EARLY BIRD TICKETS to GALA!
Tue, Mar 28 1:22pm
SPRING IS HERE! The birds are singing, the weather is getting warmer, and we are preparing for our end of the year party! GET YOUR TICKETS TO BSI PTO's 14TH ANNUAL GALA AND AUCTION!!! Jump on EARLY BI ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Mar 24 4:46pm
Friday Forward Week 29 March 27 - 31, 2023 Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim friends! Sending you blessings this holy month. May your fast be meaningful and your feast be abundant. IMPORTANT INFORMAT ... [More]
TO DO THIS WEEKEND! Get auction items!
Fri, Mar 24 1:09pm
Got 5 minutes this weekend? The BSI auction team needs your help!! PLEASE! Take 5 minutes to secure an auction item. Got something to add right now? Enter it HERE OR - secure an item from a local bus ... [More]
GALA TICKETS ARE LIVE!!
Tue, Mar 21 4:47pm
Hey BSI parents and caregivers! TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BSI PTO's 14TH ANNUAL GALA AND AUCTION!!! EARLY BIRD PRICING available until April 22nd! Purchase your tickets HERE ! And invite friends ... [More]
Chess Club
Tue, Mar 21 9:27am
Good Morning BSI Families, We had over 100 students express interest in joining the club! Whoohoo! To accommodate as many students as we can we even added one more section. At this time all sectio ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Mar 17 6:19pm
Friday Forward Week 28 March 20 - 24, 2023 May the petals of shamrock bring nothing but good luck to you and your loved ones. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATE ... [More]
Exciting News about the STEM Lab! Tonight!
Thu, Mar 16 5:42pm
Principal Havlik has exciting news to share about our long-awaited STEM Lab!!!! Please join us TONIGHT to find out the latest during his report... Thurs. March 16 - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m Join Mr. Havilk and ... [More]
Correction: PTO MEETING TONIGHT
Thu, Mar 16 5:36pm
Sorry! Somehow the PTO meeting announcement just went out with NO INFORMATION about how to join the meeting tonight! Please see below for link and agenda. Thanks so much! Thurs. March 16 - 7:00 - 8 ... [More]
READ-A-THON PARTY!
Wed, Mar 15 1:17pm
Congratulations to ALL Read-A-Thon participants this year! You made our 3rd Annual Read-A-thon a success by reading a total of over 81,000 minutes!!! Wow! Our 4th graders are the winners of the Read ... [More]
Chess After School
Tue, Mar 14 8:12pm
Good Afternoon Families, We are have some wonderful news! We are aiming to launch a Chess After School for students that have a passion for chess. Please read this blurb in its entirety and fill th ... [More]
SO YOU WANT TO HELP WITH THE AUCTION?
Tue, Mar 14 1:52pm
Get ready to party!! BUT FIRST!! We need your help! K, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are on fire getting auction items! Let's spread the love and have more items from other grades!!! Got something ... [More]
2nd Round READ-A-THON WINNERS!
Mon, Mar 13 1:23pm
We had so many big readers for READ-A-THON this year! The winners for the most minutes read over the second week of the event are... Kindergarten - Hazel Kan 1st Grade - Quinne Bourne 2nd Grade - Oliv ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Mar 10 4:31pm
Friday Forward Week 27 March 13 - 17, 2023 Women’s History Month We celebrate the entire month to remind ourselves of accomplishments and honor the contributions of women to events in ... [More]
Talent Show Auditions - announcement from our Student Gov't
Thu, Mar 9 3:45pm
Please CLICK HERE to read a letter from our fantastic student government. They have been working hard, putting a lot of thought and energy in all of their initiatives. One of the initiatives is the a ... [More]
LAST CHANCE for READ-A-THON!
Thu, Mar 9 3:24pm
FINAL CHANCE for READ-A-THON! BSI Readers, don't forget, all of your Read-a-Thon minutes from Feb. 26 - Mar 5 must be entered into your Pledgestar Reading Log by TOMORROW, Fri. March 10. Soon after th ... [More]
Ms. Nanna's Zoom Link - CHANGED
Thu, Mar 9 1:29pm
Apologies. Below is Ms. Nanna's new zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98678282779?pwd=QUJsWUZXV2dQVmd4anNKUk9ZcGFuZz09 Thank you
PTC Zoom Links
Thu, Mar 9 11:11am
All of the links are within this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCZsfpRxR2t5WTIuOGAYQst8cpggmD-CUTRaGinT2v0/edit# Shall you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.
CALL FOR BSI AUCTION ITEMS!!
Thu, Mar 9 10:37am
Hey BSI families!!! It's Spring! That means it's BSI Gala time! And that means we all need to pitch in to secure items for the 14th Annual BSI Auction! The Gala/Auction Committee is requesting that ... [More]
REMINDER: Thursday PTCs
Wed, Mar 8 10:45am
Good Morning Families, Just a reminder that tomorrow (3/9/2023) is Parent Teacher Conference Day. Early dismissal for all BSI students is at 11:50 am. REPORT CARDS Report Cards will be availabl ... [More]
BSI GALA is coming!! Auction items needed! BIG THANKS for CHESS! READ-A-THON Success!
