SCIENCE CLASS TESTS COMPREHENSION ON IPAD VS. PRINT BOOKS

Does reading comprehension improve or decline when students use an iPad instead of printed books? The Advanced Science Research and Design class recently conducted a group study to investigate this question in classes of 5th, 9th and 12th graders. What were the results? They determined it's actually the same!
 

THE BENEFIT FOR BERKELEY CARROLL, MARCH 6, CAPITALE, 7pm

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BCS STUDENTS WIN 80 SCHOLASTIC AWARD HONORS

The NYC Scholastic Awards competition just awarded 80 honors to BCS Upper School and Middle School students in the writing and art categories, which landed Berkeley Carroll as a Top 10 school in the writing category.  This continues our longstanding history of achievement in this prestigious competition and reflects our strong writing and arts programs. Congrats to our students! Read more here, including a list of winners. 

 

     
 
FIRST GRADERS "CONQUER" 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL

Students celebrated this milestone by creating special artwork! More photos.

 

 

THIS WEEK'S SENIOR SPEAKERS

This week's senior speakers were (left to right) Lena Drinkard, DeAndra Forde and Sydney Berman! Lena spoke about how "curiosity saves the cat." She acknowledged that it's sometimes difficult to be curious, but that each of us is endlessly fascinating and that we should always be making an effort to ask questions.

DeAndra explained how being accident-prone has helped her develop humility, patience and perspective.  Sydney talked about why she decided to spend her junior year abroad in France - because she didn't want to wonder "what if" - and her experience keeping a journal during the trip. Read more.

 

ATHLETICS 

Good luck to the boys and girls varsity swimmers at Easterns this weekend!

        


 
CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

The Middle and Upper Schools celebrated the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at an assembly this week (rescheduled from last month due to a snow day). Speakers included 2 volunteers from the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, who spoke about their experiences and the ongoing fight for social justice, and Upper School History Teacher Lorne Swarthout, who talked about the importance of exercising the right to vote. Students shared poems, quotes and stories related to civil rights and singing group gave a rousing performance of "We Shall Overcome." Learn more and see photos

   

   

8TH GRADERS STUDY THEATER WITH OFF B'WAY COMPANY

Humanities students busted out their acting chops during a workshop with Classic Stage CompanyIn preparation for their trip to see Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," students participated in a series of activities based around the play that culminated in performing a "10 minutes or less" version of the story. More photos

 

    

4TH GRADERS PERFORM ALVIN AILEY

Students performed dances inspired by choreographer and activist Alvin Ailey's "Revelations"!  Watch a video excerpt.  More photos. 

 

   

RENOWNED MUSICIAN TEACHES & JAMS WITH BCS JAZZ BANDS

Jazz bassist and educator Ron Carter shared his know-how with the Middle and Upper School Jazz Bands last week! More photos.  Watch a video excerpt.

   

 

    

A TWITTER MILESTONE: 1000 FOLLOWERS!

Thank you to all of the Twitterati who follow us! We wouldn't have made it to 1000 without you.  Read our stream here.

 

     

DON'T MISS OUT ...


Feb. 21: STEAM Fair (all ages)

Feb. 23: Upper School Choral Concert

Feb. 23-25: Middle School Book Sale
Feb. 25: "What's a Parent to Do?" Workshop (7th Grade Parents)

Feb. 26: No Classes. Parent Teacher Conferences 

Feb. 26 -28: Middle School Play ("Orphan Train")

Feb. 27: No Classes. Parent Teacher Conferences


First Day of Classes in 2015-16 School Year

A number of parents have asked for this information for planning purposes. The first day of classes will be Sept. 9th. New Student Orientation Day will be Sept. 8th.  

  

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Lower School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
Upper School Calendar  

Parent Association eBulletins

  


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