At Buckingham Friends School, our mission guides us to “honor the Light within each person” and “instill the value of caring for others and our world.” During the past week, we have witnessed the protests, anger, and grief – including in Philadelphia and other metropolitan areas – that have been expressed about the killings of […]
We have entered the endurance phase of this pandemic
“Endurance is patience. It is shortening your time horizon so you just have to get through this day. Endurance is living with unpleasantness. In fact, it is finding you can adapt and turn the strangest circumstances into routine. Endurance is fortifying. It is discovering you can get socked in the nose and take it. Above […]
“Let it Shine!” Exceeds Expectations!
“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 […]