BOB VITALO JOINS THE BOARD OF OLIVER SCHOLARS
Head of School Bob Vitalo is a new member of the Oliver Scholars Board of Trustees! The Oliver Scholars program prepares extraordinary NYC students of African and Latino descent for success at leading independent high school. Read the press release or learn more about the Oliver Scholars.
THIS WEEK’S SENIOR SPEAKERS (PART I)
This week’s first set of  Senior Speakers were (left to right) Kamari P., Nat D., Darrell P., and Sarah H.!  Kamari spoke about the inventive and educational discussions he has with classmates during lunch. Nat talked about how he's found positives in being able to laugh at himself, enjoy the small moments, and not take life too seriously.

Darrell spoke on the many obligations he has and how he finds a way to juggle and appreciate each of them. Sarah talked about her love of BC and the opportunities she's had to find her passions while still having the occasional opportunity to feel like a kid.
LOWER SCHOOL CELEBRATES MLK
Lower schoolers honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through song, dance and speech at an assembly this week. The program included musical performances by the 3rd & 4th grade chorus with kindergartners singing “This Little Light of Mine.” 4th graders performed an interpretation of Alvin Ailey's "Revelations."  Ameena '25, Daisy '25 and Johnny '25 spoke about what they think is worth standing up for. "Students also watched a clip of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Photos.
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Congrats to Girls 5/6 Basketball (above), which competed in the AAIS Fifth Grade Invitational Round Robin Tournament on Wednesday and finished with a thrilling, 8-4 win over host team Sacred Heart.  Read Athletic Director Dick McGrath’s preview of the upcoming week.
1st GRADE LEARNS ABOUT AFRICA’S PAST & FUTURE FROM CHANGEMAKER
Ms. Cuba’s first grade class invited BC parent Lillian Chege to speak about the history of apartheid and her work with the Mandela family to make change in South Africa. Ms. Chege started the Rockefeller Foundation’s $97 million Digital Jobs Africa Initiative and is now leading the non-profit CareerBox which is on track to transform the lives of 100,000 African youths by 2020 by helping them learn job skills. Our first graders are now writing letters to Winnie Mandela. 
BC ROBOTICS TEAM MAKES ITS DEBUT
BC's new Robotics Team recently competed at its first-ever tournament, where they went head to head with 17 other teams on Long Island. They participated in a game called Starstruck where their robot had to clear a playing field of obstacles in a limited time by sending them over to the opponent’s side.
WINNING DESIGNER OF STEAM FAIR POSTER ANNOUNCED
Congrats to Amelia B. '22, who created this year's winning design for the STEAM Fair poster contest!  More than 600 members of the BC community have already reserved tickets for the Feb. 11th STEAM Fair. 
THIS WEEK’S SENIOR SPEAKERS (PART II)
This week's second group of senior speakers were (left to right) Liam C., Grace R., Rocco B. and Courtney G.! Liam spoke on how his friends have helped him when he's struggled and needed guidance. Grace discussed why her grandfather is her role model and said that, through him, she's been able to discover the best parts of herself. 

Rocco talked about how he wants to challenge himself to overcome his fears, since he doesn't want fear to control his life.  Courtney spoke on how there's always more to a story and that we should remember to respect different perspectives and not be quick to judge.
PreK SINGS ABOUT THE JUNGLE EN ESPAÑOL (VIDEO)
Watch Ms. Mulvaney's PreK class sing "Los Animales en la Selva" ("The Animals in the Jungle") for parents.
3RD GRADE HOLDS PUSHCART SALE FOR CHARITY
Third graders sold crafts and baked goods, in Spanish, throughout the Lower School during the grade's annual pushcart sale. All proceeds are going to the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park. Photos and video.
GRAMMY-NOMINATED BAND VISITS LINCOLN PLACE
The Wee Trio, a Grammy-nominated jazz group, came to talk and perform for student musicians in the Middle and Upper Schools. Students asked questions, learned tips on how to be better jazz musicians and got to hear the trio perform several songs!
4TH GRADE LEARNS ABOUT LENAPE NATION
Fourth graders in Ms. Gation’s class recently celebrated their Lenape learning unit by holding a publishing party. After visiting Waterloo Lenape Village earlier this year, they researched and wrote essays on specific topics, created digital presentations, and then built dioramas of a Lenape village – all of which were on display at the party.
6TH GRADE DEVISES PLAN FOR USING PLANTS TO IMPROVE CITY LIFE
What is the relationship between plants and humans in NYC? After researching and experimenting with how plants impact elements like water runoff and air quality, 6th graders designed their own action plan on how to make a difference. They wrote letters to the mayor's office and other city officials, built bird feeders to hang in our green spaces, placed plants in every classroom at 181, presented Mr. Vitalo with the facts about plants in the school and more!
UPPER SCHOOL LEARNS HOW CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE CAN INSPIRE ART
In honor of MLK Day, Upper School students heard from artist Chitra Ganesh. Ms. Ganesh presented a history of nonviolent civil disobedience across the world through photos and explained how she finds beauty, which inspires her art, through these images of people standing up for what they believe in. 
2ND GRADERS EXPLORE “WHAT INSPIRES YOU?”
Second graders answered the question "What inspires you?" by creating cut paper collages. The interdisciplinary exercise drew from library studies, music, dance and art. The project was inspired by books they read that won the Coretta Scott King Award. Photos. 





DON'T MISS 
Feb. 1: NY@Night
Feb. 11: STEAM Fair
Feb. 11 : Talking About Race for Parents (PA event)
Feb. 15: Choral Concert
Feb. 16: 11th Grade Curriculum Night
Feb. 20: President's Day (School Closed)
Feb. 21: Book Club Discussion (PA Event)
Feb. 22: 10th Grade Curriculum Night
March 1-3: Blood Brothers (Upper School Musical)
March 1: Jazz Concert
March 2 & 3: Parent/Teacher Conferences (LS, MS, US)
March 6-17: Upper School Spring Intensives
March 10: Benefit for Berkeley Carroll
March 14: 7th Grade Math Fair
March 21-31: Spring Break (School Closed)
April 5 & 6: National Spanish Exam (6th-8th Grade)
April 8: Unity Fest (PA Event)
April 11: Passover (School Closed)
April 14: Good Friday (School Closed)
April 17: 9th Grade Curriculum Night
April 19: Green Coalition Party (PA Event)
April 20: Upper School Information Night for 7th Grade Parents
April 21: Grandparent Day
April 22: Science Research & Design Symposium (Day 1)
April 27-29: Middle School Play
May 6


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