Imagine you’re a teenager in 2019 in Washington, D.C., the seat of the nation’s power, standing right outside the White House. How do you feel? “We’re living in a historical moment,” says sophomore Nash W, a BFS delegate to the annual Quaker Youth Leadership Conference. This edition of THE LIFE, reported by sophomore Saad B., […]
Calling all members of the BFS community: the school’s 20th annual celebration of Black History Month is Friday, February 22nd, and all are warmly welcome. The culmination of a month of Black History Month programming, the event will kick off with workshops from 3:30 – 5:30pm for students and families on music, art and […]
It’s the game of champions, and everyone can play or learn to play, so come on out to the BFS Family Chess Night this Wed. Feb. 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Pearl Street Cafeteria. Expert guidance will be on hand, along with pizza and refreshments.
Dr. King Had a Dream (S3,E8) from Brooklyn Friends School on Vimeo.
If you’ve always wanted to know how Peter Pan grew up to be the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, this is your chance: Come see the Middle School production ofPeter and the Starcatcher on Fri. Feb. 8 at 4pm and 7:30pm, and Sat. Feb. 9 at 7pm in the Pearl Street Meetinghouse. (Tickets are […]
The Brooklyn Friends Middle School presents a dazzling production of the Broadway hit, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, on Feb. 8 and 9, 2018. Performances are 4pm and 7:30pm on Feb. 8 and 7pm on Feb. 9 in the school meeting house at 375 Pearl Street. Tickets are free but reservations are necessary. Please order soon […]
Join BFS families and friends at SoulCycle on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM for an indoor/cardio fundraising party at Soul Cycle Brooklyn Heights Studio. Water and bike shoe rentals are complimentary, but bike stations must be purchased in advance. Please arrive by 2:30 PM. Great for newcomers and advanced riders alike, and […]
As part of the visioning process for the future of the BFS Service Learning & Civic Engagement program, fourteen members of the All-School Service Learning & Civic Engagement Committee – including student, parent, faculty, and administrator participation – gathered on Tuesday, January 22nd at Schermerhorn Meetinghouse for a planning retreat organized by Director of […]
Important Reminder for BFS Families A number of students in our community suffer from peanut/tree nut allergies . Many of these students are at high risk of having a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction if exposed to certain foods that contain these allergens. For their protection, the school is “Nut Aware” and prioritizes student safety by educating […]
For the past eight years, the Office of Equity & Inclusion features one of Dr. King’s speeches to honor his message of justice and equality for all. This coming Friday, January 18, 2019, audio from the “I HAVE A DREAM” speech will be playing in the lobbies of each building throughout the day. An essential aspect of this tradition […]
Picture That (S3,E7) from Brooklyn Friends School on Vimeo.
Winter is a common time for contracting head lice. Spring and Summer breaks are, too. Any time head to head contact occurs, the potential for acquiring these flightless insects is very possible. The best prevention of spread is to check your child’s head at home, frequently, especially after head-to-head contact opportunities, such as sleepovers or […]
