On Saturday, August 8th the Southeast Indiana Youth Orchestra performed at the Batesville Farmer's Market.  This was sponsored by the BAAC!

To support the spring musical, Amy Borns was hired to help students learn some of the dance moves that the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie required.  Amy worked with the dance students on Saturday, January 18 and then the musical took place March 6 and 7.  Sixteen girls were involved in the workshop.

One of the actresses from the IRT A Christmas Carol play came to visit our
classrooms. She discussed many aspects of the play with our students. She discussed
the different character roles with the kids and also shared pictures of the new costumes
we would see when we went to the play. She shared with us her role in the play and
explained what that meant to the class. Lastly, she had the kids act out a scene from A
Christmas Carol for her which we had been reading in class in preparation of going to
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Mrs. Raver came to St. Louis school to give a work shop to the sixth and seventh graders on photography. She gave them examples of good and interesting photographs  as opposed to some that could be improved upon. She taught the kids about balance, movement, how to crop  pictures and many other great suggestions for taking good photographs. She then had students show her their photographs and told them what was good and where they could make it more interesting. We are hoping some of the students will...

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park performed at BPS on Thursday, February 27th.  The theatre performance brought to life the classic story from E.B. White's, Stuart Little.  The students were engaged and enlightened while watching the lovable mouse take on his adventures in his great, big world. 
 

Through BAAC's Evening Series we were able to host community members to create their own mosaic art. Vicki Murphy, mosaic artist from Ohio, instructed the class. This was a two night event where the class learned the process and placement of their mosaic on the first evening and the grouting process the second evening. Then, they were able to take their finished mosaic home with them. Everyone had a fabulous time and the artwork turned out amazing! Vicki Murphy has previously worked with all students...

Our world is rich and diverse in languages and customs. Embracing this diversity in education is key in developing a society that respects diversity and differences, promoting human dignity. All BIS students had an amazing opportunity to work with mosaic artist, Vicki Murphy, on a large mosaic world, while learning the importance of tolerance and acceptance of others different from themselves.

The project is called “Only One You” and it sends a valuable and necessary message to our students: belonging...

Second Grade students at Batesville Primary School learned Zumba with guest, Laura Ault on February 21, 2020.  Zumba is an exercise fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer.  The students were so happy to learn a new, fun and exciting way to stay active through dance! 

First Grade students at Batesville Primary School created Henri Matisse inspired collages with guest artist, Patrick Durkin on February 21, 2020. Students learned that later in life, when Matisse was ill, he was no longer able to get out of bed to paint.  Therefore, his assistants painted paper for him and he used his scissors as his main art tool to create his most famous masterpieces.  Students were able to learn this technique and how you can cut shapes and designs to create a successful compositi...

On Tuesday, February 18th, the IU Woodwind group (Volante Winds) performed a short concert for all students and then each member of the quintet held a masterclass with their corresponding section in the OA orchestra.