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  2. THIS WEEK @ BNS | October 13-19, 2025
THIS WEEK @ BNS | October 13-19, 2025
Sun, Oct 12 10:31am

NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 — Italian Heritage Day / Indigenous People's Day

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 — Diwali

BNS ATTENDANCE POLICY 

Please read the BNS Family Facing Attendance Policy and Plan 2025-26.  

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE MEETING 

Wednesday, October 15
7:00 - 8:00pm

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee supports the needs of students, parents, teachers and administrators to foster a school community where every intersection of diversity is uniquely acknowledged and celebrated each and every day — in what our students learn and how they interact with one another; and how our teachers and parents engage with black, brown and other minority teachers.

For details, visit the event on the Konstella calendar.

THE 2ND ANNUAL BNSFEST! 

Sunday, October 19th
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Mama Tried (737 Third Avenue, Sunset Park, Brooklyn) 

A Benefit for the Brooklyn New School

Join us for an afternoon of music, art, and community at the 2nd Annual BNSFest — a celebration to support our beloved school!

BNSFest will feature performances of music and comedy by parents, teachers, and community members connected to BNS, including:

  • James McNew
  • Fran López
  • Sloppy Heads
  • Tatters & Rags
  • Jon Glaser
  • Love, Burns
  • and more to be announced!

Plus: An art auction featuring incredible work donated by artists from our community.

All proceeds raised will go directly to BNS. Stay tuned for more information on how you can donate in advance and of course, there will be opportunities to give on the day of the event as well!

FAQ

  1. Are kids allowed?
    Yes! This is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome. Please keep in mind that the benefit is taking place at Mama Tried, a bar and performance venue—not a playground. We ask that parents and caregivers keep an eye on their kids throughout the afternoon to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
  2. Will there be food?
    Yes! Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the cash bar inside the venue. Mama Tried has generously offered to donate 15% of all bar purchases made during the event back to BNS.
  3. Where will the event be held?
    The event will take place outdoors in Mama Tried’s covered backyard.

Come out, celebrate our amazing community, and help support BNS! 

POSTPONED
BCS/BNS UNITY FEST FUNDRAISER 

NEW DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
cafeteria, gym, and yard

To reduce schedule conflicts and maximize participation, the BCS/BNS annual Unity Fest is postponed to Saturday, November 1.
We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to celebrating this 610 Henry event together!

Join us for a joyful celebration hosted by Brooklyn Collaborative Studies (BCS) and Brooklyn New School (BNS). This event is a true community celebration, with students taking the lead—organizing activities, running games, performing, and guiding stations throughout the day.

WHAT’S TO EXPECT:

  • Delicious food and baked goods

  • Face painting, crafts, and games for kids of all ages

  • Student-led performances, dancing, hoops, and music

  • Robot sightings and school merch for sale

  • Family Swap Table! Bring gently used books, toys, or household items to exchange with other families

This is a perfect event for families with younger children, and a wonderful way to meet others in our BCS/BNS 610 Henry Street community.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/unity-fest--2025

Discount codes for families who may need extra assistance

10UUNITY2025 - $10 off
15UNITY2025 - $15 off
25UNITY2025 - $25 off 

CHECK OUT OUR WISH LIST FOR EVENT SUPPLIES.
All of these items will be delivered right to school if you buy them with this link, and we will all be so grateful!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

While most of the activities are student-led, there are a few roles where having adult family volunteers will really help the event flow smoothly. 
Sign up here for a shift if you can help out.

And if you have a waffle maker we can borrow, please let us know. 
We can prepare many more waffles if we have more waffle makers -- to the greatest extent our outlets can handle! We'll send out a request to bring in loaner-waffle-makers closer to the event date.

All are welcome — celebrate, support, and make memories with us!

We can’t wait to see you there!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
OPEN LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL - POP UP! 

November 18 / December 16 / January 20 / February 24 / March 17
2:30 - 3:30 pm
BNS/BCS Library, 4th floor

Please walk across any BNS floor (1st, 2nd or 3rd) to the Rapelye St. staircase to go up to the 4th floor.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
LESS SCREENS, MORE LIFE
A talk for parents with Phoebe Vaughan

Thursday October 23rd
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Health Studio, Room 124

Join us for an inspiring and hopeful talk about the steps Phoebe has taken to transform her own family’s relationship with technology. You’ll walk away with simple steps you can take to reshape how your family engages with screens to make space for what matters most to you.

For details, visit the event on the Konstella calendar.

MESSAGE FOR 5TH GRADE FAMILIES
From the Office of Student Enrollment

Dear Families,

Join us for a virtual middle school event! NYC families with fifth graders are encouraged to attend.

During these sessions, we will cover how to explore middle school options, understanding admissions priorities, and how to build a balanced application. 

All events are in English, each with interpretation services into different languages. Check the events below to find out what interpretation services will be available at each event.

  • October 21, 5pm to 6pm 
    Event held in English
    Interpretation provided in: Bangla, Korean, Spanish, Albanian, ASL 

  • October 22, 5pm to 6pm
    Event held in English
    Interpretation provided in: Chinese (Mandarin), Haitian Creole, Urdu, Ukrainian, ASL

  • October 23, 1pm to 2pm
    Event held in English
    Interpretation provided in: Arabic, French, Russian, Uzbek, ASL

How to join:

Can’t attend, or want to learn more? 

  • Visit schools.nyc.gov/MS. A captioned recording of the presentation will be available on our website one week after the first event. 

All best,
The Middle School Admissions Team
Office of Student Enrollment