Welcome to Friends of BCSIS

Together, we bring the magic of BCSIS to life

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We are a parent-driven organization dedicated to community building and fundraising to provide a distinctive and enriching educational experience for our children.

Who we are

Get Involved

  • Friends of BCSIS plans three events during the school year designed to build community and engage students. These beautiful traditions are made possible by parent volunteers.

  • Use some of your volunteer hours to support teachers in the classroom. Sign up on Help At Schools.

  • We aim to raise approximately

    $100,000 each year to provide these materials to our school, faculty, and all the children.

    36% goes to supplement Para and classroom enrichment (including TAG)

    33% goes directly to the classroom teachers as allotments to cover supplies and materials beyond what is covered by the materials fee

    14% covers the costs of school-wide Community Building events

    3% is earmarked for teacher professional development

    3% goes to the Artist-in-Residence and First Friday programs

    5% is reserved for a Special Opportunities Fund

    4% covers fundraising expenses

    2% covers administrative costs

    Donate

  • Plan an event with your class or the wider community. Contact Emily Greenberg to promote your FUN-raiser or event!

Calendar

Calendar
Winter Festival
Dec 7
Winter Festival

Please join us Sunday, December 10th at 11:00 AM for the much anticipated Winter Festival. This event is an amazing celebration or our community and creativity, but it fully depends on the contribution of all parents in our community to be successful.

The Winter Festival is the second largest fundraiser of the year and we still have over $30,000 left to raise this school year to support important programs at BCSIS such as specialists in the classrooms, programs and materials that enhance BCSIS’ arts integrated curriculum, and community events.

Spiral Garden
Dec 14
Spiral Garden

Join us for this cherished ritual at the darkest time of year. Our time honored Spiral Garden is a parent led event held off campus at Nevei Kodesh. Tickets are required to save your family a spot. We look forward to celebrating the change of season with you!

Featured Events

How parents help keep BCSIS special

20 HOURS

Volunteering

Volunteering in the classroom and at school events is a joyful way to support our kids and strengthen our community! We encourage each parent to contribute 20 hours of their time, helping to create a vibrant learning environment and fostering lasting connections. Join us in making our school a brighter place for everyone!

$325/PER STUDENT

ARTS Fund

Our ARTS Fund and other fundraising activities fund our non-profit efforts that support BCSIS!

We ask that each family donate $325 per child each year by check made out to Friends of BCSIS or in the link below.

Get Connected

There are great conversations happening right now among the parents from your child's class! Not on the parent-to-parent email list? Register here to be put on.