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Did You Know One of the World’s Top Academic Programs is Right in Your Neighborhood? (sponsored)
Thursday, August 16, 2018
At BASIS Independent Brooklyn, a PreK–12 private school in Red Hook, students are inspired to learn at the highest international levels in a liberal arts and sciences curriculum consistently recognized as one of the top academic programs in the U.S. Through robust courses that challenge students to [...]
At BASIS Independent Brooklyn, a PreK–12 private school in Red Hook, students are inspired to learn at the highest international levels in a liberal arts and sciences curriculum consistently recognized as one of the top academic programs in the U.S. Through robust courses that challenge students to do more than what typically expected of them, students grow into excellent problem solvers poised to tackle, with confidence, whatever challenges come their way. If you would like to learn more about our world-acclaimed program, join us Thursday, August 30, at an Information Session to explore our campus and get to know our Admissions team.
REGISTER NOW!
Select seats are available for the upcoming 2018 school year. The 2019
application is now open! Please apply online at brooklyn.basisindependent.com.
BASIS Independent Brooklyn
556 Columbia St. | Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 643-6302
brooklyn-admissions@basisindependent.com
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Adopt your elephant for DUMBO’s block party supporting local public schools
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The DUMBO Improvement District hosts its second annual block party on Washington Street on Friday, September 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cornerstone event of the evening is The Great #DUMBODrop, which sends thousands of toy elephants descending on the streets of DUMBO at 6:00 p.m.
Elephants for the [...]
Tribeca Pediatrics opening in DUMBO (sponsored)
Monday, August 13, 2018
Tribeca Pediatrics is thrilled to open in DUMBO on Tuesday 8/14, on the corner of Plymouth and Pearl Street. Dr. Christina Navarro is heading the office and looks forward to meeting you and your family! This location will be open Monday and Tuesday from 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday, Thursday [...]
Tribeca Pediatrics is thrilled to open in DUMBO on Tuesday 8/14, on the corner of Plymouth and Pearl Street. Dr. Christina Navarro is heading the office and looks forward to meeting you and your family! This location will be open Monday and Tuesday from 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. Find out more here.
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School info session “Intro to Pre-K & Kindergarten” on 9/24
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
In this info session for families considering Pre-K and Kindergarten in private, public and Charter schools in our neighborhood we cover everything you need to know about local zoned schools, un-zoned schools, Charter and private school options, application details and deadlines, waitlists, free universal Pre-K options, languages and dual language programs, G&T and more. This event is geared [...]
. The next talk will take place on Monday, September 24th from 7.00 to 8.45 pm in DUMBO. Tickets here.
What parents are saying:
My wife and I found the presentation so helpful. You did an impressive job, synthesizing the info, simplifying it, and making it engaging too! Not easy. – Heidi T.-W. – Downtown Brooklyn parent
“I just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic session yesterday. You helped distill what can be a very anxiety-filled process into the key takeaways parents need to know. Even though our daughter has only just turned 2, I’m very glad we’re now prepared with all of this info. I’ll be sure to recommend you to other parents in the neighborhood.” – Caroline Z. – DUMBO, Brooklyn parent
“Your presentation was so informative and interesting last night. I now have a few more schools on my list to tour.” Rachel A. – Brooklyn Heights parent
“I found the presentation to be extremely informative and helpful. Thank you for organizing it and these guides.” Greg M. – DUMBO, Brooklyn parent
“Your knowledge on Brooklyn schools is very impressive and you laid it out in an easy to follow format. It definitely provided clarity on a “mysterious” process. I’ll recommend your session to others in my building with young kids.” Agaja R. – Downtown Brooklyn parent
“It was a really good introduction to the application process, different options with regards to pre-k and kindergarten, and school overview. For me, one of the best parts was your insider take on each of the schools.” Saul L. – DUMBO parent
“The balance of Q&A and information you gave us was excellent and we covered so much in 2 hours. You did this in a relaxed setting – I was bracing myself for an intense environment of crazy Brooklyn parents and it was the total opposite. The session has had a direct impact on my choices for my son, so I’m very grateful for that.” Olly J. – Downtown Brooklyn parent
“Super informative and exactly what we were hoping for! This was the best overview and introduction I’ve heard, you made a complex and daunting landscape appear much more navigable and open. We are a British couple with 3 young kids, 2 born in BK, and it was great to know that the whole scenario really is as maddeningly different from back home in Europe as we thought – it’s not just us! – but also that you can find a way through it all and stay sane.” Toby S. – DUMBO Parent
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Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet Now Enrolling for 2018/19 School Year! (sponsored)
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Join Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet in DUMBO for the 2018-19 school year and experience the joy that comes from dancing! Registration is now open for children ages 3-14 years old. Classes begin September 17. Find out more here.
A few spots also still available in GKA’s Storybook Ballet Camp, August 20-24! Camp [...]
Join Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet in DUMBO for the 2018-19 school year and experience the joy that comes from dancing! Registration is now open for children ages 3-14 years old. Classes begin September 17. Find out more here.
A few spots also still available in GKA’s Storybook Ballet Camp, August 20-24! Camp is open to children ages 3-8 years old. Find out more here.
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Free rides on the “dazzle ship” Flow Separation from Pier 6
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Tauba Auerbach’s dazzled design for Fireboat John J. Harvey has made a huge splash across New York Harbor this past month! Because of its overwhelming popularity Public Art Fund has added six additional Flow Separation rides this fall.
Flow Separation is a commission by New York-based artist Tauba Auerbach (b. 1981, San Francisco, California), which transforms the historic Fireboat John J. Harvey into [...]
, which transforms the historic Fireboat John J. Harvey into a contemporary “dazzle ship.”
Throughout the summer and fall, the dazzled fireboat will be anchored at docks around New York Harbor and on weekends will offer free, timed trips for the public, continuing John J. Harvey’s 18-year tradition since her retirement as a working fireboat.
Until August 12, Flow Separation will be docked at Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park. All trips during this time will depart and return to Pier 6. From August 13 to October 7, Flow Separation will be docked at Hudson River Park’s Pier 25. All trips during this time will depart and return to Pier 25.
In the coming weeks,they are also releasing additional tickets for all August and September trips! Tickets will be released via PublicArtFund.org on the following Tuesdays at 12:00pm ESTJuly 31 at 12:00pm: reserve tickets for trips on August 4, 5, 11, 12August 7 at 12:00pm: reserve tickets for trips on August 18, 19September 4 at 12:00pm: reserve tickets for trips on September 15, 16September 11 at 12:00pm: reserve tickets for trips on September 22, 23September 18 at 12:00pm: reserve tickets for trips on September 29, 30 & October 7On Saturdays, trips depart at 4:30pm and 6:00pm, and on Sundays trips depart at 12:00pm and 1:30pm. In the event that a trip becomes sold out, you may join the standby line for any ride and spots will be released five minutes before departure based on availability. For more information, visit PublicArtFund.org.
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Free kid-friendly events in August
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
A breastfeeding fiesta, garden party, Hindu lamp ceremony, outdoor movies and more free events for the whole family will take place in August:
Breastfeeding Fiesta: Partying For a Milky Purpose | 8/2 | Prospect Park Zoo
In partnership with Maimonides Medical Center, healthfirst and By My Side/healthy start Brooklyn, Prospect Park Zoo is hosting a breastfeeding awareness event [...]
