Note: I share this message in both written and audio formats. Dear BFS Community, I connect with you today knowing that many in our school community, city, and nation have been and are hurting deeply. Throughout the past few months, we have been experiencing a global pandemic that has affected everyone in varied ways. Coupled with this […]
By: Ana N. ’24 Since its origination in 2018, BFS has held an annual Criminal Justice Conference for its seventh graders. In the past, we have partnered with different organizations for this conference including the Brooklyn Defenders, Red Hook Community Justice Center of the Center for Court Innovation, The Innocence Project, New York Civil Liberties […]
JUNE 2, 2020 5:30PM ET Click Here for Recording of Event Promotional video created by student leaders: On February 23rd, just two days after the Brooklyn Friends School 11th grade returned from their Nobis Project field study experience “Race, Power, and the Preservation of African-American History & Gullah-Geechee Culture” in Savannah and on […]
by Tian Yi, C.A.S. Coordinator On March 9th, Upper Schoolers spread out across the Lawrence Street Campus and the Pearl Street Meetinghouse to engage with the Creativity Activity Service (C.A.S.) projects of seven members from the Class of 2020. Each year, BFS organizes an Upper School-wide event called C.A.S.apalooza, where a group of 12th graders […]
Last fall, a group of 3rd grade students showed up at our Head of School’s Office and requested to meet with Crissy. They then proceeded to sit with her and began with, “We are here because we need your help.” The rest, as they say, is history. A powerful letter in hand, they advocated for […]
Next week, February 3rd through 7th, marks the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Brooklyn Friends School social justice advocates are taking the lead in bringing this effort to our community. In preparation for the Week, students in the Middle and Upper Schools learned about Black Lives Matter at School, its […]
The commemoration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at BFS is always a special time. Traditionally for the past eight years (or several more!), Preschool children hold a march and have a “sit in” in the lobby to honor Dr. King and listen to parts of his “I Have A Dream” speech. They […]
BFS community members with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage* and their families are invited to come together for a community-building potluck on Tuesday, November 12 from 6-8 pm in the Pearl Street Cafeteria. Colleagues, parents, kids, grandparents, partners, etc. are all welcome to share in this experience–and good food! If you plan to join us, please complete rsvp/potluck form. Asian dishes welcome, but not required. Questions? […]
Join us for the 7th Annual Brooklyn Friends School Young Womxn* of Strength Conference featuring Dr. Bettina Love (pictured) on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9am to 3:30pm at our Upper School at 116 Lawrence Street. This year’s theme is “Strength To Be…” The Conference is for young womxn in grades 7-12. Various workshops led […]
On April 16th, Upper Schoolers gathered in the Pearl Street Meeting House to share in a unique experience with the graduating 12th graders. Six students from the Class of 2019 took to the stage to share the intersections between their passions and their projects for this year’s Creativity Activity Service (C.A.S.) Collection. 12th grade […]
by Jack D. ’21 On May 1, 2019, NYC Independent School teachers, administrators, and students attended the third annual Brooklyn in Solidarity effort, hosted this year at the Packer Collegiate Institute. The workshop, organized annually by students attending five Brooklyn independent schools—Brooklyn Friends School, Berkeley Carroll School, the Packer Collegiate Institute, Saint Ann’s School, and […]
Friday, April 12, 2019 – Potluck Shabbat Dinner Mark your calendars for our second annual community potluck Shabbat dinner! Community members of all ages and all backgrounds are invited to join in this cultural celebration. Dinner begins at 6pm in the Pearl Street cafeteria, with schmoozing and general merriment to follow. RSVP and sign up […]
