BookerT Washington Washington Word
April 2023 Edition
School Mission
To challenge our scholars academically at high levels, develop them socially, and uplift them emotionally.
School Vision
A Message from the Principal
Dear Booker T. Washington Families,
I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break and were able to spend some time with their loved ones. We are in the HOMESTRETCH for the school-year and it will be May before we know it!
Its that time of your again where we shift our focus to state and district assessments. Students in grades K-5 will begin Map Testing this week. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and a good breakfast each day so they can be prepared to give their best effort. Students in grades 3-5 will take the Kentucky Summative Assessment next month. More information will be coming soon.
I would like to remind you and encourage you as a parent to keep reading with your child for at least 20 minutes a day. This is truly the best thing that you can do for your child as a parent. Not only is there a lot of power in reading as it supports their academic growth; but it also can be a nice quiet time together. Reading aloud with your children supports their development as readers and writers, fosters their love of reading, improves reading skills and abilities, and encourages children to read throughout their lives.
A reminder about Attendance: We only excuse an absence for up to 3 school days after the student returns from an absence. A parent/guardian must send a note to the office with the student. Please contact the school office to discuss any attendance related concerns.
With less than 29 instructional days remaining in the school year, we need all of your help to make sure students are coming to school focused and ready to learn. In an effort to increase attendance, we raffled off a bike at each grade level for students who had perfect attendance for the months of January, February.
We had our 3rd drawing for students who had perfect attendance in March on Tuesday April 11th. Perfect attendance means being here before 7:45 and staying all day. Students who are late and have early dismissals will not be included in the drawing. We want to thank the Lexington Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi for donating bikes to our school.
A reminder about behavior expectations: We are starting to see a slight increase in students not being KIND and respectful to others. Please remind your students about being respectful to their classmates as well as adults. If you know something that needs to be brought to our attention, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or a member of administration. WE Can’t Fix What We Don’t Know!
Thanks again for your support and the opportunity to teach your children!
Donte’ Tichenor
Principal
Important Reminders
- School begins promptly at 7:45am. You must come in if you arrive after this time.
- Attendance is important to your child's growth. We need them at school everyday.
- Contact us if you are in need of additional support. We cannot fix what we do not know.
- FREE GED Classes. Register at 859-246-6611.
Upcoming Dates
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS & ADVOCACY MONTH!
04/03/2023-04/07/2023: Spring Break - No School
04/14/2023: Donuts with Grownups @7:00AM-7:45AM
04/17/2023: MAP Testing Begins
04/20/2023: BTWE Fitness Night/Healthy Living @5:30PM-7:00PM
04/25/2023: Q4 Midterms
04/25/2023: SBDM Meeting
04/28/2023: 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip to Mammoth Cave
04/28/2023: 2nd Grade Field Trip to North YMCA (Kentucky Swims)
Tigers On The Move
February 2023 Perfect Attendance Celebration
Arnold, Liam, Ananias, Frida, Ezekiel, Jeraldine
First Row: Ocean, Karla, Alaric, Alexander, Drecaun, Lesson, Jason
Second Row: MiLayah, Santia, KeJean, Liliana, JaMiylah, ZaMiyah, Allison, Shawnie, Cataleya
Alexander, Jonathan, Raniyla, Natalina, Niomi, Tory, Jeannette, Caleb, Bella, Lyric
Third Grade:
Nathaly, Elias, David, Jerferson, Aria, Jessie, Riley, Antoine Josue
Fourth Grade:
Front Row: Rocio, Makenzie, Rosa, Makyambe, DaMija, Loyda
Second Row: Iker, Oziel, Joshua, Benajmin, Erin, Terrion, Noe, Patience
Fifth Grade:
Front Row: Allisson, Yasmin, Isabella, Manny
Second Row: TaJon, Matias, DeZya, Anthony, Francine, Kennedy, Marlon
Kinder Bike Raffle Winner:
Arnold
1st Grade Bike Raffle Winner:
Alaric
2nd Grade Bike Raffle Winner:
Caleb
Nathaly
Noe
DeZya
Calling All 1st and 2nd Grade Students! Scholarships Opportunities Avaliable
Summer Camp Opportunity for 3rd and 4th Grade Students! Scholarships Avaliable
Want to Volunteer?
Adults interested in volunteering must first registrer through Fayette County Public Schools and clear a background check. Please click on the following link to complete the FCPS Volunteer Application: https://apps.fcps.net/volunteer/.
We are still needing one more parent representative. If you are interested or know another parent who would like to be nominated, please contact the school and we’ll get you the appropriate form.
Eligible Candidates: Parents must have a student enrolled or pre-registered to attend the school for the year they will be serving on the school council. The definition of parent is defined to include parent, stepparent, foster parent and/or a person who has legal custody of a student pursuant to a court order and with whom the student resides.