Admissions: Admissions Events

On Campus Events
 

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 8, 2011 EVENT FULL, please call to attend another date

Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012

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.  

 

The screening dates for fall 2012 are

        February 8 and 9 FULL

        February 15 and 16

        February 21 and 22

 

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!

 

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 7, 2011
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.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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.

 

Pioneer Valley Independent School Fair
Bement is pleased to host the Pioneer Valley Independent School Fair on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Kittredge Building. Please contact Kim Loughlin in the Admission Office at Bement if you have any questions.

Below are the names of the schools participating in this year's fair:

The Academy at Charlemont
Academy Hill School
Bement School
Buxton School
Common School

Deerfield Academy
Eagle Hill School
Eaglebrook School
The Hartsbrook School
Linden Hill School
Miss Hall’s School

Northfield Mount Hermon School
The Montessori School of Northampton
Oak Meadow Curriculum and School

Putney School

Smith College Campus School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Suffield Academy
Vermont Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
The Williston Northampton School
 

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, 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.

 

 

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.
 

New York, NY Saturday, September 17, 2011, 2-5:30 pm 

Inspiring Young Minds Prep School Fair at the Times Square Church

 

New York, NY Monday, September 19, 2011, 4:30-6:15 pm

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

 

New York, NY Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6-8 pm

Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Informational Meeting at the New York Athletic Club. Please contact Director of Admission, Kim Loughlin, for more information and to RSVP to the event.

 

Greenwich, CT Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 6-8 pm

Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Informational Meeting at The Bruce Museum. Please contact Director of Admission, Kim Loughlin, for more information and to RSVP to the event.

Deerfield, MA Saturday, October 22, 2011, 10:30-12:30 pm

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

 

Chicago, IL Monday, November 7, 2011, 6-8 pm

Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Informational Meeting at the Gleacher Center at University of Chicago (Booth Business School). Please contact Director of Admission, Kim Loughlin, for more information and to RSVP to the event.

 

Dallas, TX Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Fair

Dallas, TX November 9-10, 2011

IECA Conference

 

Washington, DC November 19-20, 2011

Black Student Fund Annual School Fair at The Washington Convention Center

Boston, MA December 1-3, 2011

TABS Conference

 

*Easthampton, MA TBD

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

*Bement’s Summer Programs only

 

Mexico City, Mexico TBD

 

Belmont, MA May 1, 2012, 6-8pm

Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Informational Meeting at the Mass Audubon House. Please contact Director of Admission, Kim Loughlin, for more information and to RSVP to the event.

 

Boston, MA May 1-4, 2012

IECA Conference