🍁 Falling Forward: An October Recap
- BCCP
- Oct 29
- 3 min read
Cozy up and kick off another incredible year at BCCP! As we welcome back returning students and meet new faces, our programs are already filled with excitement and creativity. We are looking forward to another year of connection and empowerment. Read along for what this year has in store for us so far! Plus a bonus item at the end!
Dock St. – A message from Program Director Sannette 💬
Things are off to a fantastic start at Dock Street! We began the year with a warm welcome that included icebreaker games, pizza parties, and our ever-popular Karaoke Fridays! Students are diving into a wide range of activities and clubs:
Fashion Club – Learning sewing and pattern-making techniques, plus jewelry design.
Fitness & Sports Club – Building fitness routines and learning about health and teamwork.
Self-Care / Cosmetology Club – Exploring self-esteem through wellness exercises and hands-on beauty activities.
Media Club – Discovering cinematic expression and storytelling.
Robotics Club – Firing up the 3D printing station and creating innovative projects!
The Dock Street community is also getting ready for our Halloween Celebration and Costume Contest! Stay tuned for photos and highlights in our next newsletter — including a look at the custom trophy for the winner! 🎃👻
Community Roots - The Champs are back
Our sports teams are off to a great start this season! ⚽🏐
Soccer Team: 2 Wins – 3 Losses – 1 Tie
Girls Volleyball Team: Undefeated 3–0!
Extra Extra 🗞️
The Iconic Roots Times is back with its marvelous first edition of 2025. The Roots Times is a student-run and Produced Newspaper by the Middle School Students of Community Roots. They keep the campus informed, entertained, and on their toes for what is always in the next edition. Peep the download below to see what they have cooked up for us
Olympus Academy - Back with Another year of Confidence Building
We are back with another year and giving a warm welcome to Program Director Jasmine Sanchez, who will be leading programs at Olympus Academy and Watch 👏
🎓 College Workshop
We know that preparing for college is about more than just applications — it involves building confidence, skills, and mindset for success. At Olympus, we have a tailored program for ages 16–24 to explore goals, research college and vocational options, visit campuses, and learn about financial aid.
💼 Job Readiness
Another Pillar at Olympus Academy is helping our students take steps towards their future. Our job readiness program helps students develop skill sets that build their confidence to pursue career opportunities. This year, we are focusing on workshops, résumé building, interview prep, and then putting those skills to the test with internships! We can't wait to share the internships are students scored this year!
📸 Photography
This year at Olympus, students have a chance to use a camera as a tool to tell their stories. With a curriculum built around digital literacy, students will utilize technical aspects of the camera and editing software to express their perspectives.
Watch 21st Century Kick Off
We’re thrilled to launch our After School Program at WATCH High School! This marks a new year in creating safe, engaging, and empowering spaces for students to learn, grow, and connect beyond the classroom. Here is a glimpse of our students at our after-school kick-off.
🏓 Ping Pong Tournament is on the Horizon!
Digital Media at Robeson 🎥
Kicking off our third year with Documentary and Filmmaking Teaching Artist Ms. Jade Sacker, students at Robeson began the season with a fun and creative photo scavenger hunt designed to help them get familiar with camera functions while capturing beautiful images. We’re continually impressed by the talent and creativity that shine through our Robeson students’ work, and we can’t wait to see what amazing projects they’ll create this year! Please also join us in giving a warm welcome to Program Director Blessie Ruelo! 👏
Drop the Vape | Red-Ribbon Week: Anti-Vaping Message
Red Ribbon Week raises awareness about the harms of vaping with families and youth and shares treatment resources to support young people who vape. In honor of Red Ribbon Week, NYC Youth is hosting a NYC Youth Vaping Prevention PSA contest, where middle and high school students can win up to $500 (the deadline is October 31). To learn more about how to enter this contest please visit : NYC Youth Vaping Prevention PSA contest
Resources
To learn more about the risks of vaping, please read the resources below:
We are looking forward to spending this year with you all and cannot wait to share the exciting updates BCCP has to offer.
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