Dear BNS Families,

Happy New Year!

There has been a chill in the air these past few weeks, one that has made me even more grateful for the warmth, joy, love, and compassion I feel every time I'm in the building at BNS. Our children are learning that the world is full of wonder, goodness, and possibility—and that we all have a responsibility to make our society the best it can be.

There are so many grown-ups to thank for this. Our teachers are masters of their craft. Each one seems to truly love the work they do and the children in their care. Our administrative team is seasoned, smart, and devoted to the community. Our amazing After School team has been going above and beyond to engage kids in many fun activities. Sarah and the Band team continue to bring the magic of music to our children every week. We have had SO MUCH parent involvement this year—our last PTA Meeting was standing room only and committees are humming. Our School Leadership Team is a wonderful community and a great way to learn about what's happening academically at BNS. The group meets monthly at 3:30 pm in the Library, and all are welcome to join. 

Stay warm, and thank you for everything you do to make BNS a great place for our kiddos!

Sincerely,
Your BNS PTA

For Valentine’s Day, See’s Candies is offering a number of special items, boxes of assorted chocolates, and others of their popular items like chocolate lollipops. 20% of your purchase goes back to BNS.

Last day to order is next Friday, January 31st. 

Join us Saturday, February 1 at 11am-1:30pm for Better Together an event celebrating the diversity of the BNS community. Open mic, art, music, food, face painting and fellowship. And a winter gear swap - click here for more info.

Please join us! Open Library is weekly on Tuesdays after school from 2:30pm-3:30pm. BNS students bring your adults up to our library room 401.

Author Jacqueline Woodson will join us in the BNS Auditorium on March 4 at 5:30pm to read a selection of her books, take questions from kids, and engage in conversation.

Join us Saturday, February 1 at 11am-1:30pm for Better Together an event celebrating the diversity of the BNS community. Open mic, art, music, food, face painting and fellowship.

There are still a few hours left until the ball drops and it's not too late to make a tax-deductible donation. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the programming that makes BNS so special while also taking advantage of those valuable year-end tax deductions.

BNS Parents have filled a bunch of boxes with cookies so we can sell them to raise funds for the PTA. All proceeds go to the BNS PTA's general fund and help pay for all the programming that makes BNS special- the Musical, Shore School, 2nd Grade Swim, BAX and the Green Program, and so much more! As always additional contributions are appreciated by all.

Dear BNS Families,

As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on the incredible learning and growth happening at Brooklyn New School. Students are fully immersed in the hands-on, project-based activities that define BNS—whether using Class 1 levers to lift each other or channeling water flow at the Salt Marsh, they’re thinking critically and solving real-world problems.

There are many ways for families to connect with student learning this month—3rd and 4th Grades have Shares, 1st Grade has a Math Morning, and 2nd Grade has a grade level family meeting.

December calendars went home on Friday, and you’ll find reminders of key dates below and in Konstella. Don’t miss the PTA meeting on Friday, December 13th, at 8:20 AM. We hope to see you soon!

Thank you for helping make BNS a place where students thrive. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Sincerely,

Your BNS PTA

BNS Movie Night ROUND 2 is happening again this Friday 12.13, 6:00-8:00pm in the Auditorium! 🙌🏼 

We will be screening Japanese animated fantasy film My Neighbor Totoro by Hayao Miyazaki! 

BNS Cafe will be opened with hot food at 5:30pm. 

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULTS

The first ever BNS (re)Gift Shop is right around the corner! If you've been gathering items to help stock our shop, you can begin dropping them off tomorrow in the back of the teacher's lounge. Join us Saturday, December 7th at 11am.

Come to the BNS Farm Stand this Wednesday 12/11!

The Great BNS Pie Sale is on! Here's how it works-

1. Buy A Pie - https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=673d27af079cfd80917b5b75

2. Pick it up on Tuesday, Nov. 26 after school

3. EAT A PIE

Friday 11/22 from 5:30 - 9PM

Squeak squeak ... heard some squeaking on the street today that Chuck E. Cheese might make an appearance on Friday at pickup?

Dear BNS Families,

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have been showing up to support the school in so many ways this Fall. We've seen you "oooh-ing" and "ahhh-ing" at classroom shares, chaperoning field trips, helping at Kindergarten Lunch, creating beauty with the Arts Committee, rocking out at BNS Fest, writing grants and newsletters and social media content, making donations, participating in SLT and PTA meetings, selling fresh, affordable produce at the Farm Stand (and yummy treats at the Bake Sale), and so much more. The school and our kids are better for all of your efforts and we are so grateful.

Read on to learn more about what's happening at BNS (and find out even more ways you can help out)!

Excited to share that our first Movie Night of the school year is ON for tomorrow

Friday, Nov 8th 6pm (with BNS PTA Cafe opening at 5:30pm for food and hang)

We will be screening The Nightmare Before Christmas

BCS middle school info session for BNS families!

Wednesday November 13th at 8:20am

610 Henry St.

Room 424

Open Library is Back - Starts 10/29/24

After school on Tuesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm. BNS students bring your adults up to our library room 401 for books, games, homework, and community!

We’re excited to announce that the Office of Council Member Shahana Hanif and the President’s Council of District 15 are hosting the 16th Annual Fun Run on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Lefrak Center in Prospect Park. Bib pickup starts at 9 AM, with the race beginning at 10 AM.

Middle School Process

1. October: Middle School Application opens Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Middle School open houses, Tours (in person or virtual).

   More info here