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Home of the Bears! A PreK–grade 12 private school that offers students a STEM-focused liberal arts curriculum. Accepting Applications.
Red Hook, Brooklyn
Joined September 2013
Happy 4th of July from our school family to yours! We're celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave this Independence Day. Today we honor the values that make our nation strong: freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
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Today, we are proud to share a Senior Project Showcase capturing final presentations by our seniors who graduated with High Honors last week. Topics this year ranged from the future of High-Speed Rail in the U.S. and phonetic variation in NYC Communities.
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Congratulations to Nicole J. '28 for receiving the highest possible distinction at the NY State Music Association Solo Audition, performing flute at the highest degree of difficulty. Her performance was praised for her "excellent attention to musical details and expression."
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Happy Father's Day from the equator!!! Our middle school students on our Project Week trip to the Galapagos Islands explored the vibrant city of Quito yesterday. They took time out to wish all the dads in our community a very HAPPY FATHER'S Day from the Intiñan Equator Museum.
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The paddles have been put down and the scores are in from our FIRST BASIS Independent Brooklyn vs. Manhattan Ping Pong Tournament!. 🎉 HUGE congrats to the Wildcats for snagging the team win! Congrats to our very Wilson S. '29, who won the singles tournament by a wide margin!
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Spend August 11-15 fully immersed in the world of dance and letting your creativity flow with Ms. Cavallini! Each week in this full-day camp, we’ll explore various styles of dance while learning key terminology, signature steps, and choreography!
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On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to all the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. #memorialday #rememberingourheroes #basisindependentbrooklyn
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The cast and crew of our spring musical Shrek Jr. brought the audience to their feet with a standing ovation on opening night! Bravo to the performers and the team led by Ms. Markel behind the production. We loved every moment of the show! Next performance tonight at 6 p.m. ET!
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Poet-tree! Our Grade 5 students shared their haiku "leaves" on a wonderful new display in the halls. They took inspiration from the spring and summer seasons, and we loved the results. #funwithhaiku #poet-tree #funinenglishclass #primaryprogram #basisindependentbrooklyn
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Alum Denise Hewitt (Class of 2020) keeps making history! While still in high school, she photographed Emily Blunt for the cover of Marie Claire, and now she is the youngest person ever commissioned to capture the Met Gala.
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Our middle and high school band and choir recently enjoyed getting off campus for a performance of Antony & Cleopatra at the Metropolitan Opera. They had fun exploring Lincoln Center, and the high school band even enjoyed lunch in the park on their trip!
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Our Gr. 1 Cubs got a close up view of Lady Liberty on a gorgeous spring day this week! They enjoyed visiting the monument as well as the ferry ride there and back! Thank you, Ms. Fernandez, for capturing the joy of the visit. NYC is an amazing classroom!
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Today our seniors returned to campus to share where they are headed next on their academic journeys. Our Class of 2025 is full of leaders, artists, creators, student athletes, writers, and innovators. We could not be prouder of them!.
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This weekend the cherry blossoms in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden reached peak bloom. What better time to read The Grizzly article by Douglas H. '28 on his insights into sakura trees and the beauty of finitude.
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Our students in Gr. 5 experienced the joy of unplugging and then rolling up their sleeves at Red Gate Farm last week. Director Bono and Dean Love-Matteo arranged an amazing overnight stay complete with hikes, farm work, campfires, and bonding.
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On the heels of Easter, we have some fun photos. Our Cubs are on "Chick Watch" at the Lower School! Ms. Witherspoon is very popular these days offering a tour of the incubator she has in the science lab. Look for more photos once our newest members of the Lower School hatch!
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Bravo to our 6th-grade drama elective students! Their scenes from some of Shakespeare’s classics today demonstrated their facility with the Bard’s English and talent for bringing the text to life. Hats off to the incredible Ms. Markel for making it all possible!
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Embrace the Adventure!! Today's Summer Spotlight is on Young Cartoonists Specialty Camp with Mr. Dia at our Lower School Campus! In this week-long comic-making workshop (August 4-8), campers will learn the history of cartooning and create their own comic book from scratch.
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Bravo to our Fine Arts Festival team for a wonderful event this past weekend. From floral crown creation to magic tricks and wonderful art displays, Ms. Weathers, Director Bono, and Dean Love-Matteo raised the bar once again.
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On Monday, we were honored to host students and teachers from Ensemble Scolaire Ozanam (in Brittany, France) for a cultural exchange. Mr. Bedes and his students presented about high school life at our school, gave our visitors a tour of our campus, welcomed them into classes.
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