Only 3 Sessions Remaining
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For the past three Saturdays, your favorite Bronx Children's Museum Educators and Teaching Artists have been live on Zoom at 10:00 am and Facebook Live at 1:00 pm exploring fun science and art activities using everyday materials. There are only three Saturdays left. Don't miss out on all the fun!
May 8: Make it Rain; May 15: Catch A Rainbow; May 22: Form and Function
Ideal for children ages 3 - 9.
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Construction Update: A Room with a View |
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One of the first exhibits to be installed this fall will be the Waterways, a serpentine table that catches water from an overhead waterfall and flows through bridges and channels down to a sandy beach.
Here we see the platform built for the exhibit with the plumbing now in place. Huge windows opposite the water table will give children a great view of the Harlem River right outside our doors.
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Remember those curvy humps that looked like oversized inchworms in last month's newsletter. Here they are turned right-side up, looking like a flowing river. Assembled together the pieces form a long counter with indented seats for visitors in our welcome area. Once we place some cushions in the curves, it'll be a cozy place to sit!
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Learning to Speak Spanish Together/
Aprendar a hablar español juntos
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It is well known that the Bronx has a very diverse population, but according to the 2019 American Community Survey of Bronx County conducted by the US Census Bureau, just over 56% of the population identifies as Hispanic, Latinx or of Spanish origins. Bronx Children’s Museum has taken note and is exploring how to incorporate Spanish effectively in our new space and beyond.
This month, the Museum is reaching out to community partners and local organizations to help us design the best communications and visitor experiences for our Spanish speaking population. If you would like to participate in our survey, please contact John Boudreau, Director of Marketing and Communications at john@bronxchildrensmuseum.org.
¡Gracias!
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Staff Highlight: Nicole Wallace
Congratulations are in order for staff member Nicole Wallace (mother of Elanor, the animal expert and her equally adorable sister Lorien) who was recently promoted to the new position of Director of Education and Engagement. Working with Natalie Wood, Deputy Director of Programs and Exhibits, Nicole will continue to oversee all educational programs and lead the Museum's accessibility initiatives. In her expanded role, Nicole will lead all visitor services and community engagement with an emphasis on inclusion, equity, diversity, access and overall fun-ness!
Nicole is approaching her ten year anniversary with the Museum, during which time she also acquired a Masters degree in Education from the Leadership in Museum Education program at Bank Street College of Education and became a National Geographic Certified Educator.
“Congratulations on behalf of our Museum family," exclaimed Museum Executive Director Carla Precht. "Nicole has shared so much of herself, her expertise and her family with the Museum. We are truly grateful to have her as a part of our team."
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Shhh. We've Got a Secret to Share |
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What's going to be inside the Museum? What are the exhibits going to look like? Is there actually art in a children's museum? What kind of fun are we all going to have together???
Stay tuned for a special sneak peek invitation coming in June!
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Bronx Spotlight
Each month our newsletter is highlighting a family-friendly Bronx-based business. Here you'll find a brief description of the organization and ideas on how families can support, engage or connect with them.
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Her Village believes mothers thrive when they are stable, well and whole. The 501(c)3 organization distributes essential items like diapers, wipes, infant formula, and period supplies to families, single mothers, and teenagers through partner agencies throughout the Bronx including Bronx Community Health Network, Bronx Defenders, Morris Heights Health Center, Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement, Girl Vow, Hunts Point Alliance for Children and Young Lives Bronx, among others.
Her Village specializes in populations at risk including sex trafficking survivors, domestic violence survivors, teen mothers, criminal justice-involved youth and families living in shelters. 80% of its constituency live in the Bronx.
Over 90% of their population are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Chantal Alison-Konteh, the founder and Executive Director of Her Village, was raised and lives in The Bronx. The idea for Her Village began in 2016 with a community baby shower at The Bronx River housing projects.
If you would like to support Her Village, Inc. please visit:
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The Bronx Community Foundation Needs Your Input
The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation in The Bronx solely dedicated to delivering resources to the entirety of the borough. The Foundation supports, works alongside and uplifts organizations already doing great work in The Bronx!
The Foundation is looking for its first leader to help Build A Better Bronx; one that is equitable, just and fair and one where all residents thrive and prosper. This leader will support and work with Bronxites and organizations in the borough to bring the needed support across many areas including housing, education, health, digital literacy/resources, education and economic opportunities.
BCF wants to hear from as many Bronx community members as possible to ensure they find the right leader to help continue to build The Foundation.
Please share your thoughts before May 16:
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Bronx Children's Museum nurtures children to find their voice, fulfill their potential and connect to their communities, the Bronx and the world beyond. |
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