Tue, Mar 7 12:02pm
OK - This is a long update, but please read this one. It's got lots of exciting news, as our school comes back to life after Covid times. And there's a cute treat when you make it to the end.... HEY ... [More]
2023 NYC School Survey
Tue, Mar 7 10:51am
Morning Families, Just a reminder that the deadline to submit the survey is only 24 days away. (due by March 31st) We are aiming for 100% participation. We are currently at 27% completion rate ... [More]
TODAY'S THE LAST DAY OF READ-A-THON!!
Sun, Mar 5 7:13pm
BSI Readers...you still have a little time left to make a final push for more reading minutes today! All of your Read-a-Thon minutes from Feb. 26 - Mar 5 must be entered into your Pledgestar Readi ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Mar 3 6:26pm
Friday Forward Week 26 March 6 - 10, 2023 Hope you all had a fun-filled and restful midwinter break! 🙂 Women’s History Month March is designated as Women’s Histo ... [More]
PTC Sign Ups
Thu, Mar 2 7:05pm
Below is a document with sing up links for all classes/teachers. CLICK HERE
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Thu, Mar 2 3:25pm
Good Afternoon Families, Just a reminder that parent teacher conferences will go live today at 7 pm. A google document with sign-up links will be posted on Konstella. TIPS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR ... [More]
DONATE USED BOOKS for the BOOK SALE at CHESS FESTIVAL!
Tue, Feb 28 10:18am
Do your readers need more books? Well, the PTO is having another used book sale! The Used Book Sale will happen this Sunday, March 5th from 10am-3pm during the Chess Festival. And the PTO is collectin ... [More]
1st Week READ-A-THON WINNERS!
Mon, Feb 27 9:17pm
We had lots of busy readers for the first half of Read-A-Thon! The winners for the most minutes read over the first week are... Kindergarten - Evelyn Phillips 1st Grade - Connor Young 2nd Grade - Andr ... [More]
REMINDER! READ-A-THON WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY
Sat, Feb 25 6:13pm
REMINDER! Our first set of Read-A-Thon winners will be announced on MONDAY!! This is the reader with the most minutes for each grade! So.... Please make sure all reading log minutes are entered for t ... [More]
Chess Festival Tickets are on Sale!
Tue, Feb 21 4:59pm
The BSI PTO presents: BSI CHESS FESTIVAL 2023 (Hosted by Coach Vlad) We are happy to announce that our annual BSI Chess Festival has returned to in-person! Tickets are on sale NOW! Register and get ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Feb 17 6:09pm
Friday Forward Week 24 February 20 - 24, 2023 This is a reminder that school is closed from Monday, February 20th until Friday, February 24th. We look forward to seeing our students ... [More]
Mark Your Calendars: March Parent Teacher Conference Day 3/9/2023
Wed, Feb 15 1:10pm
Please mark your calendars: March 9th is Parent Teacher Conference Day. Due to PTCs students will be dismissed at 11:50 am. Parent Teacher Conference sign up links will be shared via Konstella ... [More]
NYC DOE School Survey
Wed, Feb 15 11:17am
Good Morning Families, It was so nice to see all of you this morning. Hope you enjoyed your visit. Yesterday, DOE School Surveys were backpacked home. Please take a few minutes to complete the su ... [More]
Family Wednesday 2/15/2023 Arrival & Directory
Tue, Feb 14 2:17pm
Good Afternoon Families, Family Wednesday is tomorrow! Everyone is invited to come to school and spend the morning together. We will start off with a PTO Meet & Greet in the cafeteria from 8:15 am ... [More]
TODAY! READ-A-THON officially starts today!
Tue, Feb 14 9:37am
BSI PTO's 3rd Annual READ-A-THON starts today!!! Runs February 16th-March 5th! All students are encouraged to participate! (Yes - even pre-reading Kindergarteners!) Register your child by following t ... [More]
WE LOVE BSI!
Tue, Feb 14 9:02am
We give because we love… ❤ OUR CHILDREN, BIG AND SMALL ❤ OUR COMMUNITY ❤ OUR SCHOOL! This February, let’s show BSI our love by giving! Help us meet our two goals: 1) 100% participation – we ... [More]
Please Donate Baked Goods for the Bake Sale!
Mon, Feb 13 2:35pm
Dear BSI Families, Happy Monday and hope you are enjoying the sunshine! Student Government will be hosting a bake sale for Family Wednesday from 8:15-8:45 (for attending family members) in the caf ... [More]
School Pictures
Mon, Feb 13 1:04pm
Hello Families, 2ND ORDER DEADLINE is coming up... Friday, February 17 For order deadlines, shipping timeline, or any other questions, please visit our school's Picture Day Page at https://ilovesch ... [More]
BSI READ-A-THON STARTS THURSDAY!!!
