Guided by BFS Head of Preschool Maura Eden’s exceptional vision and connection to its growth, the Preschool is partnering with Bank Street College’s Lesley Koplow, Director of Emotionally Responsive Practice (ERP). Emotionally Responsive Practice, or ERP, has been a foundation supporting the growth of our Preschool students and colleagues for the past four years. […]
The Preschool Faculty is a group of extraordinarily diverse, dedicated, committed and creative teachers. They are active in the classroom and beyond, and are exemplary life-long learners! The following is a brief introduction to our colleagues. The Threes Program Green Room Rachel Rowan, Head Teacher Rachel has taught in the BFS Preschool for the past […]
School life, growing, learning, and connecting with one another never ends at Brooklyn Friends School. BFS Administrative Offices are open virtually throughout the summer, and our Summer Camp and Summer Arts programs are now underway in virtual time and space. Below are some resources and reminders to help families and students plan for a productive summer as […]
As Preschool students enjoy their daily interactions with classroom teachers and each other on Zoom, they also engage with specialist teachers. Enjoy a song about fish (with lessons in counting and colors) with music teacher Nancy Tanney.
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 […]
Thanks to teacher-led grassroots effort, the Preschool is significantly reducing waste with the addition of reusable cups, bowls, and napkins at snack and meal times. The elimination of paper cups alone in all six classes is saving more than $2,000 per year (previously 24,000 cups and plates were purchased and used every year), and […]
The Preschool Faculty is a group of extraordinarily diverse, dedicated, committed and creative teachers. They are active in the classroom and beyond, and are exemplary life-long learners! The following is a brief introduction to our faculty and staff. THE THREES PROGRAM Red Room Head Teacher Sharon Carter is an expert early childhood educator in her […]
Here is an overview of the Fall 2019 Afterschool offerings for Preschool. Registration begins on July 30 and concludes on August 30. GO HERE for Preschool Afterschool program policies, dates, and registration details. PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP Under the watchful guidance of nurturing BFS preschool teachers, children enjoy a variety of structured activities, as well as free […]
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 […]
