Weekly Newsletter | March 26, 2026
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Dear Bromfield Middle School Families,
This week, I want to highlight a number of wonderful events taking place in Harvard that reflect the vibrancy and creativity of our community.
This past Tuesday, Harvard Public Schools hosted its Festival of Cultures, and it was a tremendous success. Community members shared and celebrated a wide range of cultures through food, clothing, art, music, dance, theater, and other traditions. The event was very well attended, and it was great to see so many TBMS students, faculty, and staff there. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful and joyful experience.
This weekend, the Bromfield Theater Department presents its Grades 6–12 production of Mamma Mia!, with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Earlier this week, members of the cast performed sneak preview numbers for students at both TBS and HES, building excitement across the community. The show is full of energy, talent, and fun - I hope you will consider coming out to support our students and enjoy a great performance.
Also taking place this weekend is the 10th Annual Bloom N Art Show, presented by FiveSparks, running Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at FiveSparks in Harvard. This event showcases artwork from local artists of all ages, including the fabulous work of many of our TBMS students. It is always an impressive and inspiring display of creativity, and well worth a visit if you are able.
PowerSchool Update
Following last week’s announcement regarding changes to student access to PowerSchool, I want to share a brief update as we prepare to implement this shift.
Beginning Monday, March 30, student access to PowerSchool will be restricted to designated times only, starting immediately after homeroom. This means that outside of those designated windows, PowerSchool will not be accessible to students during the school day. We are starting after homeroom on Monday to allow students time to take a screenshot of their schedule for easy reference moving forward.
Our rationale remains the same - to reduce the anxiety and constant monitoring that can come with unrestricted access, while still ensuring that students have meaningful opportunities to check their progress and stay on top of their work.
Overall, the feedback we have received has been overwhelmingly positive. At the same time, some important and thoughtful questions have been raised by families and staff. In particular, there have been questions about how students will ensure that assignments have been submitted, how they will monitor their grades, and how they will maintain independence without constant access to PowerSchool. We have also heard that some students rely on PowerSchool to check their schedules.
As an initial plan, PowerSchool will be available to students during Flex block on Mondays and Thursdays. During these times, students will be able to review grades, check for missing assignments, and plan next steps. We will continue to monitor how this structure is working and make adjustments as needed.
In the meantime, students are encouraged to take a screenshot of their full schedule and save it on their device so they can easily reference it during the school day.
As with any change, we will continue to listen, reflect, and adjust. Our goal is to strike the right balance - maintaining transparency and student ownership of learning, while also supporting healthy habits and reducing unnecessary stress.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Daniel Hudder
Bromfield Middle School Principal
Upcoming Events:
Mar 27-29 TBS production of Mamma Mia! Mar 28-29 Bloom N Art Show Fri, Apr 3 No school Wed, Apr 8 Half day Fri, Apr 10, 7:00-9:00 PM TBMS Glow Dance (grades 6-8) Wed Apr 15 Half day Apr 20-24 April break
Upcoming Celebrations & Observances:
Sun, Mar 29 Palm Sunday (Christian) Sun, Mar 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day (U.S.) Wed, Apr 1 Passover Begins (Jewish)
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WEEKLY UPDATES
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SIXTH GRADE
Our 6th grade social studies students have just wrapped up our unit on Greek Mythology, and they did an outstanding job! Many students went above and beyond by completing optional enrichment projects, including detailed Greek god family trees, informative slide presentations, and even creative skits that brought the myths to life. It has been exciting to see their engagement and creativity throughout this unit.
We are now diving deeper into the broader world of Ancient Greece. Students will be exploring a variety of topics, including the origins of the Olympic Games, the development of democracy, important achievements in drama and the arts, and the differences between Athens and Sparta. We will also study the spread of Hellenism under Alexander the Great. To wrap up the unit, students will take on a fun and creative project where they will design an imaginary vacation to famous Greek sites. As we transition to this next phase, please be sure that all copies of D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths are returned to school by March 31. Thank you for your support!
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SEVENTH GRADE
Since finishing up our Angles Unit, we have moved on to learning about 2D and 3D geometry. We started this unit with Circumference and Area of Circles, moved onto Composite Figures and Cross Sections, and are now talking about Surface Area and Volume of Prisms.
In FLEX during the week, we have had Academic Support and Group Games. STAR Assessments will be given later this week.
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EIGHTH GRADE
In Science, students are finishing the light and thermal energy unit. The test is this week. Parents, you could ask your kids why objects don’t have color. We have seen that red, green, and blue can make white light and that Apple has made their screens with less blue and more purple to achieve close to white light without the sleep interrupting blue. You could also ask your kids about the magnetosphere, plate tectonic boundaries, convection, conduction, and radiation. I hope they can also explain why the temperature does not change while you heat ice to melt it.
