BFS MISSION & CORE VALUES

MISSION

Buckingham Friends School honors the Light within each person, inspires scholarship and spiritual community, and instills the value of caring for others and our world.

CORE VALUES

Rooted in the beliefs and traditions of Quakers, our values as a Friends school guide us to engage members of the school community in the shared responsibility of honoring the Light within each person and fostering the growth, individual talents, and passions of every student.

INSPIRATIONAL ACADEMICS

We promote academic achievement within an environment of experiential learning to inspire curiosity, creativity, critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, and collaboration. We strive to meet high standards, to remain agile and innovate, and respect individual approaches to thinking and learning.

INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY

We foster originality, honor and encourage each voice, and recognize that the development of an authentic, confident self provides the foundation for realizing personal fulfillment and success as a learner.

CARING FOR OTHERS

Guided by the principles of friendship, we educate young citizens and awaken a strong local and global consciousness, a commitment to peace, and an ability to understand and contribute meaningfully and substantively to our diverse changing world.

CONNECTED COMMUNITY

We cultivate a joyful, involved, and inclusive community devoted to kindness, respect, and establishing trust and accountability. Together, we invest in the success and the well-being of each child, family, and one another.

STEWARDS OF OUR WORLD

We engage community members in service work and teach the importance and responsibility of environmental sustainability. We believe it is essential to connect, collaborate, and make a positive impact on our world for present and future generations.

SPIRITUALITY AND WELLNESS

We embrace the quality of our spiritual community and strive to ensure the physical, social, and emotional health of each person. Our intention is to encourage self-awareness, mindfulness, confidence, empathy, and compassion. We understand that a sustained, balanced approach is vital to being a healthy and productive individual and member of society.

Approved by the Board of Trustees – December 12, 2018

2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michael Godshall, Clerk Laura Kinnel, Assistant Clerk Jennifer Zelesko, Secretary Lisa Pretecrum, Treasurer Olivia Brangan Andrew Garrett Anita Jensen Chris Kerr Peter Rapaport Alexis Ridge-Simek Robert Roop Chris Searle George Yarnall

ADMINISTRATION

Paul Lindenmaier Head of School

Melissa Clayton Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Doug Haigh Director of Finance and Operations

Katelynn Connolly Director of Advancement

Nancy Sandberg Academic Coordinator, Secondary School Placement Coordinator

EDITOR

Katelynn Connolly

COPY EDITORS

Michele Levy, Penelope Rowlands

COVER PHOTO

Lexi Logan ‘87

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Katelynn Connolly, Laura Downs, Kara Gilmore Shaw, Rachel Griffin- Snipes, Paul Lindenmaier, Malaine Reed, Ryan Rostine, Stephanie Thliveris

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Brad Wilson

Every effort was made to present the information in this edition of Seedlings as accurately as possible,If you notice any errors, omissions, or misrepresentations, please contact Katelynn Connolly at advancement@bfs.org.