Hello Storm Families,
Our book fair is approaching, and EVERYONE can NOW create an eWallet. GET THE eWallet WORD OUT by sharing your homepage address! Don’t forget to tell people to share their eWallet link with friends and family – grandparents love to donate to eWallet to help their grandkids buy books!
Here is a video on the EWallet Process:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/videos/intro-to-ewallet-fair-files.html
We are looking forward to our BVE/BVJH Book Fair in March!
BVJH/BVE families, please remember that all required items for rollerskating are due to the office tomorrow! 🛼🛼
🎉 Congratulations to Our John Ourth Award Recipients! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize Payton & Kylie for their dedication, hard work, and excellence! 🏆 Their commitment to academics, leadership, and character truly sets them apart. Mrs. Platz attended the IPA breakfast this morning to recognize the students with their families.
👏 Join us in celebrating their achievements! Keep shining, and continue to inspire those around you!
7th grade Life Science students completed peer critiques while their classmates presented their Organ System project.
7th/8th Grade Volleyball Game Update:
Olgesby Washington's 8th grade boys' basketball team made it to state and will play on Thursday. The administration has asked to reschedule our 7th/8th grade volleyball game to Wednesday, February 19th. The bus will leave at 3:45 and the 7th grade game will begin at 5:00. Thursday, February 20th the girls will have practice from 3:00-5:00.
Thank you for your flexibility.
Go Storm!
Good evening. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, school will start 2 hours late due to forecasted cold temperatures. All bus routes will also be delayed by 2 hours. Breakfast will not be served, and there will be no morning Pre-K classes. PM Pre-K will operate at its regular time. All morning activities are canceled and may be rescheduled for after school. Please stay safe and follow local weather advisories. We will provide updates as needed through email, our website, and social media.
BV Elementary STEM
Students in 3rd grade were tasked with creating a free standing snowman out of paper.
Students in 4th grade used their folding skills to make paper footballs and their engineering skills to crest a goal post out of straws, pipe cleaners, and tape.
Students in 5th grade were tasked with creating a bobsled that could successfully slide down a ramp.
🎨 Mrs. Knapp was invited to showcase her artwork alongside four students' pieces in the Woodlawn Arts Academy 2025 Student/Teacher Exhibit. 🎉 Congratulations to these hardworking artists—Morgan Dowacter, Kipton Warkins, Samantha Kalapp, and Abraham Endress—for completing art projects that demonstrate incredible persistence, creativity, and skill development! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work! 👏 #ArtExhibit #StudentArtists #PersistenceAndCreativity #WoodlawnArtsAcademy #ProudMoment
Bureau Valley E-Learning Day – February 12, 2025
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Bureau Valley will have an E-Learning Day on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Students will learn from home and should complete their assigned work. Parents are asked to check in their child on TeacherEase by 10:00 AM for attendance. K-8 students will complete their Blizzard Packets, while high school students can find assignments in Google Classroom by 10:00 AM. All after-school activities are canceled for the day.
Please check your email for additional details. Stay safe, and thank you for your support!
Bureau Valley E-Learning Day – February 12, 2025
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Bureau Valley will have an E-Learning Day on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Students will learn from home and should complete their assigned work. Parents are asked to check in their child on TeacherEase by 10:00 AM for attendance. K-8 students will complete their Blizzard Packets, while high school students can find assignments in Google Classroom by 10:00 AM. All after-school activities are canceled for the day.
Please check your email for additional details. Stay safe, and thank you for your support!
Mrs. Bell's class worked on adding and subtracting fractions using candy hearts.
Please help support the student council coin drive! All donations should be brought in by Thursday, February 13th. All proceeds go to our local food pantries. Thank you for your support!
🎨 Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 BVEC Art Show! 🎨
Join us on Saturday, March 8th, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in the Bureau Valley Storm Gym for an exciting display of local talent! This annual, judged event celebrates the creativity, hard work, and perseverance of junior high art students, as showcased by their dedicated art educators.
Come and support our young artists, explore their masterpieces, and enjoy an afternoon of incredible art! We can’t wait to see you there!
(From top left to bottom right, artwork credited to; Paige Salzmann, Kinley Gruber, Abby Michlig, Kaylee Jamison, Harper DeMay, Lola King, Owen Cady, and Jacey Schaill.)
#BVECArtShow2025 #LocalTalent #YoungArtists #ArtExhibit
🌍🏆 Congratulations to our Geography Bee Champions! 🏆🌍
A huge congratulations to all the winners and participants of this year's Geography Bee! First place went to Samantha Gross, second place went to Keith Florschuetz, and third place went to Chase Stier. Your passion for exploring the world, understanding different cultures, and mastering geographic knowledge is truly inspiring. 🌎📍
We celebrate your hard work, dedication, and curiosity about our planet. Whether you placed at the top or simply challenged yourself by participating, you are all winners in our eyes! 👏✨
Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep reaching for new horizons! 🌏✈️🗺️
Even with the late start, 4th grade was still able to have their Glacier National Park virtual lesson. They learned about the rock layers and how glaciers formed the area of the park. It was a great experience!
Good morning, this is Bureau Valley Superintendent Jason Stabler. Today, Thursday, February 6, 2025, school will start 2 hours late due to icy road conditions on our side roads. All bus routes will also be delayed by 2 hours. Breakfast will not be served, and there will be no morning Pre-K classes. PM Pre-K will operate at its regular time. Please stay safe and follow local weather advisories. We will provide updates as needed through email, our website, and social media.
Dear Storm Families,
Due to the severe weather conditions anticipated in our area, Bureau Valley Schools will cancel all evening activities and extracurricular events, including Brainstorm, on Wednesday, February 5. Please stay safe and follow local weather advisories. We will provide updates as necessary via email, our website, and social media.
🏀🔥 Big News! 🔥🏀
Our 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team is headed to the Regional Championship! 🎉👏
These young athletes have worked hard all season, showing incredible teamwork, determination, and skill. Now, they’re ready to battle it out for a regional championship title against Oglesby Washington!
📅 Game Day: Thursday, February 6th
📍 Location: Bureau Valley Storm Gym
⏰ Tip-off: 5:30
Come out and show your support! Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our boys as they battle it out for a regional title! 💪🏀💙
Go Storm!!
The 8th graders took on the role of teachers, leading lessons on the Industrial Revolution & Reconstruction. By diving deep into historical events & sharing their knowledge with their classmates, they gained a deeper understanding of the past and its impact on our world today.
Congratulations to our BVE Manlius students who participated in ILMEA All State on Saturday! They were able to sing with the best in the state! Go Storm!
