issue no. 7 april 1, 2015 april highlightsbhce.my-pta.org/content/1_6/documentstore/0/bhc news...
TRANSCRIPT
401 Creek Run401 Creek Run401 Creek Run401 Creek Run
Leander, TX 78641Leander, TX 78641Leander, TX 78641Leander, TX 78641
Phone: (512) 570Phone: (512) 570Phone: (512) 570Phone: (512) 570----7600760076007600
Fax: (512) 570Fax: (512) 570Fax: (512) 570Fax: (512) 570----7605760576057605
Attendance: (512) 570Attendance: (512) 570Attendance: (512) 570Attendance: (512) 570----7628762876287628
bhc.leanderisd.orgbhc.leanderisd.orgbhc.leanderisd.orgbhc.leanderisd.org
Block House CreekBlock House CreekBlock House CreekBlock House Creek ElementaryElementaryElementaryElementary
From The PrincipalFrom The PrincipalFrom The PrincipalFrom The Principal P. 2
Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News P. 3
Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events P. 5
Bear EssentialsBear EssentialsBear EssentialsBear Essentials P. 6-7
Counselor CornerCounselor CornerCounselor CornerCounselor Corner P. 9
Book Fair InfoBook Fair InfoBook Fair InfoBook Fair Info P.11
PTA Meet and GreetPTA Meet and GreetPTA Meet and GreetPTA Meet and Greet P. 13P. 13P. 13P. 13
PTA Board Members PTA Board Members PTA Board Members PTA Board Members P. 14
What’s Inside :
April Highlights
ISSUE NO. 7 April 1, 2015
Those Bears are at it again! Those Bears are at it again! Those Bears are at it again! Those Bears are at it again! Count the paws and check Count the paws and check Count the paws and check Count the paws and check your answer on the back your answer on the back your answer on the back your answer on the back
1
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED:
We are in need of volunteers to help out at the
Clothes Closet Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00am to
noon. If you would like to volunteer please contact
our Cares and Concerns Coordinator, Mary Ann
Navarrete.
Volunteers are needed in the workroom to help die
cut and fill teachers brown bags. Some items can be
done at home and some must be done at the school.
Please email me at [email protected] with any
questions.
Lastly, if you do volunteer at school, at home or on a
field trip, please be sure to log in your hours in the
binder in the front office across from Mrs. Read’s
desk or on our website www.bhce.my-pta.org .
As always, if you have any questions, regarding the
PTA please contact any board member. We are
happy to help!
I hope you all have a Happy Easter and a blooming
Spring!
It is hard to believe April is already here. Before
you know it school will be out. I hope everyone
had a great Spring Break.
March was a short month but we were able to
have a great Movie Night with Big Hero 6. I
want to thank to Corin Silva for coordinating
such a fun event for us. I also want to thank
everyone who came out for the General meeting
and to sit and relax with the family.
As the end of the school year approaches, so
does the terms of our current PTA Board of Di-
rectors. Elections for the new board will be held
Monday April 13 in the Library at 6:30 pm dur-
ing our General Meeting. Information on all
available positions is listed in the newsletter
and online. Our PTA Board meets once a month
to discuss matters from financials to plans for
upcoming events. ONCE A MONTH! Is it worth
it? Absolutely! If you would like to nominate
someone for the PTA Board please contact any
member of the nominating committee. Please
consider joining the PTA Board and making a
difference in the next school year. I hope to see
new faces at the meetings this year!
As always, Spirit Wear is still being sold. At this
time all spirit wear is on sale for $5.00. We will
be selling Spirit Wear items on Friday mornings
in the hallway. Please come see us or contact
Teresa Stover or Katie Bartow, our Spirit Wear
Coordinators, if you need anything.
REMINDERS:
There will be NO visitors allowed on campus
during STARR testing. Dates are March 30 and
31st, April 21 and 22nd and May 12. You will not
even be able to have lunch with your kids at this
time. Hall monitors are needed for these dates.
Please contact the school counselor, Tracy Mer-
cer, if you can help out during these days.
