Thanks to teacher-led grassroots effort, the Preschool is significantly reducing waste with the addition of reusable cups, bowls, and napkins at snack and meal times. The elimination of paper cups alone in all six classes is saving more than $2,000 per year (previously 24,000 cups and plates were purchased and used every year), and […]
Music, and streamers and Panther paws…oh my! Brooklyn Friends School showed off its spirit on Thursday with blue EVERYTHING, lobby music and fun to begin and end the day, and an afternoon of athletics events around Brooklyn. Thanks to the PAT (Parents and Teachers organization) for organizing this first annual spirit event and to […]
Last week’s convocation for Head of School Crissy Cáceres was a joyful, inspirational and momentous occasion. Parents, colleagues, alumni, friends of BFS and educators from across the country were present to participate in Crissy’s formal welcome and introduction into our community. While photos or video can never capture the sense of excitement and warmth […]
All BFS families are invited to an evening with Ron Lieber, NYTimes “Your Money” columnist and BFS parent, who will share the first work-in-progress talk from his forthcoming book, “What to Pay for College.” The book is all about who pays what and why, how the financial aid and discounting system has changed, and when – if […]
Parents! Kids! Caregivers! Everyone! WEAR BLUE! Panther Pride Day is Next Wednesday, September 18! Show off your BFS spirit next Wednesday at our first Panther Pride Day! Don your best blue shirt or your favorite BFS swag, enjoy some pre-game lobby energy on Wednesday after school, then take your seat and CHEER at one of […]
The Brooklyn Friends School Board of Trustees ushered in a new era in the 152-year history of Brooklyn Friends School with a Convocation to welcome Crissy Cáceres as the 20th Head of School. The Convocation took place on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at 6pm in the Auditorium of New York City Technical College at […]
Note: If you successfully registered for the afterschool program, you have already received this message and there is no need to read further (other than for reinforcement). All others, please read. Thank you! DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR STUDENT’S REGISTRATION Log into My Backpack (and select “Program Registration”) to review your child’s schedule of classes. Any classes that say PENDING under STATUS means […]
On September 9, 1867, the Friends School at Brooklyn opened its doors on Schermerhorn Street to eight boys and and nine girls. 152 years and thousands of Friends later, we are celebrating our Founders Day by looking back with some BFS trivia. All Friends who achieve 100% on this quiz will have their name listed […]
The Preschool Faculty is a group of extraordinarily diverse, dedicated, committed and creative teachers. They are active in the classroom and beyond, and are exemplary life-long learners! The following is a brief introduction to our faculty and staff. THE THREES PROGRAM Red Room Head Teacher Sharon Carter is an expert early childhood educator in her […]
Middle School and Upper School provide a supply list for students in August before school starts. Preschool and Lower School do not have a general supply list; information is shared with families at the start of the school year. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST, click by grade below: Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade […]
Dear BFS Families, Summer–so long and yet so short! The days are already ending a bit sooner and, as hard as it is to believe, soon there will be a nip in the air. While we are busy wringing all the fun we can out of the remaining days of summer, we’re also eager to […]
UPDATED on 9/2/19 – School begins on Thursday, September 5 for Kindergarten through Upper School (September 10 for Preschool and September 11 for Family Center) and the count-down is ON! Here is a checklist of items that families should attend to NOW: IMPORTANT! Magnus Health If you have NOT completed the required forms with […]
