Sweet BNS Voices Singing Holiday Songs at Brown Harris Stevens Open House

During the holiday season at the Park Slope office of Brown Harris Stevens, Jonathan Hardy and an enthusiastic group of second and third graders, performed an uplifting concert of seasonal favorites to brighten a rainy afternoon and usher in some holiday spirit. 

The singers performed to Jonathan's keyboard accompaniment for two sets, singing well-loved songs such as Frosty the Snowman, My Favorite Things, and my personal favorite in the BNS repertoire, One Candle in the Night.

During their break, the hard-working kids replenished themselves with cookies and candy canes. Anna Allanbrook came to listen and accept the generous and well-earned $500 donation from Brown Harris Stevens for the BNS Music Department.

Thanks to Jonathan and the singers for a fabulous show--a perfect addition to the holiday season! I am glad to have been able to organize this event and secure the donation for BNS. We hope it will become an annual holiday tradition.

By Karen Shen (Andrew, 5th grade and William, 1st grade)

Making is Connecting

Almost 2 months into 2014 there are signs of children, families and teachers connecting with each other through the arts everywhere in our halls! With new classrooms, new routines, new friends and teachers, BNSers are exploring and expressing who they are while getting to know each other and while building community. 

Our families (Tammy's 1st grade class):

Ourselves (Greta's 2nd grade):

Our hopes and dreams (Kori's K):

First grade hopes:

I hope you enjoy our posts! If you see anything that inspires you in the hallways please consider taking a snap or two and jotting a few words and sending it to artscommittee@bns146.org. We'll gladly post it!