PAT Update

PAT Speaker Series: A Delicious Success 

Fall Family Day of Service at Quaker Cemetery, Nov. 19 

The The PAT Community Service Committee invites parents and students of all ages to join us for the annual Fall Work Day in the Quaker Cemetery, located in Prospect Park, on Saturday November 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. Come for an hour or the whole day! Lunch will be provided. A sign up poster will be in the lobby next week - please sign up even if you're not 100% sure if you can be there.

Winter Festival Energy Grows-- Join Our Friday Morning Meetings! 

 We are proud to say thanks to all our volunteers for the Winter Festival! The energy is growing, and there are still areas where still more volunteers are needed. As an added benefit this year, childcare will be provided for all parent volunteers on the day of the Winter Festival!  Please contact committee Co-Chairs Louise Olive or Susan Ferugio if you can assist or donate in the following areas:

Manpower: Be on the lookout for a volunteer signup poster in the lobby next week. We'd especially love to see some Dads out there!

Wii Equipment: remotes, guitars, microphones, drums

Friendsapalooza Freebies for US students:  bracelets, lip gloss, necklaces, soaps, wallets, pens, etc.

Carnival Prizes for PS, LS and MS Students: snap bracelets, yo-yos, stickers, pencils, etc.: (great way to get rid of leftover birthday favors!):

Bingo Prizes: small games or toys, paperback books, new packages of markers or crayons, craft kits, cars/trucks, puzzles, coloring books

Arts & Crafts Event: Metal bottle caps-non-alcoholic (Izzy's or Fizzy Lizzy), yarn of any color, felt, feathers, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, tissue paper, fabric, a ream of white cardstock, washable stamp pads of any color, sharpies, paper for scrapbooking, baby wipes.

Photo Booth Event: Props, Costumes and Accessories ie boas, wigs, jewelry

Stylists for the Photo Booth: to help the kids prepare for their shoot!

Face Paint

Donate-A-Bracelet: for a Carnival experience for a Horizons child. Donations can be accepted in the Development Office.

Corporate Donations: Does your office want to donate to the Winter Festival?

Food Donations: These donations will be brought in on the days before the festival. Food recipes on BFS website: Cupcakes (not decorated), Macaroni and Cheese, Onion-dill Rice and Tofu, Vegetarian Chili.

 

All donations can be dropped off at the Development Office, attention Emily Cowles, during school hours. Be sure to clearly label items that will be returned to you. Join us at our next meeting, Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30am in the Cafeteria. Please contact committee Co-Chairs Louise Olive or Susan Ferugio for more information.

PAT Leadership Nomination Process Continues
Spread the word! The PAT has begun accepting nominations for the positions of PAT President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary. These are two-year positions, and role shadowing will begin in the late winter. If you are interested, know of someone who would be a great fit for one of these positions, or simply have questions, please contact Salome Galib, PAT President.  You may also do this anonymously by placing the nomination(s) in an envelope labeled "PAT Nomination" and giving it to Cheryl at the front desk.

Development Report   

What differentiates Brooklyn Friends from other educational institutions? It's not only the curriculum and extracurriculars offered, but it's also the students and alumni that it sends out into the world. BFS prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service. Gifts to the Brooklyn Friends Fund, the school's annual giving campaign, are integral to this process. With a goal of $750,000, every gift counts. Make your gift now at our secure online giving website here.  

College Planning for Juniors and Parents on Nov. 15, 6:30 pm

Details on this important meeting are here.

Middle School Parent Coffee Hour on Internet Safety, Nov. 16, 8 am in the BFS Meetinghouse 

Details on this important meeting are here. 

Congratulations, Math Wizards!  

The following lower school students completed the Math Challenge and Super Challenge of Oct. 31, 2011. KC - Sophia. 1A - Ryan, Erika.1B - Sophia, Zach, Elijah. 1C - Ilan, Baurice. 2B - Bijou, Yamila. 3A - Danielle, Oscar. 4A - Henry, Sebastian, Holly, Anya, Susan, Milly, Gus, Sam, Ty, Kennedy, Jesse, Salma B., Coby, Violet, Finn, Salma M., Thomas, Nora, Isabel, Gabe, Max, Aja . 4B - Krish, Jack. New Challenges are regularly posted on the Lower School Mathematics Blog. Encourage your children to participate!   

Shopping for a Good Cause: The annual 6th Grade Toy and Gift Drive for the children of St. John's Place Family Center and Shelter will run from Fri. Nov. 11-Dec. 2. Suggested donations are new items with a value of $10-20 for babies, toddlers, children, and teens.