October 27th Update

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General PA Meeting

Wed, Oct. 29th, 7:00 pm

181 Lincoln Place, Cafeteria

 

Bob Vitalo will be introducing Brandie Melendez, our new Director of Community and Inclusion, to the parent community. Engage Brandie in a discussion as she covers the overarching and division-wide philosophy behind the introduction of this curriculum, and how it relates to diversity and our mission of creating global, ethical thinkers. Wine and cheese will be served.

 

 

Babysitting available.
Please  RSVP to reserve a spot.

Berkeley Carroll Families at Work in the Community
 

Coat Drive - Monday, November 3rd through Friday, November 7th


One week only, the Side by Side Committee is collecting gently used coats (any size or style) for needy, immigrant families.  Donations will be given to the Evenstart Family Support Center located at PS 503 in Brooklyn. Coats can be left in the marked collection bins at the entrances of 701 Carroll St, 712 Carroll Street, and 181 Lincoln Place.  Contact Kate Piccard for more information or to help with sorting and/or delivery. 


 

Thank You 
To the many families and students that participated in the American Breast Cancer Walk to help people with breast cancer today and striving to find cures to end the disease tomorrow. Our BC "Making Strides" team raised $685 and community awareness.  A special thanks to Michele Baptiste for chairing this successful service event!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Side by Side is actively looking for parent volunteers to help with various service events throughout the year. If you are interested, please contact Claudia Zeldin.

NYCPIASide By Side
   

How to Raise a Drug Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents

Nov. 12th 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Harmonie Club

4 East 60th Street

New York, NY

A conversation with Joseph A. Califano Jr. and Yale University Psychiatry panel in co-operation with CASA/Columbia

 


CONTACT:

Visit the NYCPIA new website: parentsinaction.org
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Street Safety Workshop

 

Unique safety training opportunity for 5th, 6th and 7th graders

 

  • 2-part course on Saturday mornings 
  • 9am-Noon, Nov 8th and Nov 15th
  • Both days are required

 

The Berkeley Carroll Parent Association is again presenting the popular Street Safety workshops facilitated by the nationally recognized experts at Prepare Inc.

 

The workshops use role-play, discussion and exercises to enhance students' personal safety skills.  Effective communication, with a priority given to maintaining the integrity and safety of the individual, is the aim of the program. Scenarios include street crime, bullying, teasing, peer pressure and unwelcome attention.

 

There will be a $150 charge billed directly from The Berkeley Carroll School to each student enrolled.

 

Please RESERVE YOUR CHILD'S SPACE NOW! 

 

Space is very limited to 16 students.

 

If you have any questions regarding workshop content, please contact Charlie Pigott by email.

Upper
   

Divisional PA Meeting

Thu, Dec. 4th, 8:00 am

181 Lincoln Place, Cafeteria

 


CONTACT:

Dave Pearson, Upper School Vice President

 

MiddleMiddle School

 

Middle School Divisional PA Meeting

Wed, Nov 12th

181 Lincoln Place 8:30 am 


 
CONTACT 

Kate Piccard - Middle School Vice President

LowerLower School

 

Lower School Divisional PA Meeting

Mon, Nov 10th, 8:45 am 


 
CONTACTS 

Inna Berman - Lower School PreK- 1 Vice President

Sarie Calkins - Lower School 2-4 Vice President 
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Wed, Oct. 29th

Mon, Dec. 8th

Thu, Feb. 12th

Mon, Apr. 13th

 

UPPER SCHOOL 
@ 8:00 AM

 

Thu, Dec.4th
Thu, Jan. 22nd
Thu, Feb. 19th
Thu, Apr. 9th
Thu, May 7th

 

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Wed, Nov. 12th

Wed, Jan. 14th

Wed, Feb. 11th

Wed, Mar. 11th
Wed, May 6th


 

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Mon, Nov. 10th

Wed, Jan. 14th

Thu, Feb. 12th

Thu, Mar. 12th

Wed, Apr. 15th

Thu, May 14th

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The Berkeley Carroll School Parent Association

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