12/15
Dear BCS Students/Families, hope you had a great weekend!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Boys Middle School Basketball Games
- SCHEDULE 2024-2025
- Tues 12/10 BCS vs. Sunset Park Prep/4pm @ BCS
- Thurs 12/19 BCS vs. Sunset Park Prep/3:30pm (Away)
- Tues 1/7 BCS vs. East Side Community/4pm @ BCS
- Thurs 1/9 BCS vs. FDR/4pm @ BCS
- Tues 1/14 BCS vs. Madiba Prep/3:30pm @ BCS
- Thurs 1/16 BCS vs. Madiba Prep/3:30pm (Away)
Boys High School Basketball Games
- SCHEDULE 2024-2025 – Games start at 4:30pm
- Mon 12/02 BCS vs. Khalil Gibran International Academy (Away)
- Mon 12/09 BCS vs. Dr. Susan S. Mckinney School of Art @ BCS
- Fri 12/13 BCS vs. Brooklyn Studio Secondary School (Away)
- Mon 12/16 BVS vs. Brooklyn Community Arts & Media (Away)
- Wed 12/18 BCS vs. Summit Academy Charter School @ BCS
- Fri 1/03 BCS vs. Clara Barton @ BCS
- Wed 1/08 BCS vs. Cobble Hill School of American Studies @ BCS
- Wed 1/15 BCS vs. Juan Morel Campos (Away)
- Fri 1/17 BCS vs. Dr. Susan S. Mckinney School Of Art (Away)
- Fri 1/24 BCS vs. Science Skills Center @ BCS
- Fri 1/31 BCS vs. Brooklyn Studio Secondary School @ BCS
- Wed 2/05 BCS vs. Summit Academy Charter School (Away)
College Now college credit courses for all Grades 10-12 students
- The College Now program at CUNY City Tech University offers students the opportunity to earn up to 12 credits for free while in high school. If you pass the college course, you should be able to transfer the credits, but check with the colleges you’re applying to for their policies. The courses are free, which will save you money by earning those credits while in high school. The College Now Spring 2025 online application for college-credit courses is now live!
- Build your skills and resume for college by taking college courses during HS!
- If you have a GPA of 80+, this is an opportunity that will help you get ready for college, learn how to get there and what to expect, and check out different careers and degrees.
- Please refer to the Spring 2025 Class Schedule for eligibility requirements, course listings, and meeting times. Once you have reviewed the schedule, visit the online application on our website and click on “APPLY NOW” to start the application.
- Please be advised that students are only allowed to take ONE College Now course per semester, per program.
- Please know that beginning tomorrow, Monday, 12/2 through Friday, 12/20 period 6, we will hold sessions to support completing the applications in room 516 to support students in applying to College Now. Email imani@bcs448.org or drop by room 516 if you have ask any questions about the College Now Program or about the application process.
Sat Dec 21 – Bronx Botanical Garden – Train Show – email Tracey@bcs448.org
- We have a bus and free tickets to see the NY Botanical Garden Train Show on Sat Dec 21. Please join other BCS families to enjoy this winter tradition!
- Email Tracey@bcs448.org for more details
Big Apple Awards Nominations Are Now Open – nominate a teacher
- As in prior years, the DOE recognizes and celebrates teacher excellence through the Big Apple Awards (BAA). The BAA nomination process for the upcoming cohort of fellows for the 2025–26 school year is now open through January 21. All community members (including families, students, staff, and community-based organizations) are invited to nominate a teacher for the Big Apple Award by completing this nomination form by January 21.
Half Days Coming Up in Spring – PROSE Half Day for Teacher Professional Development
- Fri 2/28 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Professional Development for Staff
- Fri 3/7 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Professional Development for Staff
- Fri 3/14 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Professional Development for Staff
- Fri 3/21 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Parent-Teacher Conferences Afternoon
Free and low-cost internet
- New York City Public Schools has put together a list of companies that offer free and low-cost internet options to NYC families. To view the wide range of your options, please click on this link.
Family Input Needed For Family Title I Funding
- BCS received Title I funding this school year, which includes a 1% set aside for programs and activities that families decide how to spend to promote and encourage involvement in the BCS community and our students’ education.
- Please take five minutes to complete this survey by Thursday, December 13, to share how you would like us to spend the funds set aside for family activities and programming. Families are essential partners in our student’s education at BCS. One of the requirements is that families determine how the 1% family allocation is to be used that would have the most benefit.
