Signature Cocktail Warm Flatbread with Wild Mushrooms, Carmelized Onions, Spinach & Fresh Ricotta Bruschetta with White Bean Purée, Prosciutto and Grilled Asparagus •••• Spring Greens with Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, Roasted Chioggia Beets, Nicoise Olives & Garlic Croutons •••• Chicken Tagine Coriander Pork Wildwood Tofu with a Melange of Ancient Grains w/ French Lentils •••• Fresh Fruit Tarts  •••• |
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Soirée's Gourmet Menu
Annual Fund 2-for-1 Challenge Grant
An anonymous donor has stepped forward with a $25,000 two-for-one challenge grant towards BPC's Annual Fund. All donations to the Fund between now and June 30th will be doubled, if we can raise $12,500 by then! Don't bother with stamps, do it online today!
Accreditation Update
The "friendly mirror" process continues for another 10 months...
The faculty's monthly pedagogical meetings are given an extra "umph" by the imperative to continue examining every aspect of the school's curriculum towards this NAIS-WASC Accreditation, from academics all the way through to physical education, inclusivity, and health & body image.
February saw the last meeting with folks from the Bay Area Writing Project,
going over the grade level-specific rubrics, goals, expectations, assessment.
In this spirit of continuous self-examination and improvement, the faculty and administration's focus turns to Socratic teaching at all grade levels, and the Math program.
The faculty's monthly pedagogical meetings are given an extra "umph" by the imperative to continue examining every aspect of the school's curriculum towards this NAIS-WASC Accreditation, from academics all the way through to physical education, inclusivity, and health & body image.
February saw the last meeting with folks from the Bay Area Writing Project,
going over the grade level-specific rubrics, goals, expectations, assessment.
In this spirit of continuous self-examination and improvement, the faculty and administration's focus turns to Socratic teaching at all grade levels, and the Math program.
March Admissions Update
We're now in "quiet week"...
Letters have gone out and the administration waits for families to make their decisions. There were 73 applicants for the 20 openings in the 6th grade, and 15 applications for 1-2 openings in 7th & 8th. There were 65 applications for 35 openings in the lower school. It's not the three or four-to-one ratio of pre-recession years, but solid. Even better news is that the candidates were strong, including the applicants interested in joining the current K class, with a good chance to bring the class up towards full strength.
High School Admissions decisions are coming in now as well.
Full report on where the 8th graders are going, in April.
Letters have gone out and the administration waits for families to make their decisions. There were 73 applicants for the 20 openings in the 6th grade, and 15 applications for 1-2 openings in 7th & 8th. There were 65 applications for 35 openings in the lower school. It's not the three or four-to-one ratio of pre-recession years, but solid. Even better news is that the candidates were strong, including the applicants interested in joining the current K class, with a good chance to bring the class up towards full strength.
High School Admissions decisions are coming in now as well.
Full report on where the 8th graders are going, in April.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Throw a Party for the sake of your kid's school!
Last year's Parties:
Together, these parties and experiences raised $7000 in the Soiree's Auction! The first group will be offered again this year, woo-hoo!
- An evening of Tapas delights: (5 parents cooked together)
- Studio 15 Disco Inferno (hosted by 2 families)
- A Javanese Feast: view slideshow (be prepared to salivate...)
- Amtrak Adventure to The Tech Museum of Innovation (drop off your kids or come with)
- After hours beauty bash at BeneFit- makeup party on 4th street
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- Chick Flicks: fine dining and a film in elegant surroundings
- Tamale-making class and fiesta!
- Tippett Studio tour for eight upper schoolers
- Pixar Tour for seven upper schoolers
- A Night with Coach Vince and the Oakland A’s
- Geocaching adventure (10 families used their new GPS devices to find hidden caches)
- Free Radical Salon: 8 parents took turns sharing creative projects with each other (a photo tour of Morocco, songs, storytelling, poetry), after a lovely host-prepared dinner
- Hula Hooping (an introductory class for adults)
What should I do, if I’m considering hosting a party to be sold in the online Auction April 1-8th?
1. Choose the party concept (one of the ideas below, or create your own).
2. Set the location, date and time for the event.
3. Choose how many guests. Will we sell places by couples or individuals?
4. Remember, BPC isn’t going to reimburse you for expenses, but your expenses are tax deductible. We can also provide you with a letter you can use to solicit donations for your event.
5. Invite one or more friends to host the party with you. One model that folks have employed in the past is: one person provides the space, another the food cost, a third the beverages. You get the idea.
Some more party ideas
A Wine Tasting
Paintball and Johnny Walker? OK, call me crazy. (Santa Clara or Sunol)
Dessert party
A Backyard bbq with a house concert
Paintball and Johnny Walker? OK, call me crazy. (Santa Clara or Sunol)
Dessert party
A Backyard bbq with a house concert
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