BHSMS Spotlight
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 12th grade : FEBRUARY 2023 DEBORAH LUCIANO
Deborah Luciano, thank you for being such a kind young lady! The nursing home where you volunteer is privileged to spend time with you and we are grateful that you are a part of our School community. For all of the ways that you show us how much you care about people, we are grateful.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 6th grade: FEBRUARY 2023 ST. SEANNA
St. Seanna goes above and beyond to help her classmates in many classes, but especially in Art. When given a task, she completes it right away and in a timely manner! Additionally, she participates in extracurriculars such as the dance team and the basketball team. She is able to take on those extra activities while keeping her grades up!
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 7th grade : FEBRUARY 2023 HABBY DJIBA
Habby Djiba brings a great attitude to learning and works incredibly hard to complete her assignments. Habby also asks for help and communicates well with teachers and her peers.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 8th grade: FEBRUARY 2023 LYNNET GALINDO
Lynnet has shown great leadership in the classroom she has completed all assignments and completed all projects with great detail and effort.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 9th grade: FEBRUARY 2023 PABLO VIVAR
Pablo has consistently demonstrated good, independent work and study habits. He is polite, respectful, and cooperative. Also, he remains focused through to completion of assigned tasks.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 10th grade: FEBRUARY 2023 REMY OLIVIO
10th Grade February student of the month is Remy Olivo, who has worked hard to turn in all of his work in all of his classes and got a great score on his living environment quiz!
STUDENT OF THE MONTH 11th grade: FEBRUARY 2023 JHEILLYN VARGAS
The 11th grade student of the month is Jheillyn Vargas, Jheillyn is a very respectful student and focuses in class. She is a diligent worker and stays on top of her classwork and homework. Jheillyn participates often in class and adds relevant commentary on whatever topic we're working on. Jheillyn works well with her peers and adds to a positive classroom environment. Jheillyn is a joy to have in class.
Student of the month - November
Jeremy Vargas-6th Grade
Jeremey is one of the kindest students in the Bronx High School for Medical Science. He greets the teachers everyday, he completes all of his work, he helps anyone who needs a hand, and he points out ways to make the school/class a better place. Jeremy was also a spelling-bee contestant who made it quite far! He's a good sport who always tries his best!
Student of the month- November
Bruce Pertterson-7th Grade
Bruce excelled this month as our middle school Spelling Bee champion! He also is great at participating and puts in full effort across all subjects.
Student of the month- November
Alyssa Serrano-8th Grade
Allyssa has completed all assignments and has scored well in assessments.
Student of the Month- November
Danielle Martinez David-9th Grade
Daniella's work performance, steadfast focus in class and willingness to help others has made her a stand out in all of her classes.
Student of the Month- November
Zamir Flores-10th Grade
Zamir is an out of the box thinker and questions everything around him. He holds great discussions with teachers and peers. He strives to write better in ELA class and completes all assignments on time. He is a fun student to teach and have in the classroom!
Student of the month- November
Kiara Rodriguez- 11th-grade
Kiara is a conscientious, considerate, and a polite young lady who goes out of her way to help her peers and teachers. Kiara is a hard worker and cares about academics. She desires to do her best in everything she puts her hand at and helps make BHSMS a school we can boast about.
Student of the month- November
Genesis Aviles-12th Grade Genesis contributes to Student Government, Culture and Climate and as a truly admirable work ethic. She is going to shine in the Post Secondary world! Thank you for everything that you do to bring School Spirit into Bronx Medical!
Student of the Month - September
Victoria Galindo-61m
Victoria is a very well-spoken student. She constantly participates while using the proper vocabulary and her scores on her assessments have been more than great! Victoria was also the 6th-grade nominee for 6th-grade Representative! This shows her willingness to help her fellow peers and to get involved with her school!
Student of the Month - September
Alisson Barrera- 72M
Allisson has shown great improvement from last year and has put in the effort to complete and do her best on all assignments, especially in ELA and Math. She has shown a great attitude toward learning and has started off the year on the right foot.
Student of the Month - September
Lucian Carmona-7th Grade
Lucian has such a big heart! Selfless, caring, and hardworking are just a few ways to describe what a great student he is. Lucian consistently puts the best interest of others ahead of his own. He is a friend to all and offers a helping hand to any student or teacher in need. We are proud to have Lucian in class.
Student of the Month - September
Geovanni Adorno-8th grade
Geovanni has made great improvements, is hard-working, and is a positive leader in his class.
MARCH: STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Zoe Campos, 6th Grade
Zoe treats classmates, teachers, and staff with respect by valuing each as an individual, respecting differences, and valuing the work that others do. Zoe contributes to the success of the school by promoting a positive school climate through her actions and words.
Nominated by Ms. Mieses.
Perla Zorrilla, 6th Grade
Perla has had outstanding performance during our current soccer unit the entire month. She is very dedicated and a great leader.
Nominated by Ms. Grippi.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Recipients
FEBRUARY: STUDENT OF THE MONTH
WOMEN HISTORY MONTH
March is Women's History Month,an annual declared month that highlights the contribution of women to events in history and contemporary society. March 8th is International Womens Day, a global holiday to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's right movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
This month, students taking Spanish worked on a project and presentation to commemorate the work of profound women in history by creating a mural. Students chose a woman from their own culture that has made a difference in the world, highlighting their accomplishments. Some of the women they chose were Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Park, Sandra Cisneros Las Hermanas Mirabal, Frida Kahlo, and Ellen Ochoa, to mention a few. Students also identified a woman in their family that they admired for all they do. Ms. Castillo and her students enjoyed working on this project as it represented students' identity and recognition for impactful contributions made in society by women.