- This year we have over $5000 set aside that we need to decide on how to spend.
- If the links above don’t work, you can copy and paste the survey link from here: https://forms.gle/FaiVTuxRv6do1eUJ9
- Title I is the largest federal aid package for schools. It provides funds to schools in need based on various factors, such as student enrollment, free and reduced lunch percentages, and other information and data. The US Department of Education distributes Title I funds to State Departments of Education, which then distribute the funds to qualifying schools.
- BCS uses Title I funding school-wide. Therefore, every BCS student benefits from the added services and programs these funds support.
Only use the main entrance to exit and enter the building
- Students are reminded to only use the main entrance for exiting the building to avoid setting off door alarms and for safety reasons
Morning Drama Club
- Is your child interested in performing in a play in front of a live audience? All actors, costume designers, make-up, set, and tech crew–join us and be a part of the magical experience of presenting a play.
- Fill out this form here or contact Kori@bcs448.org with questions.
Core Value Shout Outs
- Write a shout out to a staff member or a peer for our Instagram
- Use this form
Scooters must go into lockers or an office
- Students who bring scooters to school must put them in a locker or in an office for the duration of the day
- Students cannot wheel scooters from class to class
Please follow us on BCS Instagram – thecollaborativechronicle
- Stay up to date with positive news about BCS
- Follow us on Instagram (thecollaborativechronicle)
Middle School Clubs – Tuesdays 3:05pm-4:00pm (open to all Grades 6-8)
- MS Clubs – 2024-2025 Check out our list of clubs and please join!
High School clubs – Mon-Fri at 3:05pm (open to all Grades 9-12)
- Clubs available now: Cooking, Crochet, SAT/PSAT Prep, Art, Music, Drama, Cosmetology, Gaming!!!! Join us!!!
Tues Tiers Support
- Students who want academic support are invited to stay with their teachers every Tuesday afterschool from 3:05-4pm
- Please check in with your teachers about your assessments and competency levels
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES – click here for an ongoing list
National High School Design Competition (Grades 9-12
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum recently launched its eighth annual National High School Design Competition, challenging teens across the country with: What would you design to help everyone feel at home in your community?
- The competition is free to enter with entries due on February 10, 2025. Prizes include inspiring mentoring opportunities with leading designers and experts in the field. Please visit www.cooperhewitt.org/designcompetition for further details.
Youth Activism Forum (Grades 9-12)
Join the District 39 Youth Leadership Council for an inspiring Youth Activism Forum! Discover how young people can take action on issues like immigration, reproductive justice, and environmental advocacy. Learn from an incredible lineup of guest speakers:
- Sofy Trevisani – Political Associate, New York Immigration Coalition
- Nora Brickner – Campaign Director, Equal Rights Amendment
- Deborah Kirschner – Vice President, Communications + External Relations at the Prospect Park Alliance
Connect with fellow high school students and community organizers who are passionate about creating meaningful change in our city. Share your ideas, amplify your voice, and join the movement shaping a brighter future!
NY Times Photo Contest
- Inspired by the immersive New York Times series “Where We Are,” which focuses on young people and the spaces where they create community, we invite students to work alone or with others to make photo essays about the communities that interest them. You can document any kind of offline community you like and feature people of any age.
- https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/1d60fb4d822834a5/2cae0385-full.pdf
2025 Summer Arts Institute – free for Grades 8-12 students
- Admission to the Summer Arts Institute is by application and audition. Students may apply and audition for only ONE studio. Student Application Deadline: February 26, 2025, Virtual Audition Submission Deadline: March 2, 2025
- For More Information and to Apply Visit:
- https://tinyurl.com/SummerArtsInstitute2025
- Summer Arts Institute is a free, four-week arts program for New York City Public School students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2025 (students currently in grades 7 through 11). This intensive program is held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. Summer Arts Institute is administered by the NYCDOE’s Office of Arts and Special Projects.
