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Fourth Graders Connect With Nature at Frost Valley Adventure

Last week, Berkeley Carroll fourth graders embarked on the second annual overnight trip to Frost Valley Camp in the Catskill Mountains—and made our community proud every step of the way. Full of adventure, discovery, laughter, and friendship, the experience gave students a chance to connect with nature while building resilience, independence, and teamwork.

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Restorative Spotlight: by Cynthia Spence, 7th Grade Dean

As we shake off winter and head into the final stretch of the school year, Spring brings not only warmer weather, but a chance to reset and refocus. In our latest Restorative Spotlight, 7th Grade Dean Cynthis Apence reflects on the power of SMART goals--both for students and in her own personal journey.

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Congratulations To Gia O. ’30, National Scholastic Writing Silver Medalist!

Berkeley Carroll is thrilled to congratulate Gia O. ’30 on her outstanding achievement in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Among our many talented student writers recognized in the New York Regional competition this year, Gia stands out as the only BC student to receive a National Medal, earning a prestigious Silver Medal for her humor piece, The Great Couch Conspiracy.

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Berkeley Carroll’s Spring Intensives Take Learning Beyond the Classroom

Each spring, Upper School students at Berkeley Carroll step beyond their regular coursework and dive into specialized, hands-on learning experiences through Spring Intensives. These two-week interdisciplinary courses and travel programs allow students to explore interests beyond traditional subjects, emphasizing deep engagement and real-world application.

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Honoring Memory and History: Holocaust Survivor Theodora Klayman Speaks with Upper School Students

In honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Berkeley Carroll Upper School students had the opportunity to listen to visiting speaker Theodora (Dora) Klayman’s personal history of surviving the Holocaust. 

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Faculty Spotlight: Manuela Aronofsky and the 2025 Pura Belpré Award

Middle School Technology Integrator and 7th Grade Advisor Manuela Aronofsky recently served on the prestigious Pura Belpré Award Selection Committee, helping to recognize outstanding children’s books that celebrate Latino/a culture. Recently, she traveled to Phoenix to announce this year’s winners at the ALA Youth Media Awards.

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