Bethany Bunch eNews
February 14, 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: innovation
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Dates to Remember:
February 14: Friendship Parties
February 20: No School for Students/Professional Development Day for Teachers
February 24 - March 3: Scholastic Book Fair
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.
March 2: PTA General Assembly Meeting (5:30 p.m.) Open House, Silent Auction,
Picasso Art, 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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Representing Bethany for Youth Art Month:
Congratulations to 5th Graders, Cole Whitley and Naadira Kateeb! Each had their shoe self-portraits chosen to represent Bethany in an exhibit at the Sockwell Center in Plano. Cole’s mixed media artwork is titled, “Fierce Court” and Naadira’s mixed media artwork is titled, “Before Class”.
The exhibit will run from February 8th through March 21st in acknowledgment of Youth Art Month which is celebrated locally, statewide and nationally during March.
All contributing artists and their families will be honored with a reception and special recognition on Tuesday, March 21st from 6:30 – 7:30 at the Sockwell Center.
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Melody McKee
Art Specialist, Bethany Elementary
Specials Team Leader
469-752-0352
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Performance by our Bethany All Star Choir:
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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From Plano ISD's Food and Nutritional Services:
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Scholastic’s Happy Camper Book Fair is coming to Bethany…
Friday, February 24th, Monday, February 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.
- 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.
You can shop the ONLINE BOOK FAIR beginning February 18th until March 3rd:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/bethanyelementaryschool1
Books ordered online will be shipped to Bethany free of charge.
Thanks for your support,
Kim Murff, Librarian/ Book Fair Chairperson
Bryan Bird, Principal
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Informative Parent Education Workshop at Bethany:
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From our Feeder School, Clark High School:
It’s time to let your Plano Spirit Shine at the 2017 annual Clark Cheer Clinic presented by the PISD Clark High School Cheerleaders! Join the Clark Cheerleaders for a fun day with a little bohemian twist as we “Do What Makes our Souls Shine”
Your child will be instructed in cheerleading techniques including cheers, jumps, and dances. There will be a performance at the end of the clinic where family and friends can view your child’s newly acquired cheerleading skills in action! Bleachers will be provided for parent and friends who would like to view the 12:30 performance.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
10:00 – 1:00 PM
Clark High School Gym
Check-in/Late Registration begins at 9:15 AM
Participant Performance 12:30 PM
$30 at the door