BC STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN PROTESTS TO KEEP ALL SCHOOLS SAFE
Middle and Upper Schoolers remembered the students of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, by walking out of the school and observing a few minutes of silence. The action was also intended to send a message to elected officials that steps need to be taken to keep all schools safe. Photos.

The Middle School group, which was organized by students in the Women's Affinity Group, silently linked arms along Lincoln Place (police closed it off to traffic at the time) for 17 minutes. Some Upper School students walked to Grand Army Plaza and read the names of the 17 individuals who lost their lives in Parkland before observing 2 minutes of silence.
BC STUDENTS ARE NYC CHAMPS IN OPEN PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
Congratulations to the 16 Middle School debaters who represented BC in a 2-day, city-wide championship competition at PS 161! Wilder P. '22 and Lila S. '22 (pictured) walked away as city champions in Open Public Forum Debate after 5 preliminary rounds and 4 elimination rounds debating the complex topic of whether the current Authorization for Use of Military Force gives too much power to the president.

Additionally, Alexa B. '24 and Hannah W. '23 advanced to the final Super Session of Student Congress and were top-ranked finishers, and speaker awards went to Ethan C. '23 (12th place) and Casper M. '25 (11th place).
D.A. SPEAKS TO STUDENTS ABOUT EXONERATING WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS (SPRING INTENSIVES)
Eric Gonzalez, Kings County District Attorney in Brooklyn (and BC parent), visited with Upper Schoolers to discuss his work investigating and exonerating wrongful convictions with the Convictions Review Unit. The event was organized by The Innocence Project Spring Intensive course, who have also met with lawyers, forensic scientists, and exonerees to learn about the DNA tests that have cleared the wrongly convicted and the lives of people whose convictions were overturned.
ATHLETICS
Read Athletics Director Dick McGrath's April schedules and previews for Upper School teams and Middle School teams.
5TH GRADERS LEAD TOURS OF THE EGYPTIAN TOMB
5th graders shared what they've been learning about life in ancient Egypt by leading students, parents, faculty, and staff on tours of their Egyptian tomb. Guests learned about artifacts, murals and a mummy, all re-created by 5th graders, and studied hand-drawn maps of Egypt for geographical context. Photos .
PreK PARENTS TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT THE COUNTRIES THEIR FAMILIES COME FROM
Inspired by the book "Can You Say Peace" by Karen Katz, PreK students in Ms. Heather Meagher and Ms. Chelsea English's class invited their families to talk about the countries they come from and the languages they speak. They've studied India, Israel, Estonia, Russia, Sweden, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines and love learning words in the different languages, seeing the flags from different countries, and trying out delicious treats from around the world.
STUDENTS VISIT ALABAMA AS PART OF AMERICAN SOUTH HISTORY COURSE (SPRING INTENSIVES)
Thanks to  Indian Springs Schoo l in Alabama for welcoming BCers during their journey through key landmarks of the South to study the history of the region. In addition to this Spring Intensive course, these seniors are enrolled in a Spring term history course that delves into the American South since the Civil War, focusing primarily on the rise, fall, and aftermath of Jim Crow.
FOURTH GRADE SHOWCASE DELIGHTS AUDIENCES
Congratulations to the 4th Grade who earned standing ovations from their Lower School peers and parents in yesterday's annual Fourth Grade Showcase where they put their singing, dancing and other entertaining talents on display. Watch the event here .
SPRING INTENSIVES WELCOMES SOCCER COACH WHO BROKE BARRIERS
Upper Schoolers in The Beautiful Game Spring Intensive welcomed Kim Wyant, who played goalie for the first U.S. women's national soccer team and is currently head coach for NYU's men's soccer team (the first and only woman to coach an NCAA men's team). The group also met with NYCFC captain and member of Spain's national soccer team David Villa and his agent Víctor Oñate, attended the home opener versus the LA Galaxy, and visited the NYCFC corporate offices.
SCHOOL BENEFIT RAISES RECORD AMOUNT FOR BC
This year's Benefit for Berkeley Carroll was a huge success, thanks to our trustees, parents, alumni, and faculty -- together we raised a record $550,000 for Berkeley Carroll! Photos . We couldn't have done it without the enthusiasm and support of our co-chairs and volunteers. A special thank you to Kebra Check Caleo and Nicola Fabens.
PreK LEARNS HOW MAPLE SYRUP IS MADE
Ms. Kristin Mulvaney's PreK students learned all about making maple syrup during a visit from Sam '31’s grandfather! Sam’s family also provided pancakes and syrup as a special snack.
ALUM UPDATE: RICHIE PALACIOS ‘15
Now a junior at Towson University, Richie is currently playing shortstop, was elected captain by his teammates, and has his sights set on the pros.
STUDENTS PRACTICE MUSIC IMPROVISATION WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS
The Upper School String Quartet learned a beautiful piece of music and practiced creative improvisation in a workshop led by Amali Premawardhana (cello) and Trina Basu (violin) of the ensemble Karavika. They played "Little Road Song", which was written by Ravi Shankar and adapted from the film Pather Panchali, in the traditional Indian style.
SPRING INTENSIVE STUDENTS STUDY THE YEAR THAT ROCKED THE WORLD: 1968
Upper School students studying 1968: The Year That Rocked the World have been busy! They toured the Apollo Theater, ate lunch at Sylvia's, and studied the Black Power exhibit at the Schomburg Center in Harlem to gain perspective on the role of African American entertainers, business people, activists and scholars in 1968 and today.
PreK EXPANDS THEIR CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
PreK students in Mr. David Shaffer's class visited  Construction Kids  where they created their own projects while learning to hammer nails and use sandpaper. Photos .
DON'T MISS 
March 19-30: Spring Break
April 3: Reception for 3rd Grade Art Exhibit (Spaces & Places)
April 4 & 5: National Spanish Exam
April 9: 7th Grade Science Trip to Cold Harbor (7-1 and 7-3 classes)
April 11: 9th Grade Curriculum Night
April 12: Community & Inclusion Presentation for all parents
April 12: 7th Grade Science Trip to Cold Harbor (7-2 and 7-4 classes)
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
April 24: Fiscal Literacy Workshop for 12th Graders
April 24-27: ERBs
April 25: Author Caron Levis visits Lower School
May 3: 6th Grade Parents Coffee
May 3: 7th Grade Trip to Museo del Barrio
May 3: Brooklyn/Staten Island College Fair
May 3 & 4: Upper School Cabaret
May 5: SATs
May 7: 8th Grade Parents Coffee
May 8: 5th Grade Trip to Buehler Science Center
May 8: Instrumental Concert
May 8: College Campus Resources Workshop for 12th Graders
May 9: Brooklyn in Solidarity event
May 11: Evening of Jazz
May 12: NYC Independent Schools Science Research Conference
May 15: Choral Concert
May 16: Senior Arts Night
May 17: Dance Concert
May 18: Last Day of Classes for Seniors
May 21-24: Senior Exams
May 22: Science Research & Design - Junior Presentations
May 23: Awards Night
May 24: Senior Prom
May 28: Memorial Day (school closed)
May 29: 6th Grade Concert
May 30: 5th Grade Concert
May 30: Science Research & Design Conference
May 30: Senior Dinner
May 31: Middle School Instrumental Concert
June 1: Commencement (noon dismissal for all students)




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