Tori KenneyTori KenneyTori KenneyTori Kenney
PTA PresidentPTA PresidentPTA PresidentPTA President
PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal
Dr. Deana CadyDr. Deana CadyDr. Deana CadyDr. Deana Cady
Hello Everyone,
The year is going by very quickly so I wanted to take this time to bring a few reminders to your attention as
we go into our final stretch of the year.
Parental Input forms for the ‘15-16 school year will be on-line beginning April 1st. If you are interested on
providing additional information to aid in class placements for next year, be sure to follow the link from the BHC webpage
which will be active through April 30th.
STAAR testing season is upon us! Stay abreast of closed campus dates listed in this newsletter to keep you updated on those
important dates. Our practice data is coming in and looks great. The kids are really putting forth their best efforts and I am
hopeful we will see exciting results as scores arrive in May.
See you around campus!
FROM THE DESK OF DR. CADY . . .
2
Don’t Forget-Spirit Day Friday!!!
Spirit Wear On-Sale Now!!! GET YOUR NEWNEWNEWNEW BHC SPIRIT WEAR!
Order ONOrder ONOrder ONOrder ON----LINE or watch for order forms with prices & details!LINE or watch for order forms with prices & details!LINE or watch for order forms with prices & details!LINE or watch for order forms with prices & details!
3
Newsletter Available Online at www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Available Online at www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Available Online at www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Available Online at www.bhc.leanderisd.org
Library Makerspace is being conducted during library classes the weeks before and after Spring Break.
Ms. Rausch is sponsoring a Media Club after school on Wednesdays of April. April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Please fill out an application and return to Ms. Rausch. This club will meet from 2:45 - 4:15 in the library. We will be using both iPad Apps & online websites to create technology projects such as animation, movies, book trailers, class projects. The class will conclude on April 29th with a Teacher Showcase. This is the day the students will show classroom teachers the technology projects
they've created.
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the BHC library May 4-8th. The students will be involved in a Library
Makerspace during classes Book Fair week. All profits go directly to the library to buy books, and equipment.
The BHC Library was awarded a grant from the Texas Stars Foundation to buy more Makerspace items! Thank you Texas
Stars for your support of our BHC students!
4
Watch for inf
BHC Dine Outs:BHC Dine Outs:BHC Dine Outs:BHC Dine Outs:
Raising Cain’sRaising Cain’sRaising Cain’sRaising Cain’s: Every 2nd
Tues of the month 5-8pm
(mention BHC)
Double Dave’s: Double Dave’s: Double Dave’s: Double Dave’s: Every 3rd
Wed of the month ALL DAY
Dine in, carry out, or delivery
(mention BHC)
Chili’s: Chili’s: Chili’s: Chili’s: Every 4th Tues/Wed
of the month (usually)
ALL DAY (bring flyer)
Froyoz: Froyoz: Froyoz: Froyoz: Every 1st Friday of
the month ALL DAY (mention
BHC)
**Dates may be subject
to change
BHC Bulletin Board
STAFF BIRTHDAYS
AprilAprilAprilApril 2222 Gina Geerts (Kinder)Gina Geerts (Kinder)Gina Geerts (Kinder)Gina Geerts (Kinder)
4444 Lorraine Provenzano (Cafe)Lorraine Provenzano (Cafe)Lorraine Provenzano (Cafe)Lorraine Provenzano (Cafe)
4444 Debra Shultz (Cafe)Debra Shultz (Cafe)Debra Shultz (Cafe)Debra Shultz (Cafe)
11111111 Linda Ludwig (Ins Asst)Linda Ludwig (Ins Asst)Linda Ludwig (Ins Asst)Linda Ludwig (Ins Asst)
15 15 15 15 Amanda Lillard (AP)Amanda Lillard (AP)Amanda Lillard (AP)Amanda Lillard (AP)
25252525 Diane Rausch (Library)Diane Rausch (Library)Diane Rausch (Library)Diane Rausch (Library)
27272727 Sharlyn Gerlinger (1st)Sharlyn Gerlinger (1st)Sharlyn Gerlinger (1st)Sharlyn Gerlinger (1st)
23232323 Tammy Kraus (SPED)Tammy Kraus (SPED)Tammy Kraus (SPED)Tammy Kraus (SPED)
21 21 21 21 Cindy Hughes (ESL)Cindy Hughes (ESL)Cindy Hughes (ESL)Cindy Hughes (ESL)
5
Newsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.org
http://bhce.my-pta.org/
UPCOMING EVENTS
AprilAprilAprilApril 3333 No School! No School! No School! No School!
