Dear Brent Community,

As we enter the final week of the first semester, we do so with grateful hearts—celebrating community, creativity, perseverance, and the many moments that have brought us together this term. This week marks both meaningful milestones and joyful celebrations as we close the semester and look ahead to the Christmas break.

Acknowledgements & Community Highlights

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and thanks to the PTA under Mrs. Jardz  Bautista, PTA President,  for hosting the Christmas Party & Family Bingo on Friday, December 12, at the Dining Hall. It was a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, fellowship, and shared celebration, while also supporting the PTA Legacy Project. Thank you to all families who joined and contributed to this meaningful cause.

Congratulations as well to our students who represented Brent during the Chronos Cup on December 7. We recognized their teamwork and sportsmanship during this morning’s Monday’s Flag Raising, with photos below. Thank you to the parents, teachers, and coaches who supported this tournament.

 

Week at a Glance

Monday, December 15 – Day 1- Regular Day

Tuesday, December 16 – Day 2
During Long Homeroom:

1. LS Production general rehearsal.

2. Middle School follows a regular program- can discuss class parties

3. Upper School homeroom teachers will review exam guidelines with students and discuss class parties.

LOWER SCHOOL PRODUCTION “An Out of the Box Christmas” by Celeste Clydesdale, arranged by David T. Clydesdale

Details:

 5:30 PM

 St. Nicholas Chapel

Key Times to Remember

• 2:00 PM – Lower School Dismissal | LS faculty may leave at 2:15 PM

• 4:30 PM – Call Time for Main Cast and Choir
  (Please come in full costume and makeup.)

• 5:00 PM – Call Time for All Other Lower School Students
  (Please come in full costume and makeup.)

• 5:30 PM – Lower School Christmas Production Begins

Wednesday, December 17 – Day 1

Lower School – late start at 10:30 AM (2nd Block).

Upper School exams begin and will run through December 19 | END OF SEM 1 MS/US SUBMISSION/EXAM Schedule.

Middle School follows a regular schedule with assessment submissions.

Thursday, December 18 – Day 2
Upper School exams continue END OF SEM 1 MS/US SUBMISSION/EXAM Schedule..

The Staff Christmas Fellowship will take place from 3:00 PM. Parents and guardians are kindly requested to pick up students promptly at 2:30 PM, as there will be no on-campus supervision after dismissal.

Friday, December 19 – Day 1

Lower School – Christmas Party at 10:00am, Dismissal at 11:00am

Last day of Upper School exams | END OF SEM 1 MS/US SUBMISSION/EXAM Schedule.

Middle and Upper School will observe a half day, with dismissal at 12:30 PM.

Spotlight on a Brentonian

We are proud to celebrate Arlo Isles Haworth (Kinder), who placed 5th overall in the 2-km Kids Run at the Cordillera Mountain Ultra, finishing among the top ten runners and emerging as the youngest participant in his category. We are delighted to recognize his inspiring achievement and congratulate Arlo and his family.

Holiday Office Schedule and Semester 2 Start

Please note the following important dates as we approach the holiday season:

• Office Schedule:

  • Offices will be closed for the Christmas break from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

  • Offices will reopen on January 6, 2026.

• Faculty and Administrator Availability:
  Faculty and administrators will have limited availability from December 22, 2025, to January 11, 2026. During this time, responses to emails and inquiries may be delayed.

• Semester 2 Start:
  Classes resume on Monday, January 12, 2025, Day 1.

• Stay tuned for updates on Sem 2 Activities!

As we close the first semester, thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and families for the dedication, partnership, and spirit you bring to our community. We wish everyone a restful, joyful, and blessed Christmas break.

Warm regards,