Bentley News
2024
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May
A "Scene" on Campus
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The Last Two Weeks For The Seniors
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AP Chemistry Visits an Alumni Lab at Cal
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Senior Speeches Hit the Mark
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Tents, Kayaks, and Slugs, Oh My!
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1st Grade "Stuffies" Have Finally Arrived!
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A Discussion with Professor Jenny Chatman
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US Yearbooks are Here!
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5th Grade's Unforgettable Adventure
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Bentley Students are in Chicago to Talk about Gatsby
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Mandarin Students Visited Chinatown and the Asian Art Museum
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6th Grade Improvisation Showcase
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The "Storybook Elective" is Almost Done With Their Books!
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Middle School's HIIT/Yoga Elective Moves Outside
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The Animal Conservation Elective Work on a "B" Garden
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A World Languages Celebration
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Butterflies and Ladybugs in 1st Grade
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It's About Time ... In Kindergarten!
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Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith Visits Middle School
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5th Grade Greek Museum
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"ON THE FLIP SIDE" Goes to the Fringe Festival This Summer
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5th Grade Solar Oven Cook-Off!
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An Enchanting Day Out: 2nd Grade and Kindergarten at the Theatre
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Middle School Students WOW at Last Week’s Spring Art Show
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PACT Kicks Off May With Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
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Poems from "Terezin" in 8th Grade
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Students to Present Findings Regarding The Great Gatsby at the American Literature Association in Chicago!
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Art Students and The Memory Project Portraits
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The Spring Art Show of 2024 was a Huge Success!
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Upper School French Students Participate in Le Grand Concours
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April
Exploring Identity With Red: A Crayon's Story
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San Francisco City Hall Hosted Bentley's Masquerade Prom
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World Languages Documentary Screening
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Exploring Identity with "Red: A Crayon's Story"
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Magical Creativity Unleashed: A Fairy-Tale Journey with Kate Korsh
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8th Grade Service Learning Day
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4th and 5th Graders Participate in "Battle of the Books"
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Enchantment in 1F: Mrs. Moncharmont's Mystery Reader Visit
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A New Mini-term: Writer’s Salon Debut
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A Peek Into Bentley’s Trip to Washington DC
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Bentley School's Chess Masters
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Take a Look at Some of the Mini-term Fun That Happened at the Upper School!
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Upper School Ceramic Students Visit Berkeley Art Museum and Film Archive
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Bentley's Investment Economics Club Wins First Place!
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Middle School Students Dove Right into Mini-term This Week!
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Exciting Week of Learning Unfolds at the Hiller Campus During Mini-term
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Upper School French Students Have Been Busy!
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March
Colorful Collaborations: Celebrating Holi with K-5th PACT Families
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Students Showcase Mathematical Prowess in Math Kangaroo Competition
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France's National Assembly Debates Revolution in US History Seminar
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Lower School Spring Concert Celebrates The Great Outdoors
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Middle School Math Kangaroos!
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Actors from "The Far Country" Visit Bentley
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Bentley Artists Awarded at The Lamorinda Art Competition
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International Day Was a Huge Success!
On Saturday, March 16th, the Upper School gym was filled with over 200 students and their families who came together to celebrate the many different cultures we have at Bentley. There was food, crafts, music, and, above all else, FUN!Thank you to all who brought delicious food and volunteered their time to make the day a special experience for our students and families. A special thank you to event co-chairs Robin Latour and Mandeep Ahluwalia for their vision and tireless efforts in making this important event happen and to Megan Kelly, who made the craft tables spectacular. We can’t wait until next year’s celebration!
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Bentley Students Visit "The Happiest Place on Earth!"
This past weekend, the Bentley Choir, Chorus, Jazz, and Chamber students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Disneyland! Our talented musicians performed on Disneyland’s Imagination Campus at California Adventure and participated in Soundtrack Sessions, where students contributed their own renditions of beloved Disney films. This was a wonderful opportunity for Bentley students to share their musical talents with a broader audience and get a firsthand experience of what it is like to be a professional studio musician.In addition to performing, students (along with our wonderful US teachers/chaperones Mr. Brown, Mr. McWilliams, Ms. Espineli, Mr. Kallaby, and Ms. Brookshire) were able to enjoy two days at Disneyland and California Adventure, creating lasting memories together.Please join us to celebrate all the hard work of these musicians at our Spring Concerts on May 9 (Choirs and Chamber) and May 11 as we end the year on a high note! -
Students in the "Incarceration Nation" Seminar Class Meet With Author
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"Oakland Spiders" visit Middle School
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AP French Does "Shark Tank!"
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Exploring “Pauvre Anne”
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That’s a Wrap on the Trimester 2 Improv Workshop
Last Friday, Mr. Winbush’s 6th grade Performing Arts class from Trimester 2 hosted a special assembly to showcase newfound skills. From playing improvisational games to running through skits with audience-directed themes, the cast did a great job keeping us on our toes and laughing throughout.
Getting up on stage in front of the entire school is not easy, but congratulations to all the class members for flexing their bravery muscles!
