January 18, 2018
Paw Prints
#1team1dream
A Message from our Principal...
THANK YOU so much for you energy and support as we kicked-off our Birmingham Glow Run fundraiser this week!! I hope your Bear has been sharing with you the character building activities they have been experiencing. This has truly been a priceless experience for our school. We’ve got one more week left before our BIG BES Glow Run on January 26th! We will kick off the day with a pep rally @ 7:30 a.m. to celebrate the learning and pledges that have been collected throughout the fundraiser, THEN…..ALL Bears will be participate in the Glow Run during their CAMP time!! It’s sure to be a fun day!! Again, THANK YOU for your continued support and love for our school!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!! Bear HUGS!
Oh….I almost forgot!!! We are asking our Bears to wear their BLUE One Team One Dream shirt on Friday the 26th for the Glow Run!! Thank you!!
Mark the following dates on your calendar:
---Boosterthon peprally @ 7:30 a.m. on Friday, January 26th
---Boosterthon will host a Glow Run—January 26th (during CAMP classes)
Please be sure to stay tuned on our Facebook page and in newsletters for more information. We are excited about creating this AMAZING experience for our students.
Other upcoming events at Birmingham:
---January 23rd – 4th grade Writing District Checkpoint testing
**No visitors or volunteers on campus on this day. Thank you!**
#1team1dream #bearpawpride
As always……PROUD to be a Birmingham Bear!!!
-Mrs. Doolan
Counselor’s Corner…
Hello Birmingham Bears!
The internet has become part of our everyday lives. We use it for learning exciting new things through educational research, playing games, socializing with friends and family, shopping, keeping in touch with the daily news, etc.
With this daily use also comes an increased responsibility for both teachers and caregivers. With each moment of use, we must also remember the dangers that lurk behind the screen. Here are a few helpful tips that will help keep your children safe.
· Talk with your children about internet safety. Remind them that the internet has hidden dangers; just like the real world
· Set rules and guidelines about what sites they can and cannot access.
· Consider using filtering, monitoring, and blocking tools and software to monitor what your kids see.
· Explain to them the reasons behind not giving out personal information. Have them treat strangers on the computer as they would someone who knocked on their door. This includes not posting your plans, activities, address, etc.
· On social media sites, abide by the age 13 policy
· If your child has a social media account like Instagram, either “friend’ your child or have their password
· Know what sites your child is visiting on-line. Check browsing history and internet searches frequently.
· Limit the amount of time they spend on the computer. Balance their time with other activities such as outside play with friends, homework, reading, exercising, and household chores
· Use the computer with your kids. Don’t use it as a babysitter.
Visit these websites for more information.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html
http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents
What Else is Coming Up for Wylie Way?
Safety Patrol- Red group Jan 15-Feb 2
Wednesday, February 7- Day of Grit and Preparation- It’s Candyland themed!! We are asking all students to wear bright colors!!
Wednesday, February 21- Follow Up Day for Grit and Preparation
March 5-March 8- District College Week- Have those college hats and shirts ready!
Bear love,
Mrs. Ray
From Nurse Abby...
I can’t believe this weather we are having, I’m cold all the time! Thankfully, it will be in the 60’s by Saturday! I love Texas! It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the clinic! I wanted to share with you some important flu information I found from the CDC and Dept of State Health Services. Please be mindful of flu symptoms and our district policies regarding illness.
Influenza usually comes on suddenly, one to four days after the virus enters the body, and may include these symptoms:
Fever or feeling feverish/chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Headache
Muscle or body aches
Tiredness (can be extreme)
School Exclusion Criteria
If your child has a fever over 100 degrees, he or she must stay out of school until fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications.
Prevention
Wash your hands!
Avoid close contact with those that are sick.
Stay at home when you are sick to avoid spreading infection to others.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow to avoid contaminating your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/symptoms.htm
Stay warm and well!!!
Nurse Abby
From the Library…
Well, it looks like all of our snow and cold weather talk paid off!! It's FREEZING out there!!
We are continuing with our January lessons on snow, cold, and winter, and the kids are LOVING it!
Attention all parents!!! I need more "Caught Ya Reading" pics. I have used all the ones I can and I need more. You can email them to me at April.Rice@WylieISD.net (If you didn't see your pic in the "caught ya reading," it might have been too blurry, send another one. I would love to use it!)
The Spring Book Fair will be here before you know it. Sign up to help today.
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. April
972-429-3431
What Are We Reading?
Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold
The Hat
Snowflake Bentley (Pages 8-16)
Caught Ya Reading!!
Austin Jones
Melody Hernandez
Maddon Oskutis
PTA News…
Bears have survived the coldest days of this year so far! Don’t forget to check the Lost and Found for any coats, jackets, hats or lost mittens from this week!
We had so much fun at the Boosterthon Fun Run Pep Rally! We would love to see kiddos with their crowns on our FB page! Please, sign your kiddo up at funrun.com. Any questions can be emailed to our awesome Mrs. Rose Love at robroselove@verizon.net
Along with this wonderful event, we need volunteers to help count the kids laps! If you can spare some time, we would love to see you there on January 26!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445acac2ca0fa7-glow
We would love to see some more WATCHDOGS and MODSQUAD volunteers fill our hallways! You must have a background check to be at the school. Contact Heather Jones at heatherjns05@yahoo.com for sign ups.
Our Family game night is on January 26 from 6:30-8! Games galore, snacks for purchase, coloring and much more!
Visit us on our Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPTA/
Anything is possible, if you’ve got enough nerve.
-J.K. Rowling
Blessings,
BES PTA Board