April 5th News
Welcome to 4th Quarter!
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State Testing is taking place this month. See schedules below.
BVA Community Town Halls in April
Help us imagine BVA 2.0!
6-8 Families - April 8th | 9-12 Families - April 15th
Are you a K-5 parent that missed last week's meeting? No worries! Attend on the 8th or the 15th.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 (Celebration after!)
4/20 - Science (8th Grade Only)
4/27 - Math Part 1
4/28 - Math Part 2 - (Celebration after!)
High School State Testing Schedule
Celebrate Reading!
April is National School Library Month and it's National Library Week!
Celebrate National School Library Month and National Library Week 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.
Participate in the #MyLibraryIs promotion on social media
"Celebrate National Library Week 2021 by sharing what you love about the resources and services available at your library. Post to Instagram, Twitter, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page, about an e-book, audiobook, virtual storytime or bookclub, or how your library has made a difference while you've been social distancing at home. Use the hashtag #MyLibraryIs. We'll gather all the entries, and one randomly selected winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card. The promotion starts Sunday, April 4 at noon CT and ends on Saturday, April 10 at noon CT. Don’t forget to tag your library!
If you love your library, say it loud and proud: vocal community support helps libraries secure much-needed funding and reminds hardworking library staff that their efforts are appreciated. Participating in the #MyLibraryIs promotion is a quick, easy way to help your library thrive!"
Policy Check-In
Students on School Grounds
As the weather becomes nicer, hopefully we'll all feel more motivated to get outside! Just a reminder that students may not be on school grounds unless they are participating in an activity with Indian Hill faculty or coaches. We would love for our BVA students to join face to face building teams and clubs, if that fits with your family's health considerations. If participating in face to face activities is not a good fit, consider taking advantage of Stephan Field, Camp Denison Memorial Park or the other natural park spaces in our area!
Upcoming Events
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.
ES Photo Order Form.pdfNO SCHOOL
April 16th - Early Release Day
April 30th - Early Release Day
Did You Know?
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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