HIGHLIGHT OF MARCH
In commemoration of Womens history month, Ms. Martin and Ms. Santos decorated their classroom door to pay ode and honor women who have contributed to the uplifting of Womens history.
FAHIM ISSIFOU
Fahim treats classmates, teachers and staff with respect. He values everyone as an individual, respecting differences, and valuing the work others do.
Fahim contributes to the success of the school by promoting a positive school climate through his action and words. Fahim is also on the track team and he has participated in and attended every track meet. He also obtained 1st place in Shot Put.
Fahim strives for success in all he does and works to the best of his ability. Fahim embraces the responsibility required to progress in his schoolwork and other personal goals.
Fahim we are so proud of you!
Nominated by Ms. Mieses
JANUARY: STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Christina Anto
Christina was a 2021 essay winner with her essay on the Pandemic. She received a prize of $1000 dollars.
Christina we are so proud of you and could learn so much from your positive attitude and how to "rejoice through time times". To read more about the essay and contest please go to the below link: https://hotelworkers.org/article/here-are-the-2021-writing-contest-winners
Christina, we are so proud of you!
Nominated by Ms. Carmel
REMY OLIVO
Remy along with Fahim treats his classmates, teachers and staff with respect. Remy values everyone equally, respecting differences and through his actions and words promotes a positive school climate.
Remy is on the track team and has been pushing himself to improve his speed and form. Remy obtained 2nd place in Shot Put. Lastly, Remy strives for success in all he does and works to the best of his ability.
Remy we are so proud of you!
Nominated by Ms. Mieses
Scholar of the Month: November 2021 (Rebecca Miralrio)
The New Jewish Home: Geriatrics Career Development and Health Care Explorers Program
Health Care Explorations Program has been a big part in my preparation for my career in the medical field. It has also helped my professional development tremendously. My favorite components of the program have to be SAT preparation and Skills. I probably would not have been able to get SAT prep from a professional without HCE. I would have to go through the process of preparing for one of the most important tests of my life by myself. The skills component has given me an idea of what to expect in our Certified Nursing Assistant course and test. Before graduating HCE I hope to be a CNA and with the skills component, I am sure I will accomplish that. Although being on zoom for some days is not ideal, the HCE staff constantly ensures we are engaged and having fun while learning.
“Geriatrics Career Development has helped me grow as a person in the professional world, a student, and a friend.”
-Rebecca Miralrio (Class of 2023)
🧠💥POSSE WINNER💥🧠
Francisco Paulino
Congratulations to Francisco Paulino a Posse scholarship winner. Francisco will be headed to Vanderbilt University in the Fall with a full scholarship! Francisco is a perfect example that hard work and determination go a long way. May this story serve as a motivation for our current students to pursue higher education and achieve their goals in life.
To learn more about the POSSE Foundation please visit https://www.possefoundation.org/about-posse
Scholar of the Month: July 2021 (Gerys Nzambo)
THE NEW JEWISH HOME: GERIATRICS CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH CARE EXPLORERS PROGRAM
The first day of the summer program was July 6, 2021. I was given a schedule, but I still didn’t know what to expect. It’s been 20 days since the first day and I still don’t know what to expect from myself and other participants. The unpredictability of the HCE summer program is what I enjoy most. Some days it’s awkward because the majority of us participants are shy and scared to share our voices. Other days, we got into debatable discussions based on various topics. I never know how the program will be, that’s what makes it enjoyable. During the HCE summer program, I’ve learned to be mindful of others and their beliefs. What I believe to be wrong may be believed by others to be right. I learned to respect others’ beliefs and understand their point of view. My peers think differently from me, so it was nice to hear their ideas on certain topics and share my own with them. Coming into the program, I thought it would be a very slow “venture”. I was wrong and things went by quickly. One thing that I take away with me is how punctual the HCE summer program staffs are. They came in every day and although we participants were dull in the mornings, the staff always brought in great energy which encouraged me to participate in activities. This shows me that my energy level can impact others.
" You miss a hundred percent of the shots you don’t take" Wayne Gretzky
-Gerys Nzambo (Class of 2023)
Student Spotlight
Makansira Keita, a senior at the BHSMS has been offered a full Scholarship to Umpqua Community College in Oregon for woman's wrestling. Here she is signing her intent to UCC. Sira is the school's first ever State Champion in wrestling. She was one of the first to qualify for Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota where she placed in the top 12 in the country as a Sophomore. We are so proud of her and wish her the best of luck at UCC!
BHSMS Student Government Virtual Food Drive
Congrats to the BHSMS Student Government for raising over $500 dollars for the Food Bank of New York through the BHSMS Virtual Food Drive. There is still time to donate, please see the link below!
Hello Students, Teachers & Staff of Bronx High School for Medical Science, This year we are hosting a virtual food drive as a result of COVID-19. There are many families in our community suffering from food insecurity and cannot afford food to eat. This is why we are reaching out to you. We have a goal of raising $200 in time for upcoming holiday break. This money will go to helping families get support from the Food Bank of New York. We are working with the Food Bank for New York City and the link to our donation page is: VirtualFoodDrive Please donate whatever you can to help!
Thank you, BHSMS Student Government
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Recipients 2021
We are very pleased and super HAPPY to announce the three winners of this year's Bronx Chamber of Commerce "Women of Distinction" Scholarship Program. Congratulations to all scholarship winners. You are all an excellent example of hard work and dedication. Please continue to motivate us. We are very proud of all of you. A special congratulations to our Bronx High School for Medical Science Winners; Fabiany Carbajal, Rosselys Bare, and Iliana Peralta. Thank you to the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and scholarship sponsors. we are forever grateful.
Iliana Peralta Class of 2021 College Attending: City College of New York
Fabiany Carbajal Class of 2021 College Attending: Hunter College