EB = G + A
By Liz Gray,
Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | October 21, 2022
The phrase “Expedition Behavior = Grace + Awareness” is posted on the wall behind grade six science teacher, Bill Hamilton’s desk. As we started preparing middle school students for our annual fall orientation trips a few weeks ago, Mr. Hamilton offered this simple equation from his extensive background in outdoor education. The equation would serve […]
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First Graders Ask the Best Questions About BDS!
By Koreen McQuilton,
Director of Communications and Marketing | October 14, 2022
Recently, first graders in Geoffrey Fox’s class had lots and lots of questions all about Belmont Day School. To answer them, Mr. Fox turned to Koreen McQuilton, director of communications and marketing. After more than 25 years working here at Belmont Day, Ms. McQuilton knows a lot about the history and traditions of our school […]
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Living Our School Values
By Connie Yepez,
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging | October 07, 2022
As we enter the second full month of school, I marvel at how I see our school values on display every day! Certainly, as a new member of the community, I’ve been adjusting to Belmont Day culture, lingo, events, traditions, and schedule. There is much to learn and take in—and so much that I already […]
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We’re Off to a Wonderful Start!
By Brendan Largay,
Head of School | September 30, 2022
Parent socials are in full swing, and it was wonderful spending time with kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grade parents this week. I find myself being asked the same question with each encounter: How’s the start of the school year? My answer—we are off to a wonderful start—seems to resonate with everyone who has asked. […]
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Starting the New School Year With Excellence in Focus (Part 1)
By Liz Gray,
Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | September 23, 2022
Thank you to all who attended the Middle and Lower School Curriculum Nights during these past two weeks of school. Each night was kicked off with remarks from the respective school heads looking at the year ahead. We share those remarks in two parts. This is part one: Middle School Curriculum Night, Thursday, September 15 […]
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Starting the New School Year With Excellence in Focus (Part 2)
By Betty Chu Pryor,
Lower School Head | September 23, 2022
Thank you to all who attended the Middle and Lower School Curriculum Nights during these past two weeks of school. Each night was kicked off with remarks from the respective school heads looking at the year ahead. We share those remarks in two parts. This is part two: Lower School Curriculum Night, Wednesday, September 21 […]
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