Thank you for coming to our 8th Grade Family Information Session where we shared information regarding graduation, regents exams, and other end-of- year events.
As a follow up, please see below the 8th Grade Slideshow used on February 7,2022 :
BUGS Report Cards Available On TeacherEase
Please note that in order to be consistent with our mission of sustainability, we will not be sending physical copies of the report cards out to families. Report Cards can be viewed, downloaded and printed directly from TeacherEase.
Families may request a hard copy if they are unable to access a printer by emailing kevin.penaloza@bugsbrooklyn.org.
For instructions for accessing Report Cards, please click on the link below:
If you have any questions, I may be reached at kevin.penaloza@bugsbrooklyn.org.
Kaia McCombs Receives the BUGS Class of 2017 Alumni Scholarship
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS) is thrilled to announce that Kaia McCombs is the winner of the Class of 2017 BUGS College Scholarship! Kaia will receive $1,500 to support her matriculation to the Fashion Institute of Technology. Kaia was selected from among 9 other applicants from the BUGS graduating class of 2017. We applaud the contribution and achievements of the BUGS students who submitted applications and know that they will continue to use their sustainability learning to lead change.
“I definitely see my education about sustainability at BUGS impacting my future in art. After learning so much about sustainability at BUGS, I’m very aware of my impact on the environment, and want to use my art to help increase awareness and to motivate climate action. Thank you to BUGS for your show of support.“ — Kaia McCombs.
The College Scholarship was launched by the BUGS community in 2020. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to a BUGS graduate(s) entering college who embody our CARES values and have taken the seeds sown at BUGS to continue to innovate for a sustainable future. We wish to thank BUGS alumni mother Ann James for her generous funding of the scholarship, our board member Jamal Deek for leading the scholarship program, and our scholarship committee including last year’s winner Sunei Clarke.
“We are so proud of the Class of 2017. They are a powerful reminder that our CARES values and sustainability education is making an impact. We see that what they learned at BUGS is core to who they are and we know that they will be the leaders we need to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Thank you to all of the students who submitted applications for the scholarship program and to the teachers, board, and PTA who volunteered to be on the scholarship committee. And, a big thank you to our BUGS alumni family and scholarship funder, Ann James.” -- Susan Tenner, Executive Director, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School.
To learn more about the BUGS Scholarship Program, please email susan.bakst@BUGSbrooklyn.org.
Two Great Ways to Get Fit this Fall and Support BUGS!
Get fit and support BUGS. Here are two great options:
#1 Sign up for TGB (Tech Gives Back) Fit & Fundraise Challenge
The TGB Fit & Fundraise Challenge is a virtual fitness challenge sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) that encourages volunteers to get active. By syncing or logging your activity, you unlock donation milestones that will help BUGS and other not-for-profits receive funds from SVB, up to $10k!
We hope our families, friends, teachers, and students will sign up for the TGB Fit and Fundraise program! Login before October 15 and your steps and physical activity (whether it's a walk, at-home workout, yoga, cycling, hike or even a fun day outside with the family) will unlock donation milestones from SVB for BUGS and other not-for-profits.
A big shoutout to BUGS board member Jamal Deek who made it possible for BUGS to participate in Tech Gives Back (TGB).
Sign Up Information:
Open to all ages, physical ability, and activity types
Join the challenge and login between October 4-15
For more information go to: https://events.svb.com/svbtechgivesback2021
Ready to join? Click here to go direct to the MoveSpring app: https://bit.ly/BUGSFit2021
Ensure organization code is “raised”
Confirm organization is “TGB Fit & Fundraise”
For company, type in Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
For URL, use: www.BUGSbrooklyn.org
Choose to sync with your favorite fitness device or enter activity manually
#2 Join our Team for the Brooklyn PTA Fun Run on Saturday, October 23
Join the BUGS PTA Fun Run Team for the 13th annual PTA 5K+ run/walk/stroll/toddle/scoot in Prospect Park. Hosted by Councilmember Brad Lander, the PTA Fun Run raises money for our public schools. This year will be even more special as we join together with our community to celebrate school reopenings.
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/Brooklyn/BrooklynPTAFunRun2021
Select join a team and choose BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN SCHOOL
About the Run
What: A 3.3 mile run/walk/stroll through Prospect Park, hosted by Councilmember Brad Lander, to raise money for our public schools.
When: Saturday, October 23 at 10 a.m. Bib pickup and pre-race activities will begin at 9 a.m.
Where: The run will start and end on the main park drive just outside the LeFrak Center (the ice rink). Pre-race activities will be inside near the skating arena.
Who: Families, students, educators, neighbors who care about our public schools.
As this is an outdoor event, the organizers will not be checking vaccination status and masks will be optional. Masks will be available should you decide you need one once you are there.
Thanks so much for supporting BUGS! If you can’t participate in either event, and would still like to donate to our school, please visit www.bugsbrooklyn.org/donate.