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On the heels of Easter, we have some fun photos. Our Cubs are on "Chick Watch" at the Lower School! Ms. Witherspoon is very popular these days offering a tour of the incubator she has in the science lab. Look for more photos once our newest members of the Lower School hatch!

Our students in Gr. 5 experienced the joy of unplugging and then rolling up their sleeves at Red Gate Farm last week. Director Bono and Dean Love-Matteo arranged an amazing overnight stay complete with hikes, farm work, campfires, and bonding.

This weekend the cherry blossoms in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden reached peak bloom. What better time to read The Grizzly article by Douglas H. '28 on his insights into sakura trees and the beauty of finitude. hubs.li/Q03j_nL90

Today our seniors returned to campus to share where they are headed next on their academic journeys. Our Class of 2025 is full of leaders, artists, creators, student athletes, writers, and innovators. We could not be prouder of them! hubs.li/Q03kWHcj0

Our Gr. 1 Cubs got a close up view of Lady Liberty on a gorgeous spring day this week! They enjoyed visiting the monument as well as the ferry ride there and back! Thank you, Ms. Fernandez, for capturing the joy of the visit. NYC is an amazing classroom!

Our middle and high school band and choir recently enjoyed getting off campus for a performance of Antony & Cleopatra at the Metropolitan Opera. They had fun exploring Lincoln Center, and the high school band even enjoyed lunch in the park on their trip!

Alum Denise Hewitt (Class of 2020) keeps making history! While still in high school, she photographed Emily Blunt for the cover of Marie Claire, and now she is the youngest person ever commissioned to capture the Met Gala. hubs.li/Q03m6cS40

Poet-tree! Our Grade 5 students shared their haiku "leaves" on a wonderful new display in the halls. They took inspiration from the spring and summer seasons, and we loved the results. #funwithhaiku #poet-tree #funinenglishclass #primaryprogram #basisindependentbrooklyn

The cast and crew of our spring musical Shrek Jr. brought the audience to their feet with a standing ovation on opening night! Bravo to the performers and the team led by Ms. Markel behind the production. We loved every moment of the show! Next performance tonight at 6 p.m. ET!

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to all the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. #memorialday #rememberingourheroes #basisindependentbrooklyn

Spend August 11-15 fully immersed in the world of dance and letting your creativity flow with Ms. Cavallini! Each week in this full-day camp, we’ll explore various styles of dance while learning key terminology, signature steps, and choreography! ​hubs.li/Q03pmYCH0

The paddles have been put down and the scores are in from our FIRST BASIS Independent Brooklyn vs. Manhattan Ping Pong Tournament! 🎉 HUGE congrats to the Wildcats for snagging the team win! Congrats to our very Wilson S. '29, who won the singles tournament by a wide margin!

Happy Father's Day from the equator!!! Our middle school students on our Project Week trip to the Galapagos Islands explored the vibrant city of Quito yesterday. They took time out to wish all the dads in our community a very HAPPY FATHER'S Day from the Intiñan Equator Museum.

Congratulations to Nicole J. '28 for receiving the highest possible distinction at the NY State Music Association Solo Audition, performing flute at the highest degree of difficulty. Her performance was praised for her "excellent attention to musical details and expression."

Today, we are proud to share a Senior Project Showcase capturing final presentations by our seniors who graduated with High Honors last week. Topics this year ranged from the future of High-Speed Rail in the U.S. and phonetic variation in NYC Communities hubs.li/Q03tz12S0

Happy 4th of July from our school family to yours! We're celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave this Independence Day. Today we honor the values that make our nation strong: freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Today we are proud to share the speech of our Valedictorian Maxim S. from the graduation of the Class of 2025. He expertly captured the class' times together and inspired his fellow graduates to look ahead to all that is in store for them. hubs.li/Q03wDrrj0

Join us in congratulating Milo S. on breaking 2,000 USCF and securing the title of US Chess Expert at the tender age of 8!!! According to our partners at Impact Coaching, Milo currently sits second-highest 8-year-old in the US.

Join us in congratulating Katha A. '30 for receiving an "Outstanding" ranking by the NY State School Music Association for her rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"! Choir instructor Ms. Davis commented, "We are incredibly proud of her and excited to see what she does next."

Our Middle School explorers ventured to the GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS during Project Week – and they're forever changed! Imagine students walking in Darwin's footsteps, coming face-to-face with giant tortoises, and witnessing evolution in action. hubs.li/Q03yPdJ30