Forest School Summer 2023

Summer at BFP Garden Garter Snake greets us at the door each visit! We humbly acknowledge that our school rests on unceded Abenaki land. We recognize that the indigenous peoples of the Winooskik band have cared for this land since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day despite strategic, systemic, intentional erasure through genocide and eugenics. We commit to continuous learning from the Abenaki Nation about our roles as teachers and students in decolonizing and anti-racist work. Notes and News: Please remember to apply  sunscreen and insect repellent  to your child before leaving them with us. We will reapply as needed throughout the day.  Children may not keep sunscreen or bug spray in their cubbies/backpacks . Thank you! If your child is  going home with another BFP family , please  make sure to inform teachers before pick-up time, over text or in person . Thank you! Summer drop-off routine -  When you arrive at school, please put your child'...

  Summer At Forest School We humbly acknowledge that our school rests on unceded Abenaki land. We recognize that the indigenous peoples of the Winooskik band have cared for this land since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day despite strategic, systemic, intentional erasure through genocide and eugenics. We commit to continuous learning from the Abenaki Nation about our roles as teachers and students in decolonizing and anti-racist work. Notes and News: We at BFP feel deeply humbled by the force of last week's flooding and are heartbroken for our neighbors. The farmers at New Farms for New Americans and throughout the Intervale have lost most, if not all, of their crops. We have attached two links below if you would like more information or if you would like to donate to support recovery efforts. We will keep you updated with volunteering opportunities in the upcoming weeks as the flood damage is evaluated (if you are interested).  New Farms For New Americans * Su...

Summer at BFP Frog Blog Edition We humbly acknowledge that our school rests on unceded Abenaki land. We recognize that the indigenous peoples of the Winooskik band have cared for this land since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day despite strategic, systemic, intentional erasure through genocide and eugenics. We commit to continuous learning from the Abenaki Nation about our roles as teachers and students in decolonizing and anti-racist work. Notes and News: Thank you all for your continued support and flexibility during this wild time!  Please remember to apply  sunscreen and insect repellent  to your child before leaving them with us. We will reapply as needed throughout the day.  Children may not keep sunscreen or bug spray in their cubbies/backpacks . Thank you! If your child is  going home with another BFP family , please  make sure to inform teachers before pick-up time, over text or in person . Thank you! Summer drop-off routine - ...