Bushy Park PTA Staff Newsletter
Leading with Kindness | October 30, 2019
Cultural Arts: Christylez Bacon "Human Beatbox"
Monday, November 4th!
Christylez Bacon (pronounced: chris-styles) is a GRAMMY® Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast, Washington, DC. As a performer, Christylez multi-tasks between various instruments such as the West African djembe drum, acoustic guitar, and the human beat-box (oral percussion), all while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics.
Reflections: Student Art Competition
Participating in the PTA Reflections Program is an easy way to get creative, get recognition, and support our school!
Simply have your students create an original work of art no larger than 24 x 30 inches. Then deliver it to Mrs. Guertin or Mr. Van Meter’s rooms by November 12th. Make sure to have your students include their name, grade, teacher and contact information. All art will be judged based on creativity, technique and interpretation of theme. This year’s theme is LOOK WITHIN.
For more information visit www.bushyparkpta.org/reflections
or contact ebaumwald@thecreativecan.com
November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly refered to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Americans
American Indian images, names, and stories infuse American history and contemporary life. Pervasive, powerful, at times demeaning, the images, names, and stories reveal the deep connection between Americans and American Indians as well as how Indians have been embedded in unexpected ways in the history, pop culture, and identity of the United States.
Explore the online exhibition »
Resources:
Native American Heritage Month https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
NAHM For Teachers https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/for-teachers/
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) http://www.ncai.org/initiatives/native-american-heritage-month
National Museum of the American Indian https://americanindian.si.edu
Staff Membership Drawing "Fall-tastic!"
Congratulations to Rebecca Hurlock for winning the October staff membership drawing!
Your prize includes:
- Kindness kitchen towel (pictured above) from Wheelhouse
- Target gift card
- Various goodies from Wheelhouse
Join the PTA between now and the end of November and be eligible for the next thrilling prize!
You are invited to Family Fun Night (FFN) Fit Night!
One of the PTA's goals this year is to build community and create new opportunities for families to connect. This includes staff too.
Please join us on Monday, November 11th, 6:45-8:30pm. We will be working out with 39 Minute Workout & Wellness! Bring your water bottles and towels for our second FFN of the year!
RSVP for your family at: https://forms.gle/wKhFsEeNQCCYe7of8.
"Bushy Park Family...IT'S TIME TO SWEAT
Join us for a full-body strength and fitness circuit for all ages and abilities!!
Whether you are a gym-rat or haven't cracked the door of a gym since the first time scrunchy socks were cool, this workout will be a blast.
You can workout right next to your child and show them what mom and dad have going for them.
A little healthy competition and fitness fun with your kids is the perfect way to enjoy an evening.
We'll start out with a 10 minute warm-up, then teach some of the basics for the workout.
Then we'll break into 6 stations that will include body weight exercises, cardio, and core work.
This is being run by Bushy Park parents, David and Abby Beares who have 3 kids go through Bushy Park, and are also the owners of 39 Minute Workout with David in Ellicott City for the last 10 years.
You can feel comfortable knowing that our primary clientele are women in their 30's-60's and we work with all abilities.
So don't be intimidated! We'll make this safe and fun for all levels.
It would REALLY help if you'd RSVP for the event so we know how much gear we need that night. So do me a favor click the sign up link (and head-count): https://forms.gle/wKhFsEeNQCCYe7of8
If you have any questions or concerns before the night of the event, feel free to leave a comment below, message me or call me directly at 410-935-0967.
David Bears"
FFN STEM Night
- Scientist? Could you present about anatomy or blood?
- Technologist? Could you present about code or online security?
- Engineer? Can you present about how you solve problems?
- Mathematician? Can you present how math is used in everyday life?.
We're looking for unique kid-friendly presentations that can be done over the course of our STEM Family Night for small groups. STEM Night is Wednesday, December 4th, 6:45-8:30pm.
What do you think? Email bpesptapres@gmaill.com with interest.
FFN Winter Potluck with Damon Foreman
Stay tuned for more details.
Upcoming Events
October 2019
31 Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties 2:30pm
November 2019
4 Cultural Arts: Christylez Bacon "Human Beatbox"
7 PTA (Online) Meeting 7pm
11 FFN Family Fit Night 7pm
25 PTA Dinner for Staff
Website PTA Calendar: https://www.bushyparkpta.org/calendar
Facebook PTA Events: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BushyParkPTA/events/
Community Offers
Salon Suna's Teachers Rock Discount
$20 off any color service
$10 any haircut & style
Call Salon Suna to schedule your appointment: 410-489-5990
PLEASE NOTE: A valid school ID is required upon service.
Books with a Past: Book Bank
Compiling a classroom library is no easy task. We know that teachers want their students to have access to robust reading resources without breaking their own banks. That’s where Books With A Past comes in! Set up a classroom account with us so that others can donate funds toward your classroom library. Other people donate money, and you pick the books! Classroom accounts are free to set up and anyone can donate. Your accounts are already setup.
Books with a Past: Bookshelf Sale
The bookshelves are 8 feet tall, 36-39 inches wide and 6-12 inches deep. They're unfinished wood and have either 7, 8, or 9 shelves. The shelves are not adjustable.
Erin Matthews, owner of Books with a Past, is offering them for $75. Please contact her with interest.
Bushy Park Elementary PTA
Our PTA is here to build a bridge between home and school, integrating the efforts of parents, teachers, staff and our community. It is an integral part of the Bushy Park community by offering many activities and programs to our families.
Our vision is simple. Lead with kindness and let everything follow.
Email: bpesptapres@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bushyparkpta.org
Location: 14601 Carrs Mill Rd, Glenwood, MD 21738
Phone: 410-313-5500
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BushyParkPTA/
Twitter: @hcpss_bpes