Noreen Sumpter

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Fort Greene-Clinton Hill

New York

Ainsley Martinez

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights

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Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO

Park Slope

Gowanus-Red Hook

Bed-Stuy

New York County

Miranda Levingston

Lower East Side-Chinatown

Williamsburg-Greenpoint

East Village

Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

Discover Your Child’s Perfect Fit at PLNY's 2026 Boarding School Fair!
Are you exploring the best educational path for your child? We invite you to connect with admissions directors and representatives from over 100 premier junior boarding and boarding schools—all in one convenient place.
Independent boarding schools offer far more than exceptional academics. At our annual fair, you’ll discover vibrant communities dedicated to intellectual curiosity, inspiring arts, competitive athletics, and lifelong friendships. Whether you are looking for an outstanding school close to home, across the country, or internationally, your journey starts here.

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2026 Boarding School Fair

Discover Your Child’s Perfect Fit at PLNY's 2026 Boarding School Fair!
Are you exploring the best educational path for your...

Parents League Virtual Event

Join us as writer and writing coach Ashleigh Bell Pedersen provides parents with the tools to support students in writing the best high school admissions essay—with less stress along the way.
Topics include:
<ul><li>What do high schools look for in the application essays?</li><li>The importance of voice—and how to find it</li><li>Example prompts and successful essays</li><li>A writing strategy that works</li><li>The slippery slope of parent editing</li></ul>
...and more.

Local Event: Deconstructing the Best High School Admissions Essay

Deconstructing the Best High School Admissions...

Join us as writer and writing coach Ashleigh Bell Pedersen provides parents with the tools to support students in writing the...

Deconstructing the Best High School Admissions Essay

Gansevoort Plaza

FREE CONCERT! Upstate NY's "Best Band", the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, perform at The Village Trip Festival Saturday, Oct 3rd, 4 pm at Gansevoort Plaza, 38 Gansevoort St. Ninth Ave. at 13th St., NY. Special guests: Jacob &amp; David Bernz.
 The festival's penultimate event! The Village Trip - "We are delighted to present The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, whose Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, with subtle accents of southern rock, Celtic and British folk, is as delicious a slice of Americana pie as you’re ever likely to find. Prepare to be blown away!" Dubbed the 'cool end of Americana', this band offers thought-provoking lyrics and a sound that is sure to blow you away."
 The Village Trip is an annual festival celebrating Arts and Activism across Greenwich Village and the East Village from Sept. 25 through Oct. 4. Final event is at Cooper Union Oct. 4th - The 40th Anniversary of the Greenwich Folk Festival with 20 legendary performers!Experience a free concert featuring Woodstock-tinged psychedelia with subtle accents of southern rock, Celtic, and British folk. This Village Trip signature event includes for a night of thought-provoking lyrics and Americana pie, presented in conjunction with the Meatpacking District BID.

Local Event: FREE CONCERT Oct 3rd The Village Trip Festival - Slambovian Circus of Dreams in NYC

FREE CONCERT Oct 3rd The Village Trip Festival...

FREE CONCERT! Upstate NY's "Best Band", the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, perform at The Village Trip Festival Saturday, Oct...

FREE CONCERT Oct 3rd The Village Trip Festival - Slambovian Circus of Dreams in NYC

Kennedy International School

Are you curious about the Kindergarten interview? Or wondering what a child's admissions playgroup looks like? We are here to help! We invite PLNY member families to join us for a conversation between Barbara H Scott, PLNY's Executive Director, and leaders from our member school community. Together, our panelists will offer insight into all you need to know about Kindergarten school visits. Whether your child will be interviewed in October or January, PLNY can help you reflect on the what's what as you manage your family's kindergarten journey.
An exciting time for the whole family, beginning Kindergarten should be fun, and the interview is a first step. Our aim is to empower you as a parent, so you can empower your child. There are no silly questions, only the adventure of learning what to expect, how to prepare, and whether the interview is the make-or-break moment that parents worry about. 
Topics Explored:
<ul><li>Kindergarten interviews, visits, and playgroups</li><li>How your child will engage with school professionals and what activities they might complete</li><li>Interview and playgroup prep: How to dress, when to arrive and knowing your child's temperament</li><li>Handling your child's separation for their interview, playgroup or visit</li><li>The transition to Kindergarten and how admissions is a first step of a developmental milestone</li></ul>

Local Event: Kindergarten Interviews Explained

Kindergarten Interviews Explained

Are you curious about the Kindergarten interview? Or wondering what a child's admissions playgroup looks like? We are here to...

Open Houses are one of the best ways to experience how BASIS Independent Brooklyn helps students develop intellectual confidence, strong character, and a lifelong love of learning.
Join us on Saturday, October 17, to walk through our classrooms, meet school leaders and expert teachers, and hear directly from our students and parents.
Choose the campus that matches your child’s grade—or attend both:
<ul><li>Lower School Open House: PreK–Grade 2 | 9:00 AM | 405 Gold Street</li></ul>
<ul><li>Upper School Open House: Grades 3–12 | 12:00 PM | 556 Columbia Street</li></ul>
At each Open House, families will:
<ul><li>Learn how our globally recognized, spiraled curriculum builds knowledge, mastery, and confidence over time.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tour the campus and visit classrooms with teachers.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hear from parent and student ambassadors who will share their experience at our school through the years.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Discover how our teachers spark curiosity, develop independent thinking, and inspire students to pursue excellence.</li></ul>
Each Open House will last approximately two hours. Families are welcome to attend even if they cannot stay for the entire event, and students are encouraged to join us.
See for yourself how our distinctive program develops fearless, confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and shape the world. Click here to r<a href="https://basisindependent.com/schools/ny/brooklyn/admissions/visit-our-school/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=paid_listing&amp;utm_campaign=event&amp;src=patch&amp;med=paid_listing&amp;cmp=event" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">egister for one of our Open Houses today.</a>

Local Event: Explore BASIS Independent Brooklyn at Our Fall Open Houses

Explore BASIS Independent Brooklyn at Our Fall...

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