Blanche Dodd Bobcat News
November 2017
KISD Mission Statement
Krum ISD’s mission is to create a collaborative atmosphere with parents, students and members of the community in order to ensure students will reach their full potential by providing every child with an exceptional education. We will strive to prepare our students academically and socially to embrace their future challenges, as well as ignite the desire to be lifelong learners, by providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
Bobcat Expectations
Pride - in our community, our school, and ourselves
Attitude - positive, respectful
Wise Choices - whenever someone is watching and when no one is watching
Safety - healthy, safe choices
Message from our Principal
Greetings Bobcat Families!
October was packed with fun and learning. Our 5th grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Lewisville Lake Outdoor Learning Center where they spent the day observing and learning about native animals in their habits and about the ecosystem that exists there.
Mr. Carbajal and the Dodd Choir put on a superb performance at their inaugural concert of the school year. They combined their performance with the Middle School and High School performance to round out the Krum ISD choir program.
The KHS Volleyball team greeted our students on October 18th during our morning assembly. They discussed responsibility and dedication and demonstrated a few of the drills they do each day to refine their skills. The Dodd students love seeing these student athletes!
Red Ribbon Week was a lot of fun and a wonderful week of encouragement. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. From dress up days to a Minute to Win it competition between the Krum PD and the Krum FD, the week was a fun way to celebrate being drug free.
Wishing you a Noteworthy November!
Mrs. Tricia Bolz
Principal
Blanche Dodd Intermediate
October in Pictures
Hispanic Heritage - Argentinian Dance
Run Club
KHS Volleyball Greeters
Watch D.O.G.S.
Please use the link below to sign-up for a day(s) to volunteer as a Watch DOG at Blanche Dodd Intermediate. Don't forget to do your background check for this school year as well. You can fill one out online off of the Krum ISD website. This background check will need to be processed before we can set you up a schedule to volunteer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anyon Coon (Watch DOGs coordinator) at anyon.coon@krumisd.net.
We look forward to having you as a Watch DOG on our campus!
Watch D.O.G.S. ROCK!!
Looking for Gifted & Talented Students!!
Parent nominations are DUE by November 10th.
Parents may pick up a nomination packet in the office beginning November 3rd.
http://classroom.synonym.com/high-achiever-vs-gifted-student-13699.html
KISD Dress Code
https://1.cdn.edl.io/bswL1typ1peAutO4NZnXjge16CkwdQco9LYkJeLdTayZg1W9.pdf
Please note the following items:
- Shorts and skirts must be the length of all fingertips, unless the student is in a primary grade (K-3).
- Leggings and yoga pants must