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Summer Resources for BFS Families

All Community Resources Reading recommendations for ALL ages from the Brooklyn Friends School Library→ Upper School Resources Required reading and guiding questions for Upper School students→ Math activity 1 for rising 11th Grade students→ Math activity 2 for rising 11th Grade students→ *12th Grade IB Visual Arts Students: Create two artworks and finish revising and […]

Lower School Makerspace Underway!

  Caution! Makers at Work! The PS/LS Library at Brooklyn Friends School has transformed into a MAKERSPACE! For the month of May, all Lower School students will interact with a variety of materials and digital resources during Library class. But what is a makerspace? A makerspace is simply a space designated for creative designing and making […]

One Book, One BFS: The Spirit Catches You and Then You Fall Down

This summer the English Department assigned The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down  to the entire High School and faculty.  The purpose was to create a stronger and more enduring  bond between  the students and faculty. Author Anne Fadiman has written a gripping account of a culture clash between a newly arrived Hmong family […]

Welcome Back!

The Library Crew hope you had a great summer filled with relaxation, exploration and, of course, reading! We are looking forward to a fruitful academic year ahead and to opportunities for collaboration with faculty, staff and families. Drop into the library and share your favorite summer reads, and drop us a line to share a […]

Summer Reading: PS/LS Edition Part II

In our Part I post, we shared our thoughts on summer reading and introduced the invitation to email photos (or selfies) to librarians to be part of a Summer Reading Slideshow we will create and share this Fall. As promised, here are some recommendations from our Fourth Grade students. We wish you a happy summer […]

Summer Reading: PS/LS Edition Part I

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”  — Lemony Snicket In the PS/LS Divisions, Summer Reading is meant to be part of a joyful, relaxing summer vacation. While not a required activity, there is a special freedom to wile away the summer months curled up with a great book. We provide […]