This week we had two sets of Senior Speakers! First up were (left photo: left to right) Xinyi Liu, Aya Badran and Emma Sullivan. Xinyi spoke about her insight into why expressing emotion can be challenging for her. Aya talked about her relationship with Islam and how it shapes the three things she uses to define herself. Emma spoke about her relationship with her step-grandmother, who is having difficulty accepting that she has Alzheimer's. Read more.
Next up were (right photo: left to right) Briyana Martin, Emma Bessire and Itiah Pierce. Briyana discussed how girls often have a greater sense of caution than boys and why that might be. Emma talked about her love of running, explaining that although it is difficult, with the pain comes a sense of pride and a feeling of invincibility. Itiah spoke about how she is a dreamer why it can be hard, but ultimately beneficial. Read more.
WE'RE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES!
LOWER SCHOOL HONORS "FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE FOR ALL"
Lower Schoolers honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the many other "changemakers" who have fought - and still fight today - for equality at Monday's "Fairness and Justice for All" assembly! Students showed their peers, parents and faculty/staff what they've learned about civil rights through song, dance, skits and even a video.
"We want the children to know that our Civil Rights Movement was an important milestone in paving the way for greater awareness of the need to change society to be more fair - and that the work isn't over," Lower School Director Elise Goldman wrote. More photos.
SENIORS GO TO DOCUMENTARY-MAKING BOOTCAMP
Lights, camera, action! Seniors participated in a documentary-making bootcamp at Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, an acclaimed program whose students have created student Emmy award-winning films that have been broadcast on HBO Family, PBS and other local and national outlets. More photos.
ATHLETICS NEWS
Every team will be in action over the next two weeks. Next week's highlights include our Girls Varsity Basketball team, who will host the semifinals of the ACIS playoffs on Tuesday, which will also be Senior Day, honoring Emma Sullivan and Itiah Pierce for their contributions to the team. Please keep our Sports Hotline number handy in case there are weather-related changes to team schedules: (718) 789-6060 x300. Read the Athletics Update from Athletics Director Dick McGrath.
FIRST GRADERS LEARN ABOUT BCS HISTORY
Students got a visual lesson in Berkeley Carroll history with Director of Development Pam Cunningham. They talked about changes the school has undergone over the years, such as the classes students take (see a photo from a hat making class from years ago here); the clothes students wear; how the school was originally only for girls; and the fact that we still use the original building today. Read more.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: HELEN BIRNEY AND SARAH ELY
Because Berkeley Carroll is known as a leader in incorporating technology into school curriculum, our faculty is often asked to present at education conferences. Next month, 2nd Grade Teacher Helen Birney (left) and 2nd Grade Associate Sarah Ely (right) will present at the NYSAIS Teaching with Technology conference on best practices and advantages of using iPads and software like Google Sheets for student assessment.
This is a great evening for the BC community in support of our school.
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