8888 Report Cards go homeReport Cards go homeReport Cards go homeReport Cards go home
8888 Last Day to purchase Year BooksLast Day to purchase Year BooksLast Day to purchase Year BooksLast Day to purchase Year Books
9999 C2 MeetingC2 MeetingC2 MeetingC2 Meeting
10101010 Kinder to Sweet Berry FarmsKinder to Sweet Berry FarmsKinder to Sweet Berry FarmsKinder to Sweet Berry Farms
13131313----17171717 National Library WeekNational Library WeekNational Library WeekNational Library Week
15151515 Pre K/Kinder Registration BeginsPre K/Kinder Registration BeginsPre K/Kinder Registration BeginsPre K/Kinder Registration Begins
16161616 Fuel Up to Play 60 MeetingFuel Up to Play 60 MeetingFuel Up to Play 60 MeetingFuel Up to Play 60 Meeting
16 16 16 16 Show Choir Spring ShowShow Choir Spring ShowShow Choir Spring ShowShow Choir Spring Show
17171717 Kona Ice After SchoolKona Ice After SchoolKona Ice After SchoolKona Ice After School
17171717 5th Grade to Southwestern5th Grade to Southwestern5th Grade to Southwestern5th Grade to Southwestern
20202020----24242424 Administrative Professionals WeekAdministrative Professionals WeekAdministrative Professionals WeekAdministrative Professionals Week
21212121 STAAR Testing (3, 4 and 5th Math)STAAR Testing (3, 4 and 5th Math)STAAR Testing (3, 4 and 5th Math)STAAR Testing (3, 4 and 5th Math)
22222222 STAAR Testing (3 and 4th Reading, STAAR Testing (3 and 4th Reading, STAAR Testing (3 and 4th Reading, STAAR Testing (3 and 4th Reading,
5th Science)5th Science)5th Science)5th Science)
24242424 Principal’s Breakfast (by invitation)Principal’s Breakfast (by invitation)Principal’s Breakfast (by invitation)Principal’s Breakfast (by invitation)
27272727 Bad Weather Make Up DayBad Weather Make Up DayBad Weather Make Up DayBad Weather Make Up Day----School School School School
DayDayDayDay
25252525 PTA Board Meet and Greet PTA Board Meet and Greet PTA Board Meet and Greet PTA Board Meet and Greet
Bhc Pta
PTA members:PTA members:PTA members:PTA members:
Kinder Team: We have an exciting month in Kindergarten in April! We are con-tinuing to work on addition and subtraction problem solving in math. Your child is learning several different strategies to solve these word problems. Ask your child about the different tools they can use! We will continue practicing our tricky teens and are still
working toward our end of year goal to count to 100 by 1’s.
We have wrapped up our word families and will be working on compound words, silent e, and two vowels walking (raiaiaiain) this month. We will also be getting a head start on some first grade phonics skills to prepare students for next year! Students’ writing
is really blossoming in writer’s workshop!
Our science unit this 9 weeks is called Buzzing with Bugs. Your child will learn all about ladybugs and bees. Students will learn about things like the parts of the insects as well as their life cy-
cles. Students really enjoy this science unit!
Mark your calendars for some exciting events happing in Kinder-garten this month! Our Egg Hunt will be the morning of April 2nd and our field trip to Sweet Berry Farm will be on April 10th! Look for more information about these two events coming soon from
your child’s teacher!
