glendinning, Head of School 11:30 – 12:30 Teacher Feature (two 30-minute sessions) House of Cups: Science What Everyone Should Know About the Conflict in Syria: Humanities The Yin and Yang of Printmaking: Art Challenging Myths, Constructing History: Humanities How Moses Brown Led Me to Medicine and Disaster Relief: Alumni Perspective 1:15 – 1:45
Matt Glendinning, Head of School
SAGE Dining Services Inc. SAGE makes fresh, locallysourced food from scratch every day for students at Moses Brown. Always delicious, SAGE’s catering is nutritionally balanced and careful to accommodate students’ allergies and dietary needs. SAGE maintains relationships with local food purveyors, including R.I.’s own Schartner Farms (Exeter), Confreda Farms (Hope), and Rhody Fresh (Hope) and Langwater Farms in North Easton, Mass. to bring a farm-to-table experience to the cafeteria every day.
Lunch
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Back Circle Enjoy a complimentary, locally-sourced lunch provided by SAGE, MB’s on-site dining vendor. Shredded Chicken Tacos All Beef Hot Dog w/House-Made Vinegar Slaw House-Made Vegetable Patty w/Pesto Mayo House-Fried Potato Chips Pickled Cucumbers Roasted Local Corn & Black Bean Salad Local Apples and Apple Cider Build-Your-Own Popcorn Bar
About Moses Brown Moses Brown School was founded in 1784 by a Quaker entrepreneur who partnered with Samuel Slater to launch the American Industrial Revolution at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, R.I. Located on 33 acres in urban Providence, the school enrolls 780 students ages 3-18 and sends 100% of its graduates to some of the nation’s most selective four-year colleges and universities. In the two centuries since, Moses Brown has been a place that nurtures the unique talents and attributes of children, urges them on toward new levels of self-discovery and achievement, and always insists on a rigorous commitment to integrity. Our academic program is a multi-disciplinary liberal arts curriculum that integrates broadbased understanding with strong analytical and communication skills. Every discipline requires students to read with insight, speak persuasively, and write clearly. We use Socratic and inquirybased teaching that nurtures initiative, selfconfidence, and openness to new perspectives. Our athletic programs yield teams that are successful on and off the field, and our studentathletes regularly go on to compete at the college level in all divisions. Our actors, musicians, and fine artists attend some of the most prestigious arts colleges, and student and alumni writers are frequently published. Moses Brown alumni excel in a broad range of human endeavors – Emmy-winning producers, leading technology entrepreneurs, doctors called in to deal with terrible pandemics, and social activists who dedicate themselves to lives of service. We hope you enjoy your time at MB. If you find it as engaging and stimulating as we do, we hope you’ll consider joining our community. Come back for a visit – we’d love to see you.
What makes Moses Brown different? Moses Brown is a Quaker school. Quakerism is a faith in the Christian tradition which holds that there is an Inner Light in each of us. This belief yields a deep commitment to equality and community, and people of all faiths find resonance in the core human values at the center of Friends (Quaker) education and practice. During our weekly meeting for worship – 30 minutes of silent reflection – students are encouraged to find their voice and share their own truths with the community. In an educational setting this means three things: Everyone matters. Quaker pedagogy insists that we care for each other as a community, hearing and respecting everyone’s voice, and making sure that school is a safe place for every child. Silence matters. A practice of reflection and inquiry is essential to living a life of meaning and purpose. In a busy world, these skills are often overlooked. At Moses Brown, we all make time to reflect, to be thoughtful, and to ask probing questions. Truth matters. For more than two centuries, MB has fostered in students a foundation of personal integrity and respect for others, including the non-violent resolution of conflict and a desire to make a positive difference in the world.
Main Stage productions Back Circle
9:45 – 10:20 a.m.
Faculty Blues Band
10:25 – 10:50 a.m. Dance in the Commuity w/Adaptive Dance Program 10:55 – 11:10 a.m. Versatones 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Lower School Chorus 11:35 – 12:00 p.m. Theater 12:05 – 12:30 p.m. Improv We Trust 12:35 – 1:00 p.m.
Upper School Jazz
1:05 – 1:30 p.m.
Upper and Middle School Choruses
1:35 – 2:00 p.m.
Upper and Middle School Orchestras
2:05 – 2:45 p.m.
Bold Sinners Band (Faculty Quartet)
Photo courtesy of John Romano P’10 ’11 ’14 ’16 ’18
Varsity Athletics Campanella Field
9:00 a.m. Soccer (boys) vs North Smithfield 11:00 a.m. Soccer (girls) vs Chariho 1:00 p.m. Field Hockey vs Smithfield 3:00 p.m. Football vs East Greenwich
Head of School
11:00
1:15
Meet Matt Glendinning Head of School
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Walter Jones Library Meet Matt Glendinning and learn about the future of education at Moses Brown School.
