🗳️ Got Survey? Let Your Voice Be Heard!

At Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy (BBEA), we believe that strong schools are built through strong partnerships — and that starts with YOU.

Our BBEA Community Survey is more than just a questionnaire. It’s a powerful tool that helps us:

✅ Improve student experiences

✅ Strengthen family engagement

✅ Enhance teaching and learning

✅ Shape future programs and initiatives

✅ Build a school culture rooted in excellence

Your feedback directly influences decisions that impact our students, staff, and families. When our community speaks, BBEA grows stronger.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us continue our Genesis of Change. Use the climate survey links below for the 25-26 school year, the QR codes are also attached.

Together, we transform. Together, we lead. Together, we rise.

Survey Links:

Student: https://go.osu.edu/rooseveltstu25-26

Parent/Caregiver: https://go.osu.edu/rooseveltpc25-26

Teacher/Staff: https://go.osu.edu/rooseveltts25-26

The CAYCI-School Experience Survey is anonymous and confidential. Individual responses cannot be linked back to participants and are securely stored using strict security measures. The data will only be used for survey administration, reporting, and research to improve school climate and educational outcomes. Both Roosevelt School District and CAYCI are committed to protecting confidentiality in accordance with all applicable protection laws and regulations.   

BBEA launched our Model: Building teamwork, leadership, and school spirit!

BB Houses:

Winfrey (Black-Responsible)

Zuckerberg (Light Blue-Mindful)

Jobs (Yellow-Integrity)

Alba (White-Respectful)

I’m R2 and Soaring: A positive approach to discipline.

Show Integrity

Be Mindful

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Academic Excellence Plan: Focused support in ELA and Math to raise proficiency.

School Hours (MTThF): 8:45 AM–3:45 PM (W) 8:45 AM–1:45 PM <Early Release>

Uniform Policy:

Collared Top: Light Blue, Navy Blue, White, or Black

Bottoms: Navy Blue, Khaki, Black (No Jeans or Joggers)

Take Attendance: 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

District IDs must be worn at all times.

Contract Time: Certified Staff is expected to be on campus no later than 8:00 AM.

Parent Communication: As we promote parents and families to partner with us, please ensure that you respond to parent voicemails/emails within 24 hours.

Principal’s Kona Ice days take place every Wednesday at 1:45 PM.

Look to reward students with feathers for being mindful, responsible, respectful, and having integrity.

Please don't write on the feathers. They are recirculated after counting every Friday. Email House feather counts to Mrs. Sanchez.

Integrate random questioning with 3x5 cards, popsicle sticks, or digitally.

Establish Redirectional/Quiet Signal.

Actively teach from bell to bell.

Active supervision is a must.

Please do not release students until 3:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1:45 PM on Wednesday.

Check your email at least twice a day and read the weekly BBEA News.

K-4th Students Restroom Sign-In/Out and Passes: Thank you to everyone who has your restroom sign-in/out sheet in a visible location for students, and thank you to those using restroom passes or passes to other areas on campus. If you are not currently using either system, please implement immediately.

5th-8th Students are allotted one restroom break prior to lunch and after lunch. Please call administration if there is an instance outside of these guidelines.

Dismissal: A quick reminder about dismissal procedures: Please make sure your students are lined up, calm, and using voices that are quiet enough to hear directions. Do not leave the building until your group is fully ready and remain with the students you are supervising until they have safely reached their final dismissal point and have all left that location. Please also ensure that no line is ever left unattended while students are moving through the building. Thank you for helping keep dismissal safe and organized.

Ashlock (K-5 Teachers): Continue to follow the Ashlock routines for the practice sets and priority plans.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conferences are quickly approaching. Please start scheduling your conferences. If you need a translator, please  coordinate with Ms. Skeen as well as share your conference schedule.   Please have this completed by the end of the week (2/27).

Classroom Management Tip of the Week - Strategic teacher movement is one of the simplest ways to boost engagement and reduce off-task behavior. When you intentionally circulate, students know you are actively monitoring and supporting their learning. Proximity increases accountability, allows for immediate feedback, and keeps students academically engaged without interrupting instruction.

· Move continuously and unpredictably throughout the room.

· Pause briefly near students who may need extra support.

· Scan work as you walk to give quick, quiet feedback.

· Position yourself in areas where off-task behavior typically starts.

BBEA Staff Spotlight: Nurse Catrina Grant

At Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy (BBEA), student success begins with safety, wellness, and care — and Nurse Catrina Grant serves as a cornerstone of that commitment every single day.

Nurse Grant is far more than our school nurse; she is a trusted caregiver, health educator, and compassionate advocate for every scholar who walks through our doors. With professionalism, warmth, and unwavering dedication, she ensures that students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

From managing daily health needs and administering care to supporting students with chronic medical conditions, Nurse Grant approaches her role with expertise and grace. Whether comforting a nervous student, responding to unexpected medical situations, or partnering with families to promote wellness, she consistently demonstrates the heart of servant leadership.

