BC MAKES NATIONAL NEWS: AP STORY SHOWCASES TECHNOLOGY USE IN OUR CLASSROOM
Taylor E. '19 and Upper School Science Teacher Lily Adler are quoted in an
Associated Press story
about virtual reality headsets which BC students used in a lesson by animal rights group Farm Sanctuary. The story has been syndicated in dozens of papers and media sites around the world including the
Daily Mail
,
Boston Herald
,
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
and
Christian Science Monitor
.
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BC TEACHER’S LIFE STORY & FILM FEATURED IN AWARD-WINNING FILM
Congratulations to Upper and Middle School health and wellness teacher Alyssa Robbins whose music and life story are the subject of a new
award-winning movie "Becks,"
starring Lena Hal and Christine Lahti! "Becks", available in select theaters and streaming on iTunes, YouTube, Amazon, was named the Best U.S. Fiction Feature Film at the Los Angeles Film Festival and won several more honors including at the LA Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and the Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival.
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LOWER SCHOOL’S KINDNESS CLUB BRINGS HAPPINESS TO SICK CHILDREN
The Lower School's Kindness Club decided on their first act of kindness: to give handmade cards to pediatric patients at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital just a few blocks away from BC. They called on friends in BC's after school program and PreK - 4th grade classes to help make cards and Ms. Michelle Raaf delivered them in time for Valentine’s Day. The hospital gave them a
very public thank you on Twitter
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PHOTO ALBUM: INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
BC is proud of our talented musicians and dancers! Check out
photos
of a recent concert featuring the Upper School Dance Repertory, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Philharmonic, as well as the All-School Wind Ensemble and 8th Grade Winds Class.
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STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ‘”BLACK LIVES MATTER WEEK OF ACTION IN SCHOOLS”
Middle Schoolers participated in the Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools with a series of lessons that linked this work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Workshop themes included Centering Black Women and Femmes; Queer Affirming, Trans Affirming, and Collective Value; and Restorative Justice, Empathy and Loving Engagement. Judge Ronald Ellis who worked with the NAACP also spoke on issues of race in our justice system, voting rights, and the value of young people in social movements.
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SENIORS VISIT NY FED RESERVE BANK & MEET WITH MAXIM PINKOVSKIY ‘04
Seniors in Mr. Lorne Swarthout's economics class visited the NY Federal Reserve Bank to better understand what makes the American economy tick. They saw the gold vault, heard an explanation of monetary policy, and met BC alum Maxim Pinkovskiy '04, who interned at the Fed while in college at Columbia University and then returned to work full-time after doing graduate work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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WATCH THE MIDWINTER CHORAL CONCERT
'The Great American Songbook' was the theme of this week’s fantastic choral concert featuring the Upper School Chamber and Concert Choirs and the Middle School Choirs, conducted by Choir Teacher Lisa Holsberg and with backup from the Jazz Combo. (Other members of the BC community made surprise appearances as well!) We broadcasted it all on Facebook Live from Sterling Auditorium -- enjoy!
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ATHLETICS
Lots of action coming up in the final weeks of the winter season, including varsity swimming's upcoming appearance at the ACIS Championships. Read Athletic Director Dick McGrath’s updates for
Upper School teams
and
Middle School teams
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SENIOR SPEAKERS
Congratulations to this week's first set of senior speakers, (L-R) Nysa S., Marielle R., Madeleine P., and Emily M.! Nysa discussed her complicated relationship with her sisters; Marielle talked about facing her fears (which include public speaking); Madeleine discussed about the advantages of being short in stature; and Emily talked about mainstream portrayals of immigrants and chronicled her family's challenging journey from Ecuador.
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DONATE TO STUDENTS' BOOK SALE & FUNDRAISING DRIVE TO HELP COSTA RICAN VILLAGE
Donate your gently read books now through Feb. 26th for an upcoming book sale which will raise funds for the BC/World Leadership School Costa Rica service project. This initiative sends a group of our 7th and 8th graders to work with a Costa Rican village on a much-needed community project. Past BC projects include building a new bathroom and constructing a roof over the local school's basketball court.
Book donation boxes are located in the lobbies of Lincoln Place and both Carroll Street buildings. You can also contribute to the
students’ Crowdrise campaign.
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10TH GRADERS STUDY WORLD RELIGIONS
10th graders in Ms. Ernestine Heldring's World Religions class have been busy! They've studied Hinduism and Buddhism and visited the Rubin Museum this week to explore how Buddha is depicted throughout Asia, including works by Upper School art teacher Ms. Tammy Nguyen. The class recently welcomed The Sikh Coalition to discuss their faith and the importance of diversity, understanding, and mutual respect in America. Ms. Nguyen also visited class with delicious treats to talk about the Lunar New Year and paper offerings that are typically burned during ancestor worship in Vietnam so that the dead can enjoy these products in the afterlife.
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JAZZ BANDS ROCK STERLING PLACE (2 VIDEOS)
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: SPRING ISSUE OF BC MAGAZINE
The latest edition of
BC Magazine
is on its way to your mailbox! The cover story delves into how our College Office helps students & families choose the right college. Other stories include photos and reflections from the 8th grade class trip to the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia, a look at how the Lower School educates the critical, ethical and global leaders of tomorrow and stories from the Beta Lab. You'll also find student writing and visual art from all three divisions.
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PHOTO ALBUM: STEAM FAIR ATTRACTS MORE THAN 700
BC's 4th Annual STEAM Fair was packed! BC families participated in over 30 interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects. Check out
photos
of this year's event, including STEAM Fair posters created by Dr. Nell Daniel's Middle School design students. The winning poster, which was prominently displayed at the fair, was designed by Aidan P. '23.
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FIRST GRADERS WELCOME PARENTS AS MATH PARTNERS
1st graders love having families visit for Parents-As-Math-Partners! It gives students an opportunity to be the teacher as they share the math games they've learned with their parents.
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STUDENT PEER LEADERS PLAN EVENTS FOR 9TH GRADERS & THEIR PARENTS
20 senior Peer Leaders, who serve as mentors to freshpeople, recently spent a few days re-connecting with one another and reflecting on the Fall semester during their Winter Retreat. They also planned our recent Peer Parent Night, where 9th grade parents were invited to learn about the Upper School experience.
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DON'T MISS
Feb. 19: President's Day (School Closed)
Feb. 20: 10th Grade Curriculum Night
Feb. 21: 8th Grade Living Wax Museum
Feb. 24: Unity Fest (PA Event)
March 1: PSAT 10
March 1-2: Parent Teacher Conferences
March 5-16: Spring Intensives
March 10: SATs
March 13: NY@Night: 9th Grade Bowl-A-Thon
March 15: 4th Grade Showcase
March 19-30: Spring Break
April 6: 7th Grade Math Fair
April 11: 9th Grade Curriculum Night
April 12: 5th Grade Parents Coffee Meeting
April 13: Grandparents Day
April 14: ACTs
April 16: 7th Grade Parents Coffee Meeting
April 19-21: Middle School Musical: James & The Giant Peach
April 20: Global Youth Service Day
April 23: Faculty In-Service Day (no classes for students)
April 24: Welcome to the Upper School for 7th Graders
May 3: 6th Grade Parents Coffee
May 3: Brooklyn/Staten Island College Fair
May 3-5: Upper School Cabaret
May 5: SATs
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