Mon, Feb 13 8:03am
Mark your calendars!! BSI PTO's 3rd Annual READ-A-THON starts this Thursday!!! Runs February 16th-March 5th! All students are encouraged to participate! (Yes - even pre-reading Kindergarteners!) Regi ... [More]
TODAY!! SEE YOU AT ICE SKATING SOCIAL!!
Sun, Feb 12 9:57am
It's here! Everyone's favorite winter party is today at 12:45! BSI's 14th Annual Ice Skating Social - It's a beautiful day for skating!! Get those tickets here and join us for a beloved BSI traditio ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Feb 10 5:16pm
Friday Forward Week 23 February 13 - 17, 2023 Ice Skating Social this Sunday!! See you all there. 😀 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Family Friday this Wednesday🙂 Our next Family ... [More]
Friday Forward
Mon, Feb 6 2:30pm
Friday Forward Week 22 February 6 - 10, 2023 Honoring Black History Month February is Black History Month, and we have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Ame ... [More]
YAY 💜 Make-ups & Sibling Pictures are Ready!
Fri, Feb 3 9:59am
Hello families, your pictures are ready to view! Spoiler alert-- they are AWESOME. Visit stompinggroundphoto.com and click View & Purchase in the top right to shop. For order deadlines, shipping timel ... [More]
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Ice Skating Social!!!
Thu, Feb 2 12:03pm
Our 14th annual BSI Ice Skating Social is coming up in one week!!! Get your tickets today! We'll see you on the covered rink on Feb 12th! BSI PTO PRESENTS..... OUR 14th ANNUAL ICE SKATING SOCIAL!! Su ... [More]
DEBATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Thu, Feb 2 11:45am
BSI PTO is pleased to share the results of the Jan 14th Debate Tournament! Our students and school continue to excel at these events. Congratulations to all! Results of the ADL January 14th Tourna ... [More]
GET YOUR ICE SKATING SOCIAL TICkETS!! Last day for stargazing sign up!
Tue, Jan 31 12:08pm
Our 14th annual BSI Ice Skating Social is coming up fast!!! Get your tickets today! We'll see you on the covered rink on Feb 12th! BSI PTO PRESENTS..... OUR 14th ANNUAL ICE SKATING SOCIAL!! Sun Feb ... [More]
K-8 Students Can Apply Now for Exciting STEM Spring Break Enrichment Programs!
Tue, Jan 31 12:03pm
Apply Now for Exciting STEM Spring Break Enrichment Programs! Look what’s blooming this spring! K-8 students can apply now to attend enrichment programs with STEM Matters NYC. Get your hands dirty in ... [More]
NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
Mon, Jan 30 9:58am
Please make sure that you are able to log in to your NYCSA https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ . If you need assistance, please reach out to mainoffice@bsi686.org NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal wi ... [More]
Friday Forward
Mon, Jan 30 9:09am
Friday Forward Week 21 January 30 - February 3, 2023 Honoring Black History Month February is Black History Month, and we have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contribu ... [More]
STARGAZING EVENT FOR BSI KIDS!!
Fri, Jan 27 2:03pm
The PTO has been asked to pass along some exciting news! A fellow BSI parent, 6th grader Julian's dad, Steven Stromer, is preparing to host a stargazing evening for BSI middle schoolers soon! This eve ... [More]
Schedule for week 4 of CCEC Elections Info sessions with translations
Thu, Jan 26 11:15am
Dear BSI Families, Learn about the Community and Citywide Education Council Elections! 2023 is an Education Council Election year. The 32 Community Education Councils and 4 Citywide Education Counci ... [More]
Call for empty 8oz disposable bottles!
Tue, Jan 24 4:36pm
Dear BSI Families, Do you happen to have 8oz disposable/plastic water bottles in your recycle bin? The science lab is in need of empty bottles specifi ... [More]
Ice skating TICKETS and Volunteer Sign Up
Tue, Jan 24 10:06am
BSI PTO PRESENTS..... OUR 14th ANNUAL ICE SKATING SOCIAL!! Sun Feb 12th at Lakeside @ Prospect Park Check in begins at 12:45 Private skating party 1-2:30 Get your tickets here and join us for a belo ... [More]
2023 Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC) Elections
Mon, Jan 23 1:56pm
Dear BSI Families, Learn about the Community and Citywide Education Council Elections! 2023 is an Education Council Election year. The 32 Community Education Councils and 4 Citywide Education Counci ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Jan 20 4:50pm
Friday Forward Week 20 January 23 - 27, 2023 Lunar New Year - 01/22 Happy Chinese New Year to all of our friends who celebrate!! Wishing that you stay inspired, hopeful, and full of lov ... [More]
Your Direct Appeal DONATIONS MATTER!
Wed, Jan 18 5:06pm
This January, we have a simple message: Your Direct Appeal donations MATTER. Donate to the BSI PTO Direct Appeal, and fund enrichments for all of our kids for the 2023-2024 school year. Help us meet ... [More]
ICE SKATING SOCIAL and PTO MEETING!
