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Community Event: Raising Resilient Girls with Crystyn Wright, Girls Leadership

Join us for Raising Resilient Girls with Crystyn Wright of Girls Leadership and learn about the pressures unique to girls today and how you can help them navigate these challenges. Whether you are a parent, guardian, or friend, you will want to attend this acclaimed talk and Q&A and gain the tools and strategies to help the girls you care about become more confident, courageous, and resilient.

Bring a friend or grab your spouse for this adults-only evening of insights and practical, actionable advice. Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres from favorite Brooklyn vendors and cash bar, served up with heaps of wisdom.

When: Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Shapeshifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place, Park Slope, Brooklyn 11215

Tickets: $25 each or $40 for two. 

Click here to order your tickets. This must-see presentation is expected to sell-out. Tickets may not be available at the event.

This event is open to the community! All proceeds benefit Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS).

BUGS would like to thank event sponsors IDB Bank, Shannon Insana at the Corcoran Group, and ShapeShifter Lab.

We are also grateful for in-kind donations from Whole Foods and Baba's Pierogis.

For more information, email admissions@BUGSbrooklyn.org. To learn more about Girls Leadership, please visit girlsleadership.org.

BUGS Hornets Open 2020 Basketball Season!

We are excited to announce that the BUGS Hornets boys and girls basketball teams are competing this year in the New York Scholastic Athletic Association (NYSAA) League. Every home game will also feature the one and only BUGS Cheer squad to rally the crowd to support our players.

Make sure to be there on Friday, February 7 for the home opener double header! The girls game begins at 4:30 and the boys at 5:30 p.m.

Fans are always welcome to attend home games. The policies regarding spectators are decided by the away school. If you have any further questions please contact after-school director Valencia Kirnon at afterschool@BUGSbrooklyn.org. 

BOYS MARCH SCHEDULE 

http://nysaasports.org/team/team/bugs/

Wednesday, March 4, 5:00 P.M. BUGS vs Covo, at Covo

Friday, March 6, at 4:15 P.M, BUGS vs Brooklyn Prospect, Home at BUGS

Monday, March 9, at 5:15 P.M, BUGS vs P.S. 147, at P.S. 147

Friday, March 13, at 4:15 P.M, BUGS vs I.S. 366, location TBA

 

GIRLS MARCH SCHEDULE 

http://nysaasports.org/team/brooklyn-urban-gardens-school-bugs-girls/

Monday, March 2 at 4:15 P.M. BUGS vs. P.S. 206, at P.S. 206

Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 P.M. BUGS vs Covo, at Covo

Monday, March 9, 4:15 P.M, BUGS vs P.S. 147, at P.S. 147

Click here for the game schedules and stats.

Girls: :http://nysaasports.org/team/brooklyn-urban-gardens-school-bugs-girls/

Boys: http://nysaasports.org/team/bugs/

Go Hornets!

BUGS Launches “Artists Lead! BUGS Community Market" Matching Gift Campaign

BUGS Awarded Matching Gift from ArtPlace through IOBY to Fund
“Artists Lead! BUGS Community Market" and Creative Community Change

During this season of giving, BUGS is thrilled to announce an end-of-year matching gift campaign from ArtPlace through IOBY to launch our student-run and artist-led Community Market. The Market will feature student designed sustainability-themed projects and performances as well as local produce. Open to the public in May and June, the Market will provide meaningful opportunities for students to connect more deeply with neighbors to grow an equitable, healthy, and sustainable community.

Contributions to the “Artists Lead! BUGS Community Market"  will be doubled up to $1,000 per donor. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to all participating campaigns, so BUGS encourages friends and families to donate as soon as possible at https://ioby.org/project/artists-lead-bugs-community-market.

Support of any amount will help: 

  • Fund artists to build our students' art and activist muscles!

  • Underwrite student art and design projects to motivate our community to consider the economic, environmental and social impact of the choices they make about what they eat, wear, and purchase.

  • Support our student-run “Community Market” that will be open to the public in May and June.

Students will be guided and inspired by our in-house team of teaching artists under the leadership of our Lead Artist and Director of Sustainability Jess Norris Khawaja, as well as guest artists.

