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
Good evening BCS Staff, Families, Students, We have an important update to share. Upon further investigation, the DOHMH Surveillance Epidemiology Team has concluded their intervention of the two positive cases in our sister school on campus, the Brooklyn New School, and were unable to confirm links or community exposure in regards to the case(s) within your building(s); therefore, the DOE’s directive is to close the … Continue reading
Dear BCS Students/Families, Our building (610 Henry Street) is a community feeding site where food distribution is available to all families, no ID required, no registration required, free, every day. Our feeding site is OPEN even though school buildings/in-person learning is temporarily closed. If you do not live near BCS, please see linked for the … Continue reading
Please see the attached letter from the Chancellor. As of November 18, the City has now reached the 3%+ threshold of test positivity citywide and, as a result, the DOE will temporarily close down all public school buildings for in-person learning, Thursday, November 19. This closure of buildings is temporary; we will work diligently alongside … Continue reading
College Affordability November is Financial Planning Month! Complete Financial Aid Forms & Explore Scholarships Opportunities Submit the Free Lunch Form here Completing the Financial Aid Process is a critical step in making the possibility of attending and completing college a reality. It should be done in a timely manner and with accuracy. We encourage you to complete & submit financial aid … Continue reading
For our staff and students who plan to travel, please read carefully the NYS rules for COVID testing and quarantine. (Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-new-guidelines-allowing-out-state-travelers-test-out-mandatory-14-day) NEW RULES FOR COVID TESTING AND QUARANTINE As you may be aware, the rules have changed again for COVID testing and quarantine. Starting November 3rd, there are new requirements for travel into NY … Continue reading
CONSIDERING BLENDED LEARNING? DOE window for opting back into blended learning is Mon 11/2 – Sun 11/15 Families can opt back into blended learning using this DOE form (same one to request all-remote). The form is only open Mon 11/2 through Sun 11/15. Please also complete our internal BCS opt-in survey to indicate that … Continue reading
Check out what life is like at BCS (in blended learning and in Zoom)! Continue reading
Dear Blended Learning Students/Families, This past Monday 11/2 was very cold in the building. As you know, our ventilation system requires that at least 50% of the windows in classrooms/hallways need to be open. Even with the building heat on, that makes it very cold indoors. We know all the staff and students … Continue reading
November 2020 Dear BCS Community, The School Leadership Team is a body of administrators, staff, parents and students who guide important school policies. Important recent SLT decisions include approving our school’s application to the DOE Diversity in Admissions program for MS/HS admissions last year and approving our final school model for hybrid … Continue reading
Dear BCS Students/Families, Hope you had a wonderful and safe weekend, with some treats with no tricks! Seeing all the early voting turnout warmed our hearts, including learning about this organization Pizza to the Polls, an initiative to incentivize voters to stay in line and cast their votes. Pizza pies come from New York … Continue reading
Important Reminder for Blended Learning Students: If you are sick Please stay home This protects the health of the hundreds of other staff and students on our campus If you feel sick at school Notify your teacher Your teacher will call the nurse and the nurse will evaluate your symptoms If you have … Continue reading
Dear BCS Families/Students, If you want to feel warm fuzzies, please read today’s Shout Outs on Instagram. We love the BCS love! So proud of our staff and students! If you’d like to give a shout out to a teacher or a peer, please use this form – share BCS love! BCS ANNOUNCEMENTS … Continue reading