Tue, Jan 17 1:00pm
BSI PTO PRESENTS..... OUR ANNUAL ICE SKATING SOCIAL!!! Please join your fellow BSI families for a beloved tradition! Sun. Feb. 12, LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park 12:45pm - Check in begin ... [More]
Friday Forward Week 19 January 16-20, 2023
Fri, Jan 13 6:06pm
CLICK HERE
SAVE THE DATE: ICE SKATING SOCIAL!!
Tue, Jan 10 2:52pm
BSI PTO PRESENTS..... OUR ANNUAL ICE SKATING SOCIAL!!! Sun. Feb. 12, LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park 1:00 - 2:30 pm More information and ticket sales coming soon! Mark your calendar today! ... [More]
January Forward - Monthly Newsletter
Mon, Jan 9 10:05am
NIA Parent Workshops
Wed, Jan 4 10:57am
NIA is offering a couple of Free Parent Workshops. All information and registration links are provided below.
ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT...THE LAST DAY TO GIVE IN 2022!!
Sat, Dec 31 5:30pm
IT'S THE LAST DAY TO GIVE IN 2022!!!! On the FINAL day of giving, we funded gratefully Enrichments for our children, School-wide communication, STEM Lab supplies, Problem-solving coding, Teaching kid ... [More]
LAST DAY TO GIVE IN 2022!!!
Sat, Dec 31 1:24pm
IT'S THE LAST DAY TO GIVE IN 2022!!!! On the FINAL day of giving, we funded gratefully Enrichments for our children, School-wide communication, STEM Lab supplies, Problem-solving coding, Teaching kid ... [More]
A Season's Greetings Video Message to BSI Families
Sat, Dec 24 7:07pm
Click here for a video message from the PTO Board
Friday Forward
Fri, Dec 23 5:13pm
Week 16 December 26 - 30, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed from Monday, December 26th until Monday, January 2nd. We look forward to seeing our stu ... [More]
DAY 10 - STEM Lab!
Fri, Dec 23 9:47am
On the tenth day of giving, we funded gratefully STEM Lab Supplies, Problem-solving Coding, Teaching kids to castle, Engineering and building, Dancing and singing, 3-D printing, Persuasive debating, ... [More]
DAY 5 - 3-D CREATIONS!
Fri, Dec 23 9:45am
WE HAVE A MATCH!!! Your donation during our 12 Days of Giving campaign will be matched up to $3000, due to the generosity of a BSI family! Donate today to help us unlock these extra funds! On the fif ... [More]
DAY 11 - KONSTELLA!
Fri, Dec 23 9:43am
On the eleventh day of giving, we funded gratefully School-wide communication, STEM Lab supplies, Problem-solving coding, Teaching kids to castle, Engineering and building, Dancing and singing, 3-D p ... [More]
DAY 7 - Bridges & BEAM!
Thu, Dec 22 6:05pm
On the seventh day of giving, we funded gratefully Engineering and building, Dancing and singing, 3-D printing, Persuasive debating, Extra staff for our classrooms, Ms. Nanna’s paints and brushes, ... [More]
DAY 9 - CODING!
Thu, Dec 22 6:01pm
On the ninth day of giving, we funded gratefully Problem-solving Coding, Teaching kids to castle, Engineering and building, Dancing and singing, 3-D printing, Persuasive debating, Extra staff for our ... [More]
DAY 6 - THE MUSICAL IS BACK!!
Thu, Dec 22 1:30pm
On the sixth day of giving, we funded gratefully Dancing and singing, 3-D printing, Persuasive debating, Extra staff for our classrooms, Ms. Nanna's paints and brushes, And Band and Music K to 3! ... [More]
DAY 8 - CHESS FOR ALL!
Wed, Dec 21 10:31am
On the eighth day of giving, we funded gratefully Teaching kids to castle, Engineering and building, Dancing and singing, 3-D printing, Persuasive debating, Extra staff for our classrooms, Ms. Nanna’ ... [More]
DAY 4 - NO ROOM FOR DEBATE!
Wed, Dec 21 10:29am
On the fourth day of giving, we funded gratefully Persuasive debating, Extra staff for our classrooms, Ms. Nanna's paints and brushes, And Band and Music K to 3! HAPPY DAY 4 OF GIVING! Today, we’re ... [More]
DAY 3 - TAs add so much!
Wed, Dec 21 10:29am
On the third day of giving, we funded gratefully Extra staff for our classrooms, Ms. Nanna's paints and brushes, And Band and Music K to 3! Happy Day 3 of giving! Our BSI teachers are amazing! But, t ... [More]
DAY 2: INSIDE THE ART ROOM!!
