The Bobcat Beat

What an unforgettable evening at our Build-a-Buddy event! From fun-filled activities to the joy of creating new furry friends, this night was truly special.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Chinyere Okafor-Conley for bringing warmth, energy, and excitement to the event. Seeing our students' faces light up as they stuffed, hugged, and named their new buddies was priceless!

Most of all, thank you to our amazing families for being part of this special night. Your support and participation helped create memories that your children will cherish forever. We loved sharing this experience with you! 💛🧸✨

Reminder: Family Talks with Dr. Frey – The Anxious Generation

Join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM at the BIA Gymnasium for an important conversation with Dr. Michael Frey about childhood anxiety and mental health. This engaging session will explore Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, and offer valuable insights for parents navigating today’s challenges. Make sure to register by Saturday Feb.15th

🍕 Pizza Provided
📚 Free Admission + Get a Copy of The Anxious Generation
👶 Childcare Available for Ages 3 & Up

This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other parents. Don’t miss out on this important discussion! See you there and don't forget to register.

📢 Check Your Inbox! 📢

Enrollment season is here, and we want to remind our amazing BIA families to keep an eye out for an email from Mr. Schaetzlein! 🎉

Re-enrollment is your chance to secure your child’s spot before we open to new families. Don’t miss out on continuing to be part of our vibrant, faith-filled BIA community! You can also use this link, and can directly enroll from this newsletter !

This week in Chapel, we explored the story of the Prodigal Son, a powerful reminder of forgiveness, grace, and the importance of self-regulation. Just like the son in the story had to learn from his choices, we talked about how we can manage our emotions and actions, even when things don’t go our way.

Through discussion and reflection, our students considered how they can practice patience, gratitude, and self-control in their daily lives—whether at school, at home, or with friends.

We love coming together each week to grow in faith and understanding! Families, we’d love for you to join us for Chapel every Wednesday at 9 AM as we worship, learn, and build a strong community together. See you next week! ✨🙏

Our 2nd and 3rd graders have been hard at work mastering the art of measuring in centimeters! From rulers to teamwork, they’ve been learning how to get precise measurements while helping one another along the way. It’s been great to see them collaborate, problem-solve, and build confidence in their math skills.

As we can see, measuring is truly a team effort—and these young learners are making great strides together!

Just like Groundhog Day brings the fun of predicting more winter or an early spring, our Kindergarteners bring excitement and curiosity to everything they do—so of course, they had to celebrate in a special way! They enjoyed some delicious Groundhog Day snacks while learning about this quirky tradition and making their own predictions.

Whether the groundhog sees its shadow or not, one thing is certain—Kindergarten at BIA is always full of fun, learning, and sweet surprises!

Our PreK-3 scientists have been diving into their science unit, discovering how animals hibernate, migrate, and adapt to survive in different environments. From bears curling up for winter naps to birds flying south for warmth, our little learners explored the amazing ways creatures adjust to the changing seasons.

At BIA, we love hands-on learning, and our PreK-3 students didn’t just read about these concepts—they experienced them through fun activities, movement, and play! Watching their curiosity spark as they explored the wonders of nature was the best part of all! 🐻✨🦜

FEBRUARY 2025

Thursday, February 6th: HOME vs Grace @ St Philip 4:30pm

Thursday, February 13th - February 15th: LSL 7th/8th TOURNAMENT

Friday, February 14th: Early Dismissal (PD Afternoon) 8:45am-Noon

Monday, February 17th NO SCHOOL: Presidents’ Day

Tuesday, February 18 Family Talks with Dr. Frey: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Friday, February 28th: BIA Learning Fair Trimester 2 Ends

January was filled with smiles, celebrations, and birthday fun as we honored all of our amazing students and staff who kicked off the year with another trip around the sun! We loved celebrating with you and hope your special day was filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a little cake! 🎂✨

As we wrap up the month, we’re already looking ahead to February birthdays—we can’t wait to celebrate another round of birthday fun with our BIA family! Stay tuned for more celebrations ahead! 🎈🎊

Daliana S. 2/7

Mrs. Zavala 2/27

Wondering what to do with all the great memories? Send them to us! We love nothing more than to showcase how our families get to experience things at BIA. If you'd like to share some photos or have any questions, feel free to email our Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at kacosta@biachicago.com. We can't wait to see the moments you've captured and highlight the special times shared within our community!