Bushnell Buzz
August 29, 2019
Mrs. Walters' News
The second week of school was even better than the first! Nice work Bushnell Bears!
We had our PBIS kick-off celebration with our students on Monday. Kids learned all about the Bear Necessities of being respectful, responsible and safe. Teachers introduced these concepts and how they can she them in all areas of our building including hallways, the playground, restrooms and the lunchroom. We will revisit these important social skills often with our little learners.
Another key idea with PBIS is to positively respond when we see
appropriate behavior. Positive reinforcement motivates kids (and adults) to
do their best. Monthly celebrations are planned as a fun way to celebrate those
classes who earn the celebration through teacher guided behavior goals as a class.
Over the next three weeks, teachers are assessing what children know.
Students will be reading with a reading interventionist to determine basic literacy skill level
and letter recognition. First graders will also participate in MAP testing (Measures of
Academic Achievement) beginning Sept. 5. These scores will be shared with you
during October conferences.
Thank for being part of our Bushnell family. This year has lots to look forward to! On September 6th and 7th we are scheduled to have another new piece of playground equipment installed. If you would like to be part of the volunteer crew helping with the installation, please email me at ewalters@lowellschools.com.
Our first varsity football game is this evening. Please not the reminders below from Athletic Director, Dee Crowley.
Red Arrow Memorial Stadium looks forward to hosting Red Arrow athletic events. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for ALL fans and visitors at the games. Parents may assist with this by:
*accompanying their elementary and middle-school aged students to the events
*keeping children inside the stadium preferably in the stands watching the game -- the
south end area (near the scoreboard and LHS sign) is off limits
*not bringing outside balls/food/drinks into the stadium
*cheering for our Red Arrows!
At this time, all parents need to remain outside the fence and off the playground in the morning. Thank you for respecting the safety of our students! You are always welcome to stand with your child outside the fence and have them join the line when they head inside during our morning parade.
Don't forget to call our attendance line if your child will be late or absent! 987.2675.
Erin Walters
Bushnell Principal
Dates for your calendar...
8/30 No School
9/2 No School- Labor Day
9/10 PTO Meeting, 6:30 @ CCE
9/12 Popcorn Day
9/13 Pink Arrow Game
9/27 Bears on the Run
10/2 Picture Day
Bushnell Bear T-Shirts- On Sale Now!
Classroom Lunch Times
Wood 11:25-11:45
Henige/Sweany 11:30-11:50
Christians/Wilson 11:35-11:55
Bement/Hoover 11:45-12:05
Buys/Cummings 11:50-12:10
VanWeezel/DeRuiter 11:55-12:15
Pomper/DeVito 12:00-12:20
Lunch Menu for Next Week...
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Lowell Area Schools does not provide student accident insurance. As a service to students and their families, Lowell Area Schools has coordinated the ability for families to purchase student accident insurance plan through FIRST AGENCY, INC for any enrolled child in grades Pre-K thru 12, at a very nominal cost. The most basic plan covers your child while s/he is at school and involved in supervised events (classroom, halls, playground, etc), this plan excludes interscholastic sports. This plan costs $62 for the year. Plan purchase options allow for additional coverage, up to 24-hours including interscholastic sports, except grades 9-12 football, for an annual maximum amount of $290. Some plans offer extended dental coverage as well. Grade 9-12 football participation insurance is available as a stand-alone policy for $390 for the 2019 season.
These plans would be a secondary plan to any other insurance your child may be covered by. If you have no insurance at all for your child, this is an opportunity to provide at least a base level of coverage during the school day. Plans will provide benefits for medical expenses incurred because of an accident. Deductibles and co-pays in your current health plan require you to pay out of pocket costs first, while these plans allow benefits to be applied to your deductible or co-pays.
For more information, or to purchase coverage, go to https://www.1stagency.com/mischools.php?num=139. Lowell Area Schools makes no warranty or guarantee on this insurance plan and is not responsible in the administering of benefits. We are not an agent of FIRST AGENCY, INC and receive no compensation, of any kind or form, for offering this service or any enrollments generated. Coverage does not become effective until the later of the date premium is received at First Agency, Inc. or the 1st day of school. All questions regarding this coverage should be directed to First Agency, Inc. @ (269) 381-6630.
MyCallNow
1. Create an account (use Invitation Code 3587) add your groups
2. Download the app to your phone
3. Text the word ALERT to 22300 to "opt-in" to receive texts.
You must make sure that you have selected ALL departments you wish to receive communication from (located in the drop down menu at the top).
This app will deliver district news such as emergency information, school closings, early departure, school news, whether buses may be running late, etc. directly from LAS staff.
Odyssey Of The Mind
INFORMATION & SIGN UP NIGHT
Come and learn what Odyssey of the Mind is all about.
Parents and students are invited.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Murray Lake Elementary
Media Center
6:30-7:30 p.m.
To find out more about Odyssey of the Mind,
please visit:
or
If you are unable to attend and have questions or would like to sign up, please email: lowellodyssey@gmail.com
PTO
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! We are excited to launch our PTO and have lots of fun events planned for our students and families. We hope you join our first meeting this year on Tuesday 9/10 at 6:30 in the Cherry Creek PTO meeting!
3 Important happenings with the PTO!
9/10/19 - PTO MEETING! This is our first PTO meeting of the year. We will be meeting at Cherry Creek in the PTO room (front hall by the gym) at 6:30.
9/12/19 – POPCORN day! This is our first (of 8) popcorn day of the year. Bags are $1.25 each. There is a slip coming home or you can find one on the Facebook page.
9/23 – 9/27 – Bears and Champs on the Run!! Walk-a-thon week! Be on the lookout for details coming home and on our Facebook page.
Please like and follow our page on Facebook…
https://www.facebook.com/BushnellCCEPTO/ We are always updating information and providing details for everything PTO. You can contact us at bushnellccepto@gmail.com or thru messaging on Facebook.
We are always looking for volunteers for all our events! And would love you to provide input and fresh ideas at our meetings. Please join us! We have many different ways to utilize your strengths!
As always if you have any questions or would like any information about the PTO please find us on Facebook at Bushnell-CCE PTO or email us at bushnellccepto@gmail.com.