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	Feb. 7 All-School Workshop on Transracial Adoption
	On Tuesday Feb. 7, 5 to 7pm, all members of the BFS community are invited to a workshop led by John Palmer on Transracial Adoption, Identity, and Empowerment. A professor of educational studies at Colgate University, Dr. Palmer is the author of The Dance of Identities: Korean Adoptees and Their Journey Toward Empowerment.

	Spend the Summer with Friends
	Registration is underway for Summer Camp, for 3 to 7 year olds, and Summer Arts, for 8 to 14 year olds. Register by March 5th and receive a $50 discount applied to your tuition balance. There is also a discount for siblings enrolled in the programs.

	FACTS Tuition Payment System
	Parents must enroll with FACTS every year after they return an enrollment contract. Direct link to FACTS.

	Alligator in the Sewer . . . Dragon in a Stairwell!
	Just in time for the Lunar New Year, a magnificent, oversized multi-scaled dragon appeared in the north stairwell between the mezzanine and second floor on Pearl Street.

	Come to the African American Celebration Feb. 3
	The PAT African American Celebration will focus on "The Afro Latino Experience." There is a full program of activities for all -- performances by the Colombian band Folklore Urbano and the BFS Dance Team, Brazilian Capoiera demonstrations, a great dinner and special events for kids.

	The Rover Will Wow You
	Who needs Shakespeare when you have Aphra Behn? The Upper School students are excited to be performing an overlooked English comedy by one of England's first female playwrights who also happened to be a spy and a feminist. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY at 7 PM.

	In Conversation on Quakerism
	We are at full capacity for this week's three gatherings to discuss A Quaker Book of Wisdom. Thank you to all who registered and stay tuned for news of an all-school Quaker Self-Study event on Thurs. Feb. 23.

	A Kaleidoscope of Celebrations in the Preschool
	Preschool Head Maura Eden reflects on the kaleidoscope of celebrations that took place in the 3's and 4's classes during the weeks leading up to the all-school holiday sing. Parent visitors shared their family traditions with the children through storytelling, songs, and hands-on fun.

	IB Theatre Students Soar to New Heights
	Every semester Upper School theater teacher Catherine Clark's IB Theatre II students, all 12th graders, present an afternoon of independently produced works. Their fall fare did not disappoint.

	Limited Openings for Winter/Spring Afterschool
	Specialty classes in the Winter/Spring Afterschool program for preschool through grade 6 students begin the week of Jan. 9, 2012. There may be limited openings in some of the classes. View the online brochure here.

	Brooklyn Friends Fund
	Please take a moment to view a delightful video from our students, faculty & alums that underscores the vital importance of giving to the Brooklyn Friends Fund -- and do it now!

Exemplary Community Volunteerism at Quaker Cemetery

Our November 19th Work Day at the Prospect Park Quaker Cemetery was a huge success! There were more than 140 BFS volunteers in attendance. Bulbs were planted, nearly all of the cemetery was raked clean, and topsoil was spread over the new ramp, which was a huge undertaking. Whether you volunteered to man the lobby table, spread the word through e-mails,and/or came and helped out for 10 minutes or the whole day, every bit counted. We appreciate our families' time and service to the community! Click on the headline to view a photo album from the Work Day, courtesy of BFS parent and community service co-chair Susan Ferugio.

	Coming Right Up: Winter Festival This Weekend
	We'll start with Friendsapalooza on Friday night. Then there's the craft fair, children's carnival, book fair, the new Middle School Fun House, crafting, food and entertainment galore! Don't miss the PAT's Winter Festival on Sat. Dec. 3. Schedule of Events.

	Thanksgiving Week Schedule
	SCHOOL IS CLOSED on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

	From Scholastic Award to College Scholarship
	BFS senior Erin C. attended a 3-credit, college level writing workshop in New Hampshire this summer after winning an ASAP Award from Scholastic.

	Don't Miss "Joseph"
	A timeless story, great music and dancing, and a talented, dedicated group of grade 7-12 students all come together for the BFS fall musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7 pm on Sat. 11/19/11.

	Family Service on Saturday
	All members of the BFS community are invited to Fall Family Service Day at the Quaker Cemetery (in Prospect Park) on Sat. 11/19, 10 am to 4 pm. Lunch and snacks are provided.

	A Fantastic Fall for Panther Sports
	The Fall Panther Sports teams have posted more victories than ever before, with the undefeated Middle School Girls Volleyball team taking the championship at the Poly Prep Invitational last Saturday, the Varsity Girls Volleyball team winning the ISAL league and playoff championships this week, and our soccer and cross-country teams excelling in interscholastic play. Details.

	New Faces in New Places This Year
	Two administrators -- Denise Krenski and Eddie Moore, Jr. -- have joined the BFS faculty this year, and four other Brooklyn Friends veterans -- Maura Eden, Jonathan Edmonds, Sara Soll, and Whitney Thompson -- are in new positions.

	The School at Your Fingertips
	Teachers, administrators, and the school's technology and communications staff have been working since August to create parent portals on the BFS website, bringing the inside world of BFS to them with a click of the mouse.