Bank Street Monday Memo

Meet the candidates in the US (Upper School) Election. Uma, Roland and Micah have made it through the primary & will face off in the General Election. Today, you'll hear from them as they present their platforms and answer some tough questions.

Monday Memo September 7

Sep 10th, 2020 59m 3s

A quick hello from JB and Doug and then a replay of the Town Hall on Testing.Obviously, a big part of our Back to School plan is around how the testing will work and how the community will respond. The Town Hall answers lots of live Q&A.Happy

Monday Memo August 17

Aug 17th, 2020 38m 29s

A conversation with Doug on all things Back to School - testing plan, phase in plans, remote plans, outdoor plans - plus even more plans. Lots of questions that couldn't get covered in the Town Halls are here. Transcript: https://bit.ly/2Fy08o

Monday Memo July 27

Jul 27th, 2020 24m 42s

Doug shares the latest updates on the work being done to prep Bank Street for back to school.Town Halls for each division happen this week.Stay safe. Stay strong.

Monday Memo June 22

Jun 23rd, 2020 27m 14s

Welcome to Summer Break 2020! In today's episode, we reflect on the end of the school year with Jed and Doug, discuss communication plans for the summer and the process that will lead us to a safe opening day of school in the Fall of 2020.A ne

Monday Memo June 9

Jun 8th, 2020 36m 30s

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to appreciate and honor our 8th Graders moving on. And considering the world into which they are moving, the Bank Street values of social and racial justice are as important as ever.In this ep

Monday Memo June 1

Jun 1st, 2020 38m 16s

Shael, Doug and Jed follow up on the two Town Halls from last week by answering the questions that were submitted but unanswered.Also, BankStreet Connects this week will be a community forum to come together and explore how to communicate with

Monday Memo May 25

May 25th, 2020 39m 5s

We dive into Social Emotional Learning this week with Laura, Laurie, Gabby and Jed. Big topics include the complicated dynamics of everyone being home together all the time and trying to learn, trying to work, trying to teach and trying to par

Monday Memo May 18

May 18th, 2020 42m 56s

In this Episode, Shael, Doug and Jed answer questions that were submitted during the Town Halls but were unanswered due to time constraints. The community has excellent questions around pressing issues including: Re-Opening, Staffing, Schedule

Monday Memo May 11

May 11th, 2020 30m 28s

Today we dive into an important project from the Upper School: The Quarantine Diaries.We talk with 13/14s Humanities Teachers Ali Mckersie and Jo Stein and 13/14s students Melany and Millie about what the Quarantine Diaries are, how they came

Monday Memo May 4

May 4th, 2020 20m 17s

As BankStreet@Home enters May, we discuss the big news from Jed and talk with Doug Knecht, who will be Interim Head of School for the coming year. We discuss timelines, transitions, and community. Plus we get to know Doug a little bit more.Tue

Monday Memo April 27

Apr 27th, 2020 17m 3s

Another week. Another discussion of BankStreet@Home. We talk to Jed about the latest developments, plans and mission for the community.Special Guest Laura Guarino joins us to discuss an exciting plan for a May 1 day of Arts & Rec, including ma

Monday Memo April 20

Apr 21st, 2020 16m 42s

Happy Monday! Or Happy Day! Jed joins us and we discuss latest schedule updates and Tuesday Bank Street Connects. Special Guest Maria Richa drops by to talk about art, creativity and spicy paints.Thanks for listening and if you have feedback,

Monday Memo April 13

Apr 13th, 2020 19m 9s

A look back at lessons from Week 2 of BankStreet@Home, and a preview of Week 3 initiatives. Special guest Coy Dailey shares the BankStreet@Home approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice as it continues in this new era.Week 3 highligh

Monday Memo April 6

Apr 6th, 2020 15m 32s

We connect with Jed again and review the takeaways from Week 1 of BankStreet@Home and look ahead to Week 2. Updates in how communications will be adjusted and introducing Bank Street Connects.Bank Street Connects will begin Tuesday April 7 @ 4

Monday Memo March 30

Mar 30th, 2020 18m 31s

Welcome to the Monday Memo for Bankstreet@Home. In this episode, we talk with Jed about the plans for Bankstreet@Home, how the school will stay connected with students and families, what routines will be a part of this process, and the art of