By Brendan Largay, Head of School | February 16, 2023
At Belmont Day, two celebratory assemblies kick off each new calendar year–the MLK Assembly and the Lunar New Year celebration. These joyful and dynamic assemblies included guest speaker Matt Ferrer of Pine Street Inn, our faculty of color reciting Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” and a Lion Dance performance by both our pre-kindergartners […]
By Jessica Halton, Director of Development | February 09, 2023
My head buzzed with excitement as I drove up Day School Lane on a wet, wintry evening. How fortunate was I to gain a preview of the community I was about to join? To observe the magic I’d been hearing about. All expectations were exceeded. The Winter Concert was my first real experience of the […]
By Liz Gray, Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | February 03, 2023
If you ask a local, “What’s your favorite month of the year in New England?” the answer “February, of course!” is highly unlikely. While this winter has grossly underdelivered when it comes to snow, the early darkness, gray skies, frozen ground, sleepy gardens, and bare tree branches stark against the horizon have remained steadfast pieces […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | January 27, 2023
I was recently reminded in a conversation with a lower school parent of an anecdote about how the iPhone changed the way I (and so many others) teach. The anecdote is about the US Civil War, specifically the Battle of Gettysburg. The short version of the story reads like this: Growing up, I was asked […]
By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | January 20, 2023
“What is your favorite holiday?” While Halloween, Independence Day, or Valentine’s Day are likely favorites for many children and adults, my answer has always been “Lunar New Year.” Growing up, I never fully understood the significance behind some of the traditions that accompanied the holiday, but I can remember the sights and sounds quite vividly. […]
By Connie Yepez, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging | January 13, 2023
Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love. – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As I consider the work and the legacy of Dr. King, I am moved by the realization that his philosophy was deeply rooted in taking ACTION […]
on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, due to weather.
