Partnerships at BBMSAlianzas comunitarias

Science should feel like an engaging, memorable experience — not a boring snooze fest — and that’s exactly what Jason Frazer delivers. As a nationally recognized meteorologist, Jason brings dynamic energy to classrooms at the Bilingual Bicultural Mini School, using his experience on television and with live audiences to captivate students, energize staff, and spark meaningful conversations about weather that continue long after the lesson ends.

The partnership between the Bilingual Bicultural Mini School and El Museo del Barrio brings a rich and engaging arts residency directly to students. Students begin with a museum visit, exploring exhibitions and extending their learning into hands-on classroom sessions led by a teaching artist from El Museo. Over multiple sessions, artists guide students in creating original works, culminating in final presentations or art celebrations that showcase their growth and creativity. With materials provided and a carefully structured schedule of visits, workshops, and culminating events, the residency transforms classrooms into vibrant creative spaces where students connect artistic expression with cultural exploration.

Girls on the Run empowers young girls to build confidence, develop healthy habits, and discover their inner strength in a supportive, team-based environment. Through a fun, experience-based curriculum that combines running with engaging lessons, participants learn essential life skills such as goal setting, teamwork, emotional awareness, and self-advocacy. Guided by caring coaches, girls grow physically stronger and develop the social and emotional skills to navigate life with confidence — culminating in a celebratory 5K that reinforces perseverance and a sense of accomplishment.

Bricks 4 Kidz brings hands-on, joyful learning to our Pre-K classrooms by turning play into a powerful introduction to STEAM. Building with LEGO® bricks, our youngest learners explore creativity, problem-solving, and early engineering concepts in a developmentally appropriate way. Guided by engaging lessons and open-ended play, students build simple structures, experiment with ideas, and collaborate with peers, strengthening fine motor skills, imagination, and confidence. Rooted in the philosophy of “learning through play,” the program creates an environment where curiosity is celebrated and every child begins to see themselves as a builder, thinker, and creator.

The Growing Beyond Earth program engages fifth grade students in authentic, hands-on STEM research through a partnership with NASA and the International Space Station. Led by our specialty science teacher, Mr. Henry Gonzalez, students use specialized plant habitats modeled after those used in space to grow vegetables, collect data, and analyze environmental conditions. Their work contributes to real scientific research aimed at developing sustainable methods for growing food during long-duration space missions, strengthening skills in scientific inquiry, data analysis, and critical thinking.

The Asphalt Green swimming program, offered to BBMS students as part of New York City’s broader water safety initiatives, provides access to high-quality swim instruction that builds both essential life skills and overall wellness. Lessons teach water safety, swimming techniques, and confidence in the water. The program is designed to ensure equitable access, helping students from all backgrounds develop a skill that supports physical health, cognitive development, and long-term safety, while emphasizing discipline, confidence, and lifelong engagement in healthy activities.