BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY
January 18, 2018
Science Night is tonight, January 18th, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm
State and Federal Report Card, English
The State 2016-2017 School Report Card for Barksdale Elementary has now been released, and posted to the Barksdale Elementary website https://www.pisd.edu/barksdale_ar. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Barksdale Elementary.
State and Federal Report Card, Spanish
Los boletines de informe del gobierno del Estado de Texas del 2016-2017 para la escuela Barksdale Elementary ha sido publicada en el sitio de internet Barksdale Elementary https://www.pisd.edu/barksdale_ar . El reporte proporciona información sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes en la prueba STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) que es el nombre del programa de evaluación académica para los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas de Texas, así como información sobre estudiantes inscritos, tamaño promedio de la clase y gastos financieros. La información contenida en el reporte de progreso de la escuela es requerido por la ley estatal y se describe en las "definiciones del boletín de informe de la escuela". Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín de informe de la escuela, por favor háganoslo saber. Gracias por su apoyo continúo a la escuela Barksdale Elementary.
Specials corner
Happy New Year! We are off to a great start this new year in both P.E. and fitness! During 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade fitness the students are participating in “step aerobics”. This is a great way to work on cardiovascular fitness, strength, and power moves, while hearing upbeat music and following choreography. Don’t worry! The coaches aren’t teaching the moves! We have a few great teachers on video that lead us through the routines. Adding our pedometers kicks it up a notch. During their 25-minute session the students get 1500-2500 steps.
Our kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students are off on a great Adventure to Fitness with Mr. Marc. We love to take mini adventures around the world as we try to solve the mystery question, and even answer the question of the day. This time we are running from the “Yeti” as we hike Mt. Everest. There are lots of problems to solve as we try to reach the summit. We jump, climb, and run in “mega mode” to the end, but most importantly, we “NEVER STOP MOVING”. Feel free to check out some mini episodes on www.adventuretofitness.com for some much needed movement when your students are home.
P.E. is all about volleyball skills in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. We have been working on passing underhand (bump) and overhand (set), as well as learning to serve. Volleyball is a terrific skill sport that can be played for a lifetime. Learning the skills early can help to build confidence for future play. In addition, the skills help with hand-eye coordination. We have been so impressed with the students' skill level. It is so fun to watch as they learn the skill and put it into practice during a mini tournament. If you hear lots of cheering in the gym, you can bet someone has made a great play. Teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship are always a focus in our area!
While our “big kids” are learning the game of volleyball, our K-2 kiddos are developing skills that lend themselves to all sports. We are throwing and catching over a net to develop hand-eye coordination, throwing with accuracy, and tracking a moving object. We use soft foam balls to decrease the fear of catching. One of the favorite games of many of our K-2 students is called “shooting stars”. This is a lead up game to volleyball where students throw a ball over the net while trying to catch any ball that comes to their side, before it hits the ground. Points are scored for each successful catch. It is always great to see the look on their face when they catch that first one. Proper footwork to throw is encouraged as well as strategy during the game.
As you can see we are starting 2018 off with fun activities! Our next unit is table tennis. February will bring Heart Healthy month where we will take a trip around the circulatory system in our “Heart Adventure Course”. We will end the month of February with our Winter Olympics unit. We only do this unit every 4 years so we are excited to enjoy the Winter Olympics of 2018!
Wishing you and your family health and joy this new year!
January's cafeteria promotion is a smoothie and croissant for breakfast on Friday, January 26th
Banana
Croissant
Pineapple
Barksdale Elementary's new website has gone live!
note from nurse ericka regarding the flu
Note from Nurse Ericka regarding medication
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 18th - Science Night, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
January 23rd - Choir, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
January 25th - Grade Level News
January 30th - Choir, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
January 30th - Pride of Plano Visual Arts Show, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Sockwell
PTA After School Classes
Cranialogix
Tuesday January 23rd
Chess
Wednesday January 24th
No classes
Thursday January 25th
Young Rembrandts
Ballet
Friday January 26th
Drama
Would you like to serve on the Renner PTA Board next year?
January Teacher/Staff Birthdays
Russell January 7th
Bird-Cornell January 16th
Salmon January 18th
M. Ledsome January 20th
Parking
During evening events, you may park in the staff parking lot, as well as in the church lot next to Barksdale.
Will you be visiting the Barksdale campus?
Just as a reminder, all visitors are required by PISD to present a government issued picture identification (no photocopies or electronic images) upon entry to the campus and receive a temporary visitor badge. PISD utilizes a national database to ascertain if the visitor can be cleared for entry.
Lunches and Forgotten Items
All lunches and forgotten items can be placed in the bins just outside the office. It is the student's responsibility to retrieve these items.
The student can ask the teacher to check the bin if he/she has forgotten something.
Triathlon News
All students have an opportunity to compete in a triathlon this year. If the students complete all three-events: Reflections, Science Fair and Bronco Press Book, they will be recognized and given a trophy at the end of the year.
- PTA Reflection due - October 19
- Science Fair Project due - January 17
- Bronco Press Book due - April 25
Science Fair - 2nd Triathlon Event
The Barksdale Science and Engineering Fair will be held January 18, 2018.
All projects were due January 17, 2018.
The school board has adopted the 2018/2019 academic calendar
PTA After School Classes, Spring 2018
Please see the flyers attached below for information on the following classes:
Chess
Young Rembrandts
Drama
Please see attachments for Information on the following
Six Flags Read to Succeed, Letter from Mrs. Edwards
Six Flags Read to Succeed, Letter from Six Flags Read to Succeed Team
Jogging Club
Federal Meal Program
Barksdale Elementary
2424 Midway Rd, Plano, TX. 75093 469-752-0100