“Let it Shine” was a total success! It is with a deep regard for the evidenced spirit and support within the BFS community that I write to express heart-felt gratitude to the scores of current and former community members and friends of BFS that gathered on Friday night for a memorable evening of fun, friendship, […]
each of us can support our community and impact the quality of the educational experience for all students – TODAY!
The culmination of BFS’s Virtual Annual Auction – “Let it Shine!: Celebrating 225 Years of Honoring the Light Within Every Child” – is today and this evening, and it is time to participate! Please join with everyone as we celebrate the creativity and dynamic energy within our tight-knit community and support the goal of building our school’s financial […]
the antidote for uncertainty is gratitude
Yesterday morning, during the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, every faculty member’s (e)mailbox was graced with an incredible outpouring of gratitude via a 30-page (e)card from many of our parents and students. On behalf of everyone, I write to express our sincere appreciation for this deep expression of kindness and heartfelt appreciation. It really […]
a song for our times and our community – a gift from Music Teacher Rich Cox
Recently, BFS Music Teacher Rich Cox shared with me a new song that he had composed. Rich has been one of our school’s many wonderful and inspiring forces of goodness and creativity during these unprecedented and challenging times. An engaging community leader and talented artist, he has produced a version of his new song that […]
Distance Learning During Coronavirus: How Parents and Kids are Reacting
As we reflect as individuals, as parents, as teachers, and as a community on everything we have been asked to adjust to, do, and deal with during this global crisis, we have been fortunate to have Michael Thompson, Judy Schechtman, and Abbi DeLessio speak with us to share their thoughts and facilitate discussions for teacher […]
What if they are ahead?
Throughout this rapidly-changing global crisis, I find myself almost constantly having to balance reality with optimism in every aspect of my job and my personal life. First Grade teacher Juli Vogelsang shared with me the following set of queries that she had heard at a service over the weekend. It certainly speaks to me about […]
A BFS alum and First Grade teacher shares a puppet video he created for his students: talking about fears, looking for the helpers (+ one more)
Inspired by Mr. Rogers, BFS alum Benjamin Weiner ’03 recently produced this video to help his young friends talk about their fears regarding the coronavirus. Ben is currently teaching First Grade at St. Ann’s School in Brooklyn, NY. Those lucky kiddos are being treated to the daily videos Benjamin makes, each featuring a variety of […]
“The Psychological Challenges of Sequestering and Online Learning: A Special Presentation for BFS Parents”
I am pleased to announce an online meeting for all interested parents with Michael Thompson, Ph.D. “The Psychological Challenges of Sequestering and Online Learning: A Special Presentation for BFS Parents” 7:00 PM next Thursday, April 9, 2020 Dr. Thompson is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He is the supervising psychologist […]
“What the World Needs Now Is Love”
A friend shared the following video this morning – an inspiring virtual performance of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “What the World Needs Now Is Love” performed by students from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music. Special Subject teachers jump into “distance learning” this week! Thank you, one and all, for your […]
we started the year in a position of strength, and we remain strong today. we are a close-knit and supportive community, and we are up for this challenge!
To the extended community and friends of Buckingham Friends School, On Tuesday, March 24, Buckingham Friends School began a term of “distance learning” at our beloved school. Drawn from a recent community letter to parents and guardians, it is my hope that this post offers some insights into the strength of the BFS community and […]