April is National Poetry Month

Use this template to find poems, teach poems, write poems, perform poems, and communicate home about National Poetry Month.

Melannie Solis

Sebastian Sosa

Mohammad Iqbal

Iris Sun

Lauren Huarhua

David Beria

Students learned how to identify credible online sources and conducted research on a historical figure of their choice to honor Black History Month. They organized their findings on a one pager to display powerful quotes, interesting facts and meaningful symbols for the person they chose.

• AP Biology: Meiosis and Chromosomal Inheritance
• Anatomy and Physiology: Bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton
• Engineering: TinkerCAD projects for 3D printing
• Forensics: Types of diets, FDA suggestions, fast food
• AP Computer Science: AP review recursions, algorithms, objectors, and inheritance
• Chemistry: Acids and bases, acid rain, climate change, Lewis dot diagrams, molecular geometry, covalent bonding, conversions between moles, molecules and molar mass.
• AP Psychology: Social psychology and personality perspectives, motivation
• AP Environmental Science: Land and water use-pesticides & fertilizers, GMOs, meat production, overfishing and clearcutting of forests, ozone layer depletion.
• Nutritional Science: Nutrition in the news, food and kitchen safety, cooking terms, reading and using recipes, how do fruits and vegetables grow?
• Physics: Problem solving and conservation of mechanical energy, electromagnetic waves and sound waves, problem solving on elastic & inelastic collision.

On Wednesday, March 26, four of our students had the opportunity to show their work in the Bergen County Youth Art Month Show at the County Administration Building in Hackensack, NJ. The artists: David Beria, Susana Perez Gomez, Amber Nunez and Lauren Huarhua.

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Our two independent study students, Melanie Aybar and Lauren Huarhua recently finished up a new project in which they created portraits on recycled vinyl records💿📀

Students in Digital Illustration & Web Animation completed their first digital illustration project which was to illustrate any subject matter of their choice while learning basic digital art techniques involving using layers, shading, rendering, and adding effects using Adobe Photoshop. Additionally, students are completing their next project where they are tasked with doing an editorial illustration for an article of their choice.

Students in Graphic Arts are continuing their Logo Design and Brand Identity project and have completed their vectorized logo designs in Adobe Illustrator, brand packages to identify their crucial typography and color palette identifiers for their hypothetical companies, as well as have completed a package design for a made up product created by their brands. With the completed package designs, they will create a 3D mockup of their packaging and their templates will be printed out to fold them to create the packaging in real life!

Our Intro to Theatre and Dance class helped us create props and set pieces for the musical. They also ushered for our performance nights, receiving community service hours. The Drama Club performed for Bixby, Steen, and BMS schools. Though they only got to see the first Act, our Cast and Crew were amazing, and our audience got to have a Q & A with our Hunchback of Notre Dame Cast and Crew. Later, Ms. Ketchum sent handwritten letters and art pieces from the students from the elementary schools to our cast wishing them to “break-a-leg” and do their best. These students were completely starstruck by our high school performers, and our students were over the moon about their kind letters. This week, Drama Club met to rehearse “Topsy Turvy” one final time to prepare for one final performance on Friday, March 28.

March has been a month full of strategic thinking, bold moves, and

real-world business experience for Business Club, because we’ve officially

launched into the Stock Market Game! Our members are now actively participating

in this exciting simulation, competing against other student investors across the

state and the nation. It’s more than just buying and selling stocks; it’s about learning

how the market works, making smart financial decisions, and building the mindset of

a future entrepreneur or investor.

The Stock Market Game, run by the SIFMA Foundation, allows students to

manage a virtual investment portfolio of $100,000 in real-time. They track their

portfolio’s performance, analyze trends, and work in teams to research companies,

make decisions, and justify their investments. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and full of

learning opportunities. Whether you're a future Wall Street trader or just want to

understand how investing works, this experience is invaluable.

