PTA Meeting Tomorrow Morning! (Zoom and in person)
Thu, May 1 7:48pm
Hi BNS Fam! Here's your friendly reminder that our May PTA meeting is tomorrow at 8:20. We will meet in person in the Health Studio and on Zoom (details below). We will hear from Diane, continue the ... [More]
Upcoming Community Events: Remember how we’re better together?!?
Wed, Apr 30 12:24pm
Spring is here and the BNS PTA has been busy lining up opportunities to hang with our community IRL before the end of the school year rushes in! This Friday May 2nd is our morning PTA meeting where wi ... [More]
Smartphones & Screens at BNS
Tue, Apr 29 10:29pm
Join the conversation: Screens & Phones at BNS -Parents group Take the pledge: waituntil8th.org/ Want to be part of the conversation? ➡️ Sign up here Resources to explore: The Anxious Generation by ... [More]
Are you the best baker, maker, or fixer we don't know about?
Tue, Apr 29 6:44pm
Hey BNS families, Our kids have their talents on display every day — now it's your turn! 🎨 🍷 🍝 This year’s auction is calling for parent-powered and caregiver contributions: ✨ Maybe you make the be ... [More]
Morning Drop-off Routine update
Tue, Apr 29 5:31pm
Dear BNS Families, As we've now finished our first full week of our new morning arrival routine without Rapelye St., we convened our Morning Duty Crew for a reflection meeting, and brought in the feed ... [More]
Virtual NYC KIDS RISE Family Workshop | Thursday, May 1 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Apr 29 2:00pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER See attached documents for translated flyers.
TONIGHT: Virtual Info Session on the Community and Citywide Education Councils election
Mon, Apr 28 11:02am
Voting for the 2025 Community and Citywide Education Councils started on Friday, April 25th and ends on Tuesday, May 13th. Office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) is hosting a CCEC Voting In ... [More]
THIS WEEK @ BNS: April 28th to May 4th
Sat, Apr 26 1:39pm
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 2 Take the School Survey today online in NYCSA or here: www.nycschoolsurvey.org. NOTE: Paper surveys are no longer accepted. The 2025 NYC School Survey provides valuable ... [More]
BAKE SALE FRI-YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Thu, Apr 24 9:47pm
Whoop Whoop! It's happening - come one, come all! The Pre-K Crew is sponsoring our April Bake Sale. Please signup to help, bake, or donate baked good. Sweet, savory, all welcome! Bake Sale Signup
BAKE SALE FRI-YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Thu, Apr 24 9:43pm
Whoop Whoop! It's happening - come one, come all! The Pre-K Crew is sponsoring our April Bake Sale. Please signup to help, bake, or donate baked good. Sweet, savory, all welcome! Bake Sale Signup
Coffee + Spring Fling Previews – TOMORROW After Drop Off! ☕🎉
Thu, Apr 24 8:05pm
Hi BNS friends, Tomorrow morning after drop off, join us for a little caffeine and a lot of Spring Fling excitement! We’ll be on the sidewalk on Rapelye St, reminiscing about the magic of last year’s ... [More]
Help Us Cross the Finish Line: 58% to Our Fundraising Goal!
Thu, Apr 24 2:36pm
Dear Families, Summer is just two months away, and we're making excellent progress toward our fundraising goals! We're thrilled to share that we've already reached 58% of our $225,000 target. That mea ... [More]
Calling all Cooks! 🍽️🍜🥗
Wed, Apr 23 1:00pm
🍽️🍜🥗 Have you ever been interested in cooking for your community? Did you ever secretly want to run a food truck? Is there a dish you want to make for a whole bunch hungry kids? If so, reach ou ... [More]
Fill out Screen Time Survey for Families as Learning Partners on 4/25/25
Tue, Apr 22 5:28pm
Hello BNS Families! We are gathering some information and ideas to help guide us in our next Families as Learning Partners discussion on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 8:20am. If you have not already, pl ... [More]
More Community News: Sarah Ferholt is performing Thursday night at DROM
Tue, Apr 22 5:28pm
Sarah Ferholt is performing with the Balkan Brass Band Zlatne Uste this Thursday at DROM at 9 pm as part of their 'Balkans to the Middle East' festival. Here's the link: https://dromnyc.com/event/bal ... [More]
Community News: our very own José Joaquín García performs this weekend
Tue, Apr 22 5:28pm
It is José Joaquín García's coming of age story 1969-1978. It is a New York Story told via songs of the 70s. It is this weekend.
