Friends in Fellowship: What will it take to get the US to act on Climate Change? Thursday, October 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Arch Street Meetinghouse, 4th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia (this event is free) Sign up for next week’s (free) PYM Friends in Fellowship talk featuring Solebury Meeting member, George School and Buckingham Friends School alumnae, […]
Celebrating our School Board – and how they show(ed) up!
This weekend, The Buckingham Friends School Board gathered for a two-day retreat (staying until after 9:00 PM on Friday, and returning at 7:30 AM for a full day on Saturday). Facilitated by nationally-recognized consultant Christina Drouin, President of The Center For Strategic Planning, the entire Board showed up (in every way imaginable!). The goal was […]
is there a gun in the house? (and other fine questions to ask one another as parents as we nurture connections and build community)
“Is there a gun in the house, and, if so, is it locked away?” and why asking simple and good questions such as “what is the rating of the movie they will watch?” or “will they wear seat belts?” or “is your dog friendly?” or “can we talk about my child’s food allergies?” will support […]
Sunday, October 6 is World Quaker Day!
World Quaker Day is this Sunday, October 6! First suggested here in Bucks County in 2013, Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) introduced this worldwide celebration in 2014. The purpose of World Quaker Day is for Quaker Meetings and organizations around the world to celebrate their involvement with the world around them. The theme […]
Challenging the Mind, Nourishing the Spirit
Whether you are new to BFS or have been a member of our community for many years, there is always more to learn and/or think about regarding a Friends education. This week, I write to share some information about Quakerism and a Friends education, Friends Council on Education, and thoughts about what a Friends school […]
Excerpts from my September report to the Board
The following excerpts come from my September 2019 report to the Board, which was sent to our trustees on the first day of school. The BFS community gathered in the auditorium on the last day of school for a “gratitude assembly” to voice their collective appreciation for the many individuals who contributed to all that […]
Sharing the moments that illustrate a BFS education
One of the real joys of my job is witnessing firsthand the quality of our teachers and our mission and values in action at BFS. As I walk through classrooms on a daily basis, I see our faculty inspiring the students, children who are engaged and happy, and the breadth of our intentional and exemplary […]
Beginning the School Year with Success
The first two weeks are “the most important time in the school year for all children,” says University of Kentucky professor Thomas Guskey. “What happens during this critical period pretty much determines how the rest of the year will go.” Students return from summer vacation to find new classes, new teachers, new books, and new […]
… although leaving BFS has always been a part of the plan… Graduation 2019
The rains subsided, the class photo was taken, and we gathered as a community in the Buckingham Monthly Meeting’s Meetinghouse – at the conclusion of Buckingham Friends School’s 224th year – to celebrate and recognize the graduating Eighth Grade class of 2019. Beautiful preludes and songs punctuated the overall spirit and meaning of the event, […]
…she has that rare ability
As the school year nears completion, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Fran Cagle. She greets all of us each day with a ready smile, eager to process requests and answer many questions, and always willing to support the children. She helps coordinate and plan events, produce mailings, track attendance, […]