Bedminster Bobcat
June 2018
Dates to Remember
June 1 – 4th Grade Field Trip
June 4 – 5th Grade Field Trip
June 5 - Rain date for T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E. DAY (Field Day)
June 6 – 5th Grade to Camp America
June 8 - Gr. 4 Gifted Invention Convention - 2:00 p.m. - Cafeteria
June 11 – Study Island Luau– Gr. 3-5
June 12 - T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E. Assembly 10:00 a.m.
June 13 – Fifth Grade Farewell
June 14 –Last day of school (full day)
School Year 2018-2019 Dates to Remember
Open House(for parents) 2018-2019
K-2 – Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:00 pm
3-5 – Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:00 pm
Meet The Teacher(for parents and students) 2018-2019
Grade 1- Grade 5
Thursday, August 30, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Developmental Kindergarten
Thursday, August 30, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
AM Kindergarten
Thursday, August 30, 2018 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
PM Kindergarten
Thursday, August 30, 2018 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
September 4, 2018 – First day of school for students
Clearances for Volunteering
We are excited to offer parents the opportunity to help at the fall festival and winter parties.
To be considered as a homeroom parent, you must submit your clearances by August 21, 2017. Please submit your clearances to Joanne O'Reilly at the District Office, 1200 North Fifth Street, Perkasie, PA 18944.2018 Bedminster Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our top three spellers. Dhwani B. and Ethan L. tied for first place. Sanjana S. took second place.
Thank you to Mrs. Leatherman and Mrs. May for all their efforts coordinating this year's Spelling Bee.
Front row - Sanjana S., Dhwani B., Ethan L.
Counselor’s Corner
What if no one picks me up from school?
What if my classroom smells bad?
What if my parents get hurt?
These are worries our morning and afternoon Kindergarten students identified during a guidance lesson. Anxiety is a normal part of childhood and most, if not all, children go through a phase of “What ifs”. A phase is temporary and most times harmless.
Sometimes children experience anxiety for a prolonged period of time and the feelings of fear, stress, worry and panic may interfere with daily activities. Some experiences trigger these emotional responses and the child begins focusing on the “What Ifs”. This can become overwhelming and frustrating for the child and parent. As parents, you may find that no matter what you say or how many times you allow the child to avoid the worrisome event, the anxiety is still there. The anxiety remains in control.
A method for treating prolonged anxiety in children utilizes strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. New coping skills are taught and children learn to reframe or change negative thought patterns by replacing them with positive, constructive self-talk.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much By: Dr. Dawn Huebner uses three techniques to help children free themselves from the anxiety.
1. Containment - Anxiety has a tendency to grow almost as if it is out of control. Containing the anxiety in a “Worry Box”, a “Worry Journal” or setting a “Worry Time” helps keep the anxiety in check.
2. Externalizing – Think of Anxiety as a separate entity from your child, sort of as an unwelcomed visitor. This allows the child to exert control over the anxiety.
3. Competing Demands – A child cannot be simultaneously relaxed and anxious. Distraction is a very useful tool to help the child free him/herself from the anxiety. Mindful coloring, watching a favorite show, reading a favorite book, playing a game and physical activity are some activities that can helpful diversions.
Utilizing children’s literature (picture books) helps the child with anxiety identify and express his/her feelings and needs and it promotes discussion of helpful strategies and self-understanding through connections made with the story’s characters.
Here is a list of books for children who worry.
• What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids) by Dawn Huebner
• Don't Panic, Annika by Juliet Clare Bell and Jennifer Morris
• Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
• Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook
• What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids by James Crist
Third Grade Poetry Club ~ By Jordan E. and Dhilan V.
Mrs. Lorish and Mrs. Svanson held a third grade poem club after school on Mondays in April. Students learned about poetry forms, types, and style. They explored some of Shel Silverstein's books and had time to create some of their own poems.
A Cinquain Poem is a poem that has one word to begin with on the first line. Then, there are two words on the second line describing the noun on the first line. The third line has actions that the noun on the first line can do, and the fourth line contains a phrase about the noun. Finally there’s a single word on the last line as a synonym to the first noun.