‼️ REMINDER New Morning Drop-off Routine
Tue, Apr 22 11:10am
Hello Families, A quick reminder of the New Morning Drop-off Routine. As we mentioned in the email that went out before Spring Break, we no longer have our DOT permit to close Rapelye St. for morning ... [More]
District Newsletter - Shahana Hanif
Tue, Apr 22 9:33am
April is Earth Month, a time to reflect on our collective responsibility to protect our planet, its resources, and the people who call it home. By the end of May, 100 new trees will be planted acros ... [More]
THIS WEEK @ BNS: April 21th to 26th
Tue, Apr 22 8:16am
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 2* Take the School Survey today online in NYCSA or here: www.nycschoolsurvey.org. (Paper surveys are no longer accepted.) * ... [More]
Meeting Minutes from our April General PTA meeting
Mon, Apr 21 1:02pm
Hello everyone! Happy first day back from Spring Break. Please find below the minutes from our April General PTA meeting. Slides are linked below. All good things, Hannah Lane, PTA Secretary and m ... [More]
Final deadline extension to take the 2025 NYC School Survey is now Friday, May 2!
Thu, Apr 17 10:36am
Dear Families at The Brooklyn New School, Final deadline extension to take the 2025 NYC School Survey is now Friday, May 2! Surveys can only be taken online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org from now through t ... [More]
TODAY IS THE DAY: become a voting member of the Panel for Educational Policy
Tue, Apr 15 8:13am
Today is the last day to apply for the Panel for Education Policy to fill 5 seats for the 2025-2026 school year. BE THE CHANGE: become a voting member of the Panel for Educational Policy The Panel ... [More]
This Week at BNS: April 14-20
Sun, Apr 13 10:02am
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SCREEN TIME WHILE ON VACATION We know that technology can be a great tool for learning and entertainment, however, it’s important to ensure that our ch ... [More]
Morning arrival plan for after Spring break 2025
Fri, Apr 11 5:17pm
Hello Families, As we all get ready for our spring break and hope for some sunshine, we write to share about a change to our arrival plans and spaces. We are sorry to share that we no longer have our ... [More]
A message about today...
Fri, Apr 11 12:55pm
Dear families, We are writing to share that a few minutes after 8:00am this morning, our evacuation alarm (fire alarm) went off, and we cleared all people from the building, as is essential for safe ... [More]
NO Afterschool and NO Workshops on April 11, 2025
Fri, Apr 11 12:26pm
Dear Parents/Guardians, Greetings from Afterschool! Please note that there will be NO Afterschool and NO Workshops on April 11, 2025. Pick-up will be at dismissal time (2:30 PM). We wish you and your ... [More]
LAST CHANCE: 2025 School Survey Deadline is tomorrow, Friday, April 11
Thu, Apr 10 3:35pm
Dear Families at The Brooklyn New School, In an effort to increase family, teacher, and support staff responses for the 2025 NYC School Survey, the deadline to submit your survey is tomorrow Friday, A ... [More]
PTA Meeting THIS Friday - Assessing Students at BNS (and how that differs from high stakes testing)
Tue, Apr 8 12:18pm
This is your friendly reminder that we have our April PTA meeting this Friday, April 11, at 8:20AM. For the first time this year, we will attempt to host a hybrid meeting with both Zoom and in-person ... [More]
Participatory Budgeting ends TONIGHT - 750K - Vote now
Mon, Apr 7 5:50pm
Voting for Participatory Budgeting ends tonight, Monday, April 7, at 11:59 PM! Be sure to cast your vote at the link here. PBNYC - $750K Cast your ballot for our Lower Gym Renovation - which serves bo ... [More]
URGENT: The NYC School Survey deadline is fast approaching
Mon, Apr 7 9:48am
Our school is currently at 26% completion rate. Please provide honest feedback and remember that you may skip any question you do not wish to answer — and mail it back before the deadline. NOTE: for ... [More]
THIS WEEK @ BNS: April 7th to 13th
Sun, Apr 6 11:40am
Please let us know if you are NOT returning to BNS in September 2025. We need to plan for September 2025, so help us by letting us know YOUR plans. If you are moving, fill out the Intent to move form ... [More]
LAST CHANCE for FREE Lion King Jr. tickets — RSVP by 1:00pm
Fri, Apr 4 1:45pm
SOLD OUT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE LION KING JR Friday, April 4 @ 7:00 pm & Saturday, April 5 @ 2:00 pm Superintendent Rafael T. Alvarez invites you to our Community ... [More]
A request from Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
Thu, Apr 3 10:58am
Hello Friends of the Brooklyn Collaborative Community, PBATs are high school-level PBA panels that students must pass in order to graduate. Join a panel to see where your 3rd-5th graders are headed! ... [More]
2025 School Survey Deadline Extended
Wed, Apr 2 4:31pm
SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED Dear Families at The Brooklyn New School, In an effort to increase family, teacher, and support staff responses for the 2025 NYC School Survey, the deadline to administer has ... [More]
Friday, April 4 — signing in at the main entrance
Wed, Apr 2 8:12am
Friday, April 4 is going to be a busy day at BNS. 4th Grade Stewardship Share — Rooms 323, 324, 325, 326 Parents As Learning Partners: MATH — Room 314 5th Grade Parent Meeting — Room 124 Please come ... [More]
Please Volunteer for Fourth Grade Performance Based Assessments
Wed, Apr 2 8:12am
April 8-11 We need families & community volunteers to join teachers on panels to listen, take notes, and ask reflective questions. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what students study ... [More]