Alumni at Brandon Hall
From: Paul R. Stockhammer, President pstockhammer@brandonhall.org.
Brandon Hall School, 1701 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350-3706, 770-394-8177
Monday, March 1, 2010
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends:
Weather Conditions for Tuesday, March 2, 2010
If there is inclement weather that affects classes (opening, early dismissal, etc.) tomorrow, March 2, we will notify you via ALERTNOW phone calls to those phone numbers we have on record (day/five-day boarders). It is absolutely imperative that we have home, office, and mobile phone numbers on file in case of any type of emergency. ALERTNOW allows us to call everyone simultaneously to make important announcements.
No School, Monday, March 8, 2010: Faculty Planning Day
We will not have classes next Monday, March 8, in order for teachers to have a planning day. The three-day weekend will be an ideal time for a family to host a boarding student for the weekend. Arrangements can be made by Wednesday with Dean Michelsen at kenmichelsen@brandonhall.org. Students who remain on campus will have planned activities. Boarding students must return to campus by 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Monday will also be a good time to make medical and other appointments.
Parents Guild Update
The Parents Guild is in the process of planning for its two major remaining events of the year, i.e., Field Day, Friday, April 30, and the Faculty Thank You breakfast. Parent volunteers will be needed to help with activities. If you would like to volunteer to assist with monitoring a game, helping with refreshments, etc., please call Anne Denton, ext. 211, and leave your name and number. The Faculty Thank You breakfast will be held in late April or early May. Parents donate gift items (gift certificates for restaurants, tickets for athletic or cultural events, vacation homes, etc.) that will be used in a drawing. More information will be forthcoming.
Standardized Testing Dates: March 15-19
All students will be taking standardized tests on March 15-19. Please do not make any appointments on those days in order for us to administer the exams. We will provide more information as we get closer to those dates.
Re-enrollment Contracts Due
Please look at your re-enrollment contract for the date due. In order to avoid a financial penalty, the contracts should be returned by the date stipulated on the contract. If you are not returning or if there are questions, please call the President’s office, ext. 211.
Spring Break
Noon, March 26 – Monday, 6:00 p.m., April 5. Classes resume April 6. Please do not request vacation extensions. Parents of boarders should contact Dean Michelsen to give plans as soon as possible!
50th Anniversary: Your Impact
In viewing the Olympics these past days, I have had great pride not only in our American athletes but also in those athletes who represent the 13 countries in our international population. I like ceremonies; I like the rites and pageantries found at various stages in our lives. I especially enjoy our diverse population and the cultures and traditions represented. Whenever Mr. Elkins plays the Carter-Thompson organ for our assembly processionals and I see the banners and flags begin to move slowly down the aisle, I have a tremendous sense of pride in our students, our mission to change lives, and the 50 years of history of our serving not only Atlanta but the world in terms of an individually focused education. To recognize our diversity at graduation, I began the tradition of having all national anthems represented in the senior class to be played at the opening of the ceremony.
What better way to demonstrate our pride in Brandon Hall than to make a tangible donation to our annual giving fund. To date, 38% of our parents have expressed their extraordinary pride in the school. We want, however, to meet our goal of 100% participation in raising over $200,000. We have budgetary needs as well as items needed for instruction and use. The gym floor (naming opportunity for the gym) needs to be replaced; gutters are torn in the back of the Huff Center; the tennis court needs a new surface; science labs need updating; dining hall needs new wiring and lights; driveways need resurfacing; families need financial aid; teachers need raises. Our list goes on. We ask each family to do its fair share. You can have an impact on the school’s continued ability to serve effectively its students. Please demonstrate your pride in Brandon Hall!
With best regards,
Paul R. Stockhammer
President/Headmaster
Brandon Hall School, 1701 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350-3706, 770-394-8177
Monday, March 1, 2010
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends:
Weather Conditions for Tuesday, March 2, 2010
If there is inclement weather that affects classes (opening, early dismissal, etc.) tomorrow, March 2, we will notify you via ALERTNOW phone calls to those phone numbers we have on record (day/five-day boarders). It is absolutely imperative that we have home, office, and mobile phone numbers on file in case of any type of emergency. ALERTNOW allows us to call everyone simultaneously to make important announcements.
No School, Monday, March 8, 2010: Faculty Planning Day
We will not have classes next Monday, March 8, in order for teachers to have a planning day. The three-day weekend will be an ideal time for a family to host a boarding student for the weekend. Arrangements can be made by Wednesday with Dean Michelsen at kenmichelsen@brandonhall.org. Students who remain on campus will have planned activities. Boarding students must return to campus by 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Monday will also be a good time to make medical and other appointments.
Parents Guild Update
The Parents Guild is in the process of planning for its two major remaining events of the year, i.e., Field Day, Friday, April 30, and the Faculty Thank You breakfast. Parent volunteers will be needed to help with activities. If you would like to volunteer to assist with monitoring a game, helping with refreshments, etc., please call Anne Denton, ext. 211, and leave your name and number. The Faculty Thank You breakfast will be held in late April or early May. Parents donate gift items (gift certificates for restaurants, tickets for athletic or cultural events, vacation homes, etc.) that will be used in a drawing. More information will be forthcoming.
Standardized Testing Dates: March 15-19
All students will be taking standardized tests on March 15-19. Please do not make any appointments on those days in order for us to administer the exams. We will provide more information as we get closer to those dates.
Re-enrollment Contracts Due
Please look at your re-enrollment contract for the date due. In order to avoid a financial penalty, the contracts should be returned by the date stipulated on the contract. If you are not returning or if there are questions, please call the President’s office, ext. 211.
Spring Break
Noon, March 26 – Monday, 6:00 p.m., April 5. Classes resume April 6. Please do not request vacation extensions. Parents of boarders should contact Dean Michelsen to give plans as soon as possible!
50th Anniversary: Your Impact
In viewing the Olympics these past days, I have had great pride not only in our American athletes but also in those athletes who represent the 13 countries in our international population. I like ceremonies; I like the rites and pageantries found at various stages in our lives. I especially enjoy our diverse population and the cultures and traditions represented. Whenever Mr. Elkins plays the Carter-Thompson organ for our assembly processionals and I see the banners and flags begin to move slowly down the aisle, I have a tremendous sense of pride in our students, our mission to change lives, and the 50 years of history of our serving not only Atlanta but the world in terms of an individually focused education. To recognize our diversity at graduation, I began the tradition of having all national anthems represented in the senior class to be played at the opening of the ceremony.
What better way to demonstrate our pride in Brandon Hall than to make a tangible donation to our annual giving fund. To date, 38% of our parents have expressed their extraordinary pride in the school. We want, however, to meet our goal of 100% participation in raising over $200,000. We have budgetary needs as well as items needed for instruction and use. The gym floor (naming opportunity for the gym) needs to be replaced; gutters are torn in the back of the Huff Center; the tennis court needs a new surface; science labs need updating; dining hall needs new wiring and lights; driveways need resurfacing; families need financial aid; teachers need raises. Our list goes on. We ask each family to do its fair share. You can have an impact on the school’s continued ability to serve effectively its students. Please demonstrate your pride in Brandon Hall!
With best regards,
Paul R. Stockhammer
President/Headmaster