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The Fascinating Journey of Pok-a-Tok
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Upstander Week at the Upper School
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“Pi Day” was a Sweet Treat
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Exploring “Pi Day” with Engaging Activities
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New Middle School Elective is a HIIT
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"3 O’Clock Rock" Students Rock the House During ASP at Hiller
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Bentley Students Spread Valentine's Cheer
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History Colloquium Kick Off: A Bentley Scholar Speaks!
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Neurodiversity Awareness: Seniors Lead a Faculty Presentation
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Structured Downtime in Advisory
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2nd Grade Science and Art Project Takes Flight
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Kindergarten Explores Persuasive Writing
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Rubber Band Car Champions
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"Alliance Mapping" in World War I
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Chemical Exploration
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February
Bestselling Author, Raj Haldar, Visits with K-2
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Exploring Science: 5th Graders Dive into Hands-On Discovery at the Exploratorium
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8th Graders Explore the Concepts of Motion and Energy
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Middle School Arts Night Was a Huge Success!
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5th Grade's Journey Through Research and Creativity
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Annual Shakespeare Performances
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Bentley's Annual Maker Faire
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Intro to Visual Arts Field Trip: Exploring Takashi Murakami's 'Monsterized' at the Asian Art Museum
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Jumping for Joy: Bentley's Annual Kids Heart Challenge
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Celebrating 100 Days of Kindergarten Fun!
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Empowering Black History Narratives: Linda Wright's Inspiring Storytelling Journey
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Fruit Plates to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
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Valentine's Social Success
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Spanish Seminar Students Address Immigration Challenges
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NACLO Open Round
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Projecting Precision: Physics 9 Students Explore Projectile Motion
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5th Grade Instrumental Program Takes Flight!
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7th Grade Act as Time Travel Agents
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Dan Santat and Lisa Yee Inspire Students with Creative Journeys and The Misfits
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Life Science Classes Created Fashion Last Week: DNA Necklaces!
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Bentley Faculty and Admin Focus on Leadership
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3rd Grade’s Novel Research Project Explores Civil Rights: From MLK Jr. to the Black Panther Party and Malcolm X
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8th Grade Advisories Conduct Service Through Kindness by Reading to Bentley’s Youngest Learners
8th grade advisories have been considering the importance of service through the lens of kindness. As part of a challenge posed by Mr. Scott, each advisory group was asked to brainstorm and create a project that would promote kindness in Bentley’s community. Students came up with their own ideas, presented them to the group, and then voted for the class project. The Schugar Bears, aka Schug/Korican Advisory, decided to read books with students in Kindergarten as part of their challenge.Here is how Assistant Director of Lower School Lindsey Sykes reflected on the event:
“On Tuesday, we gathered in the library and at the Blue Lake, where Middle School students graciously shared picture storybooks with our youngest learners. Events like these foster mentorship among our students, enabling older students to expand their leadership abilities while guiding and supporting their younger peers in their reading journey, exemplifying healthy reading habits. Undoubtedly, this interaction boosted the confidence of our kindergarten students, who were thrilled to engage with older peers. The atmosphere was filled with smiles throughout this midday activity. We eagerly await the next opportunity to continue our inclusive learning environment at Bentley, where students can thrive, both academically and socially.” -
Musical Success with "The Drowsy Chaperone!"
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Phoenix Book Award Unveiling
Celebrating Student Designs and Bentley’s California Young Readers Medal Award Participation. -
The Future City of “Quilinacea:” Powered by Clean, Green, and Renewable Energy Sources Designed by Bentley Students.
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January
AP Art History Trip
AP Art History students snuck away to visit new Botticelli drawings. -
Graham Cracker Geography
Kindergarteners have been exploring the fascinating world of land formations and bodies of water. -
US Yearbook Update
The yearbook team is ahead of schedule. -
Learning a new language is not easy.
Games with friends make it fun! -
‘Mad’ Science in Middle School
A MS elective where budding scientists can play about with 'mad' science -
Kindergarten Creativity Soars!
Drawing Inspiration from Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed -
PACT Families Embrace Love at Bentley
They took the “BE LOVE Pledge.” -
The Ice Cream Machine Cometh
The Class of 2023 sets a high bar for the Class of 2024! -
Middle School at Bentley's Dream Symposium
Middle School students traveled to Lafayette today for the annual Bentley Dream Symposium. -
Culinary Celebrations in AP French
See how the AP French Language and Culture class celebrated the end of the year! -
Dream Symposium Delight for Lower School Students
K-5 Students Unveil a Tapestry of Creativity in Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr -
Spanish D Field Trip
Spanish D class had an amazing field trip to San Francisco, where they explored art and indulged in cultural experiences. -
Winter Dance Recap
The Commons was transformed into a snowy wonderland ... -
2nd Grade Garden Class Highlights: Exploring Water and Watersheds
Our 2nd grade scientists embarked on an exciting journey in their garden class, initiating a new unit centered around water and watersheds. -
Heartwarming Collaboration Unveils Chalk Art Masterpiece
In a touching collaboration, our 2nd and 5th grade students recently teamed up for a meaningful chalk art project on the steps of the Hiller Campus. -
Spanish D Field Trip
Spanish D class had an amazing field trip to San Francisco, where they explored art and indulged in cultural experiences. -
Empowering Change
It Starts with Me Sparks Action at PACT Assembly -
Sweet Beginnings
A Warm Welcome Back to Campus Sets the Tone for a Magical 2024
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