Bushnell Buzz
November 22, 2019
Mrs. Walters' News
Thanks to all the families and children who came to our Milk & Bookies evening this week! Our teachers had a great time peforming their stories for you! We hope you enjoyed the milk and cookie on your way home!
As part of our regular rhythm at Bushnell, each month we have a celebration with our students that is earned through a classroom goal created with the students and teacher. Today we had a glow stick dance party in the gym! This was a fun break in the morning to celebrate our Bushnell Bears who earned the reward by practicing being respectful, responsible and safe consistently as a class!
Our PTO is looking for some help with our 'Santa's Secret Shop' right after Thanksgiving break! This is a small shop set up for students to shop for holiday gifts for your family. We need help with cash registers and helping children make decisions with the money they have and the items available! Here is a link to sign up to help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EADA923A4FA7-bushnell
Is your family experiencing a separation, divorce, change of custody, guardianship or other related situation? This group may be for you! Mrs. Hogarth will be facilitating a peer support group called "Family Changes," which take place weekly during a recess period. This will be a semi-structured group where students share their experiences, problem-solve the challenges that come with two homes, missing a parent, family tension and other related topics. This will be an on-going group that will try to meet weekly throughout the school year. If you are interested, please contact Vanessa Hogarth, School Social Worker for information. vhogarth@lowellschools.com
Bushnell will be participating in the third annual district wide coat drive this fall! Our district goal is to gather 500 new or gently used coats! We will also gladly accept boots, snowpants, mittens and scarves! New hats only please! The donation bin is located in the main office at Bushnell. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Allchin at 616-540-5345. Thanks for considering!
We will not have a newsletter next week. Have a happy thanksgiving break!
Erin Walters
Bushnell Principal
Milk & Bookies Night was fun!
Glow Stick Dance Party!
Dates for your calendar...
11/22 Report Cards Go Home
11/27-11/29 No School- Thanksgiving Break
12/2-12/6 Santa's Secret Shop
12/10 PTO Mtg. 6:30 @CCE
12/12 Popcorn Day
12/16 Kindergarten Gingerbread Houses
12/20 PJ Day
12/23-1/3 No school- winter break
1/6 School Resumes
Hogarth's Happenings...
There are 9 minutes during the day that have the greatest impact on a child:
- the first 3 minutes they wake up
- the 3 minutes after they come home from school
- the last 3 minutes of the day before they go to bed.
Make those minutes special by being intentional with your conversation. The trick is to ask about things that are specific, but still open-ended. Move beyond "fine" and "nothing" by asking your kids to describe their world using some of the following conversation starters:
- Tell me about the best part of your day.
- What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
- Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
- Tell me about what you read in class.
- Who did you play with today? What did you play?
- Do you think math [or any subject] is too easy or too hard?
- What's the biggest difference between this year and last year?
- What rules are different at school than our rules at home? Do you think they're fair?
- Who did you sit with at lunch?
- Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?
Attendance
If your child will be out of school, please call the attendance line to report any absences before 9 a.m. for the day! The Attendance line is 987-2675.
Office Reminders
*Please make sure your kiddos are coming to school with the appropriate winter gear needed to play outside. We go outside unless the windchill is -0.
*If your child is missing Pokemon collection cards or jewelry please come into the office as we have a small collection.
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...
SEEN AROUND THE BUILDING....
Lowell Ski/Snowboard Club Registrations are due Tuesday 11/26 to Karla Byrne @ Murray Lake Elementary.
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.
PTO
Secret Santa Shop Volunteer sign up will be coming soon! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
We need all of Santa's Elves (that's you) to sign up for a shift or 2 to help our students shop! We also need help setting up and taking down! Please follow the link to grab a shift or 2 (or 3 or 4) to help our favorite students shop til they drop (well hopefully not)!
BUSHNELL SECRET SANTA SHOP! (location- media center)
Thank you in advance for making this Secret Santa Shop a success!
If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to contact Jilisa Ghareeb / the PTO at
bushnellccepto@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Bushnell-CCE PTO.
Upcoming Dates:
12/3 - 12/6 - Santa's Secret Shop! Be on the lookout for details!
Lowell High School Presents
It's that time of the year again and you’re just in time for some Holiday cheer! Join the LHS Drama Department as they present "The Merrie Christmas Show" December 12, 13 & 14th.
Here’s the perfect opportunity to get your young thespian on stage for the holiday season!
"Yule! Yule! Yule! Three puddings in a pool!" A group of lively traveling players are at your service as they take you on a spirited adventure through Christmas past and present. They have searched the globe for Christmas stories and songs that will amaze, thrill, and delight children of all ages.
Sign up at the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4da8ad2ea5fa7-themerrie