We’re proud to say that every Business Club member is signed up and

making moves in the game. Some teams are playing it safe with blue-chip stocks,

while others are diving into tech, retail, and energy sectors with bold picks. As the

game progresses, students will have a chance to see how economic events and

news stories impact their portfolio and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Check out the game here: https://www.stockmarketgame.org/

Our club is already seeing how this kind of real-world practice brings

classroom concepts to life. We’ll continue tracking our progress throughout the

spring, with mini-awards planned for top performers and most-improved portfolios.

Emergency Medical Services are essential to make sure injured or sick people in need receive the immediate treatment they need, especially in an unexpected moment of crisis. The collaborative efforts of EMTs and Paramedics are essential for transporting and caring for individuals in need. EMTs possess the fundamental knowledge and skills required to stabilize and safely transport patients, whether in routine medical situations or life-threatening emergencies. They operate within a comprehensive EMS response system, working under medical supervision. Utilizing basic equipment typically found in ambulances, EMTs serve as a vital link between the emergency scene and the healthcare system.

Students have been hard at work completing pages and gathering content from various school events. On March 17, our yearbook staff had our final in-person meeting with our Herff Jones Yearbook representative to go over some final details and answer any questions. We know that the final product will be something we are proud of. Go bucs!

Thank you for doing a great job this month, Gabriella Arellano, Alodia Isaac, Ramfile Nunez Holguin, Jayle Guaman and Aydan Lowther!

The core mission of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) is to foster a sense of community, promote an understanding of Islamic culture, and encourage positive interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims on school premises, often through educational programs, events, and activities.

Ms. Adam and the MSA Club will be hosting a whole school celebration at the end of Ramadan, where the club will give out goodie bags to celebrate EID.

'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' was a complete success! We had amazing performances both Friday and Saturday. Our kids were outstanding and are sure to draw the attention of any crowd with their phenomenal performances, and professional choreography. Huge shout out to Mr. and Mrs. Hochgesang, Mr. Abraham, and Mr. Prachthauser for their relentless efforts, time, and dedication towards this grand event.

For Women’s History Month and to celebrate Irish / Scottish Heritage, there are books featuring Celtic writers and Female writers on display in the library. Our abode is covered in green clover and shamrocks with a rainbow to celebrate the month as well. In the Makerspace, we are working on embroidery projects that can fit in the palm of your hand, or as a pendant on a necklace.

April 7 marks the start of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Every year, on or around that date, the United Nations organizes commemorative events at its Headquarters and at UN offices around the world.

On April 2, via Zoom, Mr. Padron's history classes will participate in a commemorative event featuring Providence Nkurunziza, an author, inspirational speaker, child advocate and survivor of the Rwandan genocide.

BHS students attended the Model UN conference held at the Bergen Academies. Seven buccaneers participated and learned about how the UN works and emulated the work of committees of the United Nations.

We have been practicing every Monday for a month now in preparation for the event, Spectrum's Got Talent. The 14 high schoolers meet with their clients each week to practice their song and dance moves for the event. It has been such a great experience for these high schoolers. The clients range in developmental and physical ability. These students are truly amazing, and they look forward to each week that they get to work with this great group!

In this edition of our S'mores newsletter we would like to recognize our very own Mr. Barry McCann. Mr. McCann graduated with the Class of 1981. As a buccaneer, he participated in Marching band, Concert band, Jazz band, Stage crew, and Yearbook committee. After graduation, Mr. McCann attended Montclair University where he earned a BA in Music Education and a minor in Psychology in 1986. He went on to attend the Teachers College at Columbia University and graduated from there in 1991 with a Masters of Arts in Music Education. Mr. McCann actively taught music in North Bergen, Boonton, Irvington, and Bogota over a career span of 37 years! Returning to where his musical journey first started, Mr. McCann returned to Bogota in 1999 and retired in 2022. Thank you Mr. McCann for all your years of public service, your dedication to educating future musicians, and for sharing your passion of music with the world.💟