Admissions: Admissions Events

On Campus Events
 

- Lower School Open House
Prospective parents* of applicants interested in applying to grade 1-5 are welcome to come and learn more about Bement through a campus tour, classroom observation, and panel discussion with current teachers and administrators.

Monday, November 8, 2010
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
The Admission Office, Barton House

*We will have the opportunity to meet prospective students at a later date, during their class visit and interview.

- Upper School Open House
Prospective parents* of applicants interested in applying to grade 6-9 are welcome to come and learn more about Bement through a campus tour, classroom observation, and panel discussion with current teachers and administrators.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
The Admission Office, Barton House

*We will have the opportunity to meet prospective students at a later date, during their class visit and interview.

 

- Kindergarten Open House (KOH)
For prospective parents* interested in kindergarten. KOH days include a campus tour, observation of a kindergarten class, and a question and answer session with our Head of School, Lower School Head, Director of Admission, and current kindergarten teachers.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011

8:30 am - 10:30 am
The Admission Office, Barton House

*We will have the opportunity to meet prospective kindergarten students at a later date, during the screenings.


 

- Kindergarten Screening
Each student applying for a place in kindergarten must attend a screening as part of the application process. Each screening session takes place over two days. On the first day parents accompany their children to the kindergarten classroom at 3:45 p.m. When your child is settled we ask that the parents adjourn with Kirsten Kapteyn, Shelley Jackson, and Kimberly Loughlin to a nearby classroom. This afternoon session (about 45 minutes) allows the children to get comfortable with each other, the teachers, and the space before participating the next day without you nearby.  The next morning the children return eager to reconnect with new friends. The second day's session begins with an 8:30 a.m. drop-off at the Admission Office and ends with a 10:00 a.m. pick-up also at the Admission Office.  The child’s application, school records, and a teacher evaluation must be submitted to the Admission Office prior to the screening.  

 

We are still accepting applications for Kindergarten for fall 2010, so please contact the Admission Office to schedule your child’s screening.

 

The screening dates for fall 2011 will be announced soon.

 

 

To register for any of the above events, please call 413-774-4209. Be sure to indicate how many people will attend and the name, current school, and grade of the admission candidate(s). Thank you!

We welcome families to come to other community events such as the kindergarten and first grade play, Harvest Bazaar, Spring Fling Fair, and other events. If you see an event listed on our web site in the Lower School or Upper School Look Ahead, call to inquire about attendance.

 

One of our primary goals is to make sure that each applicant and family comes to know Bement well during the admission process. Seeing the campus, meeting with members of our community, and having our individual interviews with you often accomplish this, but the events listed in this section may be beneficial to you as well. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you become familiar with Bement.

For information and reservations please call our office, 413-774-4209. RSVP is required for all events. We hope to see you there!


Bement on the Road

Throughout the upcoming admission year, our officers will be traveling to the following areas to attend boarding school fairs, visit independent schools and programs, and meet with educational consultants. (Additional locations/dates will be added as they are confirmed.) If you would like to connect with an officer in your area, please call us at 413-774- 4209 or send us an email.
 

Baltimore, MD September 15-17, 2010

School Connections at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel

 

Brooklyn, NY Saturday, September 18, 2010, 3-5:30 pm 

Inspiring Young Minds Prep School Fair at the St. Vincent's Gym

 

New York, NY Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:30-6:15 pm

The Parents League of New York Independent School Fair at the Loyola School

Boston, MA September 29-October 2, 2010

SSATB Conference

Deerfield, MA Saturday, October 23, 2010, 10:30-12:30 pm

The Pioneer Valley Independent School Fair, The Kittredge Building, The Bement School

Cincinnati, OH November 3-6, 2010

IECA Conference

Baltimore, MD December 2-4, 2010

TABS Conference

 

Nassau, Bahamas January, 2011

*Easthampton, MA February, 2011 (date TBA)

Summer Opportunities Fair, The Reed Campus Center, The Williston Northampton School

*Bement’s Summer Programs only

Philadelphia, PA May 4-7, 2011

IECA Conference