Lower School
10:30
Meet Jeff d’Entremont Head of Lower School
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Lower School, fifth grade classroom Meet Jeff d’Entremont and discover how the education in lower school combines strong foundational tools while developing 21st-century skills, including creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
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Meet Lower School Faculty 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lower school classrooms Faculty are available in their classrooms to discuss academic programs and progressive teaching and learning strategies.
Teacher Feature
10:00
Sarah Barnum Lower school art
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Studio of the Three Oaks, upper level
In studio art the children exercise creativity in their thinking and in their work; it is a privilege to witness this process every day.
Beading and Bookmaking Fashion meets function with these two opportunities. Please come to Three Oaks where your child can explore beading and bookmaking.
Teacher Feature At MB, there is an expectation that you speak your mind, share your ideas, and lean into collaboration when possible. 10:00
Elizabeth Grumbach Lower school science
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Burnham House, B104 Visit our dynamic science lab specifically designed for lower school children. Please come by and design your own plumbing system with PVC piping and make your own top. You can also meet Elmer the Red-footed Tortoise.
Teacher Feature
10:00
Randy Street
Lower school woodshop To inspire the creativity and resourcefulness of children remains, for me, a most worthy and fulfilling endeavor.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Studio of the Three Oaks, lower level Hammer and a Nail The woodshop is always a favorite class! Please come to Three Oaks where your child can make a wooden creation that you can take home.
Teacher Feature
10:00
Erika McEnery
Lower school technology / integrator
I love the sense of community and the willingness to let me grow as a teacher at MB.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Shared Space tables in lower school Bot Building Using LEGOŽ Education WeDo construction sets, students will be able to build and program moving LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors, all while enhancing their creative and problem-solving abilities. These activities help build STEM knowledge while incorporating lessons in language arts.
Middle School
10:30
Meet Jared Schott Head of Middle School
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Hoffman House, M110A Meet Jared Schott and hear a discussion on navigating the middle school years and the importance of the student, school, and parent partnership.
Teacher Feature
11:30 12:00
Michael DeAngelo Middle school science
Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Bready House, 100 Chromosomes R Us! Let’s make a baby! You and your partner will combine a set of paper chromosomes to create new traits in your offspring. Learn how genetic makeup influences height, eye color, and baldness (yes, it is predetermined)! You won’t soon forget this dynamic lesson.
I love MB because it is a place where kids not only learn how to learn, but they learn how to be a decent human being. MB has played a big part in helping me and my own children become better, more kind, generous, and compassionate people.
Teacher Feature
11:30 12:00
Jared Schott and Jess Stewart I love to work at Moses Brown because the students are smart, talented, enthusiastic, and funny. – Jared
I love knowing so many kids and sharing in their joy with pride as they grow into young adults. – Jess
Head of Middle School School psychologist
Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Hoffman House, M 110A Building Strength and Resilience Before leaving middle school, every student takes Personal Ethics & Resilience with Jess and Jared. In a condensed look at this transformative class, you’ll get to see how middle schoolers use “clear thinking” to address developmental stressors and avoid common “thinking traps.” These techniques help kids develop appropriate strategies for navigating disappointments, failures, and crises with resilience, perspective, and a strong moral compass.
Teacher Feature
Kristin Street The environment here at MB combines a great student body, terrific colleagues, great support financially and physically along with the freedom and flexibility to bring my own passions to the art of teaching every single day. – Kristin 11:30 12:00
Upper school visual arts Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Burnham House, 3rd floor The Yin and Yang of Printmaking Learn basic printmaking techniques to create both positive and negative images from a single plate. Your design can be simple or complex, but you’ll walk away with two finished prints at the end of this hands-on workshop.
Dominique Avila
Middle and upper school visual arts Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Burnham House, 3rd floor Art...Accordion to You! Come make an accordion book! We will draw inspiration from a variety of contemporary artists such as Karen Kunc and Sarah Bodman to create a colorful story within the folds of your own handmade book.
I get to explore my love of art with so many wonderful students. I’m able to really stretch my wings as a teacher, and let students run with their wildest and most creative ideas. – Dominique
Upper School
10:30
Meet Rachel Moulton Head of Upper School
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friends Hall, Upper Dwares Student Center Meet Rachel Moulton and ask a panel of students about their academic experiences at Moses Brown School.
Teacher Feature
George Tsakraklides Upper school physics
Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Burnham House, B201 11:30 12:00
House of Cups Sure, you can build a structure out of plastic cups, but can you re-assemble it‌ blindfolded? George will introduce you to iterative prototyping and the application of design process to engineering problems in this highly interactive session.
I love to teach because it keeps me young!
Teacher Feature
I love teaching history and politics at MB because the students are open and curious and I have the space to engage them about enduring issues of conflict, power, and inequality in my courses.
