Admissions: Admissions Events

On Campus Events

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!
 

CURRENT EVENTS
 
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 Julia Flannery, 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.

The screening dates for kindergarten applications for fall 2013 are:
Tuesday, February 12 3:45-4:30 pm and Wednesday, February 13 8:30-10:00 am
Tuesday, February 19 3:45-4:30 pm and Wednesday, February 20 8:30-10:00 am
Wednesday, March 27 3:45-4:30 pm and Thursday, March 28 8:30-10:00 am
Wednesday, April 3 3:45-4:30 pm and Thursday, April 4 8:30-10:00 am
 

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.

 

Springfield, MA Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7-9 p.m.

School Connections; Educational Consultants Reception with JBSA at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place

New York, NY Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:30-6:15 p.m.

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

New York, NY Saturday, September 22, 2012, 2-4:30 p.m.

Inspiring Young Minds Prep School Fair at the Times Square Church

Bermuda September 26-27, 2012, 4:30-7:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday evenings

“Schools to Know” Traditional Boarding School Fair, Hamilton Princess Hotel

Greenwich, CT Monday, October 15, 2012 6-8 p.m.

Boarding School Informational Reception, Bruce Museum

Deerfield, MA Saturday, October 20, 2012, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Atlanta, GA November 7-8, 2012

IECA Conference

Washington, DC November 4-5, 2012

Black Student Fund Annual School Fair at The Washington Convention Center

Washington, DC November 28 - December 1, 2012

TABS Conference

*Easthampton, MA TBD

Summer Programs Fair, The Williston Northampton School

*Bement’s Summer Programs only

*Amherst, MA March 2 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Summer Programs Fair, Amherst Regional Middle School

*Bement’s Summer Programs only

Northampton, MA Saturday March 30, 2013 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Bement School participates in 2013 The River's Family Music Meltdown & Book Bash at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Join The Admission Office at the River's Meltdown to learn more about Bement School. The event is free and open to the public.

Mexico City, Mexico TBD

Chicago, IL April 10-11, 2013

IECA Conference

Amherst, MA May 4, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Sports for Life Youth Lacrosse Jamboree

 

PAST EVENTS

 

 

We welcome families to come to other community events such as the kindergarten and first grade play, Fall 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.

 

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 6, 2012
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The Admission Office, Barton House

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

 

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 12, 2012
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The Admission Office, Barton House

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

 

 

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!