First Grade:
Language Arts: Students will be working on alphabetizing words to the second letter, describing the problem and solution in a
story, and working to stretch their writing to 6-8 sentences.
Science: Students will classify living and non-living things through collecting data and investigation and analyze examples of interde-
pendence.
Second Grade:
Spring is in the air. We are enjoying the warmer weather in
2nd grade. Here is what will be working on this month.
ReadingReadingReadingReading: We will be working in identifying the main idea in an expository text. We are also working on following multi-step directions and using context clues to identify mean-
ings of unknown words.
Writing: Writing: Writing: Writing: The students are continuing to work on expository writing. The students will be writing a procedural text. An example of a procedural text is ‘How to Make a Sandwich.’ We are also going to be talking about how to make our
writing more interesting.
Math: Math: Math: Math: We will be working on solving, creating, and describ-ing division story problems along with solving multi-step addition and subtraction story problems. We will also be working on telling time to the minute. Please practice tell-
ing time with your child at home.
Science and Social Studies: Science and Social Studies: Science and Social Studies: Science and Social Studies: We are so excited about the new integrated kit we will be receiving this nine weeks. The kit is called ‘Journey to a New Land’ and it is incorpo-rating map skills, geography of settlement patterns, natu-
ral resources, weather, and patterns of objects in the sky.
Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts:
K-1 are studying quarter notes, half notes, rests, whole notes, and eight notes
2 is participating in Mallet Madness
3 is going to be working with recorders and learning the notes on the scale
4 continues to prepare for Show Off Night!
5 will work on the Fifth Grade Finale—a fun show called The Adventures of Captain Potato
Don’t forge the Spring Beartones Show Choir will perform on Thursday, April 16 at
8:00am and 7:00pm.
8
Art: Art: Art: Art: Here’s what’s happening in Art:in Art:in Art:in Art:
K-1 is working on habitats for clay creatures
2-3 Asian Architecture Block Printing
4 Collagraph Printing and Clay
5 Architecture Cityscape and Collagraph
P.E.: P.E.: P.E.: P.E.: It is time to order your
Field Day t-shirt! Look for the order
form in your child's folder April 1st.
All orders are due by
April 14th. You have
a choice this year
between two shirts.
Which super hero
will you choose?
Math: Students will be able to represent 3-digit whole numbers
as amounts of hundreds, tens and ones.
Third Grade: Hello Parents! Can you believe we’re getting ready to begin our last 9 weeks of the school year?! Here are some of the skills we’ll be working on.
In Social Studies we’ll be learning about how our government officials are chosen, services commonly provided by the different levels of gov-
ernment, and how government services are paid for. Some questions to ask your child during this unit are:
1. What is government? 2. How are government officials chosen?
In Science we’ll be learning about the different types of plants and animals that exist in various regions of the world, along with their inher-
ited traits and learned behaviors that allow them to thrive in those environments. Some questions to ask your child during this unit are:
1. Why are inherited traits and learned behaviors important? 2. How do plants and animals change in their life cycle?
During Reading we’ll be begin by diving into persuasive texts to make inferences and draw conclusions about the author’s point of view and to identify what they’re trying to persuade the reader to think or do. We’ll make connections to this as w
write our own persuasive texts during our Writer’s Workshop. Some questions to ask during this unit are:
1. In what ways does writing influence the thoughts and opinions of others? 2. What strategies do authors use to persuade an audience?
