Author Archives: Sally Mixsell, Head of School

Anticipating the IB Diploma Program

As we near the end of February – months since my last entry (I note with chagrin…) – we are waiting impatiently to receive our official authorization to open as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School next fall.  This is … Continue reading

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Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy

As is now widely known, Governor Deval Patrick signed the Act Relative to Bullying in Schools in May 2010. This new law prohibits bullying and retaliation in all public and private schools in Massachusetts.  Each school has been required to … Continue reading

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A Tribute to the Emerson Family

When I was a student at SPH and then SBS, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson (the “E’s) ran the school together. They were wonderful, and many of us stayed in touch with them until they died some years ago. When I … Continue reading

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A Nice Surprise at the End of A Busy Week (and Weekend)

Last weekend we ended an intense week of Admissions Open House, Board of Trustees meetings and Family Weekend. It was all wonderful, but the pace of the week was fast and furious. I went to sleep very early on Saturday … Continue reading

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Early Impressions of the Year

We’re at the end of our third full week of classes, and it feels – in good ways – as if we’ve been here for months. I thought I’d fill this entry with quick snapshots of some the moments we’ve … Continue reading

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The New School Year

It’s hard to believe that we just opened the year and that I am embarking on my second year as head of school. Of course, I know so much more this year! And that includes people — it feels good … Continue reading

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