Bushnell Buzz
September 11, 2020
Mrs. Walters' News
Dear Bushnell Elementary Families,
What a beautiful, sunny Friday!
This week will be the last week of our hybrid return to school model. Next Monday all of our hybrid model students (red/white groups) will return to school all 5 days, in person. Virtual students will continue virtually until the end of the trimester. In general, we have been very successful with the start of the school year. I continue to be amazed at the resilience of our little ones, as well as the families who are navigating all of this!
School picture days went smoothly! The kids looked really spiffy! Every student got their picture taken this week. The information on how to order pictures is below and can be accessed throughout the weekend if you haven't ordered quite yet.
In the next week, we will finish up our Acadience Reading Testing which measures early literacy skills including letter naming, letter sounds, and blending. We use this test to help determine which students need more specific support in reading. MAP testing will begin in the next few weeks as well and will help give us a baseline of academic ability and areas that need growth in reading and math. You will be hearing a lot more about this as we gather the data and sift through the trends we are seeing.
Today is an important day in our nation's history as we remember and reflect on the events of September 11th , 2001. Take a moment to remember the victims and survivors, as well as the first responders and volunteers who risked their lives to save others.
Finally, did you know that ALL school breakfasts and lunches are free to students until December 31, 2020! We are extremely excited to announce that the USDA has extended a federal waiver allowing all students to receive school breakfast and lunch completely free of charge through Dec. 31, 2020, or until federal funds are exhausted. We strongly encourage all of our students to take advantage of this program!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Erin Walters
Bushnell Elementary Principal
Important Dates for your calendar...
10/6 - Fall conferences
10/7 - Fall Count Day
10/8 - Fall conferences
10/28 Half Day for students
10/30 Halloween Celebration (Students Only)
Mrs. Christians virtual kindergarteners sharing!
Picture Day(s) Details!
Hello Bushnell parents!
School portraits are scheduled for
Wednesday September 9th & Thursday September 10th
Please use the link below to order your school portrait package.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
NOTE THIS IS A LINK FOR BUSHNELL IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT AT CHERRY CREEK YOU MUST USE A SEPARATE LINK.
There will be no order forms sent home. If you would rather not submit an online order please call the studio 989-227-8441 and we will take your order over the phone.
Directions:
You will NOT need to enter a password. Simply search for your student by name. You can type either their first or last name and you will see student names pop up. If you have multiple students please submit separate orders for each child. If you do not see your students name, choose "New Person" and add their information during check out.
You DO NOT need to send the printed receipt to school. We will already have a record of your payment!
Click the link below or copy this web address below and paste into address bar
We are looking forward to photographing your children!! If you have any questions please call the studio 989-227-8441 or email Andrew@Canfieldjenkins.com
Music class line-up!
Kindergarteners acting out Mrs. Wishy Washy!
School Lunch provided on 'at home' hybrid learning and/or virtual days!
If you would like to have a hot lunch for your child on the days they do not attend school, please read below!
To place an order, fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrLigq9jefpAaS8sNhy9lMZ_6-6PHDB5vXnhb19M6sbQm8yA/viewform
Meal pick up will be on the Tuesdays, or the second school day of the week if there is no scheduled school on Monday.
This will include a meal for the following Monday.
Pick up locations:
High School- In front of the cafeteria near the front entrance
Alto- Around the back by teacher parking lot.
Murray Lake- Pick up line in front of gym
Pick up times: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
If this time does not work, please make arrangements with bstinson@lowellschools.com