Bush Parent Newsletter
February 2019
A Message from Mrs. Engle
It's been a long time since we've had this much cold weather! Thanks for being patient and working through our inclement weather!
We've had a very busy month! Classroom teachers have completed their second benchmark testing cycle to determine student need for interventions. Interventions are up and going and we have lots of positive things taking place. Our students are taking advantage of the cold weather by doing additional reading!
As we're working on the third quarter, please help your child stay on top of homework assignments, reading at home, and any make up work. Several students have already met their goals for the quarter and we're so proud of their hard work!
If there is anything we can do to assist you, please call the office or see Dr. Broadway or myself. Thanks for being supportive of our school and for doing all you do to help our students be successful!
February Calendar Items
Hornet Pride Role Model Assemblies
Each month, some of our students are recognized for being safe, respectful, and responsible learners. Our next assemblies are scheduled for Friday, February 4th. If you received a postcard in the mail indicating that your student was chosen as HPRM for the month of January, please feel free to come and see us honor your awesome student!
Science Fair
The Bush Science Fair will be held on February 20th. Students will have projects displayed for parents to come in and view that morning. Viewing will take place from 8-10am. We appreciate all of the support parents are providing with the various projects! Please watch for additional information in your child's newsletter.
PTO Valentine's Dance
On February 9th, from 6 - 8:00 pm, Bush PTO will sponsor the 5th annual formal dance for all students attending Bush School. This evening will be full of music, dancing, flowers, and snacks. Please bring your cell phone and/or camera if you would like to take photos of you family during the event. Hope you can join us!
Classroom Valentine's Day Parties
Our classroom parties will be held on February 14th from 2:15 - 3:00. Please make sure your yearly background check has been completed. If you are not sure, please contact our office so we can verify with you. Parents will not be allowed to assist in the classroom, with the party, unless this process is completed.
Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences
Spring conferences will be held on on February 7th and 12th. Please watch for information in your student folders. As always, please call the office if you need to change your appointment time or contact your classroom teacher.
Jump Rope for Heart
Students will be completing a fundraiser for the America Heart Association during the week of February 25th - March 1st. Coach Brunk will introduce various jump rope skills during the February classes. The American Heart Association forms will be sent home soon.
Missouri Reading Week (Feb 25th- March 1st)
If you are interested in coming in to read to a class, please contact your child's classroom teacher for availability. We love having our parents reinforce how important reading is by picking up a book and reading to our students!
Second Grade Music Program
Mark your calendars! The program is on March 7th at 6pm in the gymnasium.
Mrs. Alexander will send home more information later this month.
Muffins with Mom!
Model Professional Learning Communities Award!
PTO Corner by Virginia Steffens
Continue to save your Boxtops for Education! We'll be sending in our next round by the end of February. You can print collection sheets here, or you can send them in bundles of 50 with your student. Make sure to check the expiration dates! Thank you for your continued support.
We will be providing dinner for our teachers during Parent/Teacher conferences on the 7th and 12th.