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E-News for Nov. 18, 2011 |
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BIG CHANGES ON PEARL STREET WILL AFFECT PARENTS WHO DRIVE TO SCHOOL
 New York City agencies will begin extensive underground construction work on Pearl Street from Fulton Street to our school block and on the Willoughby pedestrian plaza (that begins on Pearl Street and swings around Adams Street) starting as early as Monday, Nov. 28. Please read theofficial announcement of this project. With work of this scope, vehicular traffic on our block and on Willoughby Street (btw Pearl and Jay) will need to be limited to emergency vehicles, and we regret that parents will no longer be able to bring their cars on these streets. We are working to secure alternate drop-off/pick-up sites nearby and will inform you when the sites are confirmed. The PAT plans to form a volunteer group to help at drop-off/ pick-up times, and BFS administrators are in regular contact with city officials to minimize disruptions to our school community. We will be communicating with parents regularly through E-News and with printed information sheets at the Front Desk as the project gets underway; we also are taking measures to insure there are no disruptions to Friendsapalooza and Winter Festival on Dec. 2 and 3. If you have specific concerns, please send an e-mail and we'll get back to you.
QUAKER SELF STUDY
 The BFS Quaker Self-Study Committee is pleased to announce that four meetings for parents will be held in January 2012 centered around discussion of the book A Quaker Book of Wisdom by Robert Lawrence Smith. Head of School Larry Weiss will lead the discussions along with a member of the Self-Study Committee. Copies of the book will be on sale at the Book Fair during the Winter Festival on Dec. 3, and a small "lending library" will be maintained by Cheryl at the front desk starting Nov. 28. An E-invitation will be extended to all parents at the beginning of December. Dates and details.
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PAT Update
Fall Family Day of Service: Quaker Cemetery, Nov. 19, 10-4pm
 Friendsapalooza! TICKETS ARE ON SALE!
The best winter party for BFS students and friends will be held Friday, December 2nd, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm for 8th through 12th graders in the Upper Gym. This year there is a very exciting lineup: bouncy castle and carnival games, BFS 11th grader, Grace Ives' very popular band, FLY BABY, DJ Maui, pro skateboarders, graffiti demo with famed graffiti artist, Cycle, fashion photo booth with celebrity stylist, James Aguiar, dance competition with prizes and celebrity judges, a chance to play Rock Band with teachers, hair feathers and henna tattoos, empanadas, pizza, popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy and giveaways! Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Friendsapalooza is fundraiser for Horizons at Brooklyn Friends.
Visions of the Winter Festival -- Bouncy Castles, Food and Crafts, Oh My!
We're making our lists and checking them twice for the Winter Festival on Dec. 3. Please sign up for a volunteer spot on the big board in the lobby next week orcontact committee Co-Chairs Louise Olive or Susan Ferugio. Details on volunteering and donation needs are on the PAT section of the BFS website.Please check it out and lend a hand.
Food Donations: These donations will be brought in on the days before the festival. Food recipes on the BFS website. We need cupcakes (not decorated), Macaroni and Cheese, Onion-dill Rice and Tofu, Vegetarian Chili.
Book Fair: The Book Fair will be open for business on the third floor library from 10 am to 5:00 pm during Saturday's Winter Festival and on the following dates as well -- Friday, Dec. 2, 8 am to 6 pm; Monday, Dec. 5, 8 am to 6 pm; and Tuesday, Dec. 6, 8 am to 4 pm. On Saturday, the following authors will be reading at the fair: Sara Shey, Melanie Hope Greenberg, Laura Hulbert (BFS faculty), Robert Weinstock (BFS parent) List in formation.
Buying (and Eating) Locally
Tom Buckley, BFS Chef Manager, opened the PAT Speaker Series program, "Kids & Food" on November 8. The Cafeteria's 600 meals per day feature a wide array of fresh, organic, and healthy choices. Like all of us in the audience last week, Tom was inspired to act on the advice of our panelists to buy local whenever we can. The next day, Tom reported back: "This morning, I strolled the greenmarket at Borough Hall, checking out products, prices, and meeting farmers. Next Tuesday, I plan to head over there again, with a shopping list and a stack of bills. It looks like it may be possible to offer at least some local produce in our school lunches for a portion of the year."
Cheers to healthy, local eating!
PAT Leadership Nomination Process Continues
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.
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Development Report
 Have you done it yet? Please take a moment to view this delightful video from students, faculty, parents and alums that underscores the importance of giving to the Brooklyn Friends Fund. The goal of the 2011-12 Brooklyn Friends Fund is $750,000 and 100 percent participation from families and faculty. We are grateful for the many donations already made by generous friends. Thank you and let's make this a banner year for BFS!
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School News You Can Use
 The School at Your Fingertips
Classroom blogs, divisional calendars, information about parent events, and more are on the divisional parent portals. Please pick up an instruction sheet at the reception desks for details about logging on. The portals are google sites and work best with the Safari, Firefox and Chrome browsers.
Exercise Your Brain
New Challenges are regularly posted on the Lower School Mathematics Blog. Encourage your children to participate!
Save the Date: IB Coffee Hour, Dec. 1, 6:30 pm
The program is for gr. 6 through gr. 9 parents and students. Invitation
Pennies and Presents: The annual 2nd grade-coordinated PENNY HARVEST and 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 (No items with batteries, please). Bring pennies and any loose change to any Pre or Lower School classroom or the Pearl Street Front Desk. Thank you!
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Sports Section
 Four Upper School Basketball Teams are practicing and working hard gearing up for the upcoming season. Boys & Girls Varsity Indoor Track, as well as the newly formed MS Boys & Girls Indoor Track Teams have started practicing at the beautiful Park Slope Brooklyn Armory on Monday's and Wednesday's. We are still looking for more 7th-12th grade students to join.
Basketball games start after Thanksgiving Weekend. The Panthers Supreme Dance Team (pictured) will have their first performance on Monday, Nov. 28 at the Boys Varsity Basketball game. Please come down to the lower gym to cheer on our teams and wonderful student-athletes. All BFS sports schedules are on the school website.
Boys & Girls Varsity Indoor Track has begun practicing. They will start using the beautiful Park Slope Brooklyn Armory on Monday's and Wednesday's for practice starting next week.
 On 11/16/11 all the BFS Winter Middle School Student-Athletes participated in a "Blue Pride Day" with Tomas Anthony. A BFS parent and alumnus, Tomas is a founder of Everyday Athlete in Brooklyn. MS Boys and Girls Basketball teams have begun practicing, we are still looking for more 7th & 8th graders to join.
NEWS FLASH: BFS athletic apparel for children and adults is now available for online purchase at MyLocker.
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Quaker News
On the last Sunday of every month, [next: Nov. 27, 2011] Brooklyn Monthly Meeting (BMM) of the Religious Society of Friends holds its monthly community dinner for people in need, at the meetinghouse (110 Schermerhorn Street). BFS families are always welcome to donate food or volunteer to help. Sunday is when the bulk of the work happens: (1pm - set up and food prep, 3pm - our meal is served, 4:30pm - clean up. We always welcome donations of clean, seasonal, gently used clothing. Adult clothing is in higher demand than children's clothing and more men attend than women. But if you drop it off, we'll find a good home for it. Location: 110 Schermerhorn Street. For more info, please contact BMM volunteer Andres Colapinto.
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