July 2026 Newsletter

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Thank you!

Thank you to our students, faculty, alumni, and supporters for another successful school year. Our students set themselves apart by embodying our Grad at Grad principles. Their intelligence, consideration, and belief in a better tomorrow makes us confident for their future as trailblazers in their communities. This success would not have been possible without your support.

We are grateful to our Family School Association for partnering with our team on events such as our Back to School BBQ, Christmas Showcase, Black History Month Celebration, and so much more. Thank you to our partner high schools and Nativity Schools for joining us at our annual Nativity Schools Basketball Tournament and High School Signing Night. These initiatives are at the core of our school spirit. We look forward to future celebrations.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We cannot be more proud of our graduates, who have led this past year with a mindset of grace, thoughtfulness, and courage. We are excited to see them excel in their high schools, and trust they will lead with the same care for community in their new environments.

Thank you to our community. Your support and belief in BJP's mission allows us to continue providing meaningful resources to our scholars. Please find a few final highlights from the end of the school year below.

Field Day

Our 2026 Field Day included relay races, Gaga Ball, and other field day games. Students gathered in their advisory groups, competing against one another through various challenges and team building activities. A special shout out to our Grey team, who won first place at field day, as well as our field day MVP's: Randi (8G), Christian (7G), Tyler (7B), Jaylen (8B), Madison (8G), and Jazara (8G).

End of Year BBQ

As field day concluded, students returned to BJP for the end of year BBQ! We gathered to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. Students could get their faces painted and play board games while enjoying a sunny final day of the school year. Thank you to our volunteers for helping to grill, making it a wonderful afternoon for our BJP scholars.

Baccalaureate Mass

Our Baccalaureate Mass was led by Fr. Ralph Rivera, SJ. Eighth grade families and younger classmates joined our graduating class to celebrate this milestone. This Mass serves as an opportunity to reflect on their journeys and the lessons they've learned at our school, while reminding them to approach the next chapter with an open heart and mind.

Jake Braithwaite, SJ, posing with BJP Community at Ordination

Jake Braithwaite, SJ's Ordination

Former BJP Educator Jake Braithwaite, SJ, was ordained as a Jesuit Priest on Saturday, June 13. Students, faculty, and alumni gathered to celebrate Jake's special sacrament on Fordham University's campus. Please join us in congratulating him on this joyous moment.

Final Field Trips

Students posing at the New York Aquarium

Fifth Grade

Our fifth graders traveled to the New York Aquarium for their end of year field trip. They toured the facility, noticing jellyfish and sharks. They then attended an Aquatheater show, learning about the relationship between sea lions and their trainers.

Students standing outside of the Asia wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sixth Grade

Sixth grade attended to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they saw everything from paintings by Van Gogh and Monet to historic artifacts dating back to the 1400s. They concluded their trip with lunch in Central Park.

Seventh Grade

The seventh grade class went to SPYSCAPE, learning what it's like to work in intelligence and role-play being a real life spy. They solved interactive puzzles and listened to retellings from MI6 personnel, ending their day playing in Central Park.

Student posing with Wax Figure of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Eighth Grade

Our Eighth grade class had a day starting at the Madam Tussad's Wax Museum, posing with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audrey Hepburn, and more. Afterwards, they went out to lunch as a class, finishing their day at Area 53 Adventure Park for ropes courses and rock climbing.

2026 Camp Montmartre

Three students posing during study hall at Camp Montmartre

A reminder to our community that while school might be out for the summer, Camp Montmartre begins later this month! Students will be heading up to Fairfield University for our three-week summer leadership academy, providing extra academic and enrichment support to every student. Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram @brooklynjesuit to see how a BJP summer unfolds!