BJM Elementary

@BJMscholars staff & faculty had their 1st Annual Spring Salad Luncheon last week! It was a huge hit! Staff brought fresh, healthy salads, veggies and many smiles to share. Thanks to all who participated! #yummyfood #staffappreciation #bjmisafamily #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

@BJMscholars PTA and The Sunshine Committee provided goodie bags to bus drivers, bus monitors and crossing guards last week to show our humble appreciation! Their commitment to our school community is heroic!! They were so appreciative! #thankyou #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

Many thanks to @IthacaCollege & Dr. Whitehead for coming to teach our @BJMscholars about African drumming & dance. 4th graders had a great time learning Ghanian rhythms & 2nd grade loved learning traditional dances. #musiceducation #culturalconnections #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

@BJMscholars experienced an authentic Japanese meal this week. Led by our fab 2nd grade aide, students cooked Miso Soup & other delicious treats. Such fun sharing food from around the world & celebrating cultures! #AsianHeritageMonth #CulturalDiversity #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

@BJMscholars are so lucky! 2nd graders were the 1st in their grade to ride Discover Cayuga Lake's #floatingclassroom. The students learned about H2O quality, landforms & life in our lake. BJM kids know you're never too young for #authenticlearning! #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

2nd grade @BJMscholars in Ms. D-M's class LOVED learning about the string instruments they'll get to play next year in 3rd grade! Ms. Audrey is one of the best orchestra teachers in @IthacaNYSchools & we are so lucky to have her! #musicinourschools #orchestralife #teamicsd

@BJMscholars sure are great artists! Take a look at the amazing art being created at our school. Thanks Ms. Praisner for teaching such awesome art classes! #artclass #arteducation #painting #drawing #creativekids #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

5th grade @BJMscholars get awesome #STEM experiences like learning computer repair, an invaluable skill that will definitely be useful in their futures! Here come Ithaca's next great scientists & engineers!! #steminschools #sciencematters #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

@BJMscholars are honored to have Mrs. Beverly J. Martin included in @suny_cortland's 1st Women's Empowerment Draft! She was a truly powerful & inspiring changemaker who led the way for diversity @ Ithaca schools. #wedraft #wedraft2022 #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools Art - @ArtForces

Go Big Mike! @BJMscholars are rooting you on!!! #NYSPHSAA #HSBball #statechampionships @NewfieldSports @IthacaNYSchools #teamicsd

@BJMscholars are so very proud to call @NewfieldSports bball coach Big Mike Nembhard our very own! Congrats Trojans on making it to the New York High School Class 4 championship! We'll be rooting for you!! #letsgotrojans #highschoolbball #statechampionships @IthacaNYSchools

@BJMscholars are lucky to have access to a wide range of viewpoints, especially in the books featured in our library. We're creating changemakers and scholars who think critically about the world around them. #RepresentationMatters #DiversityInBooks #TeamICSD @IthacaNYSchools

5th grade @BJMscholars spoke @ BOE meeting tonight. They read their persuasive essays to ask BOE to stop buying plastic cups & water jugs Our water is lead free! BOE members said, "Yes! They are convinced & will pursue it!" Student voices have power! #studentactivists #teamicsd

4th grade @BJMscholars had the wonderful opportunity to work with local artist & BJM mother Samarra Khaja to bring out their creative sides. Students explored what it's like to be an artist & saw some of her unique infographics & logos. They also created their own art! #teamicsd

The following is a message from our principal. To the Ukrainian people, "We hold you all in our thoughts with compassion and a wish for resolution. We also offer any of you whatever support we can." #WeStandwithUkriane #schoolofchangemakers #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

First grade @BJMscholars in @mrbarkerclass are having fun using items from their classroom to learn about non-standard forms of measurement. How many playing cards tall are you? How many paper clips wide are your arms? Measurement is a blast! #mathisfun #teamicsd #learnandplay

@BJMscholars show their school love even when they are learning! A great way to work on letters & words is to make them in sensory materials so your fingers can feel the letters! #wholebodylearning #creativeteaching #teamicsd @IthacaNYSchools

2nd & 3rd grade @BJMscholars helped fill a downtown free food cabinet to provide meals for those who need them. At #BJM, the kids are always thinking about how they can support the community and make our world a better place! #communityactivists #helpingothers #bekind #teamicsd