Dear BCS Families, At BCS we know that the quality of relationships between students, staff, parents and caregivers contributes in important ways to the success of our school community. We value those relationships above all and it is our aim to continue to build and strengthen them. Restorative Practices help us do this as our … Continue reading
MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS: Dear Grade 5 Families, please sign up for a tour if you are interested in Brooklyn Collaborative for Grade 6. Sign Up for MS Tours Here MS Tour Flyer_2018 ***Note: at this time, we are at capacity and we are not adding additional tour slots. Please check regularly to see if someone … Continue reading
Our halls are looking beautiful. Check out the documentation panel created by teachers John and Chrissy about the US History Great American Movie case study. Also our amazing school aide Isabel continues to put up her artistic bulletin boards which beautify our space! This week the YWCA @ BCS After-School Program facilitated Art inspired … Continue reading
Today, we welcomed several important visitors to Brooklyn Collaborative. We hosted a Principals Conference with not only the 50 principals in the Affinity network but also Kathy Rehfield-Pelles (Superintendent for Affinity), Recy Dunn (new Executive Superintendent for Affinity), plus Cheryl Watson-Harris (First Deputy Chancellor). They were joined by several guests, including Alexandra Anormaliza (Executive Director, Affinity Field … Continue reading
A great Expeditionary Thursday for Upper Grades, despite the rain! Continue reading
A PACKED WEEK AT BROOKLYN COLLABORATIVE!!! Wow! Our halls are looking beautiful. Check out our new Crew bulletin boards and our new US News & World Report Best High Schools banner! 10/1 – This week, students in our BCS YWCA After-School Program made delicious empanadas! Several of our students enjoyed prepping and cooking these … Continue reading
On Thursday, October 4th, 5-7pm in the Auditorium, 11th grade students debuted their film projects at our second annual Premiere Night. We were so proud of our students and our teachers John, Chrissy, and Seana! Students spent the first few weeks of school critically examining different narratives of the Columbus encounter with the indigenous peoples of the … Continue reading
6th Grade Science – Ecosystems 7th Grade ELA – Dystopian Literature 8th Grade Math – Mathematical Modeling Continue reading
Fall New Families Potluck Friday, October 5 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Cafeteria Bring a favorite dish that feeds about 5-6 people. Refreshments and paper goods will be provided. Bring your favorite board game. Meet with other new families and build a community over the coming years in middle and high school. Please RSVP to Imani@bcs448.org or … Continue reading
9/24 – We had a 4-day Scholastic Book Fair which yielded over $3500 to support our wonderful library! 9/24 – Upper Grades students received their donated Sip by Swell bottles. 9/26 – Our girls volleyball team defeated Boerum Hill School & Digital Tech HS in 3 sets. This was the volleyball team’s first game … Continue reading
BCS Curriculum Night Wed 9/26 5:15-5:40PM Family Welcome and Overview in Auditorium Overview from School Leaders: Scill, Amanda, Imani PTA Overview & Annual Appeal: Veronica Cruz & Reshonah Bennett, PTA Co-Presidents Lower Grades After School Program: Janet Cooper, Program Director 5:45PM-6:15PM Session 1 Go to the presentation specific to your child’s grade … Continue reading
Brooklyn Collaborative and the NYC Dept of Education are asking you to BRING IT! This week, all Upper Grades students will each receive a new reusable water bottle from S’well. It will keep your water cold for hours all day! When you bring your reusable bottle everywhere you go, you show that one person’s actions … Continue reading
Arrival and Dismissal on First Day of School (Wed 9/5) Grade 6 students enter through the cafeteria doors where Crew leaders will pick the students up at 8:45AM from the cafeteria. After the first day of school, Grade 6 students enter through the Coles Street yard at 8:45AM. Grades 7 & 8 students enter through … Continue reading
