On a chilly January morning the students of the Preschool gathered to learn the story of Jack Frost and were inspired by the movements he makes leaving marks of frost on window panes. In a unique collaboration with artist Carol Bove and dance teacher Jules Skloot, the students made their own one-of-a-kind frosty marks on a […]
Join us as we celebrate our community with the annual Spring Gala in support of our financial aid program. Tuesday, May 2nd from 6pm to 10pm Hill Country Brooklyn (directly across the street from 375 Pearl Street) Bidding, Dancing, Cocktails and Barbecue Festive Western Attire Purchased tickets for originally scheduled event on March 2nd? Confirm […]
“The concept of intellectual risk-taking applies not just to the students but to the teachers. We want the kids to do the work, but we need to be doing it ourselves.” Head of Preschool Maura Eden was explaining the deep process by which she and the teachers conceive and carry out curricular changes […]
by Amy Hertz and Natania Kremer For the fourth year in a row, BFS 4th graders and members of the local organization Heights and Hills will exchange letters over the course of several months. This service learning experience embodies our school’s C.A.R.E. approach to building accountable, reciprocal relationships in the community. COMMUNITY: expanding our school […]
Check out a podcast on the Celebration and hear all that’s in store here. Sign your BFS student up for Friday 2/10 workshops here Brooklyn Friends School’s annual Black History Month Celebration, hosted by the PAT, will highlight ancient African histories, cultures, and global achievements. Events begin on Thursday, February 9 with a film screening and […]
UPDATE (1/30/17) The team continued their winning ways at the Ivy League Model UN Conference at U Penn, with the following commendations: BEST DELEGATE to EMMITT SKLAR representing Helmut von Gerlach in the Ad Hoc Committee. This committee was the most elite in the conference. It was open by invitation only. The scenario was that […]
You are invited to an exclusive screening of the documentary film Jackie Robinson. The 90-minute clip reel from the the 4-hour PBS documentary will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers Sarah Burns and David McMahon. It will be moderated by Marcia Ely, Vice President of Programs and External Affairs at the […]
Upper School thespians will present Shakespeare’s comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, next Friday and Saturday at 7pm in the Pearl Street Meetinghouse. Tickets are free but need to be reserved here.
On January 4th, our young alumni came back to visit BFS and share their experiences since they last roamed these halls as seniors. After imparting their wisdom and advice on our current seniors, they mingled with one another, visited teachers, toured the Upper School building and enjoyed lunch in our cafe with students and staff. […]
The College Counseling Office of Brooklyn Friends School Presents: A Gap Year Panel Discussion Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 6:00pm Brooklyn Friends Upper School Café located at 116 Lawrence Street For Brooklyn Friends School Middle School Parents and Upper School Parents and Students RSVP Here [Note: as of Dec. 28, there are a few spaces left.] What is […]
Dear 4C Families, Festive spirits are in full swing after a week of hard work as students finished up two big units: Personal Narratives and Early Explorers! 4C’s Personal Narratives are up for viewing now and their Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta digital books will be available for viewing after winter break. In the tradition of […]
Happy Holidays from all of us at Brooklyn Friends School! We wish you all a joyful and restful season. Please enjoy this wonderful video from the students, faculty and staff. Make your gift here
