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Welcome to the Berkeley Carroll Parent Association Weekly Bulletin
Thank you everyone for your continued tremendous response to our various events. We still have openings for upcoming events that we hope to see you at.
Grade wide and class specific dinners are just around the corner. Check out the lower/middle/upper school sections to see how you can get involved.
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UPCOMING...
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BCSPA - Everyone's Invited!
 Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Sunday October 18th at 1pm
Cost: $20 per person (child or adult)
Come cheer on Brooklyn's very own basketball team as they take on the 76ers.
Please RSVP at Everyonesinvitedbcpa@gmail.com with the subject line: Brooklyn Nets
Annual Berkeley Carroll Halloween Party!
Saturday October 24th 12-3pm
Don't be Grimm! The Halloween Party is coming! This year our children will venture through the often spooky world of the Brothers Grimm. They can brave the Haunted Woods, grab at bite at our Oktoberfest Garden, have their fortunes told at the Enchanted Mirror, get creative at the Arts & Crafts tables, and much more!!
Calling all volunteers! The Halloween Party is a great chance to meet other parents while creating a fantastic event for our children.
To volunteer, simply click on the link below and let us know your preferences: Click here to Volunteer!
Join us in the the Investigations Room of 712 Carroll Street at 8:45am on Wednesday, September 30th for a fun planning meeting.
Brooklyn Islanders vs. BruinsSunday November 8th at 5:00pm
Cost: $35 per person (child or adult)
The Islanders have found their permanent home in Brooklyn. Come help us show them some Brooklyn love when they take on the Boston Bruins.
Please RSVP at Everyonesinvitedbcpa@gmail.com
with the subject line: Brooklyn Islanders
Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic
Saturday November 14th at 11:30am
Cost: $25 per person (child or adult)
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience at Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. Be charmed by a cast of over 50, with Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, sweetheart Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. Relive the magic of Disney's Frozen with Anna, Elsa and the hilarious Olaf as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. Sing-along to over 30 unforgettable songs including "Let It Go," "You've Got a Friend in Me," and "Hakuna Matata." Exciting moments from Disney*Pixar's Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Disney's The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and more will leave the whole family with memories to last a lifetime!
Please RSVP at Everyonesinvitedbcpa@gmail.com with the subject line: Disney on Ice
Family Skate Night!
Save the Date
Thursday Nov. 19th
6:30 - 8:30pm
It's a magical night of ice skating under the stars when Berkeley Carroll Families take over the Lakeside Rink at Prospect Park. Watch this space for more details.
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Diversity Committee Meeting
October 6, 7pm - 8:30pm
181 Lincoln Place, Cafeteria
Please join the Berkeley Carroll Diversity Committee on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. We will discuss various subjects and explore ideas, to set the committee agenda for the upcoming school year.
Please come out. We would love to hear from you as we move forward with this wonderful committee and this tremendous community of parents and students, of which we serve.
Contacts:
Jason Hayes, Diversity Committee, Chair
Brandie Melendez, Director of Community and Inclusion
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Side by Side Activities
Side-By-Side (SbS) is a PA committee which coordinates parent-initiated activities that engage adults and kids outside of our school community to effect positive social change.
Public Library Book Drive
Book Collection Oct. 5th - 16th
Side by Side will be conducting a school-wide book drive to benefit the Brooklyn Public Library. Families are being asked to donate new/lightly used books for all ages.
Collection boxes will be at Berkeley Carroll Building Entrances on Carroll St., Lincoln Pl. and at the Athletic Center until Friday, October 16th.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed at the Library
Saturday, October 17th
The Brooklyn Public Library is looking for 5-7 adult and teen volunteers to help sort books, participate in children's arts and crafts activities, and assist patrons.
The highest need is for sorting of the books between 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or 12:00 PM-3:00 PM.
Hours can be flexible. Community service credits for US students.
Making Strides against breast cancer walk 
Sunday October 18th 10:00am
Join BC families in Prospect Park to build awareness and support for breast cancer research and services.
Community service credits for US students.
Visit our TEAM PAGE to join the team or donate.
Please note that registration and/or a donation to the American Breast Cancer Society is not required to participate in this cancer walk.
Contact Walk Leaders Kim Bourne or Michele Welcome Baptiste for more information.
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 Lower School
PreK-3 to Kindergarten Class dinners are October 14th
1st Grade Class Dinners are on October 8th
CONTACTS Inna Berman - Lower School PreK- 1 Vice President
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Middle School
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Reminder:
9th and 10th grade dinners are October 29th
11th and 12th grade dinners are October 15th
Look for an email with details from your Grade Rep.
CONTACT:
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PARENT
ASSOCIATION
MEETING
SCHEDULES
GENERAL PA
(ALL SCHOOLS)
@ 7:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26, 2015
Mon, Dec 7, 2015
Tues, Feb 9, 2016
Tues, April 12, 2016
UPPER SCHOOL
@ 8:00 AM
TBD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
@ 8:30 AM
LOWER SCHOOL
@ 8:45 AM - 712 Carroll - Investigations Rm
Tues, Sep 29, 2015
Tues, Oct 27, 2015
Thur, Dec 3, 2015
Tues, Jan 26, 2016
Tues, Feb 23, 2016
Tues, Apr 19, 2016
Tues, May 24, 2016
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