Events

September 25th

Art Master Class: Candle Making

September 30th

Morning Assembly with Nika: Student Awards

September 21st

Yom Kippur — School Closed

September 18th

Art Master Class: Paint Your Own Birdhouse

September 17th

Music Program Overview with Nika

September 14th

BSE Clubs Start

September 11th

Patriot Day for High School

September 10th

Principal–Parent Night

September 9th

No Clubs / No Tutoring

September 8th

First Day of School

September 7th

Labor Day — School Closed

March 19

Math Kangaroo Competition 2026

May 6

SOAP Workshop

September 4

Free Miguel Fitness class for moms

October 31

Halloween Quest 2025

October 15

Art Master Class: Halloween Bonanza

June 4

Book Fair

June 5th

Colorful Coasters: Watermelon Art Master Class

June 9 — 24

Regents Exam at BSE

June 10th

Soap Making Master Class for Kids

June 11th

Awards Night at BSE

June 12th

Glass Cup Design Master Class: Sip in Style!

June 14th

Music Concert and Art Exhibit at BSE

June 17th

Summer Canvas Painting Master Class

June 19th

Graduation and End-of-the-Year Ceremony

June 21st

Marble Bear Art Workshop

June 26th

Last Day of School for BSE Students

May 5

Statewide Science Exam

May 5

AP Chemistry Test

May 6

AP Literature Test

May 7

AP World History Test

May 8

Painting Art Workshop: "A Mother's Love"

May 11

AP Calculus Test

May 15

Painting Art Workshop: "Colorful Ocean Life"

May 18-22

Orlando Trip

May 25

Memorial Day (No School)

May 22

Painting Art Workshop: "Seaside friend"

May 29

Painting Art Workshop: "Ocean Dreamer"

May 30

Chess Tournament

April 2 — 10

Spring Break (No School) April 2 – April 10

April 3

ACTR Test – (Virtual) Russian Language Olympiad

April 17

Art Master Class: Whimsical Coffee Workshop

April 21 & 22

NY State English Language Arts Test

April

New York Aquarium Trip (Date TBD)

April 24

Art Master Class: Edge of the Wave

April 28 & 29

NY State Mathematics Test

March 6

Spring Dance 2026

March 6

Bouquet for Mom (3D Tulip Bouquet)

March 13

3D Painting Development

March 18

Metropolitan Opera Event

March 16-22

Russian Language Olympiad “Lukomor’e”

March 20

Painting Master Class: Blossoms of Spring

March 27

Van Gogh-Inspired Master Class

February 27th

Fundraiser Night

February 27th

Rock, Paint, Create!

February 20th

“Home Is Where the Goose Is” Painting Workshop

February 13

“Stitching Hearts” Workshop

February 9th

Field Trip: Science Hall

February 6th

Gnome-Inspired Valentine’s Masterpiece

February 3rd

Greeting Cards for Veterans

January

College Campus Tours Days to be Determined

January 31

Music Concert and Art Exhibition

January 12th

Day after New Year’s Break

January 10th

Saturday College Portfolio Program

January 10th

Saturday Kindergarten Prep Program

January 23

Handmade Dolls Master Class

January 19th

Painting Master Class

January 17th

Junior TV School

January 14th

The Art of Birds: Craft Activity

December 8

Annual Bryant Park Ice-Skating Trip

December 22

Make Your Own Wreath Workshop

December 19

Holiday Workshop: Arts and Crafts

December 18

Holiday Gala for Elementary School

December 18

New Year and Holiday Gift Exchange for all of BSE

December 17

Shakespeare Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

December 8

Elementary School Mini Christmas Tree Workshop

December 8

Middle & High School Make Your Own Gnome Workshop

December 3

Elementary School Holiday Ornament Workshop

November

Upcoming Theater Field Trip – Dates To Be Announced

November 20-21

Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 21

The Art of Autumn

November 19

Poetry Night

November

End of First Marking Period

November 8th–15th

Madrid: Spain Trip

November 7

Jewelry Making Class Grades K-6

November 3 — 7

Memo: Music Technical Examinations

November 1st

Community Day for BSE Families

October 31

Halloween Quest at BSE

October 17

High School Fair

October 22

Bronx Zoo Field Trip

October 15

New York Botanical Garden Trip

October 10

The Book Fair is Coming!