Wed, Dec 21 10:14am
On the second day of giving, we funded gratefully Ms. Nanna’s paints and brushes, Band and Music K to 3 Happy Day 2 of giving! Today, we’re writing to ask you to give to the BSI PTO Direct Appeal ... [More]
12 Days of BSI - DAY 1 - MUSIC TIME!
Mon, Dec 19 7:38pm
On the first day of giving, we funded gratefully Band and Music K to 3 Happy December, BSI! It’s the season of giving, and we’re here in your inbox to ask you to give to the BSI PTO Direct Appeal! ... [More]
12 Days of BSI - DAY 1 - MUSIC TIME!
Mon, Dec 19 11:06am
On the first day of giving, we funded gratefully Band and Music K to 3 Happy December, BSI! It’s the season of giving, and we’re here in your inbox to ask you to give to the BSI PTO Direct Appeal! ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Dec 16 5:03pm
Week 15 December 19 - 23, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Family Friday What a great turnout! 😀 Our second Family Friday was amazing. The rainy weather did not stop us from havi ... [More]
Updated Zoom link - PTO Meeting @ 7pm tonight
Thu, Dec 15 5:16pm
Zoom link for tonight's PTO Meeting @ 7:00 pm is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83938836519?pwd=UTRkQ2xnMmduYWtOd01LaGdlaTRBUT09 Meeting ID: 839 3883 6519 Passcode: 961650 One tap mobile: +164693138 ... [More]
Upcoming Winter Wonderland Week
Thu, Dec 15 2:19pm
Next week we will have a number of fun winter activities throughout the week to spread some holiday cheer. Please see an overview below: (this has also been shared with students via their BSI email)
BSI PTO happenings this week! (Family Friday, PTO Meeting, Gala Help)
Thu, Dec 15 1:50pm
It’s Family Friday time again!!! We can’t wait to see you all this week at Family Friday!!! Please come to the cafeteria from 8:15-8:40am for some coffee & refreshments provided by the PTO. Raffle Dr ... [More]
Friday Forward
Thu, Dec 15 11:14am
Week 14 December 12 - 16, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Family Friday Our next Family Friday is on December 16th. We look forward to seeing you all! Family Friday is an opportunity for ... [More]
Festive times!
Thu, Dec 15 11:12am
BSI Store Looking for a unique holiday gift for family and friends? The BSI Store has some awesome Brooklyn gear for everyone! Check out our fall/winter collection of hats, long sleeve t-shirts and s ... [More]
Bridging the Gap (BTG/STEP) at New York City College of Technology (CUNY)- Spring 2023 Free Program!
Wed, Dec 14 7:24am
Dear Families, I am sending along an opportunity for academic enrichment targeting middle and high school students. Please take a look and if interested, submit the application as soon as possible. ... [More]
Family Friday 12/16/22
Tue, Dec 13 11:19am
Good Afternoon Families, Family Friday is this week! Everyone is invited to come to school and spend the morning together. We will start off with a PTO Meet & Greet in the cafeteria from 8:15 am to ... [More]
SLT note from SLT Parent Chair
Tue, Dec 13 11:05am
Hello BSI Community, Please feel free to send any SLT Agenda items for consideration - queries, comments, or questions regarding all things school policy and curricula-related to SLT@bsipto.org. ... [More]
Picture Day Recap
Fri, Dec 9 9:05am
Picture day was a great success. There were lots of smiles, laughter and fun poses! Pictures will be released for viewing on by December 19th. After the release date, you can sign up for retakes usin ... [More]
Virtual Event about Elementary Admissions!
Tue, Dec 6 11:54am
Dear Families, All NYC families with children born in 2018, 2019, and 2020 are invited to join us at a virtual information session covering 3-K, pre-K, kindergarten, and Gifted & Talented admiss ... [More]
Growing our Giving Tree!
Mon, Dec 5 5:05pm
Thank you, BSI Families! In the last few weeks, we added 55 more leaves to our Giving Tree, bringing our total number of leaves to 146 — and that's not yet counting the families who donated to t ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Dec 2 4:27pm
Week 13 December 5 - 9, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Picture Day BSI’s picture day was exciting and fun this week. Absentee make-ups will take place on Tuesday, January 17th. The backgroun ... [More]
THANK YOU!!!
Wed, Nov 30 4:46pm
THANK YOU BSI COMMUNITY!!! Your incredible outpouring of generosity on Giving Tuesday had a HUGE impact! Together, we raised over $24,000 in donations and corporate match commitments yesterday -- ... [More]
UPDATE: ALMOST TO OUR GOAL!!!
Tue, Nov 29 4:50pm
Folks...WE ARE ALMOST THERE!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the outpouring of generosity today! Our BSI community is getting it done!! With just a few more donations we will unlock the $3000 MATCH generousl ... [More]
Correction! RAFFLE AND MATCH TODAY!!!!
Tue, Nov 29 8:32am
***This is a correction - the donate button on the previous email did not work. It is fixed now. Today is the day!!! WE HAVE A $3000 MATCH! WE HAVE A RAFFLE! It's GIVING TUESDAY! A global day of giv ... [More]
WE HAVE A MATCH!!
Mon, Nov 28 1:19pm
Tomorrow is GIVING TUES and.... WE HAVE A MATCH!!! If we can reach our goal of raising $15,000 on Giving Tues -- we will unlock another $3000!! You read that right! One generous BSI family is ple ... [More]
Picture Day: TOMORROW and WEDNESDAY
Mon, Nov 28 12:40pm
Good Afternoon Families, Just a reminder that picture day is tomorrow and Wednesday. Please see the breakdown below. Tuesday: 202 201 601 K001 Gr7 K002 602 501 Wednesday: 101 102 301 302 40 ... [More]
Help support BSI this GIVING TUESDAY!
