Family resources

Welcome to the BUGS Family Resources Hub!

At Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, we believe that when families are supported, our students thrive. We pride ourselves on being a small, close-knit, and fiercely supportive community dedicated to partnering with you throughout your child's middle school journey.

Whether you are a prospective family exploring what BUGS has to offer, or a current family looking for school policies, financial support, or past workshop recordings, you will find everything you need right here. At BUGS, you are never doing it alone!

Dedicated Support for your family

**Ms. Marilyn Perez, Family Engagent Cord.** family.coordinator@bugsbrooklyn.org
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Family Engagement Coordinator: At BUGS, family communication is a top priority. Our dedicated Family Engagement Coordinator, Ms. Marilyn Perez, serves as your main point of contact and primary resource for all things BUGS. From hosting our popular 'Coffee & Conversations' to organizing Open Classroom events, Ms. Marilyn ensures your voice is heard and you are always connected to your child's education.

Our Active PTA: Our vibrant Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the heartbeat of our parent community. The BUGS PTA actively collaborates with school leadership, raises funds for student activities, and builds lifelong friendships among families.

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🎒 Family Perks & Practical Support

We are committed to removing barriers so that all our students can succeed. BUGS staff works closely with families to provide resources such as:

Urban Advantage Family Trip Vouchers: Free access to NYC's premier science and cultural institutions for weekend family trips.
Uniform Assistance: Support with uniform bundles for economically disadvantaged families to ensure every student feels a sense of belonging.
Scholarships & Waivers: Financial support and fee waivers for school events and trips for families who qualify.

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BUGS Families: Learn English with Our New Pilot ESL Program!

We are excited to announce a new English as a Second Language (ESL) pilot program designed for BUGS families interested in learning English.

The classes will be held virtually by our Family Engagement Coordinator, Ms. Marilyn Perez.

For more information, email lib@bugsbrooklyn.org.

📚 The BUGS Resource Vault

Support Students’ Mental Health
New York State Office of Mental Health has launched a crisis text line - a free, anonymous text-based support network that’s available 24/7. Students simply text “Got5” to 741-741 to start a texting conversation with a trained Crisis Counselor who can help guide young people through a difficult moment. Learn more by watching the video here.
From Coffee & Conversations:
January 2025: Discussion on themes from the book Thrivers: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine by Michele Borba.
- Podcast with author: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUcFwJLVsEU
- Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine Amazon Link Here
- UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World Amazon Link Here
- The 7 Essential Character Strengths of Thriving Kids with link to assessing your child’s character strengths form.
Presentation Recording | Presentation Slide Deck
Building Executive Function Skills
Strengthening Executive Functions at Home: Creating A Practical Toolbox for Our Kids with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren BUGS PTA Zoom Presentation Spring 2023
BUGS Executive Function Skills Presentation
Tips and Strategies to support your child with executive function skills:
- EF Skills Slide Deck
- EF Skills Presentation Recording
What to Expect in Middle School:
Strategies for Handling the Transformation
One of our favorite psychologists, Lisa Damour, Ph.D. is offers a wide range of resources to help parents support their children during COVID-19. Check out “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting”, a podcast where she discusses parenting in the midst of a pandemic and answers questions about raising children and teens. Visit https://drlisadamour.com/podcast/ to learn more. She has also created mental health one-sheets at www.drlisadamour.com/resources.
Here the author of the New York Times bestseller Under Pressure—shares her top 10 list of what to expect in middle school. For each behavior, she explains why it happens, what we might be tempted to say or do, and finally, what how we should handle it.