Welcome to Friends of BCSIS
Together, we bring the magic of BCSIS to life
Who we are
We are a parent-driven organization dedicated to community building and fundraising to provide a distinctive and enriching educational experience for our children.
Get Involved
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Friends of BCSIS plans three events during the school year designed to build community and engage students. These beautiful traditions are made possible by parent volunteers.
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Use some of your volunteer hours to support teachers in the classroom. Sign up on Help At Schools.
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We aim to raise approximately
$100,000 each year to provide these materials to our school, faculty, and all the children.
36% goes to supplement Para and classroom enrichment (including TAG)
33% goes directly to the classroom teachers as allotments to cover supplies and materials beyond what is covered by the materials fee
14% covers the costs of school-wide Community Building events
3% is earmarked for teacher professional development
3% goes to the Artist-in-Residence and First Friday programs
5% is reserved for a Special Opportunities Fund
4% covers fundraising expenses
2% covers administrative costs
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Plan an event with your class or the wider community. Contact Emily Greenberg to promote your FUN-raiser or event!
Calendar
Featured Events
Choosing BCSIS means choosing to co-create it
Volunteering
We ask that each parent give 20 hours of their time over the course of the year toward the community.
20 HOURS
ARTS Fund
Our ARTS Fund and other fundraising activities fund our non-profit efforts that support BCSIS!
We ask that each family donate $325 per child each year by check made out to Friends of BCSIS or in the link below.
$325/PER STUDENT
Get Connected
There are great conversations happening right now among the parents from your child's class! Not on the parent-to-parent email list? Register here to be put on.
