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Congratulations to BVE December Students of the Month!
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The December STEM activities for the 4th & 5th grade students included creating a chemical reaction with baking soda and vinegar inside a cookie cutter, learning about water stratification using red and green mints and warm water, and finally challenging their classmates during the Rudolph races where the students decorated a ballon with antlers and a red nose.
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Congratulations to the ornament contest winners in Ms. Ackerman's room! Students had to create an ornament and a sales pitch to describe why their ornament should be voted for. Great job to all students who participated this year! They all turned out wonderful. π
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Bureau Valley 8th grade Tournament is under way in Manlius. Come join us to cheer on the STORM!β‘οΈ
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Post 2: Last night we recognized our 8th grade basketball players and Coach Juhola for all their hard work this season! We want to wish them nothing but the best moving forward the rest of their 8th grade year, season, and into high school! Go Storm
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Post 1: Last night we recognized our 8th grade basketball players and Coach Juhola for all their hard work this season! We want to wish them nothing but the best moving forward the rest of the 8th grade year, season, and into high school! Go Storm
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Last night we recognized our 8th grade cheerleaders and coaches for all their hard work this season! We want to wish them nothing but the best moving forward the rest of the 8th grade year and into high school! Go Storm
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A huge thank you to Officer Winner and Ms. Nunez, from the health department, for taking the time to speak to junior high health class about the dangers of alcohol and vaping.
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ππ Last night's BVJH Christmas concert was also another spectacular performance!The students have grown so much this year as musicians and the directors worked so hard to put on such a magical performance! Thank you everyone who also supported the poinsettia fundraiser!
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ππ Last night's BVE Christmas concert was nothing short of extraordinary!
The students and directors worked so hard to put on such a magical performance! The students played some instruments, buckets, and so much more to spread some Christmas cheer. We are so proud of the students, Mrs. Kitchens, and Mrs. Krug on such a beautiful concert! Great job everyone!!!
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πβ¨πΆ Join Us for a Magical Christmas Concert! πΆβ¨π
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and we're thrilled to invite you to our enchanting Christmas Concerts! The BVE/BVJH concerts are tonight in the Manlius Auditorium with Elementary beginning at 6:00 with junior high to follow at 7:15.
Get ready to be put in the festive spirit as our talented students showcase their music talents in some heartwarming performances.
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High school senior Payne Lind
talked to Ms. Haley's 8th grade class about high school and planning for the future!
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Wanted!!!
Students in Ms. Crabtrees class created Wanted posters of invading species they've been learning about in Science.
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The 7th grade students attended a performance of The Nutcracker Ballet at the Adler Theater. They followed the performance with a meal at Pizza Ranch. The students all exhibited Storm Pride and were on their best behavior. They proudly represented Bureau Valley!
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Congratulations to the following students who made All-State Elementary choir this year!!! They will perform in Peoria on January 27th representing BV! This is a very high accomplishment that not very many students get selected, so a we are very proud of Mrs. Kitchens and these students.
Congratulations to: Ivy Bolin, Sierra Endress, Ellie Endress, Trey Hamilton, Kenzlie Wright, and Tinley Yepsen.
Go Storm!
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The 12 Days of Christmas started off with some great holiday spirit yesterday! Departments and grade levels coordinated outfits for our Christmas card! Bureau Valley Elementary/Junior High want to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays this season!
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Ms. Heing and Ms. Smith worked together to plan a Library Escape Room activity for BVJH students to find new books in the library.
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Congratulations to our incredible 8th robotics team! ππ€ Despite not moving on, your dedication, innovative project, and overall performance made us immensely proud. Winning an award is a testament to your hard work and creativity. Your achievements inspire us all!
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Cheers to our amazing seventh-grade robotics team! π€π Despite facing challenges like team changes, your hard work and collaboration shone through at the competition. We are so proud of the growth, learning, and teamwork you've achieved this season. Well done!
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Our junior high volleyball season is quickly approaching! The junior high volleyball coaches will be having open gyms for any girl who will be playing 6th-8th volleyball in January. Please find the schedule attached!
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