SENIOR RECEIVES NATIONAL SILVER MEDAL FOR WRITING
Congratulations to Moya L. '21 who was awarded a National Silver Medal in the Scholastic Writing Competition! She received the medal for her entire Writing Portfolio, which also received a Gold Key award in the regional round. Moya's work was judged to show originality, technical skill, and the emergence of personal voice!
BEYOND BC: MICHAEL EVE '17/TUFTS '21
As part of our "Beyond BC" Young Alumni showcase, this month we're catching up with Michael Eve '17, a senior at Tufts University studying Computer Science!
In addition to his academic pursuits, Michael is also busy in the athletics community and volunteering to support younger students on campus, and he credits Upper School Computer Science Teacher Jason Gaines for showing him "what can be possible in terms of making your different passions –like music, engineering, and computer science for me – come to life in different ways.
Visit our website to read more about Michael's experience (and other young alumni's experiences) Beyond BC.
UPPER SCHOOL DISCUSSES ANTI-ASIAN RACISM IN THE UNITED STATES
The Upper School welcomed social entrepreneur and inclusion innovator Aerica Shimizu Banks who led a virtual discussion about the anti-Asian racism and violence that have occurred around the country in recent months. Ms. Banks spoke about what it means to be Asian in America right now, a history of Asian-American racism, dispelled many Asian and Asian-American myths, and answered student questions about how they can make a difference.
FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR HONORING OUR TEACHERS AT THIS YEAR'S VIRTUAL BENEFIT: "A CELEBRATION FOR BC"
"A Celebration of Berkeley Carroll" will be a special one-hour virtual event for our entire community that honors our talented faculty and supports the BC Fund for Growth and Innovation in Teaching on April 22. In this extraordinary year, we look forward to recognizing our exceptional teachers, who have gone above and beyond for our students and community. And … there will be dancing!
All families will receive an email on April 21 with a link to the event. You can also visit the event website where you can sponsor the Celebration, make a gift to the Fund for Growth and Innovation in Teaching, or order a limited-edition hoodie to show your BC pride! Go Lions!
SENIOR SPEAKERS
Congratulations to our latest Senior Speakers, Charlotte T. '21 and Janey T. '21! Charlotte shared some of the funniest moments in her life that have resulted from her habit for clumsiness including an encounter with a very angry cow.
Janey said like most teenagers she has given a lot of thought to her future, and she said her beloved aunt has been a role model for who she wants to become when she grows up.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE HAS A MASTER CLASS ON IMPROVISATION WITH AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN
The Upper School Jazz Ensemble had the chance to work with world renowned jazz musician Alexa Tarantino during a special master class! An award-winning saxophonist and faculty member at Lincoln Center's Youth Programs, Ms. Tarantino spoke about jazz improvisation and theory, and then showed students how to learn a tune from the inside out and apply that knowledge to more advanced songs.
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Upcoming Events
Reminder: Check the Parent Association's weekly Bulletin, which they email directly to all parents & guardians, for full information on their events.
April 16: Junior Variety Show
April 20: Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Engagement for Parents and Guardians
April 21: PGCC Meeting (PA Event)
April 22: A Celebration of Berkeley Carroll
April 27: Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Engagement for Parents and Guardians
April 28: Sacrifice Zone: Climate Justice Panel & Documentary Discussion
April 29: Book Club Meeting (PA Event)
May 3-7: Remote Classes All Week for Entire Middle School
May 4: Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Engagement for Parents
May 5: Mosaic General Meeting (PA Event)
May 6: Understanding Anti-Asian Discrimination Within the Constructs of Racism
May 7: Lower School Parent Teacher Conferences
May 11-13: Middle School Play
May 11: Activating Our Capacities for Anti-Racism as White Parents
May 11: PGCLD Meeting (PA Event)
May 12: LGBTQ 101
May 13: Senior Scholars Presentations
May 13: AAPI Presents Siyan Wong (PA Event)
May 14: Lower School Parent Teacher Conferences
May 14: Dance Concert
May 17: Senior Music & Arts Showcase
May 18: Science Research & Design Presentations
May 18: AAPI Meeting (PA Event)
May 19: Non-Binary Basics & Getting Comfortable with Pronouns
May 20: Mosaic General Meeting (PA Event)
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