BC's TECH INITIATIVE MAKES NATIONAL NEWS
Berkeley Carroll was in Mashable this week! The article talks about our iPad initiative as well as our Digital Essentials classes for 5th and 6th graders and how we're teaching the next generation of coders using Hopscotch, a visual programing language that lets kids build apps entirely on the iPhone and iPad. The reporter said observing our kids as they coded was a "riveting experience. "
 
Speaking of our STEAM initiative, congrats to Nathaniel S. '22. The computer game he coded and created (3F Drawing Pad DarkMode) has 67,000 plays and 3100 likes in just 3 weeks! It was featured on Hopscotch's front page.
 
BC IMPRESSES AT DEBATE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Berkeley Carroll had a strong showing, including a 1st place finish, at the Middle School State Championships in public forum and parliamentary debate. Three of our four teams advanced to out rounds. Congrats to all!
 
Olivia L. '22 and Hannah W. '23 made it to Octofinals where they discussed about nature versus nurture. In Varsity Parliamentary Debate, Evan G. '22, Ava S. '21 and Lila S '22 earned a 2nd place finish. In Varsity Public Forum Debate, Henry S. '20 and Floria A. '20 won the State Championship with the final judge panel voting 3-0 in their favor. They spoke on why investing in infrastructure is the best way to reduce income inequality in America.
 
DR. HOLSBERG NAMED QUARTERFINALIST FOR GRAMMY'S MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
For the second year in a row, the GRAMMY Foundation has named Arts Director Peter Holsberg as a quarterfinalist for their Music Educator of the Year Award. More than 3,300 teachers were nominated for the 2017 award this year; only 290 were chosen as quarterfinalists, including 7 from NYC (and only 2 from Brooklyn)!
  
LOWER SCHOOL FIELD DAY
The Lower School celebrated their annual Field Day in style this year! 3rd and 4th Graders displayed their school spirit with teamwork & precision in Prospect Park as captured by our drone (15 second video). Their younger schoolmates swam and played team games at Carroll Street.  More photos. 
 
BC MATH TEAM WINS MATH TEAM INVITATIONAL
Congrats to the BC Math Team who won the first Math Team Invitational against Packer this weekend, 64-56. Nadine K. '16 (captain), Mokhtar R. '18, Brendan Z. '19, Charlie W. '19, Eve B. '19, and Lila B. '21 competed in 3 rounds of tough math problems. Coach Niizuma reports, "BC led the opening sprint round (20 problems in 20 minutes in pairs). The lead diminished during the relay round, but ultimately we completed more problems accurately during the team portion to secure the victory."
ALUMNI UPDATE: ROBB PALLER '11
Congrats to Robb Paller '11, an outfielder on Columbia University's baseball team, who was awarded his second All-Ivy award! Read more. 
BC HOSTS NYC CONFERENCE ON STUDENT SCIENCE RESEARCH
Berkeley Carroll hosted nearly 75 attendees at the first NYC Conference on Student Science Research, which featured presentations by student-scientists from BC, Saint Ann's, Marymount School of New York, Riverdale Country School and Collegiate School.
 
5TH & 6TH GRADERS PERFORM END OF YEAR CONCERTS
5th and 6th graders performed their end of the year music concerts this week. The concerts featured both the string and wind ensembles from each grade playing a collection of songs they learned over the year. Photos:  5th grade concert and 6th grade concert. 
SENIORS FINALIZE THEIR DOCUMENTARIES
Seniors in Documenting the World are finishing their documentaries and will present them on June 1 at 6 p.m. in the Sterling Place performance space.  Read more. 
 
UPPER SCHOOL'S VISITING WRITERS SERIES
Writer Emily Bazelon visited Berkeley Carroll to talk to the Upper School about her book on bullying, Sticks and Stones. Emily shared some of her findings on modern day bullying and then got students engaged in a discussion on bullying in a digital age and upstanding vs. bystanding.
 
Author Aili McConnon spoke to students about her book, Road to Valor, which tells the true story of Italian cyclist Gino Bartali, who used his bike to aid the resistance during WWII and managed to win the Tour de France both before and after the war
  
5TH GRADERS LEARN SENEGALESE DANCE
Fifth graders learned a Senegalese song and dance in preparation for their trip to DanceAfrica at BAM this week.
 
UPPER SCHOOL RAISING MONEY FOR INDIAN VILLAGE
Upper School students who went to India this year on one of BC's global academic programs sold chai at Lincoln Place this week. They are raising money for the Heranjalu, the village they stayed in, which is experiencing droughts in their wells - the only source of clean water. The money will help the village rent industrial equipment to dig deeper wells and create a long-lasting solution to this problem.
3RD GRADERS CREATE WIRE SCULPTURES
Third graders made their own wire sculptures in art class.
  
BERKELEY CARROLL GARDENS
The fourth grade gardening elective built a garden for the 701 yard. After researching online examples of DIY hanging gardens, students proposed their own designs and then voted, ultimately choosing a design with planters made of recycled milk jugs hung from PVC tubing to hold water. They measured, cut and assembled the materials, then hung and planted the garden in time for some springtime color.
 
At Lincoln Place, the MS Science Squad elective and a volunteer gardening crew have been hard at work setting up our rooftop garden at 181 Lincoln. They started planting flowers, herbs and vegetables last week.
  
AS SEEN ON THE PA FACEBOOK PAGE
It's been a busy month for the PA (yes, we know: every month is a busy month for the PA)!  Recent events include sponsoring the BC runners group in the Brooklyn Half and their Unity Fest 2016, which featured Mr. Militello's Jazz Trio! Read more.
  
LUNCH MENUS 
 
  
DON'T MISS:
May 30: Memorial Day - School Closed
May 31: Senior Dinner
June 1: Upper School Recognition Assembly
June 1: Spring Concert
June 1: Documenting the World Film ScreenIng
June 2: Middle School Music Concert
June 3: Upper School Commencement (Half Day for the Entire School)
June 3: Upper School Career Day 
June 7: 7th Grade El Museo del Barrio Trip 
June 7 & 8: Upper School Review Days
June 8: 6th Grade Retrospective Art Showcase 
June 8: Volunteer Appreciation Evening
June 9 & 10: Upper School Exams
June 10: 4th Grade Arts Showcase
June 13: 8th Grade Moving Up Celebration
June 13 & 14: Upper School Exams
June 14 & 15: Project Brooklyn
June 15: Lower School Arch Day
June 16: Middle School Closing Ceremonies
June 16: Last Day of Upper School 
 

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