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February 2015
The PRIDE Press
Bringing you monthly updates and happenings at BVP.
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Letter from the Executive Director
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BVP just returned from February vacation, and we're excited to start the week by sharing some upcoming opportunities that will help you break the cabin fever and get involved in the community.
Join us, for Art's Sake!
March is both Youth Art Month and Music in our Schools Month-- what better time to celebrate our youth artists? On Saturday, March 14, BVP will host "For Art's Sake: A Scholar Art Show & Artisan Fair." Stop by our Elementary School 2 between 10:00AM and 3:00PM to enjoy the open gallery with artwork on display from all of our scholars. There will also be over 20 artisan vendors selling a variety of artwork including paintings, jewelry, painted woodwork, and more. Guest artist Lizanne Donegan will be holding free pottery demonstrations. The entire event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.
Please also consider joining us for our ticketed art reception the night before on Friday, March 13. With a $50 donation you will receive admittance to our silent auction where you can enjoy food and wine as we celebrate the opening of our second annual show!
Register for the High Expectations Conference: College & Career for All
Another exciting opportunity is coming up on April 11. In collaboration with the Central Falls School District and Rhode Island Mayoral Academies, BVP is hosting a conference for families, educators, and community leaders around the importance of holding high expectations for all students. Be sure to read more about the sessions, which will be updated here. You can also register here.
For more information about the art show and the conference, be sure to read the additional details included below.
It's good to be back! Looking forward to spending more time with you in March and beyond.
My best,
Jeremy Chiappetta
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On snow days, the BVP community heads to the Twittersphere for cancellation-proof chats that address education topics ranging from instructional strategies to diversity in the classroom and more. Who said learning doesn't happen when it snows?
Read more:
Also, enjoy this video!
You can also read past #BVPsnowday chats below. Scroll all the way to the bottom to start at the beginning of each transcript. Join us in the future by heading to tweetchat.com at 10:00 a.m. on the day of a snow day and typing in #BVPSnowDay.
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FUNbruary beats the February blues
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What better way to infuse a little #joyfactor into the classroom than by having daily celebrations? From crazy hair to "dress like a teacher" days, FUNbruary showcased it all!
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Join us March 14!
Join us at Elementary School 2 (52 Broad St, Cumberland) for a
free art show and artisan fair.
Maybe you'd like to spend the morning browsing scholar artwork... or perhaps you're interested in stopping by a few artisan vendor tables to purchase pieces to take home.
Oh wait, what's that over there? A pottery demonstration!
Stop by for a few minutes or take advantage of it all... it's up to you! Whatever you decide to do, there are a variety of activities for your entire family to enjoy.
When: Saturday, March 14;
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0:00AM-3:00PM
Where: 52 Broad St., Cumberland
Suggested donation: $5
Learn more about our private reception and silent auction on
our website.
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High Expectations Conference: College & Career for All
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ATTEND!
High Expectations Conference: College & Career for All
When: April 11, 2015
Where: Elementary School 2 (52 Broad St., Cumberland)
As you know, the Central Falls School District, in partnership with Rhode Island Mayoral Academies and Blackstone Valley Prep, was awarded a $263,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support the #ComebackCity High Expectations Project (CHEP). The project is focused on improving student outcomes by helping teachers, leaders, and parents better understand and implement high academic expectations for every student.
As part of this project there will be a conference that is open to the community. The conference will focus on three important groups of stakeholders: teachers, leaders, and parents, all who play a critical role in ensuring a culture of high expectations in schools and their respective communities.
The details...
Who: Teachers, Leaders, and Families (Childcare and Spanish translation provided)
What: High Expectations Conference: College & Career for All
Where: 52 Broad Street, Cumberland
When: April 11, 2015
Keynote Speaker: Kate Gerson, Senior Fellow for Educator Engagement and The Common Core with the University of the State of New York (USNY) Regents Research Fund
Learn more about the conference sessions here. Parent sessions focus on the following, among other topics:
This work cannot be done without you, and we respectfully request your attendance and participation at this one-of-a-kind conference in our state! If you are interested in joining us on April 11, please register here.
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Read our series all about academics at BVP
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In this series, we blog about BVP's vision for the following:
Read them all
here.
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Buy BVP sweatshirts, scarves, and more!
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Remember, now
BVP merchandise is available for purchase online.
Be sure to buy your scarves, hoodies and car magnets before they run out of stock!
Check out what's for sale
here.
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Please refer to our academic calendar for information about our makeup days due to school cancellations. BVP will operate on its regular Wednesday schedule on the following days:
- Friday, April 3
- Saturday, May 2
- Saturday, May 16
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