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Last Updated on Monday, 31 May 2010 13:27
Read, view, get, do ... all via YouTube, Tweeter and FaceBook
Written by Roberto Baldizon
Exciting things continue to happen at BFIS, and most of them are now spilling over to the web in order to reach a broader audience. As part of our growing technology and arts offerings to students, the Digital Arts course this year covered digital filmmaking. Students have worked in teams to create impacting, sometimes amusing but certainly imaginative videos encompassing a broad range of disciplines such as music, short story telling, advertising and others. In order for our student-body to enjoy a broader audience, we have created and are now launching the official BFIS Internet (TV) Channel using the www.youtube.com website. Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/BenjaminFranklinTV to view some of the great projects that have been created this year. In the immediate future you will see us include all sorts of other video projects created for other content areas around the school, and even faculty-created ones. We hope you enjoy watching and that you also participate with your comments on the great videos available.
In addition to videos, we have also created a Facebook page bearing the name Bfis Barcelona Spain (once in Facebook, do a search using the registered email
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). So far we have managed to upload only a few of the many images captured during School events such as the HS Career Day, the St. Jordi celebration, the 2010 Gala Dinne & Silent Auction, and a few others. More images will be added as time passes. Add us as a "friend" and you are sure to enjoy our vibrant online community.
Lastly, we wish to introduce yet another tool that will aid us in providing you with clear and timely communication, this time straight from the keyboard of our Director, Dr. David Penberg. A Twitter account has been created for this purpose, and will continually be fed by Dr. Penberg. You are free to contribute with questions and comments. More importantly, however, this is a tool aimed at providing you with important updates of the many happenings at BFIS, so go ahead and become a "follower" of this new account. The Twitter address to follow is http://twitter.com/BFIS_Director.
Do not forget the School's website! We have all of these updates, and many other important articles of information for your to keep up to date with us. Hear the latest "The Last Pretzel" episode created by our students, learn more of what our own students are doing in the community via the Community Services page, and keep up with Mr. Santos and Mr. Duval via their monthly communications. So much information, so many avenues to get what you need! Remember our website address: www.bfischool.org
Download the 2010-2011 School Calendar
Written by BFIS Webmaster
For those of you who would like a paper copy of the school calendar, it is available here.
NOTE: This calendar is not updated for special events, fieldtrips, school activities, including PTA events, etc. To keep up to date with the many activities of this nature, be sure to visit the School's website often.
Honor Society Awards Scholarship to Outstanding BFIS Student Alexandra Clarà
Written by Jane Narich
Atlanta, GA, May 15, 2010 -- Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes and founder of the National Society of High School Scholars, has awarded a $1,000 National Scholar Award to BFIS student Alexandra Clarà.
Alexandra was selected for the award from among 12,000 applicants for excellence in academics, leadership and community service and is invited to the NSHSS recognition ceremony in Washington DC on June 25. Mr Nobel stated, "I am deeply honored to recognize Alexandra as one of our most outstanding students."
The Nobel family established the Nobel Prizes in 1901 in order to note outstanding contributions in fhe fields of peace, literature,medicine, chemistry and physics. More than a century later, these internationally renowned awards continue to distinguish scientists, authors and leaders ina world forum. Mr Nobel wishes to continue his family legacy by encouraging young people to reach their full potential and make a real difference for mankind.
The Mission of the National Society of High School Scholars is to recognize and encourage academic excellence among the most exceptional high school students and awards scholarships annually.
Our sincere Congratulations go to Alexandra Clarà and her family!
View a description of Summer @ BFIS 2008 Summer @ BFIS experience! Click here
Last Updated on Monday, 28 June 2010 20:34
Listen to an original recording from one of our HS students
Written by BFIS Webmaster
Titled Este País, this is Daniel's first original recording. Enjoy!
Last Updated on Monday, 22 March 2010 17:08
New Honor Wall Recipients
Written by Jane Narich
We are proud to announce the recipients of our Honor Wall Tribute. These two very special people have contributed in an exceptional fashion to the BFIS Community, embodying what it is that sets us apart. Congratulations Kili Lay, Director of Instruction and Staff Development and Cade Leebron, 12th grade student!
Kili Lay
When it was decided to make highly successful schools for people who burn with commitment and efficiency, they had Kili Lay in mind. For 7 years she has been a presence at BFIS becoming one of those teachers whose students eagerly look forward to having and one of those teachers who other teachers go to for advice and inspiration.
Her work ethic is nothing less than tireless and exemplary. Her devotion to students and teachers pushing themselves to the best of their capacity is one of her gifts. The other is her sense of generosity: She is one of those educators willing to lend a hand in just about everything from social service projects to getting the school’s website up and running.
In her temporary absence as a new mother, we honor her for the many roles she has fulfilled with her trademark smile, patience and sense of innovation. She occupies a very special place on the honor wall.
Cade Leebron
Cade Leebron has been selected for the Honor Wall because she has helped define the meaning of initiative and intellectual vitality at our school.
In founding and developing The Fizz, BFIS’s first literary magazine, she has brought students together to pursue and celebrate expressive and creative achievements in our community. The editorial staff of The Fizz are dedicated to encouraging other students and community members to share their writing and artwork. They have instituted a writing contest to foster maximum participation from all grade levels in the middle and high schools and raised funds to share this literary output in an attractive format that will bring pleasure to the wider community.
Cade, along with her colleagues on the staff of The Fizz, is the kind of maker and doer who embodies the value our school places on cooperation, imaginative thinking, expression, and community. Exemplifying true leadership, she has created a new tradition, a legacy that will endure beyond her own years at BFIS.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 09:32
Watch Little Cameron's Public Service Announcement Video
Written by Roberto Baldizon
BFIS Recycling volunteers made the following video to show teachers how to green the school. They were frustrated with those teachers that were not recycling properly, reducing waste, or cleaning their coffee mugs. Hopefully humor will help teach teachers to be greener!
Last Updated on Monday, 16 November 2009 10:37
Watch the BFIS Little Song Video Release
Written by Roberto Baldizon
This is the theme song for Elementary School this year. It was written by Ms. Olivia and performed here by herself and Mr. Andres.
Last Updated on Monday, 16 November 2009 10:34
New afternoon English Class for parents
Written by Jane Narich
Do you want to improve your English? Are you available in the afternoon?
If the answer is yes, this message is for you!
The Intermediate English classes that were taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays are switching from the original morning time to a slot in the afternoons
from 2.30 – 4.00pm.
If this is more convenient for you and you are interested in joining this class, please let me know as soon as possible.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:47
School Directories
Written by Jane Narich
New this year - School Directory online!
The school directory will be sent out to all the families in the next few days. We obviously try to make all the information contained therein as accurate as possible and we apologize in advance for any errors. Please do let us know if there are any changes in your details. This year we will be putting the directory up on the website; this will enable us to update it frequently and to ensure that the most recent information is available month by month.
Bookmark Competition
Written by Jane Narich
Once again this year we will be holding a bookmark design competition. This competition is open to all elementary and middle school students, and this year we will also have a category for the teachers! Please encourage your child to take part in this exciting competition. The winners in each category get to see their design in print.
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