September 29

Secrets to High School Admissions and Portfolio Development

September 13

Saturday Portfolio Program

September 3

First Day of School

September 4

Principal Parent Night

September 21

Art and Sculpture master class

September 17

Acting and Drama Auditions

Every Sunday

Art Classes

June 30 — August 29

Music classes online

June 30 — August 22

SAT Crash Course

June

Graduation 2025

9-13

Final Exams

June

Music Concert

May

Graduation Rehearsal at SkyWise

May

Field Trip: Anne Frank Museum

May

Essential Oils Workshop for Moms and Dads

May

Resin Workshop — make your own keychain

May

AP Language Test

May

AP Physics Test

May

Grade 3-8 Statewide Mathematics Test

May

Grade 3-8 Statewide English Language Test

April

Orlando Trip for Middle School and High School

April

April 14–22 Monday–Tuesday Spring Recess, schools closed

April

Candle Making Fun!

March

High School Trip to Milan, Italy

March

Concert Festival Submissions for BSE Music Students

March

Math Kangaroo Competition at BSE!

March

Alfred Hitchcock Day

March

ACTR Russian Language Olympiad

February

Student-Led Fundraising Night

January

Music Concert

January

High School Zombie Quest

December

BSE Christmas Quest!

December

BSE Ice-Skating Tradition!

December

World Science Championship

January

AMC Olympiad

November

Science Fair

November

Thanksgiving Feast

October

YALE UNIVERSITY

October

Pumpkin and Apple Picking Family Trip

October

HALLOWEEN QUEST

June

GRADUATION 2024

June

Parent Meeting

June

THE 2024 MUSIC RECITAL

June

Summer Art Exhibition

June

CROCHET WORKSHOP

June

PROM NIGHT CELEBRATION

June

Camp Day

June

BRAIN GAMES DAY

May

ORLANDO TRIP

May

RESIN Workshop

May

MUSIC EXAMS

May

Summer ART Exhibition

May

PICTURE DAY

May

AP TESTS

May

Testing

April 15

AP Russian Exam

April 10

Poem in the Pocket Day

Book Fair

March 27

The New York Times Writing Competitions

March 21

Math Kangaroo USA

March 12

International Alfred Hitchcock Day

March 8

Olympiad of Spoken Russian

February 29

A NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE

February 8

Book Fair

February 13

Mystical Harry Potter Quest

December 21

Christmas Quest

December 11

Spelling bee

November 17

Nutrition and healthy habits

16/17

Parent-teacher conference

November 10

Metropolitan Museum

M, W, F

Boot Camp

October 16

October Apple Picking Trip

August 17

Escape Room

August 14

Soap-Making

August 10 and July 21

Summer Music

18,21

College Training

11,20

Music awarness workshops

13,21

Pottery Classes

25,28

Jewelry Classes

13,26

Coding Classes

Summer, 2023

Chess Classes

M-F

SAT and SHSAT Crash Courses at NY Smart Start!

27–29 October 2026

Sleepy Hollow

Students will explore the historic town of Sleepy Hollow, enjoy the fall atmosphere, and experience a day filled with history, seasonal sights, and fun with friends. A memorable autumn adventure outside the classroom!

October 27–29, 2026

24 October 2026

Chess Tournament

Students will put their strategy, focus, and problem-solving skills to the test in friendly competition. A great opportunity to challenge themselves, gain experience, and enjoy the game with fellow chess players!

October 24, 2026

23 October 2026

Art Master Class: Bottle Decoupage

Students will transform a simple bottle into a beautiful decorative piece using decoupage techniques, colors, and unique designs. A fun hands-on project with a handmade creation to take home!

October 23, 2026

17 October 2026

School Community Day

School Closed

October 17, 2026

16 October 2026

Art Master Class: Wood Painting

Students will paint and decorate their own wooden piece, exploring colors, patterns, and creative design. A fun hands-on activity with a unique handmade creation to take home!

October 16, 2026

14 October 2026

School Trip: Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Students will explore gardens, discover a variety of plants and nature, and enjoy an educational day outdoors with classmates. A fun opportunity to learn, explore, and experience nature beyond the classroom!

October 14, 2026

12 October 2026

Columbus Day

School Closed

October 12, 2026

Illustration of an expressive blue and yellow landscape painting for the Van Gogh Landscape art master class

9 October 2026

Art Master Class: Van Gogh Landscape

Students will create their own landscape painting inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic style while exploring bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and texture. A fun hands-on art experience with a beautiful painting to take home!

October 9, 2026

Illustration of floral handmade soaps for the Soap Making art master class

2 October 2026

Art Master Class: Soap Making

Students will design and create their own unique soaps while exploring colors, shapes, and scents. A hands-on experience where creativity meets something they can take home and enjoy!

October 2, 2026