Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, a natural disaster that brought new challenges to the island and shed light on the political mistreatment as well as the civil and economic inequities that have resulted from five centuries of colonialism. In the days after Hurricane Maria made landfall, Brooklyn […]
The yearbook photo (above) of the senior class — with their dean Gorka Hernandez Ortiz and their faculty advisors —will get a new look in just a few days. The 42 students, who are well known in the school community for their independence, heart, intellect and talent, will receive their high school diplomas at commencement exercises […]
by Noel Quiñones, C.A.S. Coordinator On April 20th, Upper Schoolers gathered in the Pearl Street Meeting House to participate in a unique experience with the Class of 2018. Seven 12th grade students 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. Student […]
“I just want others to be more aware of themselves and what they are doing. I want people to think about the consequences of their actions on the environment.” – Summer, 8th grade student In their Painting class with Tina Piccolo this Spring, 8th grade students had a discussion on the impact one-time-use plastics […]
Students in our inaugural 9th grade Service & Justice Seminar: Understanding Identity, Power, and Privilege engaged in an Immersive Exploration of Gentrification, which was held May 2nd-4th. Throughout April, students researched gentrification in their Design & Technology class and designed websites focused on the impact of gentrification in neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn. During the first week […]
by Minerva M, BFS Class of 2019 On May 9th, 2018, Brooklyn private schools Packer, Saint Ann’s, Berkeley Carroll, Mary McDowell Friends and Brooklyn Friends came together at 116 Lawrence Street to hold an event called Brooklyn in Solidarity: A Movement for Safety and Justice in all Communities. In a productive and inclusive learning environment, […]
Organizing a Criminal Justice Conference and a Book Drive for Youth at Riker’s Island by Hannah S, Class of 2019 In Early April, my friend Molly and I heard about a book drive being organized by Brooklyn Friends School 7th graders as an extension of their Criminal Justice Conference that happened in the Middle School […]
Miranda Chang Class of 2018 My Creativity Activity Service (C.A.S.) project is about cultivating mindful lifestyles with those around me and guiding our community towards a mindful education. I felt that this project was a great opportunity for me to advocate for the practice of mindfulness, learn what mindfulness means to BFS, investigate how mindful […]
The Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement and PAT Service Learning Committee are excited to host a collaborative art and education experience to support Puerto Rico entitled: Solidarity in the Skies: Creativity Activity & Service (C.A.S.) with Puerto Rico. Date: Saturday, April 21st Time: 2:00-5:00pm Location: Lawrence Street Café Students, families, and faculty/staff of all ages are invited to participate in […]
As part of our ongoing effort to expand and strengthen communication school-wide, and in response to interest, excitement, and energy from our Preschool parents, the BFS Service Learning & Civic Engagement Office partnered with our Preschool team to share how our C.A.R.E. approach to service learning manifests in the Preschool. This is the first in […]
Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce that the BFS Service Learning Community Partners Database has been updated for 2018. GO HERE to see our extensive and verified list of BFS Community Partners and learn how you, your students, or your family can become involved and make a real difference in the community. From the […]
by Gena T and Nicole A, Class of 2020 The fourth annual Brooklyn Friends Community Issues Conference took place on November, 21, 2017. Keynote speaker and Co-founder/Board Chair of Women for Afghan Women, Sunita Viswanath, started off the day saying, “Being with all of you, and having your optimism touch me, is just very […]
