5th Grade Science - Thursday - arrive 9:15 am
6th - 8th Grade ELA - Tuesday & Wednesday - arrive between 7:15 & 7: 45 am
See more details below.
Ohio State Testing Season will begin in April and run through early May. Each school is planning the best fit for students in grades 3-8 and for students taking Algebra, Geometry, English 10, Biology, American History, or Government. Stay tuned for more information from your child's school about BVA student state tests.
Elementary School State Testing Schedule
Middle School
State Testing Schedule
4/13 - ELA Part 1
4/14 - ELA Part 2 (Celebrate after!)
4/20 - Science (8th Grade Only)
4/27 - Math Part 1
4/28 - Math Part 2 - (Celebrate after!)
IHMS BVA Social Time
After testing on Wednesday, your teachers are hosting art and field activities. Please join us!
High School State Testing Schedule
9-12 Families - April 15th
Are you a K-8 parent that missed earlier meetings? No worries! Attend on the 15th.The Primary School Art Show will be taking place on April 21st-30th! Students have worked hard this year to create some incredible masterpieces that deserve to be celebrated. During the week of the Art Show, Lauren Girdler will be sending parents a link to a Google Slideshow. Each slide will showcase each student in your child's class and their work created this year. BVA Teachers will be showing the slideshow to students, but we thought you might like to see student work as well.
While presenting the slideshow, parents are encouraged to create conversations around artwork such as:
“Which artwork are you most proud of and why?”
“Which artwork was the most challenging and why?”
“If you could change one piece or spend more time on one, which would it be and why?”
We hope you enjoy experiencing your child's art with them!
BVA College 101: April 14, 10:30-11:15. Here is the LINK to join.
Financial Aid & Scholarships: virtual College 101 session; date TBD. This will be in May.
College Essay Writing Workshop: We are coordinating a meeting day/time with Johns Hopkins University for a virtual college essay writing workshop. The date/time is TBD. This will occur in May.
Application Bootcamp: Our annual Application Bootcamp takes place the week or so before school begins in August. It's a one day event where we go over all things college and you can meet with admissions reps from colleges. Details to come!
Questions? Check in with your friendly neighborhood counselor!
April is National School Library Month
Celebrate National School Library Month by helping your child to check out a book (or three) from school or from the Hamilton County Public Library. #IHBVA students have been able to continue reading through the creative support of our school media specialists and aides this year.
PS - Homeroom Teacher | ES - Lucy Pavlick | MS - Kendra Thomas | HS - Josh Robertson
Did you know???
"Americans go to public libraries more often than they go to the movies."
Find out more fun facts about libraries here.
Senior Speeches!
This year, Senior speeches for both the Commencement Ceremony and the Senior Celebration of Excellence will be selected through an audition-based process. We invite anyone & everyone to apply who is interested in giving one of these speeches!
Please click here to access the application. It is due by 3PM on Wednesday, April 21st. Auditions will take place during Flex on Monday, April 26th, with a makeup date of Wednesday, April 28th. You will be notified of the decision the following week.
For any additional information, please see Mrs. Cottrell in the Counseling Office.
Suggestions for speeches:
Speech should be 3-4 minutes in length.
Commencement Ceremony Speech: your speech should represent the journey of the Class of 2021. It should be celebratory in nature. It should be inspirational. You should recognize the joy and celebration of this moment for everyone.
Senior Celebration of Excellence Speech: your speech should applaud the excellence of the Class of 2021, not just academically but in all areas. You should recognize the joy and celebration of this moment for everyone.
Please refrain from controversial matters.
Have a trusted adult review your speech (English teacher, counselor, etc.).
IHES Spring Picture Morning
We are having a Spring Picture morning at the Elementary School on Thursday, April 15th from 9 am to 11:30 am. We will be photographing students whose parents want to purchase a packet. Payment must be made either on the day of pictures or online.
BVA students will be welcome to come in for pictures at any time between 9 and 11:30. Remember that students coming onto campus should wear a mask and fill out Pickup Patrol.
NO SCHOOL
April 16th - Early Release Day
April 30th - Early Release Day
We have virtual clubs and activities available for learners?
Middle School - Student Arrow - Watch Our Student Announcements to Learn More
MS Virtual Clubs - Future Cities | Power of the Pen | Latin Club | Math Counts
High School - 20-21 Activities Handbook;
Bring 2 Change, Courageous Conversations, Fragments, French Club, Partner's Club, Red Cross Club, Competitive Writing Team, & Writing Club are All BVA Friendly
Braves Beat - Keep Up with HS Happenings!
Didn't get your child's school photo taken this year? You can send in a photo of your child to your child's building yearbook leader:
PS - Lauren Girdler
ES - Andrea Thomas
MS - Nicole Zistler
HS - Julie Pfeiffer
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