By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | October 27, 2023
Most Wednesday mornings, as school opens, the Erskine Library is a quiet, tranquil space. However, this Wednesday was buzzing with activity—a staging ground for our fifth graders as they dropped off piles of sleeping bags, boots, duffle bags, flashlights, toiletries, and other must-haves for their adventure to The Farm School. Out in bucolic Athol, The […]
By Amy Sprung, Librarian | October 19, 2023
When Raul the Third’s newest ¡Vamos! series title was released recently, lower school head Betty Chu Pryor immediately selected it as a book she wanted to donate to the Erskine Library. I, of course, was delighted by her gift and thrilled by its subtitle: Let’s Go Read. In vivid text and illustrations, Raul depicts a […]
By Connie Yepez, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging | October 13, 2023
You may have noticed that what we used to call equity, inclusion, and belonging is now, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at BDS. While it would be easy to think of this as a small change, it’s important to note the why and the impact of adding “diversity” as an important element of the school’s […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | October 06, 2023
A frequent question from prospective and new families, especially those with students entering sixth grade, is, “When will my child no longer feel like the ‘new kid’ at school?” Remarkably, children can often move through the ‘new’ stage more quickly than adults. If we asked those new sixth graders, they’d likely tell us that the […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | September 29, 2023
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. – Meg Wheatley A question that I get this time of year from prospective families considering where to send their children for these fundamentally critical years is a simple one: what distinguishes Belmont Day from its peers? As those who […]
By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | September 21, 2023
Thank you to all who attended last evening’s lower school curriculum night. The remarks below were shared by Betty Chu Pryor, lower school head, to welcome families and kick off the event. Good evening, and thank you for taking the time to join us tonight. Those who know me well know I am a natural […]
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