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HAPPY TUESDAY!!!!!!!

3/11/2014

 

It's 6:00 am....the art room is open! I'm painting...music is playing...I'm pumped! LETS DO THIS!!! IT'S GOING TO BE A "STUPENDOUS" DAY!

joletta
3/10/2014 11:44:19 pm

I'm on my way Ms. B

Joletta
3/11/2014 03:15:34 am

John, Keana and Kurlensia are right behind me...don't lock the door!

seaira
3/11/2014 06:13:35 am

Hiiiiiii MS. BONAVIA...... You a great teacher. hope you get to where you going on this website. its a great one. i wont my picture on here next. let the haters see your website and be amazed and inspired by it all........ Love you muahhhhh :*

Ms. Seaira
3/11/2014 12:25:04 pm

You crack me up! What a hand full you are....Miss Drama Queen!!!! But I wouldn't change one little thing about you! I like you just the way you are....even with the daily drama! Let the haters be jealous of our art program. We will hold our head high and amaze them all. Love you xoxoxox
P.S. Your photo goes in the website tomorrow.

LATANYA (miss beautiful)
3/11/2014 06:18:58 am

HEYY!! YOUR THE MOST AMAZING TEACHER IN THIS WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD...YOUR ART WORK IS VERY INTELLIGENT, IT TELLS A STORY.. I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH LOL (alot of love)
TO ALL YOUR HATERS MS.B TELL THEM HI... LOVE YOUR FAVORITE STUDENT TANYA <3<3<3

Ms. B.
3/11/2014 12:26:50 pm

Hey Tanya! I love you too! (and I like being called Miss Beautiful!) LOL You are so much fun and I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad that I am your teacher. See you tomorrow!

TANYA
3/11/2014 06:23:11 am

I FORGOT TO MENTION... YOUR WONDERFUL,VERY TALKATIVE BUT ITS FUNNY.. YOUR SO BEAUTIFUL WITH A BIG HEART...
I REALLY ENJOY YOU BEING MY ART TEACHER AND I HOPE YOU COME BACK NEXT YEAR BECAUSE ART WOULD'NT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU....XOXO
AND THE AWARD GOES TO MS.B FOR BEING MY FAVORITE TEACHER MUAAHHHH <3<3<3<3<3
PS. MINES WAS THE BEST

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:22:56 pm

LOL! you really made me laugh out loud! Especially about the "you talk a lot". I've heard that before! I guess becoming a teacher put my gift for talking to good use! I love you guys too! I am having sooooooooooo much fun with all of you. Even though you guys make me crazy at times! I do love you! xoxoxoo And the award for "Best Students go tooooooo......ELY ART STUDENTS!

JOHN
3/11/2014 06:24:01 am

YOUR TE BEST ART TEACHER EVER

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:27:47 pm

Thanks John......your an amazing young man!

TYLER
3/11/2014 06:24:27 am

YOU INSPIRED ME TO DO BETTER IN ART AND TRY

Ms. B.
3/11/2014 12:29:03 pm

Ahhhhhhhh! Tyler that is so nice of you to say! Some days are so hard and tiring, but when one of my students say something like that it makes it all worth while....love you!

PATRICK
3/11/2014 06:25:20 am

HEYYY!!! I LOVE YOUR ART WORK ITS INCREDIBLE

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:30:21 pm

Patrick, honestly, your artwork is taking off! Do you see how you are getting better and better every day? I want you in AP art in a couple years. I love having you as a student. You inspire me to be a better teacher. Thank you

KEKE
3/11/2014 06:26:48 am

I USED TO HATE ART BUT WHEN YOU BECAME MY TEACHER IT MADE ME WANT TO DO MY BEST AND AT LEAST TRY WHEN I KNOW I CANT DRAW THANK YOU

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:35:38 pm

Wow. I would never have thought you hated art. You always are in a great mood, you try, you always do your best. Thank you for hanging in there and giving me a chance. I know it has been tough this year in art. I was nervous about being the third teacher in the room but it feels like we have all been together all year. Like one big happy family! Thanks Keke, see you tomorrow.

TEVON
3/11/2014 06:28:47 am

MS.BONIVIA YOU HAVE HELPED ME GO BEYOND JUST DRAWING ANIMATION BUT REAL LIVE LIKE WORK THSNK YOU

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:38:03 pm

Tevon, I'm not just saying this...honestly...your art as evolved into advance placement art level. You are so talented! I feel so honored and blessed to be your teacher again after all these years. I remember you so well in elementary school. You have grown into the finest young man, just like I knew you would. It is an honor and a pleasure to have you in my class. I love you!

