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Dear Bromfield Middle School Families,
Welcome Back!
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and found plenty of opportunities to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that we are now less than two weeks away from the first day of school!
There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. Our students will walk through the doors with new teachers, new classes, new classmates, and new opportunities ahead of them. At the same time, they bring with them everything they learned and experienced last year - academically, socially, and personally. Our faculty and staff have been hard at work preparing for their return, and I am tremendously excited to welcome everyone back for a school year filled with Learning and Joy.
Almost Opening Day
For our incoming Grade 6 students and other students who are new to TBMS, Almost Opening Day will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, in the Cronin Auditorium at TBS. Almost Opening Day gives students a chance to become comfortable with TBMS before the first day of school - navigating the building, finding their classrooms, locating their lockers, meeting faculty and classmates, and getting a feel for the routines of middle school. Families of new students will also have an opportunity to learn more about TBMS and ask questions as we prepare for the year ahead. We hope the experience allows our newest students to arrive on the first day feeling a little more comfortable, confident, and connected.
Supply Lists!
If you have not had a chance to look at our welcome letters and list of school supplies for this year, the information you need is linked here:
Grade 6 Welcome Letter - Class of 2033
Grade 7 Welcome Letter - Class of 2032
Grade 8 Welcome Letter - Class of 2031
Student Schedules
Student schedules will be available in PowerSchool at 4:00 PM on Monday, August 24. A few important notes:
Students and families should review schedules upon receiving them. I recommend printing out a copy or having an electronic copy on your phone to bring to Almost Opening Day. A few student schedules have holes. If you think you might be missing a class, like art or music in grade 6, you can reach out to ourTBMS School Counselor Kim Faulconer (kfaulconer@psharvard.org) to address the issue. We will also have the opportunity to work out such issues at the tail end of Almost Opening Day. Please reach out to Ms. Faulconer with questions about individual schedules.
Student Device Distribution
We will begin distributing school-issued devices next week. Please note that all students must have completed lending paperwork on file before they may bring a school-issued device home.
Students new to Harvard Public Schools: Devices may be picked up immediately following Almost Opening Day at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26. Students and parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend together. Returning Grade 8 students: Devices may be picked up on Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00-11:30 AM or 2:00-3:30 PM, or Tuesday, September 1, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Students and parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend together. Returning HPS students entering Grades 6 and 7: Devices will be distributed during homeroom after school begins.
Before picking up a device: Students and caregiver should review the Student Lending Policy and the accompanying Taking Care of Your Device presentation together, then sign the final page of the lending policy. Please bring the signed page to device pickup; hard copies will also be available.
Where to go: Device pickup will take place in the TBS Cafeteria. Families will move through stations for paperwork, device pickup, and password resets.
Unable to attend? Families may complete the required paperwork in advance and have their student return it when school begins. Students may not bring their device home until the required paperwork has been completed.
If you have any questions about device distribution, feel free to contact Mr. Boyle (cboyle@psharvard.org).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Daniel Hudder
Bromfield Middle School Principal
Upcoming Events:
Wed, Aug 26 Almost Opening Day! Wed, Sep 2 First Day of School! Mon, Sep 7 Labor Day Thu, Sep 17 Curriculum Night (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
Upcoming Celebrations & Observances:
Wed, Aug 26 Women's Equality Day Wed, Aug 26 Susan B. Anthony Day Mon, Sep 7 Labor Day Fri, Sept 11 Patriot Day Mon, Sep 15 First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrations source: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/
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