Vol. 17-18, No. 9 May 7, 2018

Dear Bain Families,

It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the fourth quarter! As we complete this final stretch of the school year, I want to encourage you to continue to provide a routine for your child that provides a healthy balance of exercise and free time while maintaining a focus on their academics. Please continue to provide a structured time for your child to complete their homework and continue to read every night with your child and ask questions about their reading.

Next week is Teacher Appreciation week. Please take time to let our wonderful teaching staff know how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication to our Bain Bobcats.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 17th! Our school will host our annual Multicultural Event from 5:30-7:30. Please join us for an exciting night to showcase various cultures, food, and fun. The Spring Book Fair will also be open during this event. We hope you will be able to join us.

I would also like parents of 3rd-5th graders to mark their calendars for our upcoming EOG (End of Grade) tests. This year, testing will take place beginning on Friday, May 25th for Reading and Wednesday, May 30th for Math. The Fifth Grade Science EOG test will be held on Friday, June 1st. It is critical that all students arrive on time to school and not be picked up early on test dates. Please note that testing begins the Friday before Memorial Day and we will not have Early Releases on this day.

As always, thanks for your support as we “Challenge and Prepare All Students For Future Success.”

Sincerely,

Tracey Hayes, Principal

Upcoming Events

May 7-11 – Teacher Appreciation Week May 14-18 – Spring BOGO Book Fair May 17 – Multicultural Night 5-7:30 pm. May 22 – 2nd Grade Patriotic Program – 9 am May 25 – EOG Reading Test – Grades 3-5 May 28 – Memorial Day – No School May 30 – EOG Math Test – Grades 3-5

Upcoming Events June 1 – EOG Science – Grade 5 June 4- 4Th Quarter Awards Ceremonies 3-5 June 5 – Field Day June 6 – Field Day Rain Date June 6 – 4th Quarter Awards Ceremonies K-2 June 8 – 5th Grade Departure Ceremony – 9:00 a.m. June 8 – Last Day of School

Parental Input Forms are available in the front office. All forms are due by May 31, 2018.

Medication Pick Up

We are quickly approaching the end of the school! Please

check with Mrs. Smith, our school nurse by the week of June

5th, for any medications your child may have at school. If

your child has emergency medications in the health room, for

example, Epi Pens, Diastat, or Rescue Inhalers, it is best to

keep them at school until June 8th. Medications must be

picked up by a parent/guardian. Medications cannot be sent

home with students. All medications not picked up by the

last day of school, June 8th, will be discarded.

A Carnival Celebrating Flags of All Nations

Bain Elementary School will be hosting its fourth annual Multicultural Event to celebrate the rich

heritage of its students and families.

Thursday, May 17th at 5:30-7:30 pm

Cultural Attire Welcomed

Scheduled Activities

Guest Performance by McCrory YMCA African Drummers.

Have your face painted by Moana

Food trucks, Around the World Bulletin Board Displays, Student Art Gallery and Spring Book Fair. Games, Prizes, Balloon Twisting and so

much more…

Outdoor Learning Center Summer Help

Our grade levels are in the process of planting

cucumbers, zucchini, turnips, and oregano in our

raised garden beds that will be donated once the

crops are grown. We are in need of summer help to

weed the gardens weekly and help harvest the

crops. Please contact Beau Cannon

(beauz.cannon@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-6915) if

you are interested in supporting our Outdoor

Learning Center over the summer months.

We need your help!

We are still in need of proctors for our North Carolina End of Grade Tests that will be given

Friday, May 25, Wednesday, May 30 and Friday, June 1.

We cannot do this without you!

Proctors will be needed 7:30 a.m. - noon each day. If you are available, please use the SignUp Genius link below, email me at

kelli.drye@cms.k12.nc.us or call (980)343-6915. If you have already volunteered to

proctor, I have included you in the SignUp Genius and there is no need to do it again.

Thanks so much!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e48abaf23a02-bain

2nd Grade Patriotic Performance

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, our second grade students will present a Patriotic performance at

9:00 am for parents and honored guests. Students will wear the colors of red, white and

blue.

If you know of anyone from our Bain school family that served in the USA military, please

extend an invitation for them to attend!

Thank you.

Personalized Learning News

Bain's Personalized Learning Vision: We will utilize a Personalized Learning Philosophy to enhance our educational framework allowing us to encompass the whole child, increasing student ownership, striving for mastery learning, while

implementing paces, playlists and pathways.

This year we will focus on the 7 Habits presented in

The Leader in Me: How Schools Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child

at a Time by Stephen R. Covey

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Balance is Best

I take care of my body by eating right, exercising

and getting sleep.

I spend time with family and friends.

I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school.

I find meaningful ways to help others.

Congratulations April Terrific Kids!

Kindergarten

Carson Treadwell – Cook Caroline Varner – Floyd Adelai Fink – Hartis

Rylee Wade– Leaver Lily Crouch – VanHorn Jose Aviles - Weber

First Grade

Kate Kelly – Armstrong Aaron Mock – Curtis Taylor Swinson – Guevara

Hlao Hlao – Morgan Kaitlyn Darr – Kerr Aidan Miller – Wilson

Billy Lineberger – Winborne

Second Grade

Zoe McKinney – Arthus Katie Weisman – Hamilton Aashi Arya – Holmes

Jamir Massey - Joyner Gianna Jean Baptiste – Leon Amelia Swartz - Marwitz

Third Grade

Camilla Williams – Austin Blake Matthewson – Clenney Carleigh Reid - Dalesandro

Michael Vaught – Drake Sadie Smathers – Hicks Scott MacDougal – O’Mahony

Morgan Ferguson – Trawick

Fourth Grade

Morgan Kershaw – Boulware Sophia Zackary-Sanchez – Cannon Georgia Rose Pickard – D”Ambrosio

Jamiah Stevenson – Franks Phoenix Riddle – Harmon Amanda Hardy – Jordan

Kennedy Cholewinski – Spilde

Fifth Grade

Jonah Ouzts – Bevis Nicholas Magnanti – Brock Sheyla Salinas-Hernandez – DeSeve

Addie Brown – Gregory Johnny Corbett – Hayes Ashleigh Sodee – McElrath

Rebecca Farnsworth – Treadwell