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Hill Country Food Park now open in Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Hill Country Food Park located at 345 Adams Street in the former Hill Country Barbecue and Chicken spaces is now open. The food hall has six different stalls, including a coffee stand serving doughnuts and ice cream; a Tex-Mex taco stand; a salad and sandwich shop; and a pizza stand. Hill Country’s barbecue and fried chicken [...]
PS 307 receives National Science Foundation Grant for STEM Stories
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Teachers College, Columbia University and PS 307 have received a National Science Foundation Grant for STEM Stories that will bring in $375,000 for STEM education at the Magnet school for STEM studies.
“Bringing the STEM Stories project to 307 is an incredible opportunity to honor the entire community’s perspectives and deepening understanding of [...]
Celebrate it all at City Point (sponsored)
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Skip the Santa lines and book a virtual reality sleigh ride to the North Pole. The holidays kick off at City Point with a BKLYN ARCTIC ADVENTURE, a VR wonderland. Soar past polar bears, reindeer, flowing rivers and dancing elves on the way to Santa’s Secret workshop–where the magic really happens. Created by the experts at [...]
Skip the Santa lines and book a virtual reality sleigh ride to the North Pole. The holidays kick off at City Point with a BKLYN ARCTIC ADVENTURE, a VR wonderland. Soar past polar bears, reindeer, flowing rivers and dancing elves on the way to Santa’s Secret workshop–where the magic really happens. Created by the experts at YokeyPokey Virtual Reality, BKLYN ARCTIC ADVENTURE’s exclusive City Point engagement starts on November 24 at 12PM and is FREE and open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12-9PM through December 24th. Book a ride and read more here.
Leaping Latkes! It’s BKLYN’s biggest Hanukkah fest. Kick off the first night with City Point + The Forward. The celebration includes dreidel making, puppets, dancing, music, a mensch on a bench and, of course, Katz’s famous latkes. FREE and open to all. December 2, 2-5PM.
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Hanukkah celebrations for kids in our neighborhood
Friday, November 23, 2018
Our overview of upcoming child-friendly Hanukkah events in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO:
Kane Street Synagogue Chanukah Party | 12/2
Crafts, cookie decorating, live music for families with children age 1 to 5. Event will take place on Sunday, December 2, 10:30 am – 12 pm at 236 Kane Street. $20 per family at the door.
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. Rabbi Avrom will have treats, dreidels & menorahs for all! Free!
Chabad of DUMBO Chanukah party | 12/4
Annual Chanukah party for children on December 4th at 4pm at 55 Anchorage place in DUMBO, featuring a Bubbleshow by Bubblemania, holiday fare, arts and crafts and much more! $25 per family at the door.
Chabad of Brooklyn Heights Chanukah party | 12/5
Chanukah party for children on December 5th at 5 pm.
Light up the night Grand Menorah Lighting | 12/5
Guest lighting with Borough President, choir performances, donuts and Chanukah gifts for children outside the Supreme Court on Montague and Court Street on Wednesday, December 5th starting at 5 pm.
Hanukkah Arts Festival at Hannah Senesh Community Day School | 12/9
Arts Festival on Sunday 12/9 from 1 – 4 PM at 342 Smith Street with art workshops for kids ages 2-10 sponsored by Jewish organizations from around NYC. Cookie decorating, mosaic tile workshop, friendship bracelets, Tzedakkah box designing, clay workshops, beeswax candle making and more. $5 per person at door.
Photo: Chabad of DUMBO
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School info session “Intro to Pre-K & Kindergarten” on 12/3
Monday, November 19, 2018
In this info session for families considering Pre-K and Kindergarten in private, public and Charter schools we cover everything you need to know about local zoned schools, un-zoned schools, Charter and private school options, application details and deadlines, waitlists, Pre-K options, languages and dual language programs, G&T and more. This event is geared towards parents with children born [...]
. The presentation will be followed by time for Q&A with a few current and past Cobble Hill Playschool parents who have gone through this process. The talk will take place on Monday, December 3rd from 7.00 to 8.45 pm at Cobble Hill Playschool at 93 RAPELYE STREET (ENTRANCE AT 653 HICKS STREET). Tickets here.
What parents are saying:
I must admit, I was dreading the presentation, but of course I felt it necessary so that I could understand the system. Your presentation, however, was really engaging and encouraging! I also especially enjoyed your remarks about embracing the amazing diversity NYC offers. All of your information was truly helpful and the experience has set my mind at ease. Sara T. – Cobble Hill parent
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
“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
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The fun starts here! (sponsored)
Monday, November 19, 2018
Building Bridges Preschool at Cadman Plaza West now offers amazing afternoon drop off Enrichment Classes. Please join us this Winter/Spring to learn and explore the Jungle, become your very own Superhero, transform into a Circus performer, dive into the Ocean, become little Architects and Engineers, and learn all about Bugs/Butterflies and more! Classes are open to all children ages 2 to 5! Please follow [...]
Building Bridges Preschool at Cadman Plaza West now offers amazing afternoon drop off Enrichment Classes. Please join us this Winter/Spring to learn and explore the Jungle, become your very own Superhero, transform into a Circus performer, dive into the Ocean, become little Architects and Engineers, and learn all about Bugs/Butterflies and more! Classes are open to all children ages 2 to 5! Please follow this link to register today!
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Holiday markets in our neighborhood
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Holiday markets and winter fairs are coming up in Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.
PS8/MS8 Holiday Market | Brooklyn Heights | 12/1
The PS8/MS8 holiday market is a fun event for all ages. There will be crafts, cookie decorating, a holiday-themed photo booth, bake sale & face painting, as well as many local crafters/artisans selling their products. Gift wrapping [...]
DUMBO’s one and only kids hair salon (sponsored)
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The first Salon for Kids in DUMBO is located inside the Barber on Pearl at 57 Pearl Street. They offer haircuts for boys and girls, manicure, pedicure and up-dos. Kids can sit in little car chairs and watch Netflix while getting a hair cut. Salon hours are Monday to Friday 8AM to 7PM, Saturday 9AM to [...]
The first Salon for Kids in DUMBO is located inside the Barber on Pearl at 57 Pearl Street. They offer haircuts for boys and girls, manicure, pedicure and up-dos. Kids can sit in little car chairs and watch Netflix while getting a hair cut. Salon hours are Monday to Friday 8AM to 7PM, Saturday 9AM to 6PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM. Kids haircuts cost $22, layer cuts $25, up-dos $ 12-25, manicure $10 and pedicure $12. All appointments are walk-ins. For more information, call (718) 855-3090.
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A look inside the unzoned elementary and middle school Arts & Letters in Fort Greene
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Arts and Letters is a Kindergarten to 8th Grade public school currently co-located with PS 20 in Fort Greene. The school does not have a school zone and draws students by lottery from District 13, prioritizing students that qualify for free lunch. They give siblings priority to students K to 8th Grade.
The school which has 520 students enrolled [...]
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The school is planning to expand and occupy its own school building running 3 classes per Grade versus the current 2 from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. The Department of Education plans to assign a school building in Bed Stuy in District 13 to the school. There is no information on the exact address yet but the school leadership expects the move to take place for school year 2019/2020. School buses from various neighborhoods in District 13 are available.
You can apply for Kindergarten at Arts & Letters in your online application here starting end of November. To find out more about zoned, unzoned, Charter and private schools, attend our upcoming Pre-K and Kindergarten info session on 12/3.
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