Buena Vista School District

School board members recently visited Mr. Bever's and Mr. Cope's math classes during a learning walk. In Mr. Cope's class, students were taking everyday questions, conducting research and data collection, then using math (ratios) to draw conclusions. They then determined if their conclusions could be verified and fact checking social media claims! A key element of being "Connected" is applying information to authentic situations using credible sources effectively. Mr. Cope's lesson checked every box! And, to cap it all, this work was being done in preparation for a large scale research project that will connect ELA reading, writing and research skills with math in coming days.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Students are spending the day honoring the work Martin Luther King, Jr. today. We'll post some photos later of some activities! It's a big week for basketball and wrestling - so much so that we couldn't fit all the events on one graphic! Check out the athletic schedule for full details on high school basketball, middle school basketball, and wrestling.

Monday, January 16, our school community celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ALL SCHOOLS WILL BE IN SESSION as we dedicate our time and lessons to honoring the legacy of Dr. King’s teachings. Through love, Dr. King moved our nation to stand for dignity for every human. As we look back, we purposefully come together on this day to look forward to together, find ways to serve others, defend our neighbors, and stand for dignity. We welcome our students to school for lesson reminders of our 7 Cs in honor of Dr. King. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Dr. King

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Here's what's coming up this week! Check out the "Events" and "Athletic Events" tab on the district app for details about these activities.

This month, our focus for the 7 C's is "Connected". Watch for posts about how students in our schools are making meaningful connections in their classes! #BV7Cs #connected #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak #buenavistacolorado

Join BV Schools and the Bennetts family on Thursday, January 12 at 4:00 p.m. to dedicate the newly refinished Industrial Arts building in honor of our friend, colleague, teacher, and father, Doug Bennetts. Renovations were made possible through BEST funding and grant money and work completed by alumni of our program - Abe Hachmann and DSI (John and Kevin Diesslin). The building will be open for tours. #buenavistacolorado #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak #buenavistahighschool #buenavistamiddleschool #industrialarts

Happy New Year, everyone! Students, enjoy your last couple days off before returning to school on Wednesday. Staff, we look forward to welcoming you back for our Professional Learning Day tomorrow! Here's what's coming up in the district this week. Check out the events tab and activities calendar for more details about these events: Athletics calendar: https://www.tripeaksleague.org/public/genie/263/school/1/ #bvschoolsthepeak #buenavistacolorado #bvproud

Earlier this fall, 6th grade students in Ms. Hankins' Spanish class studied Latin American countries and reported out on facts that they discovered about their country. The majority of the kids said they want to visit the country they are studying to learn more about it and see the places first hand that they are learning about. Curiosity for the win! #curious #BV7Cs #buenavistamiddleschool #spanishclass #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak

A CCHS student demonstrated thriving in the moment when he presented to his culinary class earlier this fall. The student hunted the duck the previous weekend and gave a demonstration to his peers on how to clean and filet the game to help bring farm to table concepts to life. #curious #studentpresentation #culinaryclass #reallifelearning #chaffeecountyhighschool #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak

What’s bringing you festive cheer this week? Before break, Tammie Culp raised the standard of festivity at the admin team holiday lunch with this amazing veggie spread! 🎅

CCHS students had to explore, ask questions, and wonder together to be successful with this Advisory escape room challenge. Fortunately, everyone made it out alive! #advisory #curious #BV7Cs #chaffeecountyhighschool #alternativehighschool #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak

Students in Mrs. Jacobson's 7th grade Science class put their curiosity to the test by studying the meaning of root words. Many of the students said they enjoyed the activity as they learned about why words meant what they did. One student shared, ”I never thought about it before… make me wonder why other words mean what they mean." #curious #BV7Cs #buenavistamiddleschool #scienceclass #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak

Considering a new job for the new year? The Buena Vista School District has openings! Check out our job listings page for full details about these positions and to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/bvschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

The 1st Annual Day of Reading took place on Monday, December 12. Students spent the day with their Families participating in a variety of activities all centered around reading. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who made this day possible!

A few evenings ago, families were invited to The Grove to participate in different sensory activities with their children. The event included take-home activities, along with information on how the experience promotes math skills, thinking skills, and motor and language development. Why is sensory play so important for our preschoolers? Grove Director Ms. Dione explains: When infants are born, their senses are not fully developed. It is important to expose children to different sensory experiences to support the development of neural pathways in the brain. As infants and children experience the world around them, the sensory pathways in their brain develop. While children are using their senses to explore, they are also learning about math and the scientific process, as well as practicing motor and language skills. #curious #BV7Cs #optimism #playislearning #thegrovepreschool #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak

BVHS Student Council is still collecting donations for their annual Toys 4 Tikes gift drive! They have collected enough toys for the season, but continued monetary donations will help cover the expenses for this community outreach. Contact the Student Council sponsor, Mrs. Sarah Flowers, to donate. Thank you for supporting this important program! #toys4tikes #communitygiving #thankyou #studentcouncil #buenavistahighschool #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak #buenavistacolorado

We are heading into our final week before Winter Break! It's a full week of activities and festivities at all the schools. Check out the "Events" tab on the district app, along with the athletics calendar, for more details about what's going on!

Last week, Mrs. Fausers kindergarten students visited the BVHS metals class, taught by Mrs. Perez. They created a plan like the high school students, learned safety tips, and watched demonstrations from the high school students. #curious #collaborative #BV7Cs #buenavistahighschool #averyparsonselementary #bvproud #bvschoolsthepeak

The Chaffee County High School staff help students pursue deeper understanding with their mentor groups. Each staff member is assigned to a group of students, and they check in weekly to track student progress, to set goals, and to support each other in being successful. #curious #BV7Cs #bvschoolsthepeak #chaffeecountyhighschool #alternativehighschool #bvproud