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  2. THIS WEEK @ BNS | May 18-24, 2026
THIS WEEK @ BNS | May 18-24, 2026
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THIS WEEK @ BNS | May 11-17, 2026

* IMPORTANT LINKS & CONTACT LIST *

SLT MEETING

Tuesday, May 19 

3:15pm - 4:45pm
BNS/BCS Library, room 401

Please remember to use the Rapelye Street staircase to the 4th floor. 

DEI COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, May 20 

7:00pm - 8:00pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82319462342?pwd=d1d2Q2lEV3N1VGpJeC83WlBuUmFDQT09 

Join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee monthly online meeting.

PTA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, May 21 

8:30am - 9:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87903465997?pwd=IerymDE6jXb3277AbCkhCh9w0emgg4.1

FOURTH GRADE FAMILY MEETING

Friday, May 22 

8:30am - 9:30am
Health Studio / Room 124

Join Diane, Dalisa & Admin for a discussion on  the Middle School process, and any 4th grade wonders you may have.

FOOD COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, May 22 

Join us in bringing healthy food to our community!  

Bake Sales, BNS Café, Farm Stand, Special Sales and Events and much more!!

This is our monthly PTA Food Committee meeting.  You do not have to commit to all meetings to come!  Bring your ideas!

Agenda & Notes 

FUNDRAISING MONTHLY MEETING

Friday, May 22 

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online: https://meet.google.com/axi-utfz-vff

Come learn where our school’s fundraising dollars go, help us plan events, build community, and brainstorm fun new ways to support BNS. All are welcome — no experience needed!

SAVE THE DATE:
PTA ELECTIONS

Friday, May 29 

8:20am
Room 124 / Health Studio 

LOOKING FOR CO-CHAIRS FOR THE DEI COMMITTEE 

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is looking for 1-2 co-chairs to serve with current co-chair Natasha Diaz for the 2026/2027 school year. 

Please reach out to dei@bns146.org if interested. 

ARE YOU LEAVING BNS?

Please let us know if you are NOT returning to BNS in September 2025. 

We need to plan for September 2026, so help us by letting us know YOUR plans.

If you are moving, fill out the Intent to move form and return it to Janine at janine@bns146.org.

BAX CAMP AT BNS ON MAY 26!

Dear Kindergarten through Second Grade Families,

Since BNS will be closed on Tuesday, May 26, we have partnered with our dear friend Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX) to offer a School Break Arts Day for K–2 students – ONSITE AT SCHOOL.

This is a full-day program (8:00–8:30 AM drop-off to 3:00 PM pick-up) where students will participate in hands-on workshops in dance, theater, and visual arts, led by experienced BAX teaching artists. The day will also include outdoor play time.

Details:

  • Location: BNS (610 Henry Building)

  • Open to: BNS Kindergarten–2nd Grade students

  • Lunch: Bring your own or opt into school lunch

  • Cost: Sliding-scale pricing available

Registration (spots are limited):
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/brooklyn-arts-exchange/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xELOppR

See the attached flyer for more information, including contact details if you have questions.

KIDS RISE

The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program is a scholarship and savings program that supports the college and career futures of NYC public school students— regardless of family income or immigration status.

Once a student is enrolled in the Save for College Program, NYC Kids RISE will create an NYC Scholarship Account and automatically allocate $100 toward the student’s future college and career training. There are opportunities for families to get more money for their student’s NYC Scholarship Account over time. Community organizations, businesses, neighbors, and others can contribute money to groups of students' scholarship accounts through Community Scholarships to demonstrate the community's support for every child's success. Parents/guardians do not have to provide any money of their own to get this account.

NYC Kids RISE, a nonprofit organization, owns and manages the scholarship funds on behalf of participating students. NYC Kids RISE invests the funds in a 529 account, a type of investment account specifically created for college and career savings that can be used for a variety of higher education expenses. 

For more information, you can: 

DOE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families to read the latest NYCPS newsletter What's Happening in NYC Public Schools.