Welcome to Friends of BCSIS
Together, we bring the magic of BCSIS to life
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
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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.
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Use some of your volunteer hours to support teachers in the classroom. Sign up on Help At Schools.
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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
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Plan an event with your class or the wider community. Contact Emily Greenberg to promote your FUN-raiser or event!
What’s happening in our community:
Featured Events
School Updates
Web Design Committee
Are you good at Squarespace, organizing content, and overall design? We need a few parents with web skills particularly in Squarespace to join our team to revamp and add to our website.
Shade Structure Committee
If you have interest putting some of your 20 volunteer hours into helping with fundraising and/or grant writing for getting more shade in our outdoor areas, sign up for this committee.
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.
