Zac is helping us celebrate Deputy Johnson today on School Resource Deputy Appreciation Day. We are grateful he can support us while Deputy Toppin is away at training. #3RsBIS
We are extremely proud of our Jr. Seahawk Nathan, who testified yesterday in the MD State Senate. Nathan was part of a panel advocating for himself and other amputees for Senate Bill 614. Today, he will do the same in the House. Way to go Nathan for speaking loud and proud! #3RsBIS
February 15th is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! On this day, schools across the country celebrate the contributions of their school resource officers. We are so grateful for Deputy Toppin! #BelieveImagineSucceed
Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. With the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Angelou publicly discussed aspects of her personal life. She was respected as a spokesperson for Black people and women, and her works have been considered a defense of Black culture.
Franny visited our 6th graders to celebrate the end of the year of the Rabbit for Lunar New Year 2023!! #3RsBIS
Wednesday, February 14th is an early dismissal day at BIS. We will dismiss today at 11:15 am.
Michael Jordan is an American former professional basketball player and businessman. Widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time, Jordan played fifteen seasons in the NBA and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He was integral in popularizing the sport of basketball and the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a global cultural icon and considered by some to be the first modern African-American superstar athlete.
Sojourner Truth was an American abolitionist and activist for African-American civil rights, women's rights, and alcohol temperance. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to court to recover her son in 1828, she became the first Black woman to win such a case against a White man.
Happy Lunar New Year: the year of the Dragon 2024 from our 6th grade Jr. Seahawks! One of many activities today was to write their names using Chinese Characters and calligraphy. #3RsBIS
Heads up! This coming Wednesday will be an Early Dismissal Day! BIS will dismiss at 11:15 a.m.
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC. Muhammad Ali’s advocacy for racial justice began with his awareness and experience of racism and white supremacy as a young man in Louisville, Kentucky.
Our BIS Jr. Seahawks are shouting congratulations to the SDHS Seahawk Wrestling Team this morning! We are so proud of you for being 5 (consecutive) time 2A State Champions!
Here is a tip to help increase school attendance! Practice positive thinking. Keep reading below for tips on how to help both younger and older kids! #schooleveryday
Ida B. Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Wells dedicated her career to combating prejudice and violence, and advocating for African American equality, especially that of women.
Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. As the African American son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves, Owens was encouraged (along with other athletes) to boycott the Olympic Games since they were being held in Nazi-ruled Germany. He ultimately participated and was the most successful athlete at the Games.
Our 6th grade scholars have been researching the influential historical figures behind the quotes we have been sharing each day during Black History Month. Today, they began sharing their research with classmates. Our "Gallery of Black Voices" walks will continue throughout the month. #3RsBIS
Booker T. Washington was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Washington was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. Booker T. Washington was a key proponent of African-American businesses and one of the founders of the National Negro Business League.
Report Cards go home today! Be sure to sign and return your student's envelope. #3RsBIS
A reminder for families- We will host our next Jr. Seahawk Safety Talk in partnership with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 5:30pm- 6:30 pm. Our topic is threat assessments. We want you to understand the steps we take to keep our school community safe in the event of a threat.
Report Cards go home today! Check those backpacks and be sure to sign & return your student's envelope. Thank you! #3RsBIS
