BCES Staff Newsletter

What an interesting week. We come back from a 3 day weekend for 2 hours of school with another day off. So, basically a two week. The end of February is near!

We have a couple of busy weeks coming up. I know that Erika is looking for people to help run some stations. Also, Sharron is looking for volunteers for Battle of the Books on March 6th.

Thanks to Jenna, Deb, Erika, and Brenda for letting me know they can work the Book Fair Parent Night on Monday, March 5th. It is not too late to volunteer and join in the fun!

Bus Duty:

• Hagey, Martus, Muxlow (Thanks!)

Student Pickup Room:

• Kalbfleisch

Student Pledge:

• Jones

Student of the Week:

• Hagey

Tuesday, February 27th- STEAM Fair 5:30-7 pm

Tuesday, February 27th- IEPs C. Engel @ 1:25 / S. House @ 210

Wednesday, February 28th- Progress Reports Sent Home

Wednesday, February 28th- Preschool Cooking with Books

Thursday, March 1st- Sean gone to CIA meeting in am

Friday, March 2nd- IEP - N. Wright @ 3:15

Week of March 5th- BCES Book Fair

Monday, March 5th- Book Fair Parent Night 5:00-7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 6th- Battle of the Books

Thursday, March 8th and Friday, March 9th- Sean gone to MACUL Conference

Wednesday, March 14th- Tornado Drill @ 2pm

Just a reminder that progress reports are to be sent home this week. Please make sure that you have something signed to make sure those are reviewed by a parent.

Also, parent communication during this time until the spring conferences will be beneficial for you, the student, and the parent. Remember, the parent may not be checking Skyward on a regular basis. Conferences are on March 19th from 2-6:30 pm. Last year each individual teacher sent home letters inviting parents they needed to see. Let's get this date out to parents early this year so we can have those needed conferences with parents of students who are struggling.

On Friday, a parent who works with this 6 year old from Yale asked if the school could make cards for this little boy. He has a brain tumor and will be in the hospital. If you would like to have your class make a get well card, that would be great. His name is Morgan and he likes spider man. If you choose to do this, please have the cards to the office by Thursday this week.

Amazing job with this! T.J. has told me that he believes the students have exceeded the goal. It is such a wonderful cause. Thanks for allowing us to do this campaign with the students.

The STEAM Fair is on Tuesday, February 27th from 5:30-7 pm. I know that Erika has put a lot of time and energy into getting this organized. The stations for the students and parents sound fun and exciting. If you have already told her you can help, thank you for volunteering. If you haven't had a chance to let her know and you can help out, please let Erika know. It should be a great community event.

The book fair is coming up soon. You all have your class shopping schedules. Please get that information out to your parents in your newsletters. Also, remind them of the parent night on Monday, March 5th from 5-7 pm.

Renee and Terry will be looking for volunteers to work the parent night. Please let me know if you are willing to work this event.

Also, when completing your classroom poster for the book fair, put your name on the back big enough for Renee or Terry to read it. Also, those are due on Thursday, March 1st by the end of the day.

I have attached a schedule for the testing windows for the M-STEP. I will be making a google doc in the upcoming weeks for the Kindergarten-2nd grades to sign up for the Early Literacy and Mathematics Assessments.

I know that we all work hard each today to help create opportunities for students to succeed. For some students, you may be their best and most vocal cheerleader. We all need a cheerleader. You are that person for your students. It is hard work and can be exhausting. However, the benefits you provide for your students can't be measured. It is priceless. I know the students look to you to be their stable rock and we do a great job being there for these children.

Finally, I asked you to give me input on ideas as it pertains to school safety. I would like to do the fire drill differently on March 27th or April 30th. For one of those drills I would like to close off an entrance and have the students go out a different direction. Any ideas are appreciated.