“Myself and BUGS would love the opportunity to expand upon our Community Market and Farm Stand project this year and engage other community artists. Last year the Market was open all day on Fridays in June. This year, we hope to open in May and run through June. The Market will also include performances and additional opportunities for art making and exchange. We are seeking funding to make this vision a reality,” explained Jess Norris Khawaja, Project Lead Artist and Director of Sustainability.

“We are so grateful for all our families, friends, board members, and alumni who have already contributed to the challenge. Thank you for your support of BUGS and our students who will change the world,” said Susan Tenner, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School.  

Donate now at https://ioby.org/project/artists-lead-bugs-community-market.


Family Newsletter: Important Reminders!

Dear BUGS Families, 

We hope you are all having a wonderful summer. As we approach the beginning of the new school year, which is just 3 weeks away, we wanted to share some information to help start the year strong.

As a reminder the first day of school for NEW students is Monday, August 26th, 2019. The first day for returning students is Tuesday, August 27th, 2019. All students are expected to be present on the first day and week of school. Please notify the Main Office if for any reason your child/children will not be in attendance the first day/week of school at 718-280-9556. Be sure to refer to the 2019-2020 BUGS school year calendar for important dates. You can sync the Google Calendar version to your phone, by clicking the link and selecting the +GoogleCalendar button on the bottom right of the screen. 

Read below for important announcements regarding school supply lists, summer reading assignments, uniforms and more!

Announcements

What to expect week 1: 

  • All students must be in uniform starting on the first day. 

  • Students will have lunch daily at noon. Students who prefer to bring a packed lunch may do so. 

  • During the first week of school (August 26th-August 30th) students will be dismissed early, at 1pm.

  • Students should bring all school supplies with them on the first day of school. They will work with their advisors to sort supplies.  

Summer Reading Assignments For All Students: We are giving current and incoming BUGS students summer reading assignments to prevent the “summer slide” and ensure the students continue working toward their reading goals. Please see below for your child’s assignment.

School Supply List: The supply lists are ready for the 2019-2020 school year. Students should bring supplies during the first week of school. Please find the complete supply list that include both English & Spanish, below: 

Stock up on uniforms! The summer is a great time to order your uniforms for the upcoming school year. As a reminder, you must purchase uniforms directly through Land’s End School. 

  • You can now order via the following options:  

    • Online: Go to landsend.com/school and create or sign in to your account. Include your student and school information in My Account (or find your School using the Preferred School Number Search: 900186842). Start shopping with your personalized product checklist.

    • Shop Now via the direct link: http://www.landsend.com/pp/SchoolSearch.html?action=landing&selectedSchooNum=900186842

    • Phone: Call 1-800-469-2222 and reference your student’s Preferred School Number 900186842, grade level and gender. Our team of consultants are available 24/7 for assistance.

School Meal Applications: There is an important task we ask all families to do as soon as possible - it will only take about 5 minutes. 

Apply online at www.myschoolapps.com/Application using any electronic device with an internet connection. Households need to complete only one application. All families must complete the application, even if you don’t think you qualify, or if your child doesn’t eat school meals, as it affects our funding. We are proud that each school day NYC Public School students are able to enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch. 

Update your information on TeacherEase: We are already preparing for the 2019-20 school year. Please help us by telling us if your plans have changed and you won’t be returning to BUGS next year or if your contact information has changed. Just email info@BUGSbrooklyn.org to let us know any changes for the next school year. Thanks! 

Student MetroCards: If the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) sends MetroCards in time, eligible students will receive a temporary MetroCard for the first week of school, which will expire on August 30th. Permanent MetroCards should be available on September 4th. In the event that either the temporary and/or permanent MetroCards do not arrive in time, please plan to provide your child with a MetroCard or mode of transportation to and from school. We will keep you updated with any changes.  

Field Study Dues: This yearly payment of $50 covers field study trips and supplies for the entire school year. All families can pay online through the Fees section of TeacherEase, or send a check to Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (not BUGS). 

New BUGS Students: Please submit all outstanding enrollment documents to us as soon as possible! If you aren’t sure what you still need to turn in, email cay.tolson@BUGSbrooklyn.org.