Robotics Teams Rock First Competition


Our two Upper School Robotics teams had a strong showing in their first competition, which took place on December 10 at Sidwell Friends School. Both teams finished in the top 10. Team Heavy Metal, composed of juniors and seniors, showed off their experience, making it to the final round of competition and winning a first place Think Award, a second place Inspire Award, a second place Design Award, and a third place Rockwell Collins Innovate Award. They will now move to the Maryland State Finals. Congratulations to both teams!

Bryn Mawr Visits Morgan State


On December 8, Bryn Mawr Middle Schoolers visited Morgan State University to see their lab facilities and learn more about engineering. Upon our arrival, engineering students introduced themselves by telling us their major and why they chose engineering as a career. The students we met were social engineers, industrial engineers, and civil engineers. Morgan State University has many engineering labs and we had the opportunity to visit two of them. The first lab we visited was the Environmental Lab, in which we learned the process engineers use to analyze organic and inorganic material. The engineer briefly told us about another lab where they use a machine to test a structure’s ability to withstand an earthquake.

After our tour, we started on our engineering challenge, which was to use 10 zip ties, a trash bag, a plastic tablecloth, two cardboard baseboards, 10 pieces of sharpened bamboo sticks, scissors, one roll of tape and 10 rubber bands to build a shelter that could fit a family of one to four. We also had to advertise our shelter while the judges watched closely and took notes to decide the winner. The first, second, and third places were determined by the skills used to build, design, and present the tent. Although we did not win, we still helped Morgan State accomplish their task of creating interest in engineering among kids.

– Nafia Hunter ’21, Michelle Feng ’21, Camryn Turner-Marks ’21, Maggie Song ’21 and Sydney Leyba ’21

The Annual Fund Needs You!


On Tuesday, November 29, Bryn Mawr joined non-profit organizations around the world in the celebration of Giving Tuesday. The Mawrtian Nation shouted their love for Bryn Mawr with 132 gifts totaling $58,000!

Time is running out to make your year-end contribution to the Annual Fund. As you come together with loved ones for this season of thanks and giving, we hope you will join our community of donors by making a gift in support of Bryn Mawr girls and their teachers.

Please click here to make a donation online. In order to take advantage of a tax deduction in 2016, your contribution must be postmarked by December 31, 2016. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Parent Wellness Committee Presents Dr. Sheryl Jacobs


The Bryn Mawr Parent Wellness Committee is pleased to present clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl R. Jacobs, Ph.D. Join us at the Mt. Washington Campus on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. for this lunchtime presentation.

Raising a Responsible Child in the Age of the Selfie Stick: Developing respect, responsibility and resourcefulness in our children to carry them into adulthood.  Walk away with a full deck of parenting hints about topics like creating problem solvers, allowance, the fun ratio and more.

Dr. Sheryl Jacobs is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in child, adolescent and adult therapy. Dr. Jacobs holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University, and completed her master's and Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her broad experience in individual and family therapy focuses on using cognitive behavioral techniques to treat developmental disorders, including ADHD and learning disabilities, as well as anxiety, mood and behavioral disorders. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Jacobs serves as a consultant to several social service agencies, medical practices and legal services.

Please RSVP to wellness@brynmawrschool.org by Tuesday, January 31.
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, The Bryn Mawr School is a private all-girls pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school with a coed preschool for ages 2 months through 5 years. Bryn Mawr provides students with exceptional educational opportunities on a beautiful 26-acre campus within the city limits. Inquisitive girls, excellent teaching, strong student-teacher relationships and a clear mission sustain our vibrant school community where girls always come first.