Drawing From Our Greatest Strength:
Our Community
The BFS learning community is confidently and calmly settling into a “new normal” in these uncertain and unsettling times. Our caring and dedicated faculty are committed to our mission and core values, innovation and each students’ success as learners, and cultivating the strength and spirit of the BFS community - it just looks a bit different! 

We are using applications such as Zoom and Google Classrooms like never before to maintain our connected community. Our educators are leveraging age/ability-appropriate virtual learning platforms to track and interact with individual students, creating personal learning exercises tailored to each child's unique need. These platforms provide a venue for teacher feedback and guidance while building student independence. 

Flexible thinking and resiliency, two key components of a BFS education, are aiding in this transition. BFS has always prepared its students for the unknown. Today, our community members are experiencing the benefits of these lessons as we take each day in stride, preparing for what we can in ways that are practical, that celebrate our values and mission, but most important, that are reflective of the character of each member of our BFS family.
As we navigate each day with a fresh perspective and open mind, the BFS administrative team continues to creatively plan the weeks and months ahead. We are considering new takes on beloved spring traditions such as the Auction and Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, challenging ourselves to find ways of engaging our extended community. We are also in the process of reimagining our 225 anniversary celebration, so please keep in touch for updates. 

As we venture into this brave new world of distance learning, supporting our students, families, and teachers is our immediate priority. However, the work of keeping our community connected, upholding our values and traditions that celebrate our rich history, and planning for a healthier and happier future continues. The resiliency of Buckingham Friends School has been tested and tried in the past, today we continue to exercise our tenacious spirit through strong belief in one another and our mission.
 
Together, we will step forward into a brighter day.
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On Tuesday, March 24, Buckingham Friends School began a term of “distance learning” at our beloved school. Drawn from a recent community letter to parents and guardians, it is my hope that this post offers some insights into the strength of the BFS community and how we are moving forward today prepared to live and experience our mission and core values in new ways during this uncertain and challenging time. The bottom line: we started the year in a position of strength, and we remain strong today; we are a close-knit and supportive community, and we are up for this challenge;  and  we eagerly await the day we are all together again in person!
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Our Admissions Work Continues... Virtually! Help Us Spread The Word.
Most families hear about BFS through word of mouth - you are our greatest ambassadors! Please help spread the word about why you love BFS and encourage interested families to reach out to Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Melissa Clayton, at  [email protected] for information about our upcoming virtual tours and open houses!
BFS Annual Auction
Enough About Us. How Are You?
One of the brighter sides of this global pandemic is the realization that our human connections are a precious gift… one that we want to cherish and build in the days to come. We want to hear how you, our wonderful alumni/ae, are doing these days. What has COVID-19 meant for you, your family, your work, your community? Drop us a line, send us photos of your innovative ways of beating cabin fever. Just keep in touch and know we are thinking of you. 
Contact Katelynn Connolly, Director of Advancement, with any questions at [email protected] .
Remember When?
Who can guess which year this photo was taken?
Who can name this BFS Alum Parent and Former Board Member?
Hint: she's a frequent visitor!
Which year did these two BFS alums graduate?
Can anyone guess who the woman is in this photo and what building feature has been modified over the years?
Let's keep the conversation going...
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