2. One English Teacher’s Tribute to David Bowie and Alan Rickman
Mr. Griffin is a graphic novelist, and he put his skills to use to get the kids to honor two great artists who are sorely missed.
3. 4th Grader’s Epic Basketball Stunt
You, too, will watch this a couple of times in utter disbelief.
4. Deep Thoughts: English Teacher Mr. D’Amato on National Poetry Day
Hot Air Balloon
UFOs are like
hot air balloons.
from that point-of-view
any visitor
(from the vast
space above)
would
think:
“this world is
inhabited
by cars”.
5. Confirmation Whip Nae Nae is the New Macarena
The Whip Nae Nae cannot be stopped either.
6. Love This Teacher Who Wore A Space Helmet for Spirit Week’s Crazy Hat Day
Everyone had a few great, quirky teachers from middle school and high school, but Mr. Thacker had the guts to don a space helmet all day.
7. Fan Mail from Batgirl to Her English Teacher
8. What Drives One Music Teacher to Teach
9. Phases of the Moon – Oreo Style
A fun AND yummy way to learn.
10. Massive Popsicle Stick Bridge
We all made popsicle stick structures at one point in school, but this bridge puts my 2nd grade popsicle frame to shame.
Now I want to go back to school!
Thank you to the talented, wonderful Alexandra Hancock and her team from BASIS Independent Brooklyn (www.basisindependentbrooklyn.com) for being the creative force behind such "fly-on-the-wall" posts that rise above the regular updates parents expect. She helped many busy, working parents feel connected and a sense of community with the school. She also helped make conversations around the dinner table much more interesting.
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