Bethany Bunch eNews
February 22, 2017
Bethany Elementary School
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Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/bethany-elementary-school
Location: 2418 Micarta Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-0300
Facebook: facebook.com/thebethanybunch
Twitter: @thebethanybunch
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Word of the Week: flexible
Gymnasts need to be flexible in order to complete their routines.
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Dates to Remember:
February 24 - March 3: Scholastic Book Fair (see details below)
March 1: Third grade music program 6:30 p.m. (student arrival 6:15 p.m.)
Book Fair will be open before/after the program until 8:00.
March 2: PTA General Assembly Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Open House, Silent Auction, and Picasso Art Sale 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Book Fair 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
March 6 - 10: Spring Break
March 17: International Night at Bethany 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Today is the Last Day to Order Texas Legends Tickets!
Our Bethany All Star Choir is singing the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Texas Legends Basketball game at the Dr. Pepper Arena on February 25th!
TO ORDER TICKETS ONLINE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bethany-elementarys-night-with-the-texas-legends-tickets-30938310319
If your child is performing, the child’s ticket will be free. If you have multiple children performing, they will each have a separate order. Everyone else attending will need to purchase a ticket at the discounted rate.
TO ORDER TICKETS BY PHONE:
Call 214-469-0822 ext. 315 during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm)
TICKET DELIVERY:
Tickets will be delivered to the school approximately 3 days prior to game date.
GAME DAY INFORMATION:
Game Date: Saturday, February 25th @ 7:30pm.
Location: Dr Pepper Arena, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX 75034
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Enjoy a Breakfast Smoothie Friday, then Shop the Book Fair!
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Scholastic’s Happy Camper Book Fair is Almost Here!
Friday, Feb. 24th, Monday, Feb. 27th - Friday, March 3rd!
Daily Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The book fair will close Friday, March 3rd at 12:00 p.m.
THE ONLINE BOOK FAIR IS OPEN NOW until March 3rd!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/bethanyelementaryschool1
Books ordered online will be shipped to Bethany free of charge.
- GRANDs (Grandparents, Relatives, Aunt/Uncles, Neighbors, Dad/Moms) are invited to shop during your child’s lunch and/or recess at our GRAND Lunch Event all week.
- Wednesday night, March 1st, the book fair will be open before/after 3rd grade’s performance 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- You can shop Thursday night, March 2nd during Open House 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Each student will have a scheduled time during the school day to preview the books, make a wish list, and shop at the book fair with his/her class.
Thanks for your support,
Kim Murff, Librarian/ Book Fair Chairperson
Bryan Bird, Principal
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ART NEWS FROM MS. MCKEE:
Dear parents,
Students in 4th and 5th grade have uploaded their Art Class creations to make sharing artwork with YOU easier! Scan the Parent Info QR code to sign up, ask your child for their username (which is their first and last name with no spaces, followed by a number) and check out their portfolio page which includes their artist’s statement about each titled work. You can “like” their artwork by giving them a bubble and offer encouragement with a comment! District approved Creatubbles.com safeguards privacy and content. For more site information scan the Creatubbles Site QR code. We hope you enjoy this new way of sharing!
Artfully yours,
Melody McKee
Art Specialist, Bethany Elementary
Specials Team Leader
469-752-0352