4TH GRADE MUSICAL
Weekly planning meeting
Tuesday, January 6
8:15 am
In-person: Music Room 104
On Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96969476202?pwd=ZUFTZ0liNVRBVWpYSTNndjVyUzRldz09
Let's bring this magical production to life, we need your help!
Fourth grade families are invited to meet with BAX teaching artists Donna & José, alongside music teacher David to plan and support your 4th graders as they create their very own musical!
There are plenty of important roles to fill. Join us!
2026 CALENDARS ARE IN
ORDER YOURS TODAY
https://www.bns146.org/shop/p/2026-bns-calendar
FAMILIES AS LEARNING PARTNERS
Literacy Part 1 - Grade K, 1 & 2
Wednesday, January 7
Health Studio, room 126
8:20 - 9:40 am
Join our literacy team Elissa, Jenny M. & Heather along with Diane.
NOTE: Part 2 - Literacy in Grades 3,4 & 5 will be in March 2026.
BNS MERCHANDISE MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, January 7
9:00 - 9:30am
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/efc-uxft-iss
Come Learn about Merch at BNS. Whether your interested in design, marketing, e-commerce or table sales or just want to tell us what you'd like to see on our next shirt we'd love to hear from you.
Meeting is via Google Meet or join our Whatsapp for one off volunteer requests and events.
PTA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, January 8
8:30 - 9:30am
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87903465997?pwd=IerymDE6jXb3277AbCkhCh9w0emgg4.1
UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
Brooklyn New School will host in person Open Houses and virtual tours this fall/winter. These events are geared towards parents and will last an hour. After a presentation, 5th graders will take small groups of parents on tours of the building. This event is appropriate for parents with children entering pre-K through grade 5.
Registration is not necessary for in person open house events.
BNS is not an accessible space. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations.
THIS WEEK:
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM — in person
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM — in person
COMING SOON:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM — Zoom (registration link)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM — Zoom (registration link)
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM — in person
NYC KIDS RISE SAVE FOR COLLEGE PROGRAM
NYC SCHOLARSHIP MONTH IN JANUARY — this is the time when all kindergarten and newly enrolled 1st through 4th grade families are able to activate and view their children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts for the first time.
The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides families, schools, and communities with a way to work together to invest in and save for their children’s futures. It is a scholarship and savings program designed to make college and career training more accessible and achievable for public school students. It enables all of us to work together to build assets and support expectations of educational and economic success for every child.
Do you have questions about NYC Kids Rise?
Visit https://nyckidsrise.org/frequently-asked-questions/
Or read this article in The City
Ready to create an account for your child?
https://nyckidsrise.org/get-started/
Want to learn more about the program?
Take a look at the Save for College Program Intro Document and the Save for College Program Intro Video, or visit https://nyckidsrise.org/events/ to find an online workshop in your language.
SAVE THE DATE
BNS POP-UP OPEN LIBRARY
Tuesday, January 20
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Library
Come visit our BNS/BCS library with your adult!
-
Play Board Games
-
Do Homework
-
Engage with our community
-
Read, Read, Read….
Please walk across any BNS floor (1st, 2nd or 3rd) to the Rapelye St. staircase to go up to the 4th floor.
(See attached flyer)
SAVE THE DATE
3RD ANNUAL BETTER TOGETHER EVENT
Saturday, January 24
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Please join our 3rd annual free event celebrating the incredible diversity of our BNS community. We invite you to share in fun, food, and music. Bring your family's favorite dish for our potluck or just come and enjoy time with your community!
Potluck sign-up HERE
SAVE THE DATE
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS
FARM STAND
Wednesday, January 14
2:00 - 4:00 pm
PTA MEETING
Friday, January 16
8:30 am
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR MLK JR. DAY
Monday, January19
SLT MEETING
Tuesday, January 27
3:15-4:15
BNS FAMILY DAY AT DISNEY ON ICE
Saturday, January 31
7:00 pm
FROM THE DOE
January 2026: What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools
Visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families
