The Second Morris Minute
January 2019 (Part Two)
Welcome to The Second Morris Minute of 2019!
Email: andersonb@bfschools.org
Website: bfschools.org
Location: 700 Garfield Street Southwest, Bondurant, IA, United States
Phone: 515.967.6361
Twitter: @BonduMorrisJays
Notes from Ms. Jen
Preschool Lottery Opening January 14
Log on to www.jostens.com to order your 2018-19 yearbook now!
Important Dates to Remember
January 7 - 2pm Dismissal
January 11 - Progress Reports go home
January 14 - 2pm Dismissal
January 18 - Vocabulary Parade
January 21 - 2pm Dismissal
January 28 - 2pm Dismissal
January 28 - Tentative 100th Day of School
February 4 - 2pm Dismissal
February 5 - First Grade Field Trip to CY Stephens in Ames
February 11 - 2pm Dismissal
February 15 - Spring Parties
February 22 - Report Cards go home
These three Morris Jays represented Bondurant at the National Duals Wrestling Tournament in Kentucky last weekend! Way to go boys! Pictured, from left to right: Brayton Foster, Gracen Lust, Taeven Lust
Morris Elementary's 3rd Annual Vocabulary Parade Info
Who: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students at Morris Elementary
(With regret, parents are not be able to attend our parade. Don’t worry! Teachers will be taking photos of students dressed up and sharing those later.)
What: Morris Elementary’s 3rd Annual Vocabulary Parade! Your student will need to select a word and create a costume to match. How would you show the word BLIZZARD? Or CROOKED? Or ILLUMINATE? From A to Z, consider the entire dictionary your playground! There are TONS of ideas online or ask your student about a word that interests them. Students should also have a sign showing their word and definition. The sign can be attached to their costume, worn on a string or name-tag, or carried with them. *No hair-dye or face paint, please!*
When: Our parade will be on FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH! You may send your student to school in their costume. Each teacher will decide when to hold their parade. After the parade is finished, students may continue to wear their costumes as long as they do not interfere with their learning. While it is not required to participate, we hope everyone joins in on the fun! Be sure to have a costume that is easy to move in or easily removable so your student can fully participate in gym and recess, and be able to sit at their desk and at the lunch table. :)
Why: Our school and teachers are always looking for fun, interactive ways to get kids learning! A vocabulary parade is a great way to allow kids a dress-up day that also gives meaning/teaches students new words. You’ll be amazed at how quickly they take ownership for their word and how well they can explain and describe what it means!
Please see the email from Mrs. Barber with ideas for words your student might like to try. If you have any other questions, you can also ask your student’s teacher. Have fun!