Dear New and Returning BCS Families,
We hope you had a wonderful summer filled with time to relax, recharge, and enjoy family and friends. The BCS PTA is excited for the year ahead and looks forward to another great year with our new and returning families!
Below, you’ll find important PTA information for the year, including our meeting schedule, upcoming events and fundraisers, and ways to get involved. Whether you have one hour a year, one hour a month, or more time to share, there’s a place for everyone. Together, we look forward to supporting our students and teachers, building community, and making this a great year at BCS.
BCS WELCOME COFFEE – WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Thursday, September 10
8:15–9:00 AM
In front of Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
( Weather permitting; we’ll move inside in case of inclement weather)
FREE COFFEE & BAGELS!
Start the first day of school with us! Stop by, grab some coffee and a bagel, meet members of the BCS PTA, and connect with other BCS families. We’d love to see you there!
BCS CURRICULUM NIGHT!
BCS Curriculum Night will be held in person this year!
Thursday, September 24
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
Curriculum Night is a great opportunity for families to connect with teachers and learn more about their child’s classes, grade-level expectations, Crew, and school programs.
Stay tuned to your email for more information and details from BCS as Curriculum Night gets closer!
GENERAL PTA MEETINGS 2026–2027
Our PTA meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed, share your ideas, meet other BCS families, and have a voice in our school community.
Our first PTA meeting of the year is Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM, in person in the school cafeteria. We hope you’ll join us!
Save the Dates!
Our General PTA Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 PM, with meetings generally held on the third Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendars and save the dates below! We hope to see you throughout the year as we share updates, exchange ideas, and work together to support our BCS students and school community.
Upcoming PTA Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, September 15 – In person only, 610 Henry Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 20 – Zoom
• Expedited election for 2026–27 Members-at-Large
• Vote on updated 2026–27 budget
Tuesday, November 17 – Zoom
Tuesday, December 15 – Zoom
Tuesday, January 19 – Zoom
Tuesday, February 9 – Zoom
Second Tuesday of the month due to Midwinter Recess
Tuesday, March 16 – Zoom
• Establish Nomination Committee for spring elections
Tuesday, April 20 – Zoom
• Recruiting for May elections
Tuesday, May 18 – Zoom
• Elections for the 2027–28 Executive Board, SLT, and Title I PAC positions
Tuesday, June 15 – In person only, 610 Henry Cafeteria
• End-of-year celebration and recognition of newly elected family leaders
• Vote on the preliminary 2027–28 budget
Please note: Our first and last PTA meetings, September 15, 2026, and June 15, 2027, will be in person only in the school cafeteria. All other meetings are currently scheduled to be held via Zoom. We’re exploring the possibility of offering a hybrid option for our in-person meetings and will share an update if that becomes available.
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS!
We have some fun events planned to bring our BCS community together throughout the year!
PTA Fun Run – Saturday, October 24 | Prospect Park
Election Day Bake Sale – Tuesday, November 3 | School Lobby
Holiday Bazaar – Saturday, December 12 | Gym & School Lobby
Spring Popcorn Fundraiser – March 8–14 | Online fundraiser
Paint & Sip Mocktails – Saturday, May 15 | School Cafeteria
Don’t Forget to Check Out the Attached Flyers!
We’ve attached several flyers, so you’ll have important information at your fingertips:
Welcome Coffee – Details about our September 10 Welcome Coffee and ways to connect with the PTA.
Meet Your BCS PTA – Learn more about what the PTA does, meet your 2026–27 PTA Executive Board, and see the different ways you can get involved—from volunteering at events to serving on a committee or becoming a Member-at-Large.
First PTA Meeting – Details about our September 15 meeting and why we hope you’ll come meet us and be part of the conversation.
Annual Appeal — Run with the Pack! – Information about our 2026–27 Annual Appeal and how contributions help provide programs, resources, enrichment, and opportunities for BCS students.
Save the Date – Keep this flyer handy for our fundraising and community-building events planned throughout the school year.
Stay Connected!
Please keep an eye on your email throughout the school year. We’ll be sending more information about our upcoming PTA meetings and events, including meeting reminders, Zoom links, volunteer opportunities, fundraiser details, and other important updates.
You can also stay connected with the BCS community on social media!
Join us on Facebook
Follow The Collaborative Chronicle on Instagram
Most of all, we’d love the opportunity to meet you and get to know our BCS families!
We hope you’ll stop by our Welcome Coffee on September 10 and join us for our first PTA meeting on September 15. Come meet the PTA, learn more about the many ways we help support our students, teachers, and school, and find out how you can be part of it.
You don’t have to do everything to make a difference, every little bit of involvement helps!
Here’s to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year!
Warmly,
BCS PTA
Friends of Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
Stronger Together. Better Together.