Thank you Paloma

I have the pleasure of having Paloma in my AP Statistics class this year.  While we meet online, we have gotten to know each other a bit thanks to her visit during office hours.  I found this lovely card from her in my mailbox on the Friday before winter break.  Paloma is a multi-talented student.  Her solo holiday performance is below at 22:38 of the Choir Virtual Holiday Concert.  (From 12/18/2020)

A Virtual Christmas Celebration

Thank you to my student Denny and many young musicians for this beautiful concert.  (From 12/23/2020)

Program:  Google Doc Program

LVYE: A Virtual Christmas Celebration 2020

 

I received a special invitation from my student Denny.  See below.  I'm excited to see their performance.  They were able to publish the show one day early. (From 11/23/2020).

Hi Everyone!

I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to let you all know that my chamber orchestra, LVYE, will be presenting it’s 2020 Christmas concert, “A Virtual Christmas Celebration.” 

The concert will premiere on YouTube at 8:00pm EST, on Christmas Eve. Here’s the link to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcXmn9rAe0L_CUSs96aIfqw

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope you can all join us, virtually, for this event.

Best,

Denny

Thank you Eva

Eva, our head custodial staff, left me a surprise on Friday morning before our holiday break.  We are very lucky to have Eva at our school.  She is amazing.  (From 12/18/2020)

Thank you Lindsay Family

 

I am grateful for Mrs. Lindsay for being an excellent mentor and leader.  Thank you for the lovely holiday card.  (From 12/18/2020).

Thank you Nick

Nick is one of our dedicated and hardworking night janitors on campus.  We share an interest in 80's and 90's martial arts films and in sports.  Thank you, Nick, for your box of chocolate.  (From 12/16/2020)

Bonita Virtual Band Holiday Performance 2020

Thank you to Mr. Bird and to his amazing student musicians for their performance.

From the video description 12/17/2020:

The annual Bonita High School Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble Holiday Performance moved to a virtual format for 2020.  This year, students recorded at home and their parts were edited together by the BHS Video Production Program.  We hope you enjoy this very different experience and we look forward to an in person concert next year.

Bonita Virtual Holiday Concert 2020

From Mr. Helm (From 12/15/2020):

Beginning tonight at 6:00 pm you have the opportunity watch the first (and hopefully last) virtual Holiday Choir Concert. The concert features performances by all 5 choirs as well as solo spots from some members of Chamber Singers. 

Virtual choir videos require an enormous amount of work. This could not have been done without the help of Mr. Eichen and the students in the video production class (Omar D, Brooke G, Emily M).  Enjoy. 

https://youtu.be/C0MmtgJdLqQ

 

Todd Helm

Director of Choral Music

Bonita High School

Amber's Artwork

My student Amber (Honors PreCalc, c/o 2022) is a talented artist. She shared some of her recent artwork with me.  Love the drawings! (From 11/7/2020)

Bonita High School - Announcements - Dec 16, 2020

I met Jordan during the Holiday Drive Through last week.  I told her how she and Mr. Eichen are doing a great job putting together the announcements each week.

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 6 -- Episode 7

In this episode, Bonita teachers share their new hobbies during the lockdown.  I made a visit to the Mr. Wes Farm.  Thanks to my brother Randy for filming on a cold windy night.

THE PAWSE - SEASON 6 - Episode 6.5

Limitless Mind - Jo Boaler (Book Read 2020)

The Six Keys: 

1) The brain grows - neuroplasticity

2) Mistakes and challenges have positive impact

3) The growth mindset affects behavior

4) Multidimensional approach is beneficial

*page 113 - The author suggests that HW has limited benefits. But the cited source is focused on highly privileged, high-performing high schools.

5) Flexible thinking over speed

6) Collaborate with others

I appreciate the work on improving student learning and math education.  I would like to see the research that back up the key points.  I wonder if the conclusions can be generalized to all levels of learners at all schools. (From 11/29/2020)

Bonita Virtual Holiday Rally 2020

bonita_asb  Virtual Holiday Rally - Nothing like some Bearcat Spirit to help us celebrate the holidays.  <https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrF0Otg757/>

Bonita Holiday Drive Through 2020

 

It was a fun night seeing students and parents drive through.  We collected many toys to donate to those in need.  Aww Yeah Bearcats.  (From 12/10/2020).

David and friends made us laugh with his reindeers pulling his Mini. =)