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RECORD NUMBER OF COLLEGES VISIT BC
Congratulations to the College Office, which logged a record-breaking 120 colleges and universities that visited our campus to talk with students this fall! Colleges are excited to meet with BC students!
It was a geographically diverse group of colleges including Dartmouth, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Brandeis University, Emory University, Kenyon College, Pomona College, Carleton College, Northeastern University, McGill University, Tulane University, Morehouse College, Oberlin College, Macalester College and Washington University in St. Louis. Our farthest visitors came from Webster University, representing their campuses in The Netherlands and Switzerland.
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STUDENTS WIN BIG IN DEBATE
Congratulations to our entire Middle School debate team, who had a successful day in a citywide debate last week! The team earned multiple Top 10 honors: Olivia M. '22 (4th place, novice public forum), Juno P. D. '24 (5th place, public forum), Eden W. '21 (3rd place, open public forum), and Shreya B. '21 (4th place, open public forum). In novice parliamentary debate. Mira P. '21, June F. '21 and Maggie S. '21 also took 7th place as a team.
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THIS WEEK’S SENIOR SPEAKERS
This week's senior speakers were (left to right) Luis A., Michael B. and Lindsay N.! Luis discussed misperceptions about privilege through the lens of his family's experience immigrating to the United States from the Dominican Republic.
Michael spoke about how he loved celebrating Shabbat each week at his "lefty Jewish sleepaway camp," which allowed for time to pause, reflect and spend time with people he cares about. Lindsay talked about her love of astrology and how, even though it might not be based in fact, it makes her feel better about what's going on in her life.
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FACULTY MEMBER INDUCTED INTO ACADEMY OF TEACHERS
Congrats to Yabome Kabia, assistant director of the Middle School and Middle School math teacher, who has been inducted as a 2016-2017 Fellow of The Academy for Teachers, which recognizes New York’s finest teachers. Ms. Kabia was one of 18 teachers selected to participate in a master class led by the creators of "Peg + Cat," a PBS children's show that aims to make math cool and accessible for everyone. The theme was exploring how imagination can support learning.
During the class, "Educational TV: From Soup to Nuts with Peg + Cat," the creators spoke about their backgrounds, the creation of the show, how each episode is developed and more. In small groups, the Fellows then wrote a TV episode centered around a mathematical concept that they pitched at the end of the session. Learn more.
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WHY DOES BC PRACTICE "STEAM" AND NOT "STEM"?
Design education at Berkeley Carroll is about more than “art;” we also offer classes that help students solve cross-disciplinary problems by using the design process. For example, Dr. Daniel's Upper School Design class is using STEAM skills to build a protective mailer that can help one single Pringle potato chip survive the US Postal Service and a bowl made of paper that can hold the weight of 3 oranges. Read more on the BC blog.
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NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE GROUP PERFORMS FOR STUDENTS
Kindergartners and fourth graders are currently studying Native American culture. As part of their learning unit, students saw a special performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, whose mission is to preserve and perpetuate American cultures and promote a more realistic understanding of Native American cultures.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS VISIT OUR CAMPUS
Berkeley Carroll’s international reputation as a School of the Future attracts educators from around the word. Most recently administrators from Espaço Educação primary school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil visited and met with administrators to learn more about our STEAM program as they research how to incorporate new technologies into their curriculum.
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“SUBWAY THERAPY” PHENOM HITS THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Middle School election elective has created an "Express Yourself Wall" in the Middle School library. It is modeled after Matthew Chavez's "Subway Therapy" project in NYC's Union Square station. The posted messages include a range of perspectives from students and faculty.
After the presidential election, the middle schoolers thought students had a lot on their minds, including helpful information, lingering questions and inspiring words of hope. They felt this project would be a powerful way to engage and support their community.
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HYPNOTHERAPIST SPEAKS TO PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
Steven Spirn, a local family therapist and hypnotherapist, spoke with the Upper School Psychology Club this morning about his work with hypnotherapy. He even demonstrated some of his techniques on Upper School Spanish Teacher Rebeca Matthews.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: OLIVIA WILSON ‘12
Olivia Wilson '12 is part of a Villanova University film team that produced "Limbo," a documentary that follows the stories of several West African migrants after they risk their lives to pursue a better life in Europe. It has been accepted into several competitions including the United Nations Film Festival and Olivia is currently raising money to support the film. Learn more.
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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO
The Upper School Latinos en NYC class visited El Museo del Barrio last week to see the Antonio Lopez exhibition, "Future Funk Fashion."
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DON'T MISS:
Dec. 2: NY@Night Goes to Broadway
Dec. 2: Middle School Trimester Ends
Dec. 8-10: Middle School Musical "Schoolhouse Rock"
Dec.14: 7th Grade Constitution Works Trip
Dec. 14: Winter Art Show & Concert
Dec. 15: Winter Concert
Dec. 16: Candle Lighting Assembly (Half Day for All School)
Dec. 19 - 30: Winter Break (School Closed)
Jan. 2: New Year's Holiday (School Closed)
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