The Bledsoe Beat
Growing students socially, emotionally, and academically.
Bledsoe Teacher Highlight of the Week
Teacher Highlight of the Week - Mrs. Robinson
Teacher Highlight of the Week - Leigh Logan
Leigh Logan teaches 3rd grade at Bledsoe. After spending five years in the education field from a business standpoint, She developed a passion and desire to transition into a career that let her interact with kids through education on a more meaningful, hands on level. This is her third year in third Grade at Bledsoe.
Leigh is passionate about helping students develop their independence and enhance their love for learning. She is committed to bring her love for teaching and enthusiasm for learning into the classroom every day.
Leigh grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from the University of Cincinnati (GO BEARCATS!). She moved to Texas six years ago and currently lives in McKinney with my husband, Jesse and our daughter, Taylor. Leigh is so proud to call Texas her home and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!
Bledsoe Picture Day - September 26th
Carpool Safety Tip
If your child rides in a car or booster seat, we recommend that it is placed on the passenger side of the vehicle. This ensures they exit nearest to the sidewalk avoiding moving vehicles and traffic in the outside lane/s.
Thank you for your support in keeping Bledsoe students safe during arrival and dismissal!
PTA
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Don't forget to be a team player and join the PTA! A contest is being held between the grade levels for the highest percentage of memberships received by September 20th. This year, we will award THREE grade levels! The winners between Kinder and 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and 4th and 5th will be receiving a popcorn party! Don't forget to send in your form, or join online at www.bledsoepta.org. Thank you for your support!
5TH GRADE PARTY MONEY
5th Grade celebrates the end of the year with a party off campus at Main Event. Although the PTA covers the cost of the Winter and Valentine’s Party, there is a $25.00 party fee for the end of the year party. This $25.00 covers unlimited bowling, laser tag, ropes course, two slices of pizza, a soft drink and a $10 game card. Payment for the End of Year Party can be made online on the Bledsoe PTA website under the Store tab or at the link http://bledsoe.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=6. Make sure you type in your student’s name and there is a drop down box to select your homeroom teacher. Payment is due by September 29th.
FUN RUN
Mark your calendars for our annual fundraiser which will be held on Friday, September 29th on the Pearson track. Our Fun Run kick off will be at GMB on Friday, September 22nd. To join the Fun Run committee, volunteer, sponsor or donate please contact Jill Goldberg at fundraising@bledsoepta.org.
SIP N SNIPS
Our first Sip n’ Snips of the year will be held on Friday, September 22nd. It will take place in the cafeteria after Good Morning Bledsoe. Enjoy time with fellow volunteers as we “Sip” some coffee and “Snip” projects to help our teachers! Everyone is welcome! The only requirement is that your background check has been completed. Please contact Julie Anderson at volunteer@bledsoepta.org with any questions. See you there!
ARTS IN EDUCATION
PTA Reflections Program: Within Reach:
“We’ve always been told to reach for things: Reach for the sky. Reach for the stars. Reach for success. Each of us then reaches for things in our own special way. There is a wonderful way you can tell more about that through dance, film, literature, music, photography or visual arts in the PTA Reflections Program. No experience is required to participate! Choose the arts category you’re interested in, create an original piece of artwork based on the theme: “Within Reach” and be recognized as an artist in our school & community!” Entry forms and guidelines can be found at: http://bledsoe.my-pta.org/ content.asp?PageID=27. All entries are due Friday, October 27 and must be turned into the Bledsoe Library. Questions? artsineducation@bledsoepta.org
PARENT PROGRAM:
ABC’s of the Birds and Bees
Does the thought of having THE TALK with your child make your heart pound? Then come have fun while you learn easy, creative ways to talk about this sensitive subject with toddlers to teens from Lori Kuykendall, Executive Director of Aim for Success, Inc.
It’s a fact - children are learning about sex at an extremely early age. The internet, television, movies, and your child’s peers will lead the way in defining your child’s values unless you become proactive and start educating your child about the Birds and the Bees. In this one-hour, motivating presentation, Lori will help you open the doors of communication as you learn to share age appropriate information.
You are encouraged to attend this parent’s only program:
Location: Bledsoe Elementary- Library
Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Come find out …
* What talk every parent needs to have with their preschoolers
* How to open the doors of communication and answer those
dreaded questions with ease.
AIM for Success, Inc. is America’s largest provider of live health educational programs in the state. Their programs have educated and motivated more than 2.5 million students, parents and educators since 1993.
IMPORTANT PTA CALENDAR DATES:
Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20- Your Pie Spirit Nights
Friday, September 22- Sip N Snips
Thursday, September 28- ABC's of the Birds and the Bees- Bledsoe Library (Parents only program)
Friday, September 29-Bledsoe's Annual Fundraiser- Blast-a-Thon Fun Run on Pearson track
Important Dates
September 12th - PTA Meeting & Health Fair
September 25th - Flu Clinic Families 3:30 - 5:00
September 26th - Bledsoe Picture Day
September 26th - K- 2nd Curriculum Night 5:30 - 6:30
September 26th - 3rd - 5th Curriculum NIght 6:30 - 7:30
October 4th - Walk to School Day and Name &Need
October 6th - Staff PD Day
October 9th - No School (Columbus Day)
October 10th - PTA Meeting
October 11th - CIT Meeting
Email: pedenj@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/ES/bledsoe
Location: 1900 Timber Ridge Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034, United States
Phone: 469-633-3600
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