Sat, Nov 26 4:48pm
Hello BSI Families, We hope you are all enjoying a few days of rest with your loved ones. Now that the holiday dinner has passed and maybe you snapped up a few good shopping deals…we ask you to look ... [More]
Friday Forward
Wed, Nov 23 4:43pm
Week 11 November 21 - November 25, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. We look forward to see ... [More]
DOE COVID-19 Guidance - Post Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 23 12:51pm
Dear BSI Families, Happy Wednesday and hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather! As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the DOE encourages all students and staff to get tested for COVID-19 be ... [More]
Holiday shopping to benefit BSI!
Tue, Nov 22 9:31am
This holiday season help support BSI while you shop! Use AmazonSmile every time you shop and a portion of your purchases will go to support BSI. Go to BSI’s AmazonSmile link on your web browser ... [More]
LAST DAY FOR BOOK FAIR PURCHASES!!
Sun, Nov 20 9:39am
BSI BOOK FAIR CLOSES TONIGHT!!! Last day to buy books online AND support our kids! TO DO TODAY!! 1. Go to the online book shop HERE (you can shop our BSI page OR the WHOLE STORE and still apply the " ... [More]
Reminder: Claim Your Child's Lost & Found Items
Tue, Nov 15 4:41pm
Dear BSI Families, I hope you are all having a good week so far. Our Lost & Found closet is overflowing and there are numerous items that have been accumulating. If your child is missing anything ... [More]
OUR KIDS ARE GRATEFUL! WE ARE GRATEFUL!
Tue, Nov 15 1:33pm
Dear BSI Community, It is November, and Fall is finally in the air. Our children have finished their first marking period and are settled into new school routines and rhythms. As we approach Thanksg ... [More]
BOOK FAIR STILL OPEN ONLINE!!
Tue, Nov 15 11:32am
Missed the BSI BOOK FAIR in person?? It's not too late to buy books and support BSI!! It's EASY! 1. Go to the online shop HERE (you can shop our BSI page OR the WHOLE STORE and still apply the "BSI" ... [More]
Reminder: DESSA Opt Out Form closes today at 2:45 pm
Mon, Nov 14 12:35pm
Good Afternoon, Just a reminder that the opt out form closes today at 2:45 pm. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbOMFCrmBIOs9w-1sm2i22wPHyoJ09HiqAqPWcG4zTYWnIdA/viewform?usp=sf_link Orig ... [More]
Friday Forward
Thu, Nov 10 5:49pm
Week 10 November 14 - November 18, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed tomorrow, November 11th. BSI BOOK FAIR at The Center for Fiction Please do not forget to ... [More]
DESSA- Devereux Student Strengths Assessment
Thu, Nov 10 2:09pm
Dear Families, Your continued partnership with us is more important than ever as we strive to ensure your child excels this school year and beyond. To further support you, our teachers, counselors, ... [More]
BSI BOOK FAIR this Sunday!
Thu, Nov 10 1:40pm
The BSI BOOK FAIR at The Center for Fiction! This Sunday, November 13th from 11AM - 4PM! The Center for Fiction - 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn (across the street from BAM) 20% of all sales that men ... [More]
Get ready for the BSI BOOK FAIR!
Tue, Nov 8 1:17pm
The BSI BOOK FAIR is this Sunday! Sunday, November 13th, 11am - 4pm at the gorgeous Center for Fiction. 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn (across the street from BAM) Join fellow BSI families for: ... [More]
BSI BOOK FAIR - one week from today!!
Sun, Nov 6 12:35pm
The BSI Book Fair is BACK IN PERSON at the Center for Fiction! Sunday, November 13th, 11AM-4PM 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn (across the street from BAM) Readings from authors and BSI teachers Kid-fri ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Nov 4 5:32pm
Week 9 November 7 - November 11, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed on Tuesday, November 8th and Friday, November 11th. Band Announcement If you have n ... [More]
PTC Zoom Links
Thu, Nov 3 9:38am
Good Morning Families, Below is a link to all zoom links for the school. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV-Q746s1NfkrYWWGrnDme5AoyeapBM1w4Kja-8gALg/edit# If you encounter any technical diffi ... [More]
i-Ready Diagnostic
Wed, Nov 2 3:08pm
Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians, This fall students took the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment as part of a citywide academic screener initiative. The diagnostic is administered three times this ... [More]
COMING UP! BSI BOOK FAIR! THANK YOU FOR HARVEST FEST!