This week in flex, we have a focus on math and ELA. MCAS is coming, so we are trying to get them ready. ELA MCAS is first, so it is our main focus. We also have a day for Academic support and a day for SEL. Moreover, we will continue to begin academic flex days with a 4 minute organization, prioritization time. Overall, students have shown real growth this year so far. We are hoping everyone keeps up the excellence right through to the end. This time of year can go quite fast, so let’s all keep the focus.
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UNIFIED ARTS
The middle school theatre class is currently preparing their choice of short monologues to be performed for the class. They will include costumes, props, lighting, and optional backdrop slides to enhance their performances. We are also beginning work on a collaborative original play in the style of a Greek tragedy or comedy. We are working on character development, and will begin script writing in the coming weeks.
Choruses are all continuing work on music literacy skills through group sight-reading, labelling notes in their choral arrangements/octavos, and playing parts on boomwhackers. Thanks to the generosity of Fanfare, we have access to these fun and educational instruments to enhance learning. All ensembles continue work on various choral pieces to be performed at the Spring Choral Concert on May 13th at 6:30 pm in our auditorium.
Looking ahead, we have 8 choral and 2 instrumental music students heading to MA Jr. Central District ensemble rehearsals on April 7 & 29 at Nissitissit MS. They will perform a culminating concert in Marlborough on May 2. We are excited for this experience, and very proud of all who auditioned!
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PTO NEWS AND EVENTS
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Harvard Public Schools PTO – Annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser (2026)
Theme: School Spirit!
Get ready for a fun night out with friends, neighbors, and the Harvard school community! The Harvard Public Schools PTO invites you to our Annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser—a high-energy evening celebrating School Spirit while raising critical funds for PTO programs that support our students and teachers all year long.
Wear your favorite school colors, college gear, spirit wear, or your best “school pride” look and join us for a night of food, drinks, and fundraising for a great cause.
Friday, May 29, 2026
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Craft Food Halls, Boxborough
Tickets on sale now!
Buy early and save! https://secure.givelively.org/event/harvard-pto-inc/2026-pto-spring-soiree-tickets
$100 Early Bird (Feb 23 – April 13)
$115 Regular Price (April 14 – May 15)
The PTO supports the whole Harvard Public School community. Even when your children transition to TBMS and TBS, the PTO is still hard at work supporting them! From academic enrichment and classroom resources to student programs and special events, PTO-funded grants make a real impact at every grade level. We invite all school community members to be part of this work. Curious how PTO funds are used? Check out recently funded grants here. Ready to make a difference today? Join the PTO and help continue these valuable programs by becoming a member here. Want to get involved, or have questions? Email info@harvardpto.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Each month the Board of Directors for the Harvard Schools Trust (HST) grants funds to the Harvard Public School Community. At our February meeting we voted to fund the following grant:
Support for the Preschool End of Year field trip, requested by Lauren Campanello 
Please join the Harvard Schools Trust. We invite you to become a member and help support enrichment for the young people of Harvard. Without members and donors we cannot grant funds to support teachers and students of the Harvard Public Schools. To become a member, click here. You can find more information about HST here.
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The Harvard Ultimate Club, or HUC, is a high school ultimate frisbee team located in Harvard Massachusetts that strives to promote the rapidly growing sport of Ultimate within our community and to enhance a sense of camaraderie, competition and the spirit of sportsmanship in young athletes. Open to students in grades 6 - 12 Website
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Upcoming family-relevant events at Fivesparks:
10th Annual Bloom N Art Show in partnership with the Garden Club of Harvard, and the HES and TBS art departments. View student artwork paired with amazing floral interpretations. Saturday March 28, 10am-4pm, Sunday March 29, 12-4pm.
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Join the annual Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Walk for Hunger on May 3rd from 1–3 PM!
This community event is more than just a walk, it’s a powerful way to stand alongside neighbors facing food insecurity and make a tangible difference right here at home. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps provide healthy, nutritious food to individuals and families in need.
Whether you walk as a team, with family, or on your own, your participation matters. Lace up your sneakers, invite a friend, and be part of something meaningful on May 3rd. Together, we can help ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
Register here: Register - Loaves & Fishes Walk to Feed Our Neighbors
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Pre-register for Comprehensive Curbside Composting with Black Earth Compost
Only a few more pre-registrations are needed for this service to open in Harvard. Black Earth accepts all food scraps including meat, bones, dairy, fish, shells, oils, cooked foods, processed foods, and certified compostable tableware. Many add-on services are available including for yard waste, plastic film, coffee pods, and styrofoam. The cost is $94.99 for curbside pickup every other week for 6 months. A one time cost for your bin and starter bags is $39.50. Please visit www.blackearthcompost.com for more information and to pre-register. Thank you, the Harvard Climate Initiative.
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THE BROMFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Daniel Hudder, Principal
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