Blair Oaks Elementary
~ January 18, 2019 ~
Reminder:
No School Monday, January 21st - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3RD QUARTER Sercive Project
While any non perishable food item is greatly appreciated, the Samaritan Center has especially requested the donation of items such as canned soups, spaghettios, ravioli, etc. - any type of items to "keep you warm".
Please join us in making this a "souper" success! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Home & School
Next meeting is Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:30 at the elementary.
Home & School Covers Teachers' Supervision Duties
SOUPer Bowl Luncheon - Friday, Feb. 1st
I ♥ Box Tops Challenge!
Normally, Box Tops challenges or competitions are held on a grade vs. grade or class vs. class level. For the "I ♥ Boxtops Challenge" the entire school will participate together to reach a goal!
The reward? For every 50 sheets turned in, students will receive a prize!
The I ♥ Boxtops Challenge goal is to reach 150 sheets collected as a school! so start collecting and sending in those Box Tops!
Save the Date!
BOE STEAM/Literacy Night - March 14, 6:00-7:15 pm
Turkey Creek Family Night - April 25 5:00-8:00 pm
Field Day- May 8
Coffee with the Counselor - Tuesday, February 19th
Please join us Tuesday, February 19th, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm at the Blair Oaks Elementary Cafeteria.
During this next Coffee with the Counselor, we will be collaborating with Sara Peters, manager of SSM Sleep Medicine Clinic, on "Let's talk about Sleep."
This parent night will help us learn more on the importance of healthy sleep routines and how sleep can impact health, development, behavior, ability to learn and more.
Dance Fair Schedule Change
- What: Dance Camp participants (students in grades K-8) will perform
- When: Friday, January 25th, BHS vs. Linn
- Arrival: At 6 pm, a review practice will be held with them for 10-15 minutes
- Show time: Half-time of the JV boys basketball game, approximately at 6:30 pm
Yearbook Orders
Parents may return the order form with their student or place the orders online. To order online, simply go to www.yearbookmarket.com and type the school's name in the search bar.
The cost is $15 per book and orders must be in by Feb. 5th. This will be your ONLY opportunity to order a yearbook!
A PDF copy of the order form can be viewed via this link.
Yearbooks will be delivered at the end of the school year.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP & SCREENINGS
Blair Oaks R-II Elementary School eagerly anticipates meeting our Kindergarten 2019 students!
Kindergarten Round-Up is encouraged and will be held on Thursday, February 21, at 6:30pm with the event starting in the elementary gym. Parents of children who will be 5 years old by August 1, 2019 and who live in the Blair Oaks R-II School District are invited to come for a preview of Kindergarten. Please bring your child to receive important enrollment documents.
Kindergarten Screenings are required for enrollment and will be held on Thursday, March 21st, and Friday, March 22nd, and will take place in the Blair Oaks Elementary Gymnasium. Appointments can be made on-line using the link listed below. If you are unable to access the internet, please contact the elementary office at 573-634-2808 to schedule your appointment. Screening is required if your child is planning to attend Kindergarten in the fall.
If you are unable to attend screenings, please contact Shauna Kerperin via e-mail at skerperin@blairoaks.k12.mo.us or by phone at 573-619-4192.
Kindergarten Screening Sign-Up
**NOTE: using a computer may cause less hiccups with completing the form rather than using your phone to complete.
Dillons & Gerbes Community Rewards Program
Both Dillons and Gerbes belong to the Kroger Co Family of Stores. If you are not enrolled as a rewards member, please visit:
www.dillons.com/communityrewards
or
www.gerbes.com/communityrewards
Follow the directions at the bottom. Our code this year for both stores is: YH182
Also, if you have not already done so, be sure to link your rewards card to our organization (Blair Oaks Elementary)
Thank you for your continued support!
MAKER SPACE DONATIONS
If you are willing, please send in any of the items listed. We appreciate those that have already donated!
- Packages of Fuzzy Sticks (pipe cleaners)
- Packages of Craft Sticks
- Boxes of Toothpicks
- Disposable plates (large & small)
- Packages of Clothes Pins
- Plastic bottles (small)
- Clear/Scotch/duct Tape
- Ketchup Holders
- Plastic lids
- Packages of Q-Tips
- Plastic Cups (big and small)
- Magnets
- Packages (or pre-cut packages) of Foil
- Straws
- School glue
- Cardboard cartons/boxes/tubes
- Plastic grocery bags
- Cotton balls
- Tongue depressors
- Rubber bands
- Lids (milk, soda bottles, etc.)
- Plastic spoons
Upcoming Events
January
21: NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
22: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
22: Library Night, 6:00 p.m.
24: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
25: Dance Fair Performance (High School), 6:30 p.m.
28: 2nd Grade AR/A Math Night, 3:00 p.m.
29: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
29: Library Night, 6:00 p.m.
31: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
February:
5: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
5: Library Night, 6:00 p.m.
7: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
8: Mid-Term Grades sent home.
11: 1st Grade Music Program 1:00 & 6:30 p.m.
12: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
12: Library Night, 6:00 p.m.
14: Valentine's Day Parties, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
14: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
15: NO SCHOOL (Teacher In-Service)
18: School in Session- Snow Make Up Day
18: 2nd Grade AR/A Math Night, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
19: Coffee with the Counselor, 6:00-7:15 p.m.
19: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
19: Library Night, 6:00 p.m.
21: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
21 Kindergarten Round-Up, 6:30 p.m.
26: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
26: Library Night, 6:00 p.m.
28: After School Tutoring, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.