Tue, Nov 1 2:40pm
SAVE THE DATE!! The PTO's next event is coming up in just two weeks! The BSI Book Fair is BACK IN PERSON at the Center for Fiction! Sunday, November 13th, 11AM-4PM Readings from authors and BSI teach ... [More]
Nov 3 - Half Day Dismissal & Zoom Links info
Mon, Oct 31 11:21am
Thursday, November 3, 2022 is a Half Day for all students. BSI Dismissal is at 11:50 AM prompt. If your child is a Bus Student, there will be Bus Service. Please notify us ... [More]
November Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign Ups
Sun, Oct 30 4:28pm
Click Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV-Q746s1NfkrYWWGrnDme5AoyeapBM1w4Kja-8gALg/edit?usp=sharing
See you TODAY at HARVEST FEST!
Sun, Oct 30 8:22am
It's a BEAUTIFUL day to spend with the BSI community! We’re so excited to see so many of you have signed up for today's Harvest Fest! Your donations have also been so generous. Please keep them ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Oct 28 5:27pm
Week 8 October 31 - November 4, 2022 I am really excited about Harvest Fest this Sunday and look forward to seeing you all! IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teac ... [More]
Costumes & Candy
Fri, Oct 28 12:43pm
Halloween is right around the corner, please note that BSI is a no-costume and no-candy school. While Halloween is a fun event in October, costumes can be disruptive during learning time, and hazardou ... [More]
Bus Contract & Protocol for Reporting an Incident on the School Bus - 2022-23
Tue, Oct 25 4:50pm
Dear Parents, It is that time of the year where we review basic rules for bus safety and protocol for reporting an incident on the bus. Please review the school bus contract with your child so that ... [More]
HARVEST FEST is almost here!
Tue, Oct 25 12:50pm
Welcome to our new School Leadership Team members - Oksana Londorenko & Cynthia Vacca! Thank you for volunteering to serve on the SLT! HARVEST FEST is this Sunday, Oct 30th! LeFrak Center @ Lakesi ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Oct 21 5:05pm
Week 7 October 24 - October 28, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Family Friday Thank you to all the parents that attended Family Friday and for making it a huge success! We estimate that ove ... [More]
Family Friday Information & RSVP Form
Thu, Oct 20 5:30pm
Dear BSI Families, Happy Thursday and we hope you are having a wonderful week! I would like to share the agenda and some information about Family Friday tomorrow. Procedure for arrival: 8:10 ... [More]
REMINDER! USED BOOKS and TEA SALE ENDING!
Wed, Oct 19 11:00am
Don't forget to bring in your gently used books this week!! The PTO is collecting gently used books from Family Friday, 10/21 until AM drop off on Friday, 10/28. Book sale will be at HARVEST FEST Dro ... [More]
HELP WITH HARVEST FEST!!
Wed, Oct 19 10:27am
OCT 30th, 11:45-2PM at Lakeside! TICKETS HERE FOLKS! We've got some serious gaps on our volunteer sheet for this event! So click here to sign up! We especially need folks manning the t-shirt and ... [More]
Family Friday Meet Up, SLT, Harvest Fest TIX, & TEA!
Tue, Oct 18 12:33pm
BSI's FAMILY FRIDAY is this week!! Meet up with PTO @ 8:15-8:45am in the cafeteria - right before Family Friday!! This Friday join the PTO Board and your fellow parents in the cafeteria before heading ... [More]
HARVEST FEST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Sat, Oct 15 6:03pm
Last year's Harvest Fest on wheels was so much FUN that we are doing it again! WHEN: Sunday, Oct 30, 2022 - 11:45 am - 2:00 pm WHERE: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park, 11225 ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Oct 14 5:42pm
Week 6 October 17 - October 21, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES Family Friday - If Attending Please Complete the Form Below We are excited to announce that our first Family Friday will ta ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Oct 14 10:17am
Week 5 October 10 - October 14, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed on Monday, October 10th. Italian Heritage Day & Indigenous People’s Day Italian Heritage D ... [More]
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!
Wed, Oct 12 9:10am
Stand up and be counted! Contribute to the Direct Appeal today: Our kids and our school need your support to grow! As BSI parents, we show up for our kids. We show up for field trips, Family Fridays ... [More]
HARVEST FEST, BAND, TEA, AND MORE!
Tue, Oct 11 1:42pm
SAVE THE DATE!!!! Join your fellow BSI families at Lakeside on Sun.Oct 30 @ 11:45 am - 2:00 pm for a private roller skating party and an afternoon of autumn crafts!! Costumes welcome!! Ticket sales ... [More]
Schoolwide October Newsletter
Fri, Oct 7 2:26pm
October Events & Debate Starts!
Tue, Oct 4 8:40am
Happy Autumn! With the start of fall come some great events for all of us at BSI! PTO Funded Debate Teams: Debate starts this month on Oct. 11. Middle School debate will be in person on Tuesday ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Sep 30 4:33pm
Week 4 October 3 - October 7, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed on Wednesday, October 5th. Yom Kippur Wishing a Blessed Yom Kippur to all of t ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Sep 30 11:16am
Week 3 September 26 - September 30, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES A reminder that school is closed on Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th. We look forward to seeing our stud ... [More]
Butterfly Tagging
Tue, Sep 27 8:45am
Butterfly tagging this weekend! This Sunday, October 2nd, BSI parent and DOE Science Teacher Ben Hom will be tagging monarch butterflies on their annual migration to Mexico at Floyd Bennett Field w ... [More]
TUES PTO NEWS - THANK YOU FOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
Tue, Sep 20 8:38am
A HUGE thank you to all who volunteered and came out for last weekend's Ice Cream Social! (The first PTO event we've been able to have on school property since the pandemic!) It was SO FUN!! Extra spe ... [More]
SEE YOU TODAY at Ice Cream Social!