Finally, in Math we’ll be revisiting multiplication by extending to 2 digit by 1 digit problems, as well as add on to our previous learning of frac-
tions to understand them as part of a set, not just a whole. Here are a couple of questions to ask your child during this unit:
1. How can we use place value to help us with computation? 2. Why do we need to know about fractions?
Fourth Grade: People love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson Spring already!!! Time sure flies when you are busy learning new things. As you have probably guessed by now, fourth grade is full of new learning. Months go by and before we know it, we are ready to “show what we know”! Don’t let the testing get you down or your child. It is only part of what school is about. If your child is learning and growing academically, socially, physi-cally and emotionally, then you are both on the right track. En-courage them to do their best! All year we have been stressing the need to READ! That fact never changes as we grow. No matter what the homework is for the week, make sure your child is reading at least 20 minutes a night. Studies have shown that stamina for reading helps your child significantly, not only in the present, but in the future. Math facts are a must! Keep practicing as this skill helps in so many other areas of math. Fun events are on the horizon!!! Field Day for fourth grade will be on May 7th. We will travel to Rouse High School for the morn-ing (9-12) and participate in track and field events. It is always a fun day so plan on attending! We also have show-off night in May. You definitely will not want to miss this amazing performance! Letters will go home with your child’s designated date and time for their evening show. Performances are on May 19th, 20th and 21st in the evening.
9
Fifth Grade: In 5th grade we enjoyed our visit to Wiley Middle School where we saw per-formances by the band, choir, theatre arts and dance. We also got to walk through the 6th grade hallways and best of all eat in the middle school cafe-
teria!
5th graders have also picked their choices for their elective in middle school and look forward to attending Coyote Camp this summer at Wiley. Our next field trip will be to Southwestern University on April 17th. This is an amazing field trip in which the students get to eat lunch on the campus lawn and then attend several science rotations in the college labs that will be a great
review for our upcoming STAAR science test.
Math: In math the last nine weeks is review skills from the previous first 3 nine weeks. We are reviewing the skills to prepare for the math STAAR test which is on April 21st. Your child should be using the computer program
Think Through Math at home to review these skills each week.
Language Arts: In language arts we are ambitiously perusing our goal of reading 40 books this school year, keep on reading! We are also using our research skills and applying them on our current autobiographies and re-
search papers on countries around the world.
Science: We are working on the Organisms and Environments in which students will use their background knowledge of environmental systems to investigate the relationships and cycles within an ecosystem. We will be observing isopods and mealworms in the classroom daily as well as con-ducting labs that involve the isopods. The upcoming STAAR science test is on April 22nd, students should be preparing for the testing by logging on to
Study Island each week.
Social Studies: In social studies we will be summarizing the results of the American Revolution, including the establishment of the United States Con-
stitution and the Bill of Rights.
6
The LISD "Clothes Closet" is a service program supported by the
generous donations of businesses or individuals from our community
and LISD school PTA drives. The Clothes Closet operates by friendly,
helpful LISD PTA volunteers. The Purpose of the Clothes Closet is to
provide gently worn, clean, school clothing as well as brand new
underwear and socks to students that will appropriately fit a child
between the ages of 4-18 or pre-K thru high school.
LISD Clothes Closet Coordinator: Abbie Williams -
Find us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Leander-
ISD-Clothes-Closet/190480951015679
Address: 300 West Drive, Leander, TX 78641
Normal hours of operation during the school year are every Tuesday
from 10am - 12pm and one Saturday a month, from 10am-12pm.
The Clothes Closet is closed on school holidays and bad weather
days.
Newsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.orgNewsletter Online at : www.bhc.leanderisd.org
7
School Counselor Notes:
STAAR TESTING DAYS:STAAR TESTING DAYS:STAAR TESTING DAYS:STAAR TESTING DAYS:
Please be aware that on STAAR testing days we will not be able to have visitors on cam-
pus. This affects all grade levels. Please do not plan on eating with your children or volun-
teering on these days.
April 21: 3rd & 4th & 5th Grades Math STAAR Testing
April 22: 3rd & 4th Grades Reading STAAR Testing, 5th Grade Science STAAR Testing
May 12: 5th Grade Reading STAAR Re-Testing
Make-up testing for absent students will be during the 1-2 days after the regular testing days
If a student leaves school once testing has begun, they will not be able to finish the test later. If a stu-
dent arrives late, they may not be able to take the test. Please do not plan any appointments for your
child on testing dates.
