By Zara Abrams Ukrainians are fighting valiantly against the Russian army, but with war comes uncertainty. More than 3 million refugees have fled the country since the invasion began and each day brings new reports of violent attacks from the air, land, and sea. Just as many U.S. adults—even those without a personal connection to […]

With the promise of warmer days finally on the horizon and the most challenging days of the pandemic beginning to drift further away in the rearview mirror, I offer this “portal,” a view (from the new foyer in our ARts/Gym Connector) of one version of our imagined new gym. While it shows an exciting hint […]

Contributing Experts: Naline Lai, MD, FAAP and Julie Kardos, MD, FAAP A Quick Look: – Talk to your child in an honest, yet age-appropriate manner – Reach out to others if you need help supporting your child – Suggest tangible ways your child/family can help Over the past few years, it sometimes feels like we’re waking up to […]

Just like exercise and sleep, engaging with the arts is a necessity for a full and happy life. By Arthur C. Brooks If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do—at least in theory. According to the advocacy group America for the Arts, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts […]

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS, BFS is a member school) shared the following piece a few years ago.  Written by Ann Klotz, the Head of School of Laurel School, I think it offers pertinent insights, and as we move forward during this pandemic. “We all agree resilience is a good thing. Essentially a synonym […]

One of the most iconic songs in the world of Friends and Friends education is “This Little Light of Mine.”  I’m certain most of you have heard it.  You can hear a Second Grade Class singing it in the BFS promotional video that Melissa Clayton produced two years ago. As we gathered for the February […]

What contributes to the positive spirit of community on campus and makes BFS such a special Friends school?  An intentional commitment to the quality of teacher-student relationships and respect for teacher autonomy. Our comprehensive and distinct program and commitment to quality attracts, engages, and retains deeply dedicated educators who are inspiring, passionate about teaching, dedicated […]

I feel overwhelming gratitude and enthusiastic anticipation as I write to provide the community with an update on our Facilities Master Plan and our progress during the design phase. In just a few months, we continue to hope to break ground to start the first phase of physical improvements to the campus that will ensure […]

I’m sharing: Celebrating the Holidays Safely During COVID-19 – SOURCE: CHOP – Children’s Health Tips – November 16, 2021 Contributing Experts: Susan E. Coffin, MD, MPH and Yesenia A. Marroquin, PhD As we approach another holiday season impacted by COVID-19, there are certainly reasons to celebrate – the FDA recently extended Pfizer-BioNTech’s current emergency use authorization to include […]

I send a heartfelt thanks to the scores and scores of parents, grandparents, students, former parents, graduates, and trustees who donated their time and energy this past Saturday during our annual Fall Frolic.  It was an extraordinary outpouring of community support and effort, and the day was an amazing success!  Thank you, one and all!! […]