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Schoolfest

In 2008, Town Square was thrilled to present the first annual Schoolfest. This was the first time that all schools in Greenpoint and Williamsburg (day care centers to high schools, private and public) were invited to a single informative day.  This is a wonderful event for the entire community and drew the enthusiastic support of our local elected officlas and community leaders.  Schoolfest features informational booths by each school and sometimes include representatives from colleges and universities, because it's never too early to start planning for higher education. 
 
Schoolfest 2023

Saturday, September 16, 12-4 PM

John Ericsson Middle School 126

424 Leonard Street (Bayard entrance) 

Greenpoint/Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Schoolfest is a one-of-a-kind school fair for our North Brooklyn parents! Early childhood to high schools, service providers, parent workshops, kids activities, live performances, and a community potluck to bring people together.  Get a jump on your child's edu journey while having fun with your family! 
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT? Schools, day care centers, enrichment providers and anyone else who want to speak to North Brooklyn parents.  Online application forms can be found here:  
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Parents seeking information on schools & enrichment programs for their children, and students in elementary schools to high schools.  
 
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Schoolfest 2023 Workshops

 

Schoolfest offers informative workshops by highly-regarded educational specialists. Highly renown Dana Szarf of Casa Parenting and Joyce Szuflita of New York School Help will give her popular workshops. These workshops normally cost $30 pp to attend.  They were free with the admission to Schoolfest. 

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            12:00 AM  Early Childhood Options, including the new 3K, presented by Dana Szarf, Casa Parenting

              1:00 PM  Intro to Elementary Schools, presented by Dana Szarf of Casa Parenting 

              2:00 PM  Intro to Middle Schools, presented by Joyce Szuflita, NY School Help

              3:00 PM  Intro to High Schools, moderated by Joyce Szuflita, NY School Help

 

Schoolfest 2023 Exhibitors

EARLY CHILDHOOD

  1. ABC Child Center, Inc.

  2. Bright Horizons

  3. Garden School

  4. New Amsterdam School 

  5. St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy

  6. The Berkeley Carroll School

  7. The Co-Op School

  8. The Mount Carmel Early Childhood Center

  9. Williamsburg Northside Preschool

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

  1. Garden School

  2. Grace Church School

  3. PS 17 Henry D. Woodworth

  4. PS 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary

  5. St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy

  6. The Berkeley Carroll School

  7. The Chapin School

  8. The Co-Op School

  9. Uncommon Schools NYC

ENRICHMENT PROVIDERS

  1. Cottonwood NYC

  2. Geek Forest

  3. Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

  4. Hidden Gems Inc. (Archery)

  5. Ivy Tutors Network

  6. Kerri Kalm​

  7. NYC Department of Environmental Protection

  8. NYC  Parks

  9. Prep for Prep

  10. QUALITYstarsNY

  11. School of Rock Williamsburg

  12. Scouts BSA Pack 7 (coed)

  13. Scouts BSA Troop 1G (girls)

  14. Scouts BSA Troop 26 (boys)

  15. St. Nicks Alliance Greenpoint Beacon

  16. The TEAK Fellowship

  17. Williamsburg Music Studio

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Check back for more updates!

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

  1. Garden School

  2. Grace Church School

  3. John Ericsson Middle School 126

  4. Lyons Community School

  5. Martin Luther School

  6. St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy

  7. The Berkeley Carroll School

  8. The Chapin School

  9. The Co-Op School

  10. Uncommon Schools NYC

  11. Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn

HIGH SCHOOLS

  1. Garden School

  2. Grace Church School

  3. ​Lyons Community School

  4. Martin Luther School

  5. Northside Charter High School

  6. The Berkeley Carroll School

  7. The Chapin School

  8. Uncommon Schools NYC

  9. Williamsburg Charter High School

  10. Williamsburg Preparatory High School

  11. Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn

OTHER

  1. Bang Cookies

  2. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez's Office

  3. Brooklyn Solar Works

  4. Casa Parenting

  5. Community Education Council District 14

  6. Luna Park the Amusement Park

  7. New York Life Insurance

  8. NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

  9. NYC Department of Transportation

  10. NYC DOE, Office of Food and Nutrition Services

  11. NYC School Help

  12. Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union​

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Schoolfest FAQs

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WHAT MAKES SCHOOLFEST SO VALUABLE?

 

  • Schoolfest offers a supportive networking & informational experience for both exhibitors

     & parents.  

 

  • Schoolfest allows our neighborhood schools to share new information and projects with each other, so that our entire district may benefit.  

 

  • Most importantly, Schoolfest understands that parents can be overwhelmend by school choices and admission processes. Schoolfest helps parents navigate through the confusion so that you can make the best choice for your child's educational needs.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS 

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  • Meet and speak to many day care centers and schools.  A list of confirmed and reigstered schools above. Check back often for updates

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  • Because there's the full vertical gamut of schools, you'll be able to meet upper schools even if your child isn't at that stage. Is your child in middle school? Come and talk to our local high schools. Is your child in elementary school? Come and talk to our local middle schools AND high schools. Is your child an infant? Come talk to our local day care centers AND elementary schools. It's never too early to start this research!

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TICKETS: 

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  • Do I need a ticket to come to Schoolfest?  ANSWER:  YES, each person - even babies - will need a ticket.  They are FREE. 

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  • Can I get tickets at the door?  ANSWER:  YES, if there tickets available. But we urge you to get your tickets quickly!

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COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: 

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  • This is an in-person event held at a NYC DOE facility. 

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  • Attendees will sign up for timed-entry tickets, and can stay in the building as long as you wish.

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  • At present time, we are not requiring participants to wear masks or maintain social distance. But this is subject to change depending on government and agency regulations.

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  • We ask for everyone's cooperation for your safety and ours.​

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