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]