Centered in Community from the Very Start!
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This year has been off to an amazing start! There have already been so many opportunities to gather as a connected community including: Spark!, Pet Day, soccer games and cross country meets, Community Meeting for Worship, and the Peace Fair - just to name a few. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all the latest happenings on campus. And ....... COME VISIT US! A link to our events calendar is below or just stop by campus, we can't wait to see you!
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Our campus has a new look to it this year! Over the summer, W.S Cumby Construction was hard at work, building new indoor and outdoor spaces all over campus. This year, the main building has new MS and US classrooms and commons areas. The new construction includes more student cubby and bathroom spaces and bigger learning spaces inside and outside of the classrooms. We also added a new canopy to our bus area that provides shade shelter on rainy days.
The new and improved LS playground was completed in late August, and it's been a BIG hit with students. The new playground features a sandbox area, a rock climbing wall, a set of monkey bars, and everyone's favorite, a giant blue twisty slide!
Coming later in the year, we are looking forward to a middle school regulation-size gymnasium, which will be ready to use by early Spring 2024. Our new gymnasium will have a connecting annex, a kitchen, elevator, restrooms, and a new entrance to the Arts building. The construction team has also been working on a new Science building, which will be nestled in the woods. This space will increase exploration and learning - including an outdoor covered teaching porch where students may study the environment that directly surrounds them on our 44-acre wooded campus.
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Young Alumni Gathering
Wednesday, November 22nd
5:00-6:30pm
Join us for doughnuts, cider, and a warm bonfire while you reconnect with fellow BFS young alumni (Class of 2011 through 2023).
Our Young Alumni Gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 22nd, from 5:00-6:30pm at the Jane Jackson House.
We can't wait to see you!
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BFS in Suburban Life Magazine - September 2023 Issue
"With a proven track record of success spanning more than two centuries, Buckingham Friends School often taps into its history and embraces the values that have served its students so well. At the same time, it has adopted forward-thinking concepts that further its mission to develop well-rounded people, from kindergarten through eighth grade, who are eager to make a difference in their communities and beyond..."
To access the full article, please click below!
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Thank you for sharing your news – you’ll see it under your class year in our Spring 2024 Edition of Seedlings! | We want to keep in touch with you! Have you recently moved, changed your email, or phone number? If so, please fill out the form below! | Contact Katelynn Connolly, Director of Advancement, with any questions at kconnolly@bfs.org. | | |
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4th Grade Service Day
On October 3rd, the Fourth Grade class visited the Quakertown SPCA to kick off their year-long service learning project. Natalie DiGiacomo, Director of Community Outreach, shared their mission, the needs of the shelter, and the impact that volunteers and donated resources have on the animals and the success of the SPCA. A tour of the facility followed this presentation. During the visit, students also decorated bags containing needed items for adopted or fostered animals.
The next steps in the signature Fourth Grade service learning project are for the students to brainstorm as a class ways that they can help animals by supporting the mission of the SPCA. They will then educate the BFS community about what they learn and how others can help.
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Turn your PA State Tax dollars into Scholarships for BFS Students
Earlier this month, the Friends Collaborative (TFC) hosted information sessions about the Educational Tax Improvement Credit (EITC) program. If you live or own a business in the state of Pennsylvania you may qualify to participate in this program. To learn more, use the link below to view one of the recorded sessions. For additional information please contact Katelynn Connolly.
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Admissions Open House
Did you know that most prospective families hear about BFS from word of mouth?
We have two Admissions Open Houses coming up: Tuesday, October 24th, and Saturday, November 4th, both at 10:00am!
Help us spread the word to friends, neighbors, and families, and on social media about our upcoming virtual admissions events.
Encourage interested families to register at www.bfs.org/register or contact Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Melissa Clayton directly for more information at mclayton@bfs.org.
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Support BFS in "Best of the Region" 2023!
We are excited to announce that BFS has been nominated for Best Elementary School for Bucks County Herald's Best of the Region 2023! Every year, the Bucks County Herald seeks reader nominations for this recognition of businesses and services in the Bucks County area.
Please join us in taking a moment to show your affirmation for BFS. You only need to scan the QR code (or click the link), scroll down, find elementary schools and BFS, and click the green button.
Submissions close next Wednesday, October 25th - So don't delay!
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Some familiar faces came to visit this week! Share your best story from any of their classes. | The cool fall weather is here, and it's time for warm homemade soup! Here's Wendy Fanjul's (parent of Christopher Fanjul '92, and Michael Fanjul '96) recipe from our Friends cookbook! | |
It's almost Halloween! Here's a throwback of the class of 2016 during their LS Halloween celebration. What is your favorite BFS Halloween memory? | In honor of Upper School Day at the beginning of the month, here's a throwback of Upper School Day in the 2000's! | | |
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