Academics

Friday Fundays!

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There’s a lot of pressure in schools these days – grades, test scores, academic performance, college acceptances, etc., etc. All of these things are important, of course, but all these things can lead to stress and anxiety in our kids, too. So we need to find a balance. That’s why Friday Fundays in the Upper School are meant to bring some lighthearted levity to life! Let the kids laugh! Let the kids sing! Let them be kids! So here’s to karaoke in the rotunda!  ‪#WhyBrookstone? Friday Fundays, that’s why!‬

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Athletics

Homecoming 2019

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It was a tremendous week of Homecoming celebration and festivities around school last week! The overall theme was “GAMES!” And from the Homecoming Banners to the Homecoming Parade and everything in between, it was a great week to be a Brookstone Cougar! Enjoy these snapshots from around school! Go Cougars!      

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Arts

“Anatomy of Gray” Wins Region

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If you caught the Brookstone Theater One Act show “Anatomy of Gray” last week, you saw an award-winning production! Our theater Cougars competed at Region this weekend, and walked away with some serious new hardware! Congratulations are in order for the following individuals and the entire cast and crew! 🏆 All-Star Cast: Dre’a Singleton and Ayo Oloyede 🏆 Best Actress: Jillian Molnar 🏆 First Place Area 1-A Private Well done, Cougars! You broke *all* the legs!

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Academics

Why Brookstone? Our College Counselors

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Of all the things that are on the mind of Upper School parents these days, and there is a LOT, the college admission process seems to be at the top of the list! (And if you haven’t turned on the news lately, it’s on a lot of people’s minds.) That’s why our commitment to parents is that our College Counseling office will be with you every step of the way. And that’s not just lip service. Having three children graduate from Brookstone, I can attest to that personally! Deadlines, applications, […]

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Athletics

Breakfast Under the Lights and Cub Football 2019

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It’s fall and that means football! And two of my favorite traditions here at Brookstone – Breakfast Under the Lights and Cub Football are all about just that – football! But what makes these two events so special, is that it highlights one of the most special things about Brookstone School and that is the ability of our Upper School students to interact with our Lower School students in such a fun and meaningful way! People matter here at Brookstone. And the opportunity for older students to work with and […]

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Academics

Calling All Auburn Tigers!

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Do you live in the Auburn area or do you know people who do? Then come join us or help us spread the word! We are hosting an informational meeting in Auburn next week to share all the wonderful things going on at Brookstone School. If you have friends or family in the Auburn area that you would like to invite, we would love to have them join us. For more information, see details below or email Avery Wolff.

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Academics

Roaring Branch Campus

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Our Roaring Branch Campus is one of the most beautiful areas of our campus, yet most people never even get to see it! So I was quite grateful when Sara Varner, with Servant Leadership, sent me these beautiful images! Perhaps even you are seeing this place for the first time. Nestled in the wooded area behind our football and baseball fields, is a hidden gem known as our Roaring Branch Campus. It’s made up of a gently flowing creek, a mile-long cross country trail, an outdoor amphitheater, a Chapel, and […]

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Brookstone Parents Association

Parent University – Public and Permanent

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One of the MANY reasons I love Brookstone School is because of the true commitment the school has to our kids’ well-being. The same can be said for us as parents. That’s why I am so grateful for our Brookstone Parents Association and our faculty who work together to bring speakers to campus whose knowledge and expertise will benefit us all. They are called Parent Universities. And this school year alone (as in since August!!), we’ve had Dr. Scott Hamilton, an expert in the field of learning differences and executive […]

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Academics

How much homework is too much?

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How much homework is too much? It’s a valid question. It’s also a question I’m glad Brookstone School is not afraid to ask. Last year, our Upper School teachers began doing some research into the amount of homework students had to do each night. Obviously, there are lots of factors that go into the amount of time each student spends on homework, such as after school activities, technology, and routine bedtimes, but regardless, an informal survey of our students from last year indicated over 70% of our students said that […]

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