Blytheville Elementary School
December 9 -13
CHICKASAW P.R.I.D.E.
Chickasaw P.R.I.D.E.
Personal Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Disciplined,
Engaged
VISION: Engage Everyone Everyday
MISSION: BES will educate the whole child through an engaging curriculum preparing them for the next level in their journey.
BES Faculty and Staff Handbook 2019-20
Website: https://www.blythevilleschools.com/o/bes
Location: 216 East Moultrie Drive, Blytheville, AR, United States
Phone: (870) 763 - 5924
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlythevilleElementary/
This Week:
Dec 9: "13 Days Before Christmas Break" activities continue
Dec 10: Chipman classroom visits
Dec 11: PBIS Store, Leadership Team Meeting, Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament 5:30 PM at Bay
Dec 12: PBIS Store, BES Christmas Musical 9:00 AM, 4th -6th Boys Basketball vs. Truman- home 5:30 PM
Dec 13: PBIS Celebration, Core Team Meeting 10:00 AM
Dec 14: Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament at Bay- TBA
Dec 12-18: Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Upcoming Events:
Dec 16: "13 Days Before Christmas Break" activities continue
Dec 17: Holiday Parties 1:30 PM, PTO Meeting 5:00 PM
Dec 18: Staff Holiday Party 1:00 PM
Dec 19 - Jan 5: Holiday Break
Jan 6: PD Day # 7
Jan 7: Second Semester begins
BES Holiday Potluck 2019 Sign-up Link
Thirteen Days of Christmas Link
Staff Holiday Parent Sign-up 2019
Holiday Payroll Schedule
Please make note of the holiday payroll schedule. It is altered from our regular payroll dates. You will need to plan accordingly as there is an extended amount of time between the December 18th and January 15th checks.
December 18
January 15
Staff Spotlight
Duty Reminders
1. Morning duty starts at 7:30. You should be on your duty post before students arrive. This will help us ensure proper monitoring of our students.
2. If you know that you're going to be out on your duty day, please switch days with someone or ask someone to cover for you.
3. You should be strategically spread out where you are actively monitoring students (not grouped together) during recess/activitiy time. We have had several fights that could have been prevented if students were appropriately supervised. Improper supervision will result in a reprimand.
Incentives
PBIS
Recipients of P.R.I.D.E. awards exhibited exceptional behavior in the focus areas for which they were chosen. The following homeroom classes are our P.R.I.D.E. winners for the month of November:
Restrooms
3rd- Washington
4th- Flood
5th- Hicks
Classroom
3rd- Brown
4th- Curtis
5th- Moore
Hallway
3rd- Sawyer
4th- Curtis
5th- Hobbs
Anxiety around the Holidays
With the holidays approaching, we are all ready for a much needed and deserved break from school. With that said, it is important to keep in mind that for our students living in poverty, the break from school can bring hidden challenges that we should be aware of. For some students, school is their safe place. There is a chance that some of our students may begin to feel a great deal of anxiety being away from school for a week or two weeks. This may be for a variety of reasons: lack of parental support or supervision, lack of meals, lack of a warm place during the cold nights, and neglect or violence in the home. Chronic stress can inhibit a child’s ability to manage his or her behavior and can affect language and memory skills. Let’s all remember when returning to school after break to be mindful that not all students had a large holiday meal and not all students received gifts over the holidays. We should use this time to build relationships with students and try to understand the causes of their behavior and reasons for potentially being disruptive. We can do this by extending empathy and grace. If you are in need of support or believe that your students may be in need of resources, please contact Mrs. Pierce or Nurse Russell.
Nurse's Corner
Please remind parents to BE ON THE LOOK OUT for letters regarding their student’s immunization status. If a student turns 11 years old before January 2020 they are required to receive additional vaccines and must do so before we come back from Winter Break. Students who received a letter from the school nurse regarding vaccines who do not receive them or do not have an appointment made by the deadline will not be allowed to return to school until vaccines are received. Again, this is only for students who will be turning 11 years old starting before January 2020. If there are no available appointments at the health department or your doctor’s office before the deadline parents should please make an appointment for the next available date and call the school nurse with the appointment date and time.
Cold or Flu: Know the Difference
How to Prevent the Flu from Spreading
Five Hand Washing Moments at Work
Weather Forecast
BES Backpack Program in Need
· Cheese or Peanut butter crackers
· Beef jerky
· Applesauce
· Pudding Cups
· Fruit cups
· Granola bars
· Cereal bars
· Single serving Chef-Boy-R-Dee items
· Ravioli/Spaghetti-O’s
· Single serving soups (with pull tab openings)
· Ramen noodles(in packages)
· Tomato juice
· Packaged nuts
· Pasta (any kind)
· Pasta Sauce
· Trail mix
· Fruit snacks
· Dried fruits
· Peanut butter
· Canned vegetables and fruit (with pull top openings)
· Macaroni and cheese
· Individually packaged chips/Pretzels/Goldfish
· Boxed juices
· Vienna sausages (with pull top lids)
· Pop tarts
· Individual packets of Oatmeal
· Bottled Waters
· Canned Tuna
· Bags of rice or beans
Any donations of these types of items would be greatly appreciated.
Fun For the Holidays
December 9- Popcorn, Popcorn, Everyone Get Your Popcorn
We know you feel a little worn.
Enjoy a yummy snack of popcorn.
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We will have a popcorn bar (sponsored by PTO) full of goodies set up in the Room 102. Come by and grab a bag of popcorn and add goodies to make it your own.
December 10- Take a Break
A little break you will need;
A book to your class we will read
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December 11- A Little Treat for You
We were sneaky like foxes!
There's a candy cane treat placed in each of your mailboxes!
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December 12- Cup of Cheer
With the chill in the air,
Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.
You don't even have to share!
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We will have a hot chocolate bar (sponsored by PTO) set up in the curriculum center. Don't forget to bring your favorite Christmas mug.
December 13- The Week Before Break
Twas the week before holiday break and all the through the school the staff were happy to wear their jammies. At the end of the long day you could hear them exclaim, “Have a wonderful, happy and LOOOOOONG holiday.
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Staff may wear school-appropriate pajamas
December 16- Elf Yourself
Oh, I wish I was a jolly little elf.
Oh, I wish I was a jolly little elf.
I’d help Santa make the toys
To give to all the girls and boys.
Oh, I wish I was a jolly little elf.
(poem by Denise Burke)
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Time to dress like an elf. You can also wear your favorite elf or Santa hat and don't forget your red or green shirt! Green and white socks are just as cute!
December 17- Ugly Sweater Contest
December 18- Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
It's that time of year
When we are filled with holiday cheer.
Join in the fun
As we eat a ton.
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We will have a school-wide potluck from 1:00-2:30. Bring your favorite dish. Sign up HERE. Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Miller are working on organizing volunteers to come in and watch your classes during this time. If you already have a parent that is willing, put their name and phone number HERE, so they can keep track of who has a volunteer. If you have a few parents that wouldn’t mind watching someone else’s class, please add their names under the extra volunteers column.