Sports Update

Eighteen girls came out for the JV team grades 4-6 this year.  The girls brought a great deal of heart and enthusiasm to practice each day.  So far we have played two games, one against Pine Cobble and one against IMS.  In both cases, the JV girls played against girls that were in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. While we lost both games, our JV girls stuck with each team and never gave up trying, which allowed us to score some great goals. Monday we face Dutchess Country Day for our final game.  I couldn’t be happier with the dedication and improvement I have seen each of the girls make this season.  We also have a lot of fun on the field as we practice being “fierce” and do our warm-ups with, in the words of one of the girls, “gusto”. – Coach Kate Meyer

Second Grade Native American Legends

The Second Grade celebrated Native American Legends last Friday with a Pow Wow that featured the telling of 10 legendscreated by the two second grade clans, the Deer Clan and the Bear Clan. Their legends described how such things as the Unicorn, day and night, lacrosse, and rainbows came to be.

Spring Music Concert

Fitzpatrick Hall was alive with the sound of music Friday as a packed house of parents and friends came together to hear performances by the Lower School Chorus, Middle School Chorus, Middle School Band, Vocal Ensemble, Caribbean Music class, Upper School Band, and other performance groups. Missed the concert or want to hear your favorite songs again? Check out the video!

Annual Giving Fund Class Challenge Update

Thanks to the many parents who made their donation to the Annual Giving Fund this week, we are at 75% parent participation and climbing to our goal of 100%.  The following grades are just one parent away from 100% participation and an additional gift to the Annual Fund of $1,000 in the name of their class:

• Kindergarten
• Grade 2
• Grade 9

UPCOMING

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT /7th GRADE HISTORY FAIR – Tuesday, May 25

FUN, FIELD & FAIR DAY - Wednesday, May 26 – A day of outdoor fun. Come dressed for sun and fun! Rain date Thursday, May 27.

SPRING FLING DAY - Friday, May 28. Dress down; dress silly

THE DREW BIDGES MEMORIAL UPPER SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL - Friday, May 28 & Saturday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. at BCD’s Winthrop Theater, 45 West Street in Lenox, MA.  “The Drew” film festival will showcase 8 student short films made in BCD film courses under the direction of Jesse Howard. The student filmmakers executed every phase of the process from conceptualizing, outlining, and writing scripts, to planning, rehearsal, and shooting scenes, to editing scenes and adding music. We hope to see you there!

BCD WALK TO CURE DIABETES is being planned for Friday, June 4th. Grade pre-K through 3rd grade will walk from 1:45 to 2:30pm on a portion of Mike’s trail. Grades 4 through 9 are invited to meet at 3:00pm and hike together to Olivia’s overlook returning to campus at 4:30 for parent pick-up. Sponsor sheets will go home today with the students. Feel free to join in the effort!

BCD students performed their talents before a standing-room-only crowd of cheering fans last Saturday night. Performances ranged from ballet to stand-up comedy to blistering guitar solos and everything in between. All proceeds will be sent to Haiti to help with the relief effort. A big thank you to all who made this magical evening possible! Thanks to Michael Flower for taking these photos.

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