It is with great anticipation that our staff awaits the morning of August 16, when all of our students will step through our gates. I know that many of our children feel the same. Your child might also be feeling nervous or wondering what to expect– you might feel so as well. All of those … Continue reading
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year, wonderful BVHM families! As your children look with anticipation toward the beginning of the school year– one like no other–, I am sure that many of you are dealing with complex feelings, both your kids’ and your own. Nobody could have imagined that our children would be facing the … Continue reading
School Closure – March 16-April 3, 2020
Dear BVHM Families, Given the news of school closure for the next 3 weeks, teachers have prepared work for your children to do at home, which students in every grade are required to complete daily. These assignments can be viewed online through our school website (www. escuelabvhm.net) , if you can access a computer, tablet … Continue reading
Welcome Families 2019–2020
Dear Families, On behalf of the teachers and staff of Buena Vista Horace Mann, we welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year! I am sure that over the summer your children had opportunities to explore their world in different ways than they were used to. Whether they traveled, went to summer camps or “stayed local” … Continue reading
Students taking a photography seminar
Taking the photography seminar encourages students to unleash their creativity while learning photography and art composition skills. Students learn to use all the functions of a digital camera and have the opportunity to experiment with different compact and SLR cameras. Students learn the language of photography using and naming the different techniques to frame an … Continue reading
New BVHM Mural
Our extremely talented art teacher, Erin Mapes is bringing another mural to BVHM! 8th grade art students have been working with local artist, Grant Gilliland to design a mural for the 23rd Street wall outside the music room. The theme of the mural is “music” and it symbolizes the way that music has touched our … Continue reading
Computer Science at BVHM
Students in 6th grade are taking a new course in computer science for the first time this year! They are learning how computers work and how we can use them to create, explore, and solve problems in the world around us. Students will be using Scratch for the programming portion of the course, and will … Continue reading
Professional Development
Last week, BVHM welcomed the visit of long-time friend and colleague, Alexandra Roman of Teachers College. Alexandra, along with our instructional coaches and administrators met with 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers while she demonstrated a number of strategies in the classrooms to support the professional development of staff relative to the Common Core State … Continue reading
The day before Election Day
The day before Election Day, Interim Superintendent, Myong Leigh visited BVHM during middle school community circle. Supt. Leigh spoke to the students about the current climate of fear and insecurity that has been heightened by our presidential race. He noted that it was time that we accept all people for their differences and demonstrate empathy … Continue reading