CELEBRATING: AFRICA
 

During the month of January, 2008, BHMS is celebrating the continent of Africa,
the countries of Africa, and the many peoples of Africa.

In the mornings, before school starts, the hallways are filled with the music of Africa.

 Our hallways are lined with many of the flags of Africa.

Stop by the school library to see the great collections of African items and artifacts brought in by students and staff.
 

Students and staff who were born in Africa have been invited to put their photo next to the country of their birth on a large map of Africa in the counseling office window.

Other information:

We will begin displaying laminated art work and posters of Africa beginning the week of January 14.  Please encourage students to check them out.  Several times during the month students will have an opportunity to do African art in the Bobcat Center during lunchtime.  One of our parents (with an art background) will be supervising and assisting students.  We will be announcing these dates over the PA.  The first opportunity will be on January  15 and 16 during lunch in the Bobcat Center.

Videos available for showing during Bobcat Time classes
Mysteries of the Nile – is an IMAX video about life along the Nile River and students will experience the Nile via rafting to the river. 

AFRICA the Serengeti -  This video narrated by James Earl Jones takes you on an extraordinary journey to view the great migration … wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes on their 500 mile trek across the Serengeti plans of Kenya and Tanzania. 

Emmanuel’s Gift – Oprah Winfrey narrates this story of a young man from Ghana who has risen above poverty and a severe physical challenge to become a hero and inspiration to people around the world.

January 17^th – Our 7^th and 8^th grade choir students sang “Batoto Yetu” (our children) an African song during lunchtime in the grassy quad.

Activities -
      January 23-25:  Story time in the library during lunch and Bobcat - Zulu Folk Tales. 
      Bikes for Africa - Fundraiser is planned to help raise money for this worthwhile project.
      January 30 - African dancers and musicians perform in the gym during Bobcat Time.  Members of the World
                  Beat Center (Balboa Park) will be our performers.

Service Learning Opportunities
January 18^th – Vaughn Spethmann, MCHS graduate, from Bikes for Africa was here during Bobcat Time for classes to hear how he is making a difference in Zambia by providing job opportunities and bicycles for adults and children to ride to market and work.   

Books of Hope: Students interested in writing and illustrating short stories for elementary children can pick up information in the Library.  Books will be bound and sent to elementary students in Uganda. 

Celebration Africa sponsored by the BHMS PTSA
2007-2008