To help your child have a successful testing day:
Limit activities the night before Get a good night’s sleep Eat a healthy breakfast (don’t load up on carbs like pancakes that put the mind to sleep) Wear comfortable clothes Arrive to school on time Bring a water bottle and books to read if finished with testing (we are unable to disturb classrooms
so please don’t bring items to be delivered during the day)
Thank you for helping BHC have successful testing days!
Examination for Acceleration, Grades 1Examination for Acceleration, Grades 1Examination for Acceleration, Grades 1Examination for Acceleration, Grades 1----12121212
Examination for Acceleration allows students, who without direct instruction have already mastered all
content and skills in a particular grade level or course, to advance to the next level or course. Contact
Tracy Mercer, BHC counselor, for applications and additional information at [email protected]
or (512) 570-7616.
2015 testing dates are as follows:
For more information, go to http://www.leanderisd.org/default.aspx?name=dept.exam.accel
Testing Pe-
riod
Testing Dates Time Application Due
Date
Testing Loca-
tion
I June 15-17,
2015
8:30 am – 3:30
pm
May 20, 2015 RBMS
II July 20-22,
2015
8:30 am – 3:30
pm
June 5, 2015 RBMS
Bhc Pta
PTA members:
http://bhce.my-pta.org/
10
11
14
15
16
2014-2015 PTA BOARD
Bhc Pta
Tori KenneyTori KenneyTori KenneyTori Kenney President 512-809-1187
Michelle KuhnMichelle KuhnMichelle KuhnMichelle Kuhn 3rd Vice President 512-422-0740
Greta WalshGreta WalshGreta WalshGreta Walsh Membership Coordinator 659-7638
Naysa DollingerNaysa DollingerNaysa DollingerNaysa Dollinger----TideyTideyTideyTidey 1st Vice President 512-799-4380
Nicole WellsNicole WellsNicole WellsNicole Wells 4th Vice President &Newsletter Coordinator 619-208-2628
Tina ReckawayTina ReckawayTina ReckawayTina Reckaway Historian & Room Parent Coordinator 512-986-4975
Shannon SkolautShannon SkolautShannon SkolautShannon Skolaut 2nd Vice President 512-917-4799
Tanya ClarksonTanya ClarksonTanya ClarksonTanya Clarkson Secretary 512-633-6992
Ashlea LeeAshlea LeeAshlea LeeAshlea Lee Volunteer Coordinator & Parliamentarian Treasurer 501-658-6762
Teresa StoverTeresa StoverTeresa StoverTeresa Stover Spirit Wear Coordinator 512-922-0598
MaryAnn NavarreteMaryAnn NavarreteMaryAnn NavarreteMaryAnn Navarrete Cares & Concerns 512-947-8285
Elizabeth GuerreroElizabeth GuerreroElizabeth GuerreroElizabeth Guerrero Reflections Coordinator 512-775-7215
Kathy MaddenKathy MaddenKathy MaddenKathy Madden Teacher Liaison 512-570-7600
Katie BartowKatie BartowKatie BartowKatie Bartow Book Fair & Spirit Wear Coordinator 512-736-4102
Macy BeauchampMacy BeauchampMacy BeauchampMacy Beauchamp Label Collection Coordinator 512-786-6007
Don’t Forget!!! Now you can purchase your PTA Don’t Forget!!! Now you can purchase your PTA Don’t Forget!!! Now you can purchase your PTA Don’t Forget!!! Now you can purchase your PTA
Membership, Spirit Wear, Event Tickets and much Membership, Spirit Wear, Event Tickets and much Membership, Spirit Wear, Event Tickets and much Membership, Spirit Wear, Event Tickets and much
more on line through the PTA ONmore on line through the PTA ONmore on line through the PTA ONmore on line through the PTA ON----Line Store!! Visit Line Store!! Visit Line Store!! Visit Line Store!! Visit
http://bhce.myhttp://bhce.myhttp://bhce.myhttp://bhce.my----pta.org/ and click on Store for pta.org/ and click on Store for pta.org/ and click on Store for pta.org/ and click on Store for
more details.more details.more details.more details.
Answer: 28 paws!