November Updates - BES

Progress continues with career connected learning experiences both in and out of the classroom for students at Bucyrus City Schools, as skills-based and career-driven education works to assist students to find their own True North.

District stakeholders and community-based employers collaborate to identify and align what needs are present in the local workforce with what students are learning, and together work on the best early introduction to build these skills and interests.

BUCYRUS CITY SCHOOLS’ TRUE NORTH PROGRAM STRENGTHENS PATHWAYS FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER

Additionally, OSU-Mansfield Engineering Club students were able to scale down the manufacturing process with the help of Legos to help teach BMS students to learn about teamwork, efficiency, quality control and even problem-solving and continuous improvement practices used in today’s manufacturing industries.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MANSFIELD ENGINEERING CLUB TO CELEBRATE MANUFACTURING DAY WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Bucyrus Staff training expands to include experiences and skills that feed into the high-demand industry of health care and highlights relationships with local employers like AVITA. Teachers focused on a full spectrum of careers that make up the entire healthcare industry, not just direct patient care.

BUCYRUS CITY SCHOOLS HOLDS TRUE NORTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOCUSED ON HEALTHCARE CAREERS

Bucyrus Elementary Families,

BES continues to be off to an amazing start. It's hard to believe 1st Quarter is already over! We're excited to share with you some highlights from October and upcoming November events.

In the classrooms... We continue to work hard with students to set goals that challenge our students as learners and people. How our academics tie into future careers continues to be a part of every day conversations. The connections students are making are incredible! Teachers are incorporating hands-on learning into math lessons and providing real-world extensions to reading lessons.

In the building... Students enjoyed October's PBIS reward of trick or treating with local businesses in our building. All students enjoyed a special story visitor on 10/30. 3rd Grade rocked their English Language Arts OST. Staff and students worked in collaboration with staff from the Kid Whisperer (Scott Ervin) on bettering our building procedures. Ask your child what the expectations for our instructional hallway are or what they need to do to earn bonus recess!

In the community... We took student representatives to Heckert Nature Preserve as part of Crawford County's kickoff for their America 250 celebration. 4th Graders have been learning life-saving swimming skills at the YMCA. Local businesses joined us for our October PBIS reward.

Building leaders... As part of our school training from the Kid Whisperer, two students from each homeroom in K-5 were selected as class leaders and trained as "SVC" or Student Volunteer Corps. These students work together to prep materials in the cafeteria, help cafeteria monitors and with recess equipment, and are positive role models for peers.

Let's have the BESt year yet!

Ms. Hernandez

This is our 2nd year partnering with the Bucyrus Area YMCA to host the 4th grade Water Safety Program. This is a 6 week program where our students travel by bus to the YMCA. During the program, BES 4th graders learn:

• Pool rules

• Stroke Mechanics - based on skill level

• Self-rescue skills - floating, treading water

• Boating safety

• How to properly wear and utilize a life jacket

• Throwing and reaching assists

• What to do when falling into a body of water with clothing on

3rd Grade has been busy!

Third Grade survived their first ELA STATE TEST! The kids worked hard and we felt they gave a lot of effort.

Lisa Bogard (Crawford Co. Park District) and Allie Brause (Crawford County Soil and Water)

have visited and shared topics like Forest Ecology, Erosion and Livestock Live.

Mrs. Martin's 3rd Graders enjoy glow reading to work on their independent reading skills.

Students in Mrs. Newton's science class took to the playground to learn about force and motion in a real-world, hands-on way.

Students in Mrs. Mutchler's STEM class use tablets to program robots to follow a course taped on the ground. They work on critical thinking, communication, collaboration with partners and more in this fun, interactive activity!

Students in Ms. Lipscomb's class earn Bucyrus Bucks by following expectations to "buy" various rewards. These students selected to have lunch with Principal Ms. Hernandez!

A huge thank you to our school community and community at large! Thanks to your generosity and support, every student at BES enjoyed a Kona Ice Snow Cone with enough being purchased for over 100 more next time! These smiles say it all! You're the BESt!

Our first 25-26 Spirit Day was a huge success! Who will win the BES Spirit Stick next? Next opportunity is November 14! Spirit day will standardly be the first Friday of the month that we're in school.

Important reminders for our families:

• Have you signed up for a Parent-Teacher Conference for November 5 (4:30-7:30pm) or November 6 (8:30am-7:30pm)? If you still need a time, please contact your child's teacher.
• Picture Retakes are November 13. If your child was absent on September 25 they will get their picture taken. If you purchased pictures and would like them retaken, please send in the pictures with your child to turn in and have them retaken.
• Yearbook order forms are coming home soon! Keep a watch for them during conferences or sent home the week of November 10.
• Report cards and progress reports for K-5 came home on 10/31. If you did not receive them, please contact your child's teacher. PreK progress reports come home 11/5.

Student leaders from grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 around the tree they helped water and learn about in Heckert Nature Preserve as part of Crawford County's America 250 kickoff celebration.

4th Graders kicked off our music program season with "Boo!" Throughout the year, students in every grade level will have an opportunity to perform for families.

5th Grade families celebrated our first breakfast of the year. Each grade level will have their own month to enjoy a breakfast with a special adult throughout the year. We truly love sharing these moments with our families!

October's PBIS Event was a huge success as BES students were able to Trick or Treat at tables throughout our building sponsored by local businesses. A HUGE thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring tables and helping to make this an amazing experience for our staff and students: Mane Rage, Bucyrus Police Department, Crawford County Chamber of Commerce, RFS TACKLE, Sturgill Family, Pittman's Cleaning and Restoration, Crawford County Butterfly Foundation, Unger Park, and Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

All students also enjoyed a fun, interactive story time from the BESt Witch around!

Our attendance challenge is still going! Several classes are working to complete the Y or R in Bucyrus Redmen. Classes that completed the letter C got to pick a spirit day for their homeroom.

Attendance Did You Know:

Did you know that the State of Ohio calculates attendance by hours and not days? We are getting a growing number of families that are signing kids out at 3:10 to avoid traffic. These minutes count against your child's attendance. In addition, when you sign your child in late or out early, that counts towards your 10 allowed parental notes for the year. Please contact school administration with any attendance questions you have!

Office Hours: 7:45-3:45

Office Phone: 419-562-6089

School Fax: 419-562-2367

Doors Open: 8:25 ~ Tardy Bell: 8:40 ~ Dismissal: 3:25