Home of the Bears! A PreK–grade 12 private school that offers students a STEM-focused liberal arts curriculum. Accepting Applications.
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On the heels of the Tony Awards, we celebrate the stars of our Spring Musical, Matilda. A heartfelt bravo to our exceptional cast, and deep gratitude to the incredible Ms. Markel, Ms. Davis, and Ms. Tilly for their inspired direction and coaching.
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Shoutout to our Middle School Boys Indoor Soccer team and Coach Jose! They battled their way to the playoffs and ended their season in a hard-fought game. The determination and grit they showed all season was something special. We can't wait to cheer them on again next year!
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Last week, our Gr. 6-8 band & choir students had the opportunity to travel to Orlando to learn at Disney's Imagination Campus with Ms. Davis and Ms. Klares! They dove into an immersive workshop exploring how Disney harnesses the power of music in storytelling and business.
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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
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At the National Geography Bee in Cambridge this past weekend, Billy M. ‘28 was one of 38 students who qualified from over 6000 participants! He placed 11th overall.
Please join us in congratulating Billy!!
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“This class has brought a rare combination of dedication and compassion to everything they have done here, and I have no doubt they will carry that same spirit into the university communities they will join next year,” stated Head of School Harmon.
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Thank you to the moms and maternal figures who were there for all the big milestones, from the first day of school to the big concerts, all the way up to high school graduation.
Happy Mother's Day!
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Coach Eddie is proud to announce that our Chess Bears represented our school with distinction at the National Chess Championships this weekend. Let's celebrate our incredible results:
K-5 Elementary Championships: Milo S. — Award Winner (5 points)!
K-6 U1200 — 8th Place Team!
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If you listen closely, you can hear us cheering on our Quiz Bowl Team, currently in Chicago competing at Nationals! In just two years, our Quiz Bowl team members have shown remarkable drive and passion in building their club. A huge thank you to their dedicated coach, Mr. Koppel.
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We're proud to celebrate Chiara Padejka (BIB '20), whose film Rope Tied will screen at the Miami Film Festival tomorrow alongside work by acclaimed filmmakers including Sofia Coppola. She co-wrote, directed, and produced the film, which premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival.
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Thank you, BK Reader, for featuring our three National Merit Finalists! Students who become finalists advance through many stages of evaluation, from a detailed review of academic records and endorsements from their school to standardized test scores.
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Join us in celebrating our Science Bowl team making it to the ELITE EIGHT in the NYC regionals this year. Congrats to Mr. Winter and his team. Our Science Team also placed 3rd in the overall statewide TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) competition.
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March was in full bloom at our Lower School! 🌸 Reading in Bloom brought a month of stories, imagination, and the joy of daily reading, culminating in today's Petal Palooza celebration. Our Cubs head into Spring Break with handmade bookmarks and a growing love of reading! 📚
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Today, Ms. Parekh's Grade 3 students proudly unveiled their first Ancient Rome Showcase! From hand-crafted busts and intricate mosaics to miniature Colosseums complete with gladiator battle scenes, the creativity on display was truly remarkable. We could not be prouder!
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Yesterday, many students explored Eid, a day of celebration, gratitude, and community. Special guest readers in PreK Calcium shared a book on the holiday and then fig treats and henna art! In Gr. 4, Ms. Braaten discussed Eid and then led poster making to celebrate.
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HAPPY PI DAY! Yesterday the amazing Ms. Persaud treated teachers to a feast of pies in the lounge (pictured here).
Math teachers hosted celebrations, and Ms. Olender's Capstone Differential Equations class enjoyed discussing the derivative of pi while eating pies.
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Our Chess Team amazed us at the NY State Championships! Huge congrats to players with honors:
- Gr. 4's Milo S. | 4th Place, Elementary School Championships
- Kindergarten's Zoe H. | 2nd in K-1 U400
- Gr. 4's Jonathan C. | 5th in K-5 U600
- Gr. 6's Allegra G. | 2nd in K-8 U900
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One of our lovely PreK-2 parents came to teach us all about Holi with a read aloud and activities. Students went home with goodie bags and tie-dye shirts to celebrate the festival of colors.
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We're thrilled to announce that three of our seniors have been recognized as 2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalists! Please join us in congratulating Alexa G., Kanika R., and River W. (pictured with Mr. Brauch, Head of School Josh Harmon, and Director Forde).
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Congratulations to senior Beckham V. for being named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate! This prestigious recognition reflects his exceptional academic excellence and dedication. We're thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved honor alongside our incredible community.
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