Sun, Sep 18 9:37am
Our first BSI PTO events of the year are TODAY! Sunday, September 18 in the BSI Recess Yard. 1:00pm - 2:00pm New Families Meet and Greet Join Mr. Havlik and members of the PTO Board to learn abou ... [More]
Friday Forward
Fri, Sep 16 5:48pm
Week 2 September 19 - September 23, 2022 Message from the Parent Coordinator Dear BSI Families, Welcome to the 2022-2023 academic year! It was a pleasure ... [More]
Curriculum Conferences
Tue, Sep 13 5:30pm
Dear BSI Families, Curriculum conferences are upon us, and we are excited to spend time with all of you virtually this Thursday evening from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. We will kick-off with a 30-minute intr ... [More]
Calling All Grade Reps & Class Parents for 2022/23!
Sun, Sep 11 10:39pm
Hello BSI parent community! Welcome back to another year at BSI (and to a brand new school, for all the new BSI families)! As the PTO's Parent Involvement VPs, our goal is to create a strong conne ... [More]
BSI PTO News
Fri, Sep 9 8:02pm
Hello BSI Families, Happy Friday! We hope you have eased into the start of a new school year with all the twists and turns that accompany bus schedules, class schedules, and everything in between! Our ... [More]
The 22-23 BSI School Year Is Here!
Wed, Sep 7 7:49pm
Dear BSI Families, Today, we wrapped up our final preparations for the school year, and I can confidently say that we are exhilarated and anxious to open our doors in the morning. Our hallways are ... [More]
Dismissal Forms
Wed, Sep 7 1:57pm
Good Afternoon. We are thrilled to welcome back all of our students tomorrow. PLEASE fill out a dismissal form if you have not done so already. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb0M ... [More]
Calendar
Fri, Sep 2 4:32pm
Please find below a link to our main calendar: https://bsischoolmedia.wordpress.com/calendar/ As the year unfolds we will be adding more events such as trips, Family Fridays, and celebrations to it. ... [More]
Supplies
Fri, Sep 2 11:28am
Good Morning, Just a reminder that you can drop off supplies in the lobby before the first day of school. It is very helpful to us as we can deal with supplies ahead of time rather than on the firs ... [More]
Welcome back from Ms. Moshura
Wed, Aug 31 12:09pm
Good Afternoon Families, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! Spirits are high here at school, and we are anxious to invite our students back to the building. Although teac ... [More]
Exciting new BSI GEAR for back to school!!
Wed, Aug 31 10:56am
Get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL with brand new BSI merch! Check out our new items, just released at our School Spirit Store! We're talking laptop cases, backpacks, and more! Shop HERE! Visit bsipto.o ... [More]
After school opportunity for BSI students
Tue, Aug 30 8:45pm
Dear BSI parents, The 'Private Bus' (aka Red Bus) at BSI is a parent-organised bus route that services a small number of BSI families that are out of range for the OPT (yellow) bus ... [More]
Welcome to BSI Families
Mon, Aug 29 8:43pm
Dear Families, The BSI PTO welcomes you to a new school year! We are so excited to start the 2022-23 school year and reconnect with the Brooklyn School of Inquiry community. Our teachers, staff and ... [More]
School Supplies Drop-off This Week!
Sun, Aug 28 6:38pm
Dear Families, You may drop off school supplies before the first day of school on Sept. 8!! From Monday, August 29—Friday, September 2, BSI will have a cart in the lobby for drop off of school suppl ... [More]
School supply list correction!
Sat, Aug 27 11:57am
Hi BSI Families! It's come to the PTO's attention that the link to school supplies lists that went out in Mr. Havlik's "MId-August Update" was incorrect. Please use the link in the "Early-Aug Updat ... [More]
Mid-August Update
Fri, Aug 19 2:22pm
Dear BSI Families, I welcome all of you to another exciting school year! I hope that you are enjoying what is left of these beautiful summer days. I look forward to the joy and energy of the first ... [More]
Columbia University Enrichment S-PREP Saturday Program Application Due 9/15
Wed, Aug 10 11:26am
Hello Families, Happy Summer! Hope this email finds you and your family well. This email is for families of 7th and 8th grade students. Columbia S-Prep is now accepting applications for the 2022 ... [More]
Early August Update
Wed, Aug 3 1:06pm
Dear BSI Families- Happy August to all of you! I hope that you are enjoying these beautiful summer days. July was a time to recharge, and now we are looking ahead to the upcoming school year. In ... [More]