International School of Brooklyn

The Spanish Ministry of Education held their second annual ISA Theater Festival, and ISB had to join the fun and add our creativity and acting chops to the mix 🎭🇪🇸 Our 5th Graders led a trio of performances with “La batalla de las palabras,” a rap battle that doubled as a lesson in phonetics! Then our 4th and 5th Graders sang a beautiful rendition of “Luna de candela,” accompanied by a charming recording made by Spanish Pre-K 4. Finally, the 4th Grade put on a stunning puppet show that told the legend of “Las manchas del sapo,” a fun and very funny origin story of sorts!

There are many tasty opportunities to put French into practice right here in the neighborhood. Our 6th Grade French Acquisition students recently visited La Bicyclette Bakery to practice important real world language skills: ordering some delicious baguettes and croissants! 🥐🥖

It was incredible to see our community gathered together for our 20th Anniversary Gala - dancing, laughing, and honoring the spirit of ISB. The energy in the room was a beautiful reflection of the people who make this school so special. 🪩✨Thank you to all who helped us celebrate this important milestone in our school’s history!

Our 1st Graders launched their final unit of the school year, “Where We Are in Place and Time” with a field trip to the Old Stone House. At the Brooklyn landmark, students took part in workshops focused on toys from the past, which served as a hands-on and engaging way to knock on the door of history and make connections to their current place and time!

The joy and excitement of showcasing work in Kindergarten 🩵 As part of their life cycles studies, students explored the life cycle of a turtle, asked thoughtful questions, made connections to their classroom chicks, and brought their learning to life through creative 3D clay models 🐢

We were thrilled to host Grandparents and Special Friends Day, a morning in ISB’s Preschool and 1st and 2nd Grades with grandparents, family members, friends, and caregivers who help our students feel supported and loved. This very special tradition is a heartwarming celebration of the moments and connections our students will carry with them throughout their lives. Thank you to all our grandparents and special friends for attending this lovely event, and for joining in on the learning and play!

This year’s Middle School Musical Theater group presented an epic production of “Pippin”, full of inspiring songs and dynamic dance numbers, and themes as diverse as politics, coming-of-age, revolution, and love. As the character Pippin continues on a quest for purpose in a chaotic world, our audiences, for two nights of shows, were dazzled by our student actors’ performances and their palpable connection to the story they set out to tell.

Earth Day, the ISB way! 🌎 Our first-ever “Earth Day Adventurers” Field Day brought students to Prospect Park for a day of exploration and play in nature. From botanical drawing to leaf jewelry making to scavenger hunts and nature walks — and even boat building (with a subsequent float test!), each workshop led by our parent volunteers invited students to think about their connection to the natural world.

And of course, no field day is complete without a little friendly competition…tug-of-war, potato sack races, archery, and more!

Lights, voice, imaginación🎙️✨ Our Spanish 1st and 3rd Graders explored the art of expression with a visit from bilingual voice actor Adriana Colón! She talked to our students about how she creates voices for different characters, and why using your imagination is essential to the craft — especially when voicing characters that don’t exist in the real world.

Arab American Heritage Month came through a joyful, community-led celebration. Students and families enjoyed henna, mosaic, and calligraphy workshops, along with dance and percussion performances, a heritage fashion show, and a delicious assortment of food. The event captured the beauty and diversity of the Arab world and was capped off by a spirited community dabke!