Can I copy that whole book? Can I scan the entire article? How about a class set? What about copying an image from the internet and using it in homework or a presentation without citing it? Teachers, staff and students ask (and don’t ask) these questions often, and there are good answers. Copyright law, while […]
To celebrate Valentine’s Day last week our 6th graders participated in a few rounds of Book Speed Dating. This game is a great way to introduce students to genres, authors, and books they might normally overlook. It was also a great way for me to break out my cheesy matchmaker impersonation and thoroughly embarrass my […]
Winter 2013-14 Season Wrap Up by BFS Coaches BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL Our Boys Varsity team finished the 2013-14 season with a 7-16 record. This team was the youngest team since 2006 which included a freshman and a sophomore in the starting lineup. The Panthers were led by senior Nathan J., and sophomore Quran D. […]
Concrete Poetry Concrete poetry is poetry by design. The second grade classes discovered, read, brainstormed and created their very own concrete poetry. The students all incorporated their learning of poetry from the classroom, connected meanings from the concrete poetry examples we read in library class and created some astounding examples. See below: Samuel, “Seeds” Pearl, “Wind” […]
2/11/14 On Monday the BFS Boys JV Basketball team defeated Leman Prep 39-32 on the road. Today the Blue Pride unleashed the panther within them. Leman Prep came out strong in the first half dominating inside the paint. It was looking like the blue pride did not have an answer, but thats when freshman Charlie […]
2/7/14 On Thursday the BFS MS Boys Basketball team defeated Bay Ridge Prep 44-32 in the lower gym. The team got back on the winning track with a league win. The train was once again led by seventh grader Miles B. Miles poured in a game high 28 points. Teammates Chris K. scored 6 pts., […]
1/29/14 On Tuesday the BFS Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated Rudolph Steiner 36-25 in the lower gym. The team picked up its 11th win of the season (9-5 in league play). The team got off to a great start. They controlled the game on both ends of the court. Senior Chloe B. and junior Julia […]
The Youth Media Awards were announced this morning! The YMAs are like the Oscars or Grammys for the children/young adult book world. Some of the most notable categories include the Caledcott, Newbery, Printz and Coretta Scott King awards. Watch the full awards ceremony here: For some extra fun check out the pre-game show and post-game […]
Critical thinking is nothing new in education, but it sure is getting a lot of attention. In the BFS Libraries, we frequently discuss and share ideas to inspire critical and creative thinking. But what is it? Critical thinking is beyond the investigation and deeper into the how and why of an idea, person, place or […]
1/23/14 On Wednesday the BFS Boys JV Basketball team defeated Leman Prep 49-46 in exciting game in our lower gym. The team picked up their second win of the season in a hard fought exciting match up. It was a close game throughout. Freshman Charlie S. made his first appearance of the new year hitting […]
The Second Grade spends a lot of time in the Fall doing animal research. As a way to connect the classroom to the library and to encourage the understanding that the library is a place for research in addition to pleasure reading, nonfiction text features, reading strategies and note-taking skills are explored and practiced in […]
When the 2012-2013 Upper School Art Club discussed the seemingly gargantuan project of drawing portraits of each and every student in the Upper School, there were indeed a few bouts of dubious laughter in the crowd! Never minding those who doubted their determination, the Art Club set forth on this ambitious collaborative portrait of the […]
