Blair Oaks Elementary
Students First ~ October 6, 2017
Central Bank Tailgate
We wanted to remind everyone that all students are to be sitting in the stands watching the game with friends or family. We realize that there may be times when they need to use the restroom or go to the concession stand. We appreciate your help in keeping students off the grassy areas, after the tailgate is over, to ensure everyone's safety during the event.
Parent-Teacher Conferences ~ October 19th 1:30-7;00
If you haven't already, please take a moment to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. (see link below)
4th Grade will be scheduled separately; watch for an e-mail from teachers. Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Berendzen, and Mrs. Reichart are unable to be here that evening. They will be contacting parents personally to set those up.
Instructions for signing up:
- Find your student's teacher and the time frame you desire.
- Click the "sign-up" box to the right of the time.
- Click "submit and sign-up" box at the bottom of screen.
- Option: Choose "I'm a SignUpGenius member" then log-in.
- Option: Choose "I do not have a SignUpGenius account." Then, complete the information requested.
- You do not have to set-up a Sign-Up Genius account if you do not wish to do so. If you chose "Send me e-mail confirmation with icalendar", you do not have to set up an account.
- Sign-Up Genius will send a reminder two days before Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Parent-Teacher Conferences~ Treat for Teachers
Additional Conference Day Activities:
· Fundraiser Pick-Up
Pick-up for items ordered through our Home & School Great American Fundraiser will occur on Thursday, October 19th, from 1:30-7:00pm. For your convenience, this date was set to coincide with Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please pick-up your fundraising items in the elementary gym or make arrangements for someone to pick them up for you. Some items are perishable; the school does not have the facilities to store the perishable items for you. Thank you very much for your attention to pick-up.
· Scholastic's Book Fair is scheduled from 10/13/17 to 10/19/17. We invite you to shop before or after conferences.
· Library Basket Silent Auctions will occur during Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 19th. The basket auctions raise funds for resources and additional books in the library. Each grade is sponsoring a basket and we're excited to share them with you! More information to follow.
· Vendor Fair
During Parent/Teacher Conferences, Blair Oaks Middle School's Home & School is hosting a Vendor Fair in the BMS gym.
· FCCLA Life Smarts Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
After your Parent/Teacher Conference, we invite you to participate in FCCLA's Chicken Dinner Fundraiser at the high school. You may take your dinner home or you can eat it at the high school!!
When: Thursday, October 19th
Time: from 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Blair Oaks High School Cafeteria
Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 & under
Humble and Kind - Quarterly Service Projects - Mitchell Elementary
Thank you so much for those that have sent donations in so far. We are so excited to be able to help our adopted school in such a way.
If you would like to contribute to this extraordinary cause, to get started, we are asking that each grade level donate the designated items. (No specific size, color, or style necessary for the items below - anything you find or happen to have is acceptable).
K - crayons, markers, one subject notebooks
1 - highlighters, paperclips, two-pocket folders, Clorox wipes
2 - post-it pads, pencils, pens
3 - tape, tape dispensers, glue, Kleenex
4 - clipboards, construction paper, scissors (adult or student)
The "Choose Kind" Falcon shirt order forms are due in the office TODAY.
Papa John's Night
Box Top Blast Off Competition
Keep sending in those Box Tops! The deadline for this "sunsational" competition is Friday, October 13. We currently have 276 sheets that have been turned in so far towards meeting our goal of 500. Included below is a direct link to a blank Box Top submission form. Additional forms can also be found on the Blair Oaks Elementary website and outside the school office.
Book Fair
The Book Fair will be open Friday, October 13th through Thursday, October 19th. Students may visit the Book Fair between the hours of 7:30a.m.-3:15p.m. This is a great way to unite students with literature, provide students with a wide variety of genres, and increase the excitement for reading!
School Pictures Are Being Sent Home Today!
Retakes: Monday, October 30. Please return the packet to the office if you would like your child to have their picture taken again.
Upcoming Events
October
9: Kindergarten Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
10: Library Night, 6:00-7:00
13-19: Book Fair
17: No After School Tutoring
19: Early Out, 1:00; Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1:30-7:00; No After School Tutoring; Pick up Fundraiser Items
24: Library Night, 6:00-7:00
26: Kindergarten Pumpkin Carving with Dads, 6:30
31: Halloween Parties, 8:15-9:15; No After School Tutoring
November
2: Early Release, 1:00; No After School Tutoring
3: Veterans' Day Assembly at the HS, 9:00
7, 8, 9: Falcon Flyer Bake Sale 7:30-7:55
7: Library Night, 6:00-7:00
9: Kindergarten PJ's with Moms, 6:30
14: Library Night, 6:00-7:00
15: Papa John's Night
21: No After School Tutoring
22-24: No School ~ Thanksgiving Break
28: Library Night, 6:00-7:00