11:30 12:00
Jennifer Stewart Upper school humanities
Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Burnham House, B204 Challenging Myths, Constructing History Instead of promoting mythologies, historians seek to craft accounts of the past supported by evidence. It can be tricky to distinguish myth from history, and it can be even trickier when dealing with our own past in the United States. For example, was flying the Confederate battle flag at the South Carolina state house simply about commemorating the sacrifices of Confederate veterans? And if so, is such commemoration as neutral as it seems on the surface? In this hands-on session, we’ll work with primary sources to identify hidden myths and explore what they tell us about ourselves.
Teacher Feature
Kelly Joseph
Upper school humanities Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Burnham House, B203
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What Everyone Should Know About the Conflict in Syria The civil war in Syria has become one of the greatest humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st century, with death toll estimates ranging from 250,000–400,000. At least 5 million Syrians have fled the country, with another 6 million internally displaced. We will attempt to unravel the history of this conflict and open a robust discussion about how the world should respond. Driving questions include: How did the conflict begin? Who is fighting whom? How is ISIS involved? What roles do Russia and Iran play? Who is the United States supporting? How should we be involved?
I love the intellectual engagement of the students in my classes. My Philosophy and Ethics students would debate about the topics covered in class for hours. Many leave the classroom and continue the conversation over lunch with their classmates.
Alumni Perspective The values, friends, and experiences I had at Moses Brown have carried with me throughout my entire life. I want a similar positive experience for my children when they remember their school. 11:30 12:00
Keith Monchik ’90 P’27’24 Current Parent
Two sessions: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Burnham House, B202 How Moses Brown Led Me to Medicine and Disaster Relief As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, Keith Monchik gets to alleviate people’s pain and return them to sports and daily activities. Moses Brown also urges students like Keith to pursue community service, global stewardship, and ethical leadership—all of which led him to volunteer as a member of Rhode Island’s Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Through this organization, Keith has been on the forefront of national and international disaster responses to epic crises including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Haitian earthquake of 2010. Come learn about Keith’s work with the United States National Disaster Medical System and why MB continues to influence him 25 years after graduation.
MB Believes A CAMPAIGN FOR LEARNING, PEOPLE, AND PLACE
Here’s a preview of what’s happening at Moses Brown now and in the years ahead:
Expert Thinking Model In a world where knowledge is growing at a rapid pace, tomorrow’s leaders need to be experts at using available information rather than merely memorizing facts. Through programs like Engineering and Design Learning, the Expert Thinking Model teaches children to integrate skills, apply knowledge, and work in teams to solve realworld problems.
TRIPs TRIPs – Travel, Research, and Immersion Programs – foster a rising generation of civic-minded, multilingual, and ethical global citizens. New courses and a broad array of travel opportunities help students explore cultures, life experiences, and worldviews different from their own, while a marine education program allows students to investigate the ecology and resources of Narragansett Bay.
World-Class Teaching World-Class Teaching is the essential ingredient for educational excellence. To build on our legacy of inspired and inspiring teachers, MB is developing a rigorous model for supporting faculty, from hiring to evaluation and ongoing professional development.
Open Access Moses Brown has put increased scholarship funding at the center of its vision so that we can continue to attract the most talented and diverse students. We believe that enhancing access to MB will allow us to enroll the best minds and expose our students to the broadest range of perspectives, thereby strengthening the educational experience for our entire community.
Woodman Center Located at the center of our 33-acre campus, this 34,000-squarefoot multifunctional facility is designed to be the physical heart of Moses Brown. Sitting at the crossroads of all three divisions, the Woodman Family Community & Performance Center connects to a fully-renovated Walter Jones Library and will become the new social, artistic, intellectual, and spiritual hub of campus. Come to the Woodman Center housewarming on Dec. 9!
Y-Lab As a home base for the Expert Thinking Model, the Y-Lab will be an incubator where ideas can move from theory to practice, allowing students to make their own discoveries and experience the joy of learning in a space where it’s OK to fail, start again, and make a mess.
Young Learners Center The Young Learners Center is a 13,000-square-foot expansion to MB’s lower school designed to support the way children learn in the 21st century. By clustering together the more ‘hands-on’ disciplines – science, art, music, library, and a children’s Innovation Lab (i-Lab) – the new wing will promote experiential learning, integrative thinking, and group collaboration.
Sailing & Marine Education Center The Sailing & Marine Education Center will provide a waterfront classroom for marine and maritime education, a home for the school’s champion sailing team, and consistent support for the MB TRIPs initiative.
Moses Brown School 250 Lloyd Avenue, Providence RI 02906 www.mosesbrown.org (401) 831-7350
Next Steps
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Attend an Event
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Class Day for Parents
Come discover how we foster creativity and innovation to build confidence and character. At this parents-only event, you’ll spend 25 minutes in two different classes, followed by a question and answer period with administrators and faculty. Preregistration is required for this event.
Upper School 9:00–11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Middle School 8:30–10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2016 Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Thursday, January 26, 2017
Lower School 8:45–11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016 Friday, January 27, 2017
Winter Open House
Experience MB at our Admissions Open House Saturday, January 21, 2017 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.