TK Online
I am a preschool parent, and it is hard! Our little learners need lots of support, play, and interaction, which is so hard to do online. Thankfully our BAIS PreK-Kindergarten teachers, Ms. Lane, Ms. Hays, and Mrs. Squiers are doing all the things to make sure our little learners succeed. Here are some ways that […]
Issue 04: September 18, 2020
From the Government Liaison Dear BAIS Community, First, let me say thank you to all the parents and staff. Thank you so much for working hard together to cope with the many obstacles to adjust the sail of our education from normal wind to this Covid-19 storm. Thank you for your patience and perseverance! You […]
Math Online: Mr. Ernsberger
Just today I started using a collaborative whiteboard with a few of my math classes. It’s a tool that lets my students connect and communicate with each other, without interrupting me over audio; one of my pet peeves about online teaching is that the “only one person speaks at a time” rule is so strictly […]
Issue 03: September 11, 2020
From the Director Dear community, Monday will mark the beginning of the fourth week of school for this great learning community. Although there have been some surprises as we continue to be online, it has been inspiring to see how the school has creatively come together to celebrate, share, and communicate. The excellent facilities continue […]
Elementary Online
Despite the routines we have developed over the years, schooling has never been a “one size fits all” endeavor. In fact, research has shown that each student possesses their own, unique learning style. Ending last year in emergency mode, teachers felt the need to keep subjects flowing, so that material and content could be properly reviewed and […]
Issue 02: September 4, 2020
From the Elementary Principal Our earth, though imperfect, is quite breathtaking. Sometimes, upon seeing a blazing red sunset or glorious mountain view, I must pause and simply say, “Wow!” One way our God shows us his majesty and beauty is through the wonder of his creation. Do you ever have moments when you have to […]
New Director: Mr. Thomas
This year Mr. Thomas (MS ED) will be stepping into a new role as director. We already know and appreciate Mr. Thomas for the work he has done as secondary principal the last four years at BAIS. He has been working in school leadership for the past 12 years and currently pursuing a doctorate in […]
Issue 01: August 28, 2020
From the BAIS Director “Expect the unexpected,” a popular quote often credited to author Oscar Wilde, could aptly describe the proper mindset to best navigate these uncertain times during this uncertain season. Just one year ago on August 19, 2019, BAIS hosted the Back-to-School Kick-Off and the official school year began on August 20. Here […]
Issue 26: March 6, 2020
From the BAIS Chaplain All of us have walls in our lives that we build to protect ourselves from the potential pain of letting others get too close or know too much about us. These walls can be healthy as long as we allow the right people in. We were all created to love and […]
