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 […]
Issue 25: February 28, 2020
From the Fine Arts Department Backstage Peek at a rehearsal for Cinderella First, let me say thank you to all the supporters and fans of BAIS Performers. Saturday night’s performance is already sold out! Thank you so much for recognizing the hard work that each performer, crew member, and director puts into these productions. Thank […]
Issue 24: February 21, 2020
From the Secondary Principal It is a pleasure writing this article while riding with 26 student-athletes, four coaches, and the athletic department on our way to Surabaya for the IISSAC basketball tournament. Even with an early departure of 6:00am, many parents were on campus waving goodbye in support of the basketball teams. I would like […]