- Program Dates: July 7 – August 1, 2025
- Students can major in dance, theater, instrumental music, orchestral strings, vocal music, film, or visual arts. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their discipline. The daily schedule includes studio work and experiences with professional artists. In the studios, students develop and improve their technical skills and creative expression in their art form. Time is dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting arts venues and exploring careers. The Institute culminates with an exhibition and performance showcasing the students’ work.
| Calendar Lookahead Tues 12/17 – School Leadership Team meeting (Zoom) Wed 12/18 – Photo Re-take Day – Individual Photos for Absent Students or Club Photos Mon 12/23 – Wed 1/1 – No School – Winter Recess Thurs 1/2/2025 – School Resumes Fri 1/3 – New Year’s Community Feast afterschool Fri 1/10 – College and Career March in honor of Class of 2025 Fri 1/17 – Last Day of Fall Semester Mon 1/20 – No School – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Tues 1/21 – ELA Regents Tues 1/21 – Fri 1/24 – No Classes for Grades 9-12 (PBAT Week) Tues 1/21 – Thurs 1/24 – Middle School Intensives – regular schedule Fri 1/24 – Grade 6-8 Skating Trip Mon 1/27 – No School for Students – Professional Development Day for Staff Tues 1/28 – First Day of Second Semester – Crew Day for HS, regular classes for MS Wed 1/29 – No School – Lunar New Year Observed Tues 2/11 – PTA Meeting in Zoom Thurs 2/13 – Middle School Mathlympics Mon 2/17 – Fri 2/21 – No School – Mid Winter Recess Mon 2/24 – School Resumes Tues 2/25 – SLT School Leadership Team Meeting in Zoom Thurs 2/27 – High School Mathlympics Thurs 2/27 – Black History Showcase afterschool Fri 2/28 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Professional Development for Staff Fri 3/7 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Professional Development for Staff Tues 3/11 – PTA Meeting in ZoomThurs 3/13 – Expeditionary Thursday Fri 3/14 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Professional Development for Staff Wed 3/19 – SAT School Day (PSAT for Grade 10, SAT for Grade 11, crew trips for Grades 9 and 12) – MS students have regular classes Thurs 3/20 – Parent-Teacher Conferences Evening Fri 3/21 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Parent-Teacher Conferences Afternoon Thurs 3/27 – Expeditionary Thursday Mon 3/31 – No School – Eid al-Fitr Fri 4/4 – Middle School Glow Party Tues 4/8 – PTA Meeting in Zoom Thurs 4/10 – Expeditionary Thursday Fri 4/11 – High School Dance Party Mon 4/14 – Fri 4/18 – No School – Spring Break Mon 4/21 – School Resumes Mon 4/21 – Tues 4/22 – Grade 6 ELA NYS State Test Wed 4/23 – Thurs 4/24 – Grade 7 ELA NYS State Test Mon 4/28 – Tues 4/29 – Grade 8 ELA NYS State Test Tues 4/29 – SLT School Leadership Team Meeting in Zoom Mon 5/5 – Tues 5/6 – Grade 6 Math NYS State Test Wed 5/7 – Thurs 5/8 – Grade 7 Math NYS State Test Thurs 5/8 – Senior Prom – Class of 2025 Tues 5/13 – PTA Meeting in Zoom Thurs 5/15 – Student-Led Conferences Evening Fri 5/16 – Half Day – Dismissal at 11:15am – Student-Led Conferences Afternoon Mon 5/26 – No School – Memorial Day Tues 5/27 – Middle School Awards Ceremony Tues 5/27 – SLT School Leadership Team Meeting in Zoom Thurs 5/29 – World Arts Expo afterschool Thurs 6/5 – No School – Eid al-Adha Fri 6/6 – Class of 2025 Senior Awards Night Tues 6/10 – Biology Regents for Grade 8 only (Grades 6+7 all Crew, HS regular class) Tues 6/10 – PTA Meeting in Zoom Thurs 6/12 – High School Awards Ceremony Tues 6/17 – SLT School Leadership Team Meeting in Zoom Mon 6/16 – Last Day of Spring Semester Tues 6/17 – ELA Regents for Grades 10 Tues 6/17 – Thurs 6/26 – No Classes for Grades 9-12 (PBAT Week – High school students only come to school if they have a Regents or a PBAT panel) Tues 6/17 – Thurs 6/26 – Middle School Intensives – regular schedule Wed 6/18 – Algebra Regents for Grade 8 only Thurs 6/19 – No School – Juneteenth Fri 6/20 – Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony Tues 6/24 – Graduation for Class of 2025 Thurs 6/26 – Last Day of School – Half Day – dismissal at 11:15am |