A Cinquain Poem By Giana B.
Pasta
Tasty, Delicious
Heating, Growling, Swallowed
Growing While It’s Boiling
Macaroni
A Cinquain Poem by Liliyana B.
Apples
Red, Flavorful
Ripening, Growing Seeds, Making Apple Pie
Making Tasty Yummy Treats.
Sweet
A Cinquain Poem by Camila H.
Mini Poodles
Curly, Fluffy
Playful, Wiggle, Silly
So Much Fun To Play With
Dog
Sensory Poems are about senses, as you probably guessed! These poems include extremely descriptive feelings, sounds, tastes, looks, and smells.
Happy by Keeley B.
Happy is gold.
It feels like kids laughing.
It smells like flowers.
It tastes like sweet cookies.
It feels like a summer day.
It looks like a baby kitten.
Joyful By Kylie W.
Joy is yellow.
It sounds like a kitten meowing.
It smells like red roses.
It tastes like sweet candy.
It looks like people smiling.
It feels like a warm, summer day.
Joyful By Cerys E.
Joyful is orange.
It sounds like a dog’s bark.
It smells like cupcakes.
It tastes like funnel cake.
It looks like presents on Christmas morning.
It makes me feel warm.
Excited By Micaela D.
Excited is Rainbow.
It sounds like kids screaming with happiness.
It smells like cupcakes ready to eat.
It looks like people jumping in the air.
It tastes like sour, juicy watermelon.
It feels like flowers blooming.
Joy By Helen L.
Joy is shining gold.
It sounds like giggling children.
It smells like blooming flowers.
It tastes like birthday cake.
It looks like a starlit sky.
It feels like an old, soft blanket.
Happy By Liam R.
Happy is orange.
It smells like flowers nectar.
It tastes like sweet sweet honey.
It sounds like bees buzzing.
It looks like flowers.
It feels like tree bark.
Joyful By Hunter R.
Joyful is Yellow.
It sounds like Santa Claus
It smells like a flower in summer.
It tastes like cookies on Christmas.
It looks like one big smiley face!
It makes me happy.
Fear By Giana B.
Fear is black.
It sounds like a ghost passing through.
It smells like bats.
It tastes like rotten jello.
It looks like a spider witch.
It feels like you’re surrounded by zombies.
The traditional Haiku poem is a poem of 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables. This Japanese type of poetry is usually tells about nature or animals.
German Shepard by Gemma S.
Furry pets are nice,
My dog is very playful,
I love my cute dog.
Nature by Evelyn H.
In the wonderful
Spring, butterflies, and kittens,
Fairy tales, the end.
My Dog by Faith P.
He is very nice,
I love my dog Apollo,
Do you love cute dogs?
Steak by Julian C.
I have juicy steak,
It is a delicious steak,
I love yummy steak.
Summer by Aiden S.
Out into the sun,
Now it is warm on the beach,
It is really hot!
Sticky Buns by Zander D.
Raisins, sugar, dough,
A nice treat for the teachers,
A sticky, sweet treat.
Guardians of Ga’Hoole by Cheyenne E.
Brave, great, sweet, and nice,
The Guardians of Ga’hoole,
The owls are awesome.
Pre-School and Kindergarten Visits to the "Big School"
Pennridge Community Day
In honor of Pennridge Community Day, all Fourth and Fifth graders were invited to write an essay stating why they were proud of their community. Teachers spent time brainstorming ideas and helping the students gather their thoughts to write the essay. Several retired teachers from Pennridge then read each essay and chose the winners from each school. Congratulations to following students for their efforts!
Grade 4 – Matthew A. – Mrs. Lorish
Grade 4 – Owen K. – Mrs. Leatherman
Grade 5 – Sydney K. – Mrs. Shaffer
Grade 5 - Hannah S. – Mrs. Nolan
Grade 5 – Anjali V. – Mrs. Nolan
Left to right - Matthew A., Owen K., Anjali V., Hannah S., Sydney K..