Blytheville Elementary School
February 4 - 8
Chickasaw P.R.I.D.E.
Personal Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Disciplined,
Engaged
VISION: Engage Everyone Everyday
MISSION: BES will educate the whole child through an engaging curriculum preparing them for the next level in their journey.
Strategic Plan
Our school plan can be found here.
Website: https://www.blythevilleschools.com/o/bes
Location: 216 East Moultrie Drive, Blytheville, AR, United States
Phone: (870) 763 - 5924
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlythevilleElementary/
CHICKASAW PRIDE
YOU are now a CHICKASAW with Chickasaw FRIENDS, and are part of our Chickasaw COMMUNITY. We have Chickasaw RULES, and a Chickasaw WAY of doing things. So when it comes time to make a DECISION, ask yourself, "What would a Chickasaw do?" So put on your best Chickasaw SMILE, because every day is a GREAT day at BES to be a CHICKASAW!
Week at a Glance
Feb 4: Motivational Monday
Feb 5: Teachable Moment Tuesday
Feb 6: 3rd quarter IPR grades due by 9:00 AM; M. Davis out for PD
Feb 7: Mid-Term Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-6:30); M. Davis out for PD
Feb 8: Core Leadership (10:00-12:00), Ties & Tiaras Dance; Adelowo out for PD
Upcoming Events:
Feb 11: Tasha's Going Away Party 3:30 PM
Feb 12: Mid-Term Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-6:30)
Feb 13: Leadership Meeting (3:30 - 4:30)
Feb 14: Valentine's Day Parties (1:30 PM)
Feb 15: Professional Development; No school students
Feb 18: Presidents' Day (No School)
Feb 19: PTO Meeting 3:30 PM
Feb 20: Walker Out for BLI (1/2 day morning)
Feb 21: Baby Shower for Nurse Sarah Russell
Feb 22: Special Olympics (9:30 - 1:30 BHS Boys Gym)
Feb 25: Board Meeting 6:00 PM
Feb 27: Leadership Meeting (3:30 - 4:30)
Feb 28: Staff Meeting (3:30 - 4:30)
Full Year Calendar (for upcoming events)
2019 National School Counseling Week
BES would like to recognize our school counselor, Megan Davis, for the impact she has in helping our students achieve school success. She is a valuable member of the BES leadership team and sacrifices her time and efforts to make a difference in our students' lives (small group and whole group). We appreciate your commitment to our students and our staff!
Happy Counselor's Week Megan Davis!
PBIS P.R.I.D.E. FOCUS
BES Chickasaws show P.R.I.D.E.
Area: Classroom
NOTES
- Please teach the lesson during the scheduled time. Students may be asked for the PBIS focus during walk-throughs.
Next week Focus Area: Playground
DUTY/SUPERVISION
During morning arrival, lets all model the behavior we would like to see in the students. We should be attentive during this time and not visiting with other staff. Duty staff should be placed where students can be supervised. During this time, students should sit quietly regardless of what they are working on. Previously the expectation has been to read a book or study multiplication facts, but some staff members have asked if students could sit quietly even if they are not reading or studying math facts. Sitting quietly may be added as an option during this time.
OFFICE REFERRALS
OFFICE REFERRALS - Please remember that you CANNOT send a student to the referral office. You must turn in the behavior expectation log to Ms. Adelowo and put the referral in TAC. A member of the referral team will come get the student as soon as we are able. If it is an immediate concern, send a text or call one of us. Remember that Coach Sharpe teaches PE in the afternoon and cannot always assist with behavior at this time. Please be patient and we will assist you.
REMINDER ABOUT PASSWORDS
The link to the video is: https://adedata.arkansas.gov/security/ManagedContent/Docs/pp/video.htm You will now only be required to change your SSO passphrase once every six months. The minimum character count for your passphrase will be 20 characters. Please note that you do not need to change your SSO password right now. However, when you do change your password in the future, it will have the above rules applied.
DRILL PROCEDURES
ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT- FEBRUARY 9
We are also in need of some volunteers to work the concession stand in the BHS Girls Gym for this tournament. Please let Mrs. Walker know if you can help out. We’d greatly appreciate it. The tournament is an all day event and will probably end around 3:00-4:00 PM. Any assistance at all will help.
Thank you for supporting our kids.
LIMITED PAPER SUPPLY
SUBSTITUTES
An administrator or secretary must be notified if a substitute is needed. Requests must be made as early as possible to ensure the availability of a substitute. In the event of an emergency and you must call in to request a sub, you can reach Mrs. Walker at (870) 532-7866 (cell). If there is no answer, please leave a message or send a text.
You should have at least 3 days of sub plans in your emergency sub binder that can be used on days that you do not know that you are going to be absent. Sub plans need to be placed in an area that is easy for the substitute to find. In your sub folder, you must have your daily schedule that includes times to change classes, special class times, lunch, activity, dismissal times, scheduled bathroom breaks and the transportation list that shows how your students get home. You must also have a copy of your current class roster with instructions on how to record attendance for your class. You must have any instructional material already copied so the substitute has everything they need for the day. You should have a buddy teacher that will cover your duty when you are out. Please make arrangements so that your duty is covered and return the favor for someone else! We all have emergencies at some point, so we want to make sure our students are appropriately supervised at all times.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR BLYTHEVILLE, AR
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Box Tops For Education
Child Abuse Hotline
Link to Code of Ethics video.
BES Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year candidates must meet the following requirements:
Have at least three years experience in teaching in an Arkansas public school
Be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teacher who is planning to continue in an active teaching status
Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
Have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
Play an active and useful role in the community as well as in the school
Be poised, articulate, and possess the energy to withstand a taxing schedule (if they win the state award they travel all the time)
Votes must be submitted by noon on Wednesday, February 6th per the Google Form that was sent to you by Mrs. Walker. The following teachers were nominated by BES staff:
- Ebony Brown
- Megan Trucks
- Nicole Turney
- Crystal Vincent
- Ashley Whitley
- Roberta Young
Congratulations to all of our nominees! You are each well deserving of this honor.