Schoolfest an open house for Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Bushwick parents is on Sunday, October 18th (11 am to 3 pm) at 325 Bushwick Avenue, home to PS 147 and The Brooklyn Latin School.
Almost 80 schools, day care centers, and other service providers for our children in these
neighborhoods, all at a single venue. This year they've even added a college component.
In addition, 20 colleges will be represented, including all 17 CUNY schools, Columbia, NYU, and Yale!
Along with informational tables manned by each school there will be workshops to to help parents understand their K-12 educational choices in our neighborhood, college choices, the application process, key deadlines, and more.
Organizers call it "an unparalleled opportunity to learn about neighborhood schools and services, and considerations for higher education."
For schools, it’s an invaluable promotional platform and networking opportunity. And let’s not forget about the great performances planned by students and service providers to showcase arts & other programs and free raffle prizes..
Organizers say that "if your school or organization has not yet confirmed your participation, please do so quickly. We have almost 80 organizations confirmed and acceptances are rolling in every day."