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	What's Ahead: 2012 African American Celebration
	The PAT's 2012 African-American Celebration takes place on Friday, February 3, 2012, 6:00 pm. This year's theme is the Afro-Latino Experience, inspired by Henry Louis Gates' recent PBS series, "Black in Latin America." Guest artists include the band "Folklore Urbano" and Brazilian Capoeristas. Details.

PAT – Parents and Teachers: An Overview

The work of the Parents and Teachers (PAT) Association – of which all parents and guardians are members – is vital to the health and success of the school. The PAT leadership consists of the President, Executive Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinators, and Vice Presidents representing each division, as well as several committee chairs. Early in the fall, the PAT enlists parents’ help for special events that are sponsored throughout the year:

Winter Festival December 3, 2011
Lower School Family Folk Dance January 7, 2012
African-American Celebration February 3, 2012
Embracing Diversity Event March 12, 2012
Family Day of Service April 14, 2012
“Dinosaurs, Dolphins & Friends” Family Concert April 22, 2012
The Spring Benefit and Auction April 27, 2012
“Breakfast at the Prospect Park Carousel” Date TBA in May 2012
New Parent Dinner and All-School Art Show May 16, 2012
Block Party on Pearl Street May 22, 2012

Parents are enlisted to volunteer for work with the admissions office and on the diversity, community service, and development committees. Parents may volunteer to become Class Parents and help coordinate such class events as picnics, potluck dinners, class trips and projects. The Division Heads have regular meetings with their respective PAT Vice Presidents and Class Parents.

In addition, the PAT sponsors a Speakers Series that brings distinguished authors and lecturers to the school several times a year. Past speakers have included Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, Michael Thompson, Ph.D., Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Rosalind Wiseman, Josh Dorfman, and Rev. Paula Lawrence Wehmiller.

Please click on the topics on the left-hand side to learn more about PAT activities and to fill out an online Volunteer Form.

	First Come-First Serve
	BFS families -- If you have subscriptions or tickets to the theater, cultural or sporting events, or if you have a gift certificate that is expiring, please consider donating these items to the BFS "First-Come, First-Serve" appreciation program for BFS faculty and staff. Click on the headline above to learn how you can participate.

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	Schoolpop Is Now One Cause
	Whatever happened to Schoolpop? Remember that program which earned money for the PAT through purchases made on-line and with a special VISA card? It's still active and has raised nearly $7,500 for the school, but under a new name--One Cause. You can find out more about how to participate at the One Cause website.