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 […]
NBC may have Jimmy Fallon, CBS may have Stephen Colbert, and Comedy Central may have Trevor Noah, but BFS comes out ahead in the ratings with Kate and Jonathan! Kate, Jonathan, special guests, and a staff of Lower School comedy writers have brought laughter and joy to the Virtual BFS community. Stream all ten episodes […]
Putting their writing and art skills to work while celebrating National Poetry Month, the 3rd grade wrote and illustrated their own haikus. The students took inspiration from “Wabi Sabi” by Mark Reibstein. In “Wabi Sabi”, a small cat seeks to find real beauty in unexpected places. We are touched by these students’ abilities to […]
From Head of School Crissy Cáceres: With profound appreciation for each of you and high hopes for our future, I am delighted to announce that Jason Novak will be our Head of the Lower School effective July 1, 2020. Jason will succeed Jackie Condie, who completes her 31st year at BFS in June with an […]
Go Here for Conference Scheduler Note: the Conference Scheduler is active only at the times listed below for sign-up beginning and ending dates: SPRING 2020 SIGN-UP DATES Preschool and Lower School Sign-Ups Begin: Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Sign-Ups End: Friday, February 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Middle School and Upper School […]
Technology meets neighborhood study in the first grade when students learn programming skills for a “Bee-Bot” robot. In this edition of THE LIFE, a twice-a-month video presentation of life at BFS, sophomore Nina interviews lower school students and math specialist Jonathan Edmonds about a STEAM project in first grade. Learn how students use math and […]
On Wednesday, in a program led by Spanish Teacher Vanessa Ehler, the 9th grade learned about Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, and participated in four workshops to create decorations for an ofrenda. By placing an item that your passed loved one enjoyed on the altar (or ofrenda), the soul […]
Ahhh Springtime! Beauty is in bloom all around! Could there be a more perfect time for our annual All-School Art Show? During the week of May 20th, everyone is invited to discover artworks by our budding BFS artists from Preschool to 12th grade IB Visual Arts. Hundreds of pieces of art will be blossoming inside […]
The first day of summer is February 8, 2019 at Brooklyn Friends School. That’s the day when registration begins for Brooklyn Friends School’s award-winning Summer Camp and Summer Arts begins. The programs enroll boys and girls from preschool 4s through 7th grade (fall 2019) and offer a world of opportunity for children to discover and nurture talents, […]
Registration is now under way for the BFS Spring Camps, which take place Monday through Friday, March 18 through March 22, when BFS is closed for Spring Break. PRESCHOOL SPRING CAMP for 3s & 4s Our 3’s and 4’s will have a wonderful time with familiar Spring Camp teachers. The camp day will be organized similar […]
Parents and students are invited to the PAT Equity and Inclusion Committee’s Embracing Diversity event: Standing Up for What is Right. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 – Brooklyn Friends Upper School, 116 Lawrence Street 5:30pm light dinner (pizza, falafel); 6-8:00 pm training We seem to live in a world where there is a lot of […]
“Ask others to dance with you – even if you don’t know them.” This directive, listed as a rule for “How to Have Fun at the Family Folk Dance”, is at the heart of this beloved event. The intergenerational celebration of traditional dance, which will hold its 19th rendition this Saturday, January 12th, is a […]
