Dear BCS Students/Families, we hope you are having a good long weekend! Thank you to the families and students who came to our Dr. MLK Day of Service on Saturday! And thank you to all the parents who came to Tuesday’s PTA meeting!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mon Jan 19 – No School – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day
- No school on Mon Jan 19
Parents – interested in volunteering?
- We are looking for parents who are available Fridays 9am-10am to practice English conversation with some of our MLL students in the library – prompts/convo cards will be provided to parent volunteers.
- Please email Scill if interested in volunteering!
Wed 2/4 – Annual Parent Safety Meeting – virtual – 9am
- In-person in Room 103 or Zoom link will be sent to any parents wishing to join remotely
- Talk about any topics related to building safety with the BNS/BCS Cabinet
Wed 2/4 – Glasses 2 Classes Day
- We have scheduled our glasses check day for all students on Wed 2/4 – if you need glasses, please make sure you are present on this day to be screened
- More details to follow – all students who need glasses will get them
PROSE Half Days – Dismissal 11:15am – upcoming calendar days
- BCS is a PROSE school, with special permission from the city to have additional in-person professional development with our staff. This year’s PROSE Half Days are:
- Fri 2/27
- Fri 3/6
- Fri 3/13
- Students will be dismissed at 11:15am each day. MS Afterschool is available through YWCA for any students in Grades 6-8 who would like to stay.
- Additionally Thurs 3/19 is Citywide Half Day for 6-12 for Student-Led Conferences and Fri 3/20 No School for Eid
HS Regents Week (Jan 20- Jan 23) – no school for Grades 9-12 unless Regents or GPBAT
- High school students end the semester on Fri Jan 16
- Then there are NO MORE CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS until Tues Jan 27. Between Tues Jan 20 and Fri Jan 23, high school students do not attend school unless they are scheduled for a Regents or GPBAT panel. This only applies to Grade 11 and 12 students. Grade 9 and 10 students have NO SCHOOL ALL WEEK.
- If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s crew leader.
- Middle school students have regular school this week.
No School – Mon Jan 26
- This is a city-wide professional development day for HS and 6-12 schools. There will be NO SCHOOL for BCS students.
- Tues Jan 27 is the first day of spring semester.
Donate from our Amazon wish list – WE NEED MASKS AND TISSUES!
- We need donations of wipes and tissues!
- Please purchase items from our Amazon wish list to send directly to BCS or send in your child with masks/tissues to Office 416
- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WX69HNQ4TUM0?ref_=wl_share
Parent Workshop – Demystifying the PBAT (Performance-Based Assessment Task)
- Parents are invited to attend a special workshop for parents/family members of Consortium school students: Demystifying the PBAT (Performance-Based Assessment Task): How Students in Consortium Schools Show What They Know
- Most public high schools in New York state use the Regents exams to show that students are ready for graduation. In Consortium schools we use a system of performance-based assessment tasks (PBATs) instead. If you don’t know what that is or want to learn more about this topic, this workshop is for you!
- If you wish to attend, please fill out this form (required) by Friday, January 16:
- Family members will be able to interact with student presenters and ask questions. This workshop is open to all! Participating students will present in English, Spanish, French, and other languages.
- When: Friday January 23, 10 AM to noon
- Where: Julia Richman Education Complex
- 317 East 67th St (between 1st and 2nd Avenue)
- Manhattan
- ***Parents/Guardians who attend the workshop are welcome to join us earlier for bagels (8:30) and the opening conference session (9 AM), featuring a talk by neuroscientist, medical school professor, and parent advocate Dr. Kaliris Salas-Ramirez (who is herself a Consortium parent!)***
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES – click this link for ongoing student opportunities citywide
Midwinter Recess workshops for Middle School girls and High School girls
Girls Inc NYC is offering three separate workshops over the span of three different days, and you are welcome to join any that interest you! Please note: Each workshop will have two separate time slots for MS and HS!
Day 1| Feb 17th: Learn what is Credit? How to manage credit cards and build credit?
Day 2| Feb 18th: Learn how to Manage Money FOR & IN College
Day 3| Feb 19th: Learn about Future Planning & setting yourself up for success financially!
Middle Schoolers are expected to join from 9:30 am – 10:30 am
High Schoolers are expected to join from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Zoom Link will be provided once you register.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email nroy@girlsincnyc.org.
Summer Opportunity: 2026 School Construction Authority High School Summer Internship Program
The School Construction Authority High School Summer Internship Program is a six-week paid internship program (July 6th – August 14, 2026) with SCA departments and NYC business partners. The program is designed to recruit & provide talented NYC public high school students grades 9-12 (preference given to 11th & 12th grades) with exposure & experiences in the construction industry, including but not limited to:
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Construction management
- Business & public administration
Take a look at a preliminary list of things you will need during the process
- Official HS Transcript
- Up to date resume
- Summer Internship Recommendation Form (attached)
- Take a look at the attached flyer and learn more about the program, eligibility, how to apply & application deadlines here.
Application Process Timeline
Application Window: January 2nd – March 6, 2026
Deadline to Submit Documents: March 6, 2026
Interviews: February 17th – Mid-March
Notifications: Interview Process February/March
Notifications: Summer Internship Program April 3, 2026
| IMPORTANT LINKS Calendar for NYC Public SchoolsCalendar on our school website (specific to BCS)Instagram — upcoming events and fun recapsSTUDENT OPPORTUNITIES – click this link for ongoing student opportunities citywideCONTACTS Important Staff Contacts – Brooklyn Collaborative |