BHA Weekly Update
04/29/2023
Welcome Back!
Assalamu Alaikum Dear BHA Families:
Eid mubarak! This was a special week for students beginning with treat packages and delicious food choices on Monday, along with Eid activities and parties during the week. May Allah help our students and all of us to maintain our iman as we leave Ramadan behind and focus again on the remaining few weeks of our school year. We look forward to finishing this academic journey with our students and wish them all the best for the rest of the school year.
Jazakum Allahu khairan.
BHA Administration
City College Poetry Contest Winner
Congratulations to 8th grader Fateha for her outstanding achievement in the City College Poetry Contest. Her poem "My Head and My Heart" has been selected for publication in the San Diego City College City Works Journal, Spring 2023 issue. In recognition of her talent, she has also been invited to showcase her work at a reading event in May. This is an impressive accomplishment that highlights Fateha's exceptional writing skills and dedication to the craft of poetry. Masha'Allah, we are proud of Fateha's accomplishments and wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.
Congratulations!
BHA/UCSD Debate and Speech Club
We are thrilled to share the establishment of a partnership with the Speech and Debate Club at UCSD to establish our own BHA club. We are delighted to receive support from the head of the department Professor Roboret who has generously offered one of his student mentors to lead this initiative at our school. It is very exciting to collaborate with such an esteemed team, and we are looking forward to the success of this endeavor.
To help us move forward, your assistance in determining the level of interest in the club is needed. If your child is interested in becoming a member of the BHA middle and high school Debate and Speech Club, please take a moment to fill out the form provided below:
Code-a-Thon Contest, 4th - 9th Grades
Attention 4th - 9th grade students! Do you love coding? Do you want to put your skills to the test and compete against other coders? Then join our NSTEM Code-a-Thon Contest.
Division A: For 6th - 9th graders, we'll be using CodeHS as our platform. To join the class, simply follow these steps:
Sign up at https://codehs.com/go/9DBC6
Enter the class code provided by your teacher
Start coding!
Division B: For 4th - 5th graders, we'll be using Code.org as our platform. To join the class, simply follow these steps:
Create a Code.org account if you haven’t already done so. https://studio.code.org/users/sign_up
Sign in to your Code.org account.
Navigate to https://studio.code.org/join and type in this section code: VTPDGP.
Once you press the "Go" button, you should be added to your section.
Don't miss your chance to show off your coding skills and compete for awesome prizes! The top 60% of students from each division with the most programs coded will be selected to participate in the Code-a-Thon finals on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Elementary Science Fair Showcase
Alhamdulillah, Bright Horizon Academy will be hosting its 8th annual elementary science fair event for students in grades TK through 5th. This science fair event is an excellent opportunity for students to have fun with science and receive hands-on practice with the scientific method, inspiring them to explore various science and engineering applications throughout their lives.
Please refer to the attached guide for assistance in preparing your project, experiment, and presentation board. On June 1st, our team of science fair judges will listen to each student's project, and awards will be given to all participants, with major awards for the winners.
We look forward to an exciting and successful science fair event and wish all of our students the best of luck.
Robotics Club, 4th - 6th Grades
Robotics Club for grades 4th-6th is back, alhamdulillah!! Our Jr. Coaches have already received a sneak peek event from FLL for next year, and they would like to start preparing our robotics team members by teaching them advanced programming and building techniques.
The club will meet every Friday from May 5 to June 2. This off-season club will help our students gain valuable experience and be better prepared for the upcoming season.
Club tuition is $150, and all interested students are encouraged to join.
NWEA Map Testing
AP Exam Schedule
PTO Invitation
To join a valuable "Family Tech Talk" this Wednesday at 7:00 PM, please use this link and passcode:
End of the Year Awards, Promotions, & Graduation Ceremonies
Hot Lunch
AG Campus:
- Monday, May 1: Pizza - $3 a slice.
- Tuesday, May 2: Ali's Chicken Sandwich - $6 or Waffles - $5
- Wednesday, May 3: Ali's Thai fried rice with chicken or veggies- $7
- Thursday, May 4: Beef burgers with toppings - $7.
CC Campus:
Monday, May 1: Pizza Day - $3 a slice, combo -$5
Tuesday, May 2: Br Ahmad will serve hamburgers for $7.
Wednesday, May 3: Falafel combo for $5, shawarma combo for $7, and shawarma wrap for $6.
Thursday, May 4: Macaroni with ground beef and red sauce by sr. Fatima: $5