Boone Bear Facts
Thursday, May 2, 2018
Notes from the Principal
The End is Near…
It is hard to believe that we are within 17 days of the end of school. What a GREAT year this has been at Boone!! So many exciting and wonderful things have happened this year it is hard to name them all. As strange as it might be to say – I am already looking forward to building on these successes next year. Things are definitely happening at Boone and it is a wonderful place for children.
Please remember, as we near the end of the school year, that is a time of mixed emotions for our children. While they are excited about the start of summer and not having school, they are also realizing that there are good-bye’s that need to be said and relationships that will come to an end. This can be a hard time for many of our students. Keep this in mind as we move forward through May. If you child starts acting out or acting in ways that are not typical, this is often a sign of the mixed emotions they are feeling.
For children, expressing emotions is difficult. Many times they do not understand why they feel the way they do and they have a limited repertory of ways to express themselves. Often, they may verbally lash out, or seem down, as they struggle to understand what they are feeling. Patience on your part will go a long way to helping your child through this time. Talk with them. Be with them. Help them find the words they need to appropriately express themselves. This is a time of change when family and stability become very important and your caring approach will make this so much easier for your children.
Campus Advisory Council Seeking New Members for the 2019-20 School Year
The Boone Campus Advisory Council is looking for 2-3 new parents to fill roles on the CAC. We meet once a month from 3:20 – 4:20 pm. The role of the CAC is to provide support and guidance over various school related topics and plans. Parent input is extremely valued at Boone and this is an important part of what keeps Boone great. The application for the CAC is attached to this email. Please complete the application and submit it to the main office. The CAC will be reviewing the applications and voting on new members at our April and May meetings. If you have any additional questions, please contact me directly at 512-414-5311.
Parent Input Student Placement Form
Attached to this email is the form for you to use to provide any input you would like regarding your child’s classroom placement next year. As always, I ask that you not request individual teachers by name. I simply cannot honor those requests. However, if there are any issues, concerns, or other student problems you would like us to know about, please complete the form and return it to the office. Hard copies are also available in the main office. Just drop by and we will get you one. Forms are due tomorrow, May 3rd.Online Enrollment for 2019 - 2020 School Year
Click here to go to the parent cloud to complete the process: https://my.austinisd.org
Book Fair is Next Week!
Hello Parents!
We are still in need of a few volunteers for Book Fair. We'd love your help. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c45adaa2ea5fa7-book2
You can now pay with an eWallet. You do not have to send your child with cash or a check. It will not let them exceed the amount you have set. Click link to set up your eWallet.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html
SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Night
SEL Night
“SELebrating Families”
Thursday, May 9th 5:30-7:00
Boone families,
We invite you to join us for a night of fun and learning!
MAKE-AND-TAKE STATIONS:
- Calming Glitter Bottles
- Breathing Sticks
- Check Engine
- Coloring Mandalas
PARENT RESOURCES:
- On-line access to curriculum
- SEL information for the home
- SEL in the classroom and much more!
PTA News
BOXTOPS - Our Boxtops for Education Drive will end this Friday May 3rd. Please turn in any that you still have. If you did not have any this time around please keep an eye out for them on the products you use and tuck them away for next year. They are free money for our school!
Reminder for Gift of Time - Payment for Gift of Time is due Friday, May 3. Please bring in a check or cash in an envelope with your child's name and teacher or pay online https://squareup.com/store/BoonePTA. There are a few slots open, come check them out.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084AA4AE23A2FF2-teachers
Splash Into Summer" at the Boone Spring Carnival. This year we'll
have water slides, a dunk tank and water balloon games, so come
dressed to get wet! Water shoes and a towel are required. We also have
a spectrum safe space sponsored by We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym!
Famous Bakers...please bring individually wrapped baked goods for the
cake walk on Saturday, May 18.
Thanks to the following food vendors...Phil's Ice House (vegan & GF
options available), Fancy Fluff, Shaved Ice Island & F'Real Milkshakes
& Smoothies!
Ticket & Wristband Pre-sale Going on Now!
Get 'em while they are cheap! Pre-sale ends Wed., 5/15/19. Online @ boonepta.com/shop or via order forms. Pick up pre-sold tickets and wristbands at will call on the day of the carnival beginning at 1pm.
Cash or credit card only for food purchases
TICKETS will be accepted on ALL Rides, Main Attractions, Games & Activities
TICKETS ONLY: CakeWalk, Water balloon games, bubbles
WRISTBANDS WILL ALLOW UNLIMITED ACCESS TO: Rides & Main Attractions
and Most Carnival Games
Silent Auction
3 Auctions will be held from 1:00-1:45pm, 2:00-2:45pm and 3:00-3:45pm.
Get in on early bidding at
https://www.32auctions.com/BooneSpringCarnival2019 beginning May 10!
Carnival Volunteers Needed! Sign up here for a time that works for you!
Calendar of Events
May 3 - Last Day for Boxtops, Last Day for Parent Input Forms (blank form attached in this email)
May 6 - May 10 - Book Fair and Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8 - Kinder to Wildflower Center 9:00 - 1:00
May 9 - 10 - 5th Grade to Camp Champions
May 9 - Book Fair Family Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
May 9 - Kinder Musical 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
May 9 - SEL Night/4th Grade Art Show 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
May 10 - Kinder Musical 7:45 - 8:15 a.m.
May 13 - STAAR Math - 3rd & 4th, 5th Retest
May 14 - STAAR Reading - 3rd & 4th, 5th Retest
May 15 - STAAR Science - 5th
May 16 - PreK to The Hive 9:00 - 1:00
May 17 - Safety Patrol EOY Trip to Epic Fun 9:30 - 2:00
May 18 - Spring Carnival 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
May 21 - Boone's Got Talent 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
May 22 - Boone's Got Talent 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
May 23 - 5th Grade Celebration 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
May 24 - Last Day of School/Report Cards Go Home!