Seaira from period 6
3/11/2014 06:28:48 am

Hay Ms B. im back your a really great teacher you take your time out to actually teach us about other things that normally other teachers dont teach us at all in other classed. they just put art supplies on the table and say draw. you on the other hand you teach us how to use the supplies. you teach us how to blend, shade, use pastel, etc. Im not the 1st to comment on your block. i could of been but forgot the website name. so now im in class doing it. i feel your excitement you keep cleaning, your nervous but you shouldent cause you the best........ LOVE YOU ONCE AGAIN MS. B MUAH :* <3<3<3<3<3<3

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:33:26 pm

Thank you! You use to skip my class all the time and honestly, it touches my heart to see you show up every day now! I love it when you come in during your study hall to 'just talk". Thanks for giving my class a chance....sometimes in live, you just have to "SHOW UP!" I love you and I see so many wonderful things in you. You have a great heart. Lets continue talking about what we were talking about the other day! See you tomorrow.

MELISSA
3/11/2014 06:29:51 am

HEY..... MISS BONIVIA ITS YOUR GIRL MELISSA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR THE BEST

TANYA
3/11/2014 06:31:58 am

LOVE YOU SO MUCH MISS B

Helima & Jennifer
3/11/2014 06:37:44 am

Your an amazing teacher and you taught us alot we hope you stay with us an be able to explore this adventure of Golden Heart with us . We love chu. we love your personality and smile

Ms. B.
3/11/2014 12:41:57 pm

You girls have allowed me to see and remember that teenagers are amazing and that they can be "open, loving, accepting of diversity, socially conscience and just all around amazing" What a joy it is to teach you guys. I am a better person in many ways from this experience of teaching art at Ely High. Lets set high goals for working with the homeless. I have some good ideas that I can't wait to share with all of you. Let me know how the meeting with Mr. Jackson goes.....love you guys! xoxox

Sylana
3/11/2014 06:51:22 am

Wow!!I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE MS.B .... YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB WITH YOUR TEACHER ... I LOVE YOUR TEACHER THIS IS SYLANA FROM PERIOD 7 .... LOVE YOU MS.B MY FAVORITE TEACHERRRRR <3 <3

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:43:40 pm

Sylana, I love to hear compliments from my 7th period class because I feel that it is my "toughest audience". I love you and I love being your teaching. I am having sooooo much fun with all of you. This is my most favorite school ever!!!!!!!

Gabby
3/11/2014 06:54:53 am

Oh My Gosh !! You Are Like My Favorite Art Teacher , You Teach Us The Way Of Art Like No Other. Your Awesome Ms.B . Ily Your like A Mother To Us . (:

Ms. B.
3/11/2014 12:47:57 pm

Gabby,
I feel that that is the greatest compliment that any teacher can have from their students...."you are like a mother to us". A mother loves unconditionally! I love you guys unconditionally....that means even when you are all crazy 7th period and it is hard to motivate you....I STILL LOVE YOU!!!!!!! xoxoxox

Marcus
3/11/2014 07:03:43 am

your a good art teacher and I love the way you teach me the way. I am sorry I drive you crazy but you now i love you and the way you teach.

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:51:17 pm

Marcus....I have a big smile on my face! YES YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY! but I love you with all my heart and honestly, I wouldn't change you one bit...you keep me on my toes and you make art more interesting. BUT! STAY IN YOUR SEAT, STOP THROWING CRAYONS AND DON'T HIDE IN THE STORAGE CLOSET! Other than all of that, your perfect. LOL! You know I love you. xoxoxoxo
P.S. I love you happy smile the best.

Jada Walker
3/11/2014 07:07:49 am

Hey Their , IM THE Best STUDENT You've Ever Had .. YOU Are An AMAZING women

Ms. B
3/11/2014 12:52:16 pm

Ahhhh, Jada....you are soooo wonderful! I love you!!!!!! xoxoxox

ruperto santos
3/11/2014 07:22:38 am

your art is amazing and one of a kind! am so glade we meet and know i can have the time to learn real art:) thanks!

Ms. B.
3/11/2014 12:56:33 pm

I will always have a special bond with you. I remember my first day meeting all of you. The substitute called you up to me and told me in front of you "this kid is bad...." WOW, she must have never bothered to get to know you. You are so cool, mature and such a leader! You are helpful to me, you always to your best, you finish every project, you contribute so much to 7th period. You are also a role model to Tomas and Alejandra. I think you are the best! Plus we share the same birthday, so we were bound to get along great. I love you Santos!!!!!! your a GREAT young man!

keisha
3/13/2014 02:21:48 am

Hi Ms. B your a wonderful teacher who really cares for her students which is one of the reasons I appreciate you you as a teacher.


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    I am an art educator and  a professional artist. I write this blog to guide my students in  (SEL) social, emotional, and academic development. S.E.L. is the District of Columbia Public School's priority because we believe that we must educate the whole child.


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