A group of Ben Bronz Upper School (High School) students visited Bristol Tech in December to explore the opportunities this school has to offer after high school. Students at Bristol Tech can earn certifications in Automotive, Culinary, Health Tech, HVAC, Precision Machine Technology, Robotics Automation, and Welding & Metal Fabrication. Students toured the facility visiting …
Reading can traditionally be a challenge for many Ben Bronz students, but they did an incredible job in December. Book-Opoly, our year-long reading program, provides various opportunities and challenges for students to expand their reading in new and meaningful ways. Many students have been “Taking a Chance” by selecting, practicing, and reading a book aloud …
The Ben Bronz community collected individually wrapped snacks for the pantry at Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford. The leaders in our student council organized the community service project, showing gratitude to the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford for its support of our school. Members of the Ben Bronz student council delivered donations to the …
More than 20 speakers — most of whom were former Ben Bronz Academy students –shared their career and educational journeys with current students as part of our Research Week. Michael Vitarelli (left) is a photographer for Disney World Parks in Florida. He completed the Disney College Program and is currently pursuing a Masters degree from …
Ben Bronz Academy students’ artwork was included in a display by RiseUp For Arts on Nov. 13-15. The art was projected onto the Frontier Building in downtown Hartford and visible from Bushnell Park and I-84. RiseUp partnered with Frontier Communication, to present the three-night event. Student artwork from around the state was projected onto the …
Ben Bronz Occupational Therapist Derik Bernhardt Ben Bronz Occupational Therapist Derik Bernhardt recently presented at the ConnOTA (Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association) Conference held at the University of Hartford. Speaking to a diverse audience of students, therapists, and professors, Derik delivered a presentation titled ‘Breaking Through; Paradigm Shift Through the Use of Neuro-Visual Postural Therapy and …
A Ben Bronz student celebrates his kindness. From cleaning up a mess to standing up for a friend in need or holding the door for others, it’s wonderful to see kids showing kindness. These are just a few examples of the kindness we’ve seen. Throughout the year, we’ll fill our “Be the ‘I’ in Kind” …
Students, mediators and staff got into the Halloween spirit wearing t-shirts of some of their favorite candies and drawing candy wrappers. A Ben Bronz student shows off his favorite candy
The week will culminate on Friday, Nov. 22 as we welcome YOU to share in student and professional presentations, meet our alumni and visit with families and staff. SERC (State Education Resource Center of Connecticut) Consultant Missy Wrigley and Executive Function Coach Jennifer Sullivan will be presenting in the morning. Our nearly 60 students then …
Ben Bronz Academy students and staff wore orange on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to honor ADHD Awareness. The choice of orange as the official color for ADHD is meaningful. It blends the energy of red with the joy of yellow. orange represents enthusiasm, creativity, and mental stimulation. The Ben Bronz community wore red, yellow, and/or orange …