Her impact extends beyond the health office. Nurse Grant collaborates closely with teachers, administrators, and families to promote preventive care, healthy habits, and overall student well-being. She helps create an environment where students feel supported physically, emotionally, and socially reinforcing BBEA’s belief that whole-child development is essential to academic excellence.

In alignment with BBEA’s culture of Reset, Realign, and Restore, Nurse Grant provides a safe space where students can pause, recover, and return to learning stronger and more confident. Her calm presence and genuine care embody the spirit of community that defines our school.

We proudly celebrate Nurse Catrina Grant for her dedication, compassion, and tireless service to the BBEA family.

Thank you, Nurse Grant, for keeping our scholars healthy, supported, and thriving every day! 💙🏫✨

BBEA "Where Wellness Meets Excellence".

By May 2026, BB students will increase ELA Proficiency by 20% as measured by AASA to achieve a school-wide proficiency of 40%.

By May 2025, BB students will increase Math Proficiency by 21% as measured by AASA to achieve a school-wide proficiency of 34%.

By May 2026, ESS students will attain 15% Proficiency in ELA and Math as measured by AASA.

“I pledge to be mindful in my learning, to live with integrity in all I do, to be respectful to myself and others, and to stay responsible for my choices and success. I am proud to be a Bernard Black scholar!”

School Hours (MTThF): 8:45 AM–3:45 PM (W) 8:45 AM–1:45 PM <Early Release>

Student Zero Tolerance – BBEA Expectations

Absolutely no bullying of any kind

No use of profanity toward peers

No use of profanity toward staff

No fighting or physical aggression

To maximize educational instruction time, students will only be called from class when a parent, guardian, or designee is present at BB.

Open Door Policy: Dr. Crudder will always make himself available to our BB Community in person or via cell phone at (623) 264-9137.

To get connected to Thrillshare, parents need to download the RSD66 app and log in with their email. Once logged in, they should automatically be connected to your classroom—no magic code needed

January 26-March 6:  AZELLA Reassessment

February 22:  Lesson Plans Due to Dr. Crudder

February 23-27:  Soccer Try-outs

February 24:  Student Council Recycle Program (Paper Only)

February 25: Early Release - Teaching Planning

February 25: Early Release - Report Card Prep, Scheduling P/T Conferences and end of Trimester

February 27: Conference Schedule Due (Share with Ms. Skeen)

February 27: RSD St. Mary's Mobile Food Distribution Drive and BBEA (Starting at 8:00 AM)

March 4-6:  Early Release-Parent Teacher Conferences (1:45 PM Daily)

March 5:  Principal Meeting (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)

March 9-13:  Spring Break - School Closed

BBEA is participating in a school-wide academic initiative, “Give Me 30”, designed to strengthen student skills in Math and English Language Arts as we prepare for upcoming state testing. This principal-led, student-driven effort uses IXL Learning to promote consistent practice, academic growth, and mastery of essential standards. Students are encouraged to spend 30 minutes a day engaging with IXL learning to build confidence and sharpen the skills they need to succeed. We ask our parents and guardians to partner with us by:

Encouraging your child to use IXL Learning regularly at home.

Celebrating their progress and growth.

Reinforcing the importance of effort, persistence, and practice.

Together, when school and family work as one, we can accelerate learning and help every student reach their full potential. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work to ensure success for all BBEA students. All students have been provided with program login credentials. If you have any questions or experience any login issues, please contact BBEA’s Front Office for assistance.

BBEA students reached proficiency in 263 Science skills for the week.

BBEA students reached proficiency in 1,044 Math skills for the week.

BBEA students reached proficiency in 949 ELA skills for the week.

WORK IT OUT

Stuck on a skill? Try working on these building block skills to help you tackle your trouble spots.

KEEP AT IT

These are skills you're making progress in, but haven't yet reached excellence (SmartScore of 90).

GO FOR GOLD

You've already demonstrated excellence in these skills-now it's time to reach for mastery.

NEXT UP

Extend your knowledge! Build upon the skills you've just learned by trying these natural next steps.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

Explore new skills or topics you haven't practiced yet.

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BBAE Houses Assemblies take place every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. When there is no assembly, a Leadership Day will take place instead. Staff and students who wear their BBAE Houses colors may dress down on every 1st and 3rd Friday. This trimester’s top feather gathering house wins an Ice Cream Party. In addition, deejay Dr. Crudder will be taking song selections and playing music every Friday during all student lunches.

This is a friendly reminder that uniforms are required each day. Please ensure that students arrive at school wearing the proper BBEA uniform. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Navy

Light Blue

White

Black

Navy

Khaki

Black