Titan-Up Weekly
January 15, 2016
At the White House Rose Garden on November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill, proposed by Representative Katie Hall of Indiana, creating a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "This is not a black holiday; it is a people's holiday," said Coretta Scott King after President Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law. It was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Monday, January 18
MLK Holiday, Staff/Student Holiday
Tuesday, January 19
Non-Permissive Leave Day
Collaboration Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.
ACCESS Testing Begins
1st Grade (on-site) High Touch High Tech, 11:00 - 3:00 p.m., Trailer 3666, Mrs. Williams
4th & 5th Grade Book Club Meeting, Media Center, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Ms. Robbins
Wednesday, January 20
Business Partner's Breakfast, Main Conference Room, 7:30 a.m.
Art Club, 7:30 - 8:15, Ms. Mills
Step Team, 7:30 - 8:20, Cafe', Ms. Randolph
1st Grade (on-site) High Touch High Tech, 11:00 - 3:00 p.m., Trailer 3666, Mrs. Williams
Lego Club in Ms. Park's Room, 3:30 - 4:45
Parent English Class, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Trailer 3669, Ms. McNally
Thursday, January 21
Collaboration Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Lucy Calkins follow up & Young Georgia's Author's Information delivery during grade level planning, Ashimi
Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A, Sugarloaf, Ms. Haley
Friday, January 22
Sam's Club Representative, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Mailroom
Titan Leaders Meeting 9:00 a.m., Front Office Conference Room
Girl Scouts, 3:15 - 5:30 pm., Cafe'
100th Day of School
Saturday, January 23
Grades 4-6 Elementary School Talent Search Test (ESTS), 8:00 - 11:30 a.m., Mr. Knight
Advance Notice Calendar of Events
Monday, January 25
HOST - 3rd Grade only
Hinds Feet Book Study, Ms. J. Robinson's Room, 7:30, Ms. Bronkema
Peer Leader Meeting, 7:40 - 8:10, Media Center, Mrs. Bronkema
Parent English Class, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Trailer 3669, Ms. McNally
Tuesday, January 26
HOST K-5
Staff Survey, Cafe', 7:30 a.m. Certified & non-Certified Staff, Please bring your laptop
4th & 5th Grade Book Club Meeting, Media Center, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Ms. Robbins
Wednesday, January 27
HOST K-5
Local School Council Meeting, 7:30, Media Center
Art Club, 7:30 - 8:15, Ms. Mills
Step Team, 7:30 - 8:20, Cafe', Ms. Randolph
Parent English Class, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Trailer 3669, Ms. McNally
Science Club in Mr. Sweat's Room, 3:30 - 5:00, Ms. Osborne
Thursday, January 28
HOST K, 1.2.4, & 5
3rd Grade Field Trip to Aurora Theater, 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, January 29
Titan Leaders Meeting 9:00 a.m., Front Office Conference Room
5th Grade Hat Day Fundraiser
eCLASS One-on-One Session with Stacy McKibben
Ms. Reid's students used these language stems.
Collaborative conversations are all the buzz in Ms. Reid's class!
K - 2 Grade Titans of the Week, January 15th
Congratulations to the following teachers for having the most students in attendance at Movie Night:
First Grade - Ms. Williams
Second Grade - Ms. Collins
JUST A FEW REMINDERS:
- DOORS - Our new “buzz in” or Visitor Management System goes liveTuesday, January 19 at which time the front doors will be kept locked. Parents and visitors will have to press the button located outside the school to gain entry into the building. This information has been shared with parents.
- HOUSEKEEPING -We need assistance with keeping our building clean. Please make sure that your students are picking up after themselves. Many students are leaving trash from breakfast in the hallway and/or tracking food into the classroom. We understand that accidents happen so please let the front office know ASAP if your classroom needs attention. The custodians are vacuuming your classrooms five days a week so please make sure that your chairs are stacked daily and that students are picking up larger items.
- STAFF PARKING -The parking spaces near the cafeteria are reserved for cafeteria workers. Please use the staff parking lot located on the side of the school if you are not a cafeteria worker.
We're celebrating the following January birthdays:
Taylor Jemison - 5th
Andrew Tyrrell - 6thBrittany Luttrell - 10th
Anthony Hossack - 15th
Joi McIntyre - 15th
Patty Hugghins - 22nd
Georgette Corera - 26th
Benefield family has a new addition!
The following BES staff members were recognized by their colleagues for having IT!
Mrs. Steven's has IT! Thank you for being approachable and a good listener!!!
Mrs. Tack has IT! She has DA's, Special Ed, 3rd grade, parent luncheons, 504's, SST's, evaluations, walk-n-talks, teacher coaching, student coaching, morning duty, evening duty, a great big smile, and a little bit of style. You would think she doesn't have room for not one more bit, but to top it ALL off, Mrs. Tack HAS IT!!!!
Ms. Swift & Ms. Auten have IT! I want to give a shout out to Ms. Swift and Ms. Auten from a parent. He came to enroll his son this week and said Ms. Swift was very professional and respectful. Ms. Auten made him feel very welcome. He was impressed when she followed up with him shortly after meeting him. It is the smallest and simplest acts of kindness that make a lasting impression on others. :)
Ms. Fox and Ms. Maselli have IT! They were brave enough to try a Makerspace science activity!
Ms. Alsobrook & Ms. Franklin have IT! They ALWAYS come get a walkie talkie before going to TDPE!
Ms. Bendelius has IT! She is a extremely helpful and did an excellent job modifying some assessments.
Weekly Inspiration - "Know Thyself"
G. Correa