Blue Hole Buckaroo Bulletin

Our mission

Our mission at BHP is to nurture a love of learning by building a community rooted in consistency, care, and respect, where all students can excel.

Buckaroo Be's: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

February 9th-13th- KINDNESS week (more info to follow)

February 9th- School Board Meeting and PJ day

February 10th- Wear Mismatched Socks

February 11th- Wear Tie-dye

February 12th- Classroom Valentine's Activities (students only)

wear red or pink

February 13th & 16th- NO SCHOOL

February 17th- SRO appreciation day

February 17th- NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION and KID CONNECTION REGISTRATION begins

February 20th- Read-a-thon Kick Off Pep Rally

February 23-27th- Read-a-thon (lots of information to follow)

February 24th-Day of Drumming reschedule

Kindess week is MORE than dressing up

Each day next week, students and staff will engage in activities and discussions that

teach and promote kindness.

Monday: Students will watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GJicr8rNJw and will be challenged to complete 10-12 acts of kindness throughout the week.

Tuesday: Students will watch and discuss How full is your Bucket? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R6-2m_qHk while completing a coloring contest.

Wednesday: Students will focus on saying "thank you" to someone who makes a difference.

Thursday: Students will engage in a cirlce tiime class discuss about Throwing Kindness Like Confetti. How did you show kindness this week? How did someone show kindness towards you?

Tardies this week

Monday- 23 students

Tuesday- 26 students

Wednesday- 22 students

Thursday- 23 students

Friday- 25 students

There is a case of lice in a few of our classrooms. The following Instructions on treatment and answers to common questions are to help our families get rid of lice at school and home.

WISD teachers and administrators work to eradicate lice at school as part of our routine procedures.

What are the signs and symptoms?

People with head lice usually have severe itching. Lice or their shiny grayish white eggs or nits are visible on the affected scalp.

How can you help?

Parents/Guardians are our number one partner in stopping the spread of lice by looking for signs and symptoms, and treating their children until they are completely clear of lice.

How do lice spread?

Lice primarily spread with head-to-head contact and while less likely, from sharing clothing or belongings.

What is the best way to get rid of lice on my child?

Treat the affected scalp with shampoos or cream rinses approved by the FDA that can be purchased without a prescription at a drug or grocery store. After the first treatment, you may not see live lice, but you might see nits—comb out these lice eggs with a special nit comb. A second treatment and combing are necessary. For more information, visit: https://dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/lice.shtm?terms=lice

Is it safe to use fumigant sprays on an affected scalp?

No, this is never recommended. Fumigants can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

What is the truth about lice?

Lice can not hop or jump from one head to another—they can only crawl and are spread by sustained direct contact. Lice are not a sign of filth—in fact, they are often found on children with very clean homes and hair.

Lice do not spread disease and are not considered a health hazard.
Avoid head-to-head contact during play, activities at home, school and elsewhere
Do not share hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair accessories, combs, brushes or towels. Disinfest combs and brushes used by an infested person by soaking them in hot water (at least 130°F) for 5–10 minutes.
Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with a person who has lice.
Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items worn or used during the 2 days before treatment using the hot water (130°F) laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Seal items in a plastic bag and store for 2 weeks if they are not washable.
Vacuum the floor and furniture.
Where can I find out more information?

Visit: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/index.html

Fantastic Teeth Fan Club Building Bright Smiles Across Texas

Did you know that tooth decay is the most chronic disease among school-age children? It’s true! But with the help of the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, we can change that. This incredible program, created by Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas (MCFS), empowers children and parents to take control of their oral health, preventing painful problems and expensive treatments.

We have partnered with MCFS through the fantatic teeth fan club to bring education about keeping our teeth healthy and toothbrushes for all of our students.

MCFS focuses on helping Texas residents experiencing financial challenges. Eligibility for assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please reach out:

Website

Mark your Calendars

New Student Enrollment PK-12th begins February 17th

Kid Connection Enrollment begins February 17th

Returning Student Registration PK-12 begins March 23rd

Transfer Applications begins March 23rd

New to WISD transfer applications being April 10th

Keep an eye on the website for updated information

Enroll at WISD

It is that time of year!! We are ready to start registering our new students!

If you have a 3, 4 or 5 year old and are intersted in our Pre-k and Kinder programs,

mark your calendars and sign up for our events!

Sign up link

Amazon Wish List

Popcorn Fridays are here!! We will be serving up fresh popped popcorn 2x per month in class! Please use the following link to order your bags! You can order monthly for $3 per student or $20 for the year per student. Donations are always welcome! Provide a snack for a teacher or for the whole class! When ordering, please list your child's name and teacher name. If you are donating for a specific teacher or class, please include that in the notes section.