A Note From Edith

The middle school performance of Aladdin, Jr. is just around the corner! Performances will be on Thursday, March 12th, Friday, March 13th, and Saturday, March 14th at 6:30pm in the Newbury Auditorium of the Baker School. Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning on Thursday, February 26th starting at 12:00pm. To pre-order tickets, please use this link. Tickets purchased ahead of time will have seats reserved in the auditorium. General admission tickets will also be available at the door on each day of the performance.

We look forward to sharing this year's production with you!

Cycle 1 progress reports for grades K-5 and second quarter report cards for grades 6-8 have been published to the Family Portal. To view your child(ren)’s Cycle 1 progress report or second quarter report card, log in to the Family Portal and in the Published Reports section, you can find and download the progress report by clicking on the report icon. If you have questions about your child(ren)'s progress report, please reach out to the corresponding educator. If you experience difficulty accessing your Family Portal account, please email datateam@psbma.org for assistance.

The Brookline Teen Center is excited to launch Session 3 of its after-school pilot program for 4th and 5th graders! The program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 3rd through June 4th from 3:00pm– 6:00pm at the Brookline Teen Center.

Students will enjoy healthy snacks, homework support, and engaging enrichment activities such as STEM, art, music, cooking, and sports. Designed to be a safe, welcoming, and fun environment, the program combines academic enrichment, mentorship, and opportunities for social connection.

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests will begin in late March this year for students in grades 3 through 8. The MCAS will assess student proficiency in the subjects of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for all students in grades 3 through 8 and additionally will assess student proficiency in the subject of Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) for students in grades 5 and 8 and in the subject of Civics for students in grade 8. Please find below the scheduled dates for this year’s MCAS testing for each grade level.

2026 MCAS Test Administration Dates

Grade 3

• ELA Session 1: Monday, March 30

• ELA Session 2: Tuesday, March 31

• Math Session 1: Wednesday, May 13

• Math Session 2: Thursday, May 14

Grade 4

• ELA Session 1: Monday, March 23

• ELA Session 2: Tuesday, March 24

• Math Session 1: Monday, May 11

• Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 12

Grade 5

• ELA Session 1: Monday, March 30

• ELA Session 2: Tuesday, March 31

• STE Session 1: Monday, April 27

• STE Session 2: Tuesday, April 28

• Math Session 1: Wednesday, May 13

• Math Session 2: Thursday, May 14

Grade 6

• ELA Session 1: Monday, March 23

• ELA Session 2: Tuesday, March 24

• Math Session 1: Monday, May 11

• Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 12

Grade 7

• ELA Session 1: Monday, April 6

• ELA Session 2: Tuesday, April 7

• Math Session 1: Monday, May 4

• Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 5

Grade 8

• ELA Session 1: Monday, April 6

• ELA Session 2: Tuesday, April 7

• STE Session 1: Monday, April 27

• STE Session 2: Tuesday, April 28

• Math Session 1: Monday, May 4

• Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 5

• Civics Session 1: Thursday, May 28

• Civics Session 2: Monday, June 1

Make-Ups (days and times for specific students will be determined as needed)

• ELA: April 13th- April 17th

• Math and STE: May 18th- May 22nd

• Civics: June 2nd- June 5th

The Public Schools of Brookline welcomes all current residents to enroll their children for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Online registration is now open for children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026.

Visit here or scan the QR code on the attached flyer to get started. For more information, see the attached flyers or contact the Office of Registration and Enrollment:

• Email: enroll@psbma.org

• Phone: (617) 264-6492

• Text/SMS: (617) 906-6769

Morning Arrival

• Students can enter the building starting at 7:55am, with classes beginning at 8:00am. If arriving late, please proceed to the Main Entrance for late check-in.

• Be sure to adhere to grade level and waiting area protocols. Please review the attached Edith C. Baker School Entrance Map, if needed. There are designated entrances and waiting areas based on grade-levels and classrooms.

• If you are dropping off your child(ren) in the front loop, please remember to pull all the way through the front loop before letting your child(ren) out of your vehicle. Be sure to have your child(ren) exit your vehicle on the right-hand side of your vehicle. Stay aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the Baker School personnel directing driveway traffic each morning.

• Breakfast is served in the Edith C. Baker School cafeteria every morning before the start of school beginning at 7:30am. Students having breakfast are to meet at the Main Entrance door between 7:30am and 7:45am and will be brought to the cafeteria. Students arriving after 7:45am must wait outside at their grade level or classroom waiting area. Please review the attached Edith C. Baker School Entrance Map, if needed.

Afternoon Dismissal

• All students are dismissed at 2:30pm on Mondays through Thursdays and at 1:40pm on Fridays. Students may only remain in the building after dismissal if they are participating in a supervised after-school activity.

• Students will be dismissed from the same location used during morning arrival. Please review the attached Edith C. Baker School Entrance Map, if needed. There are designated entrances and waiting areas based on grade levels and classrooms. Students in kindergarten and grade 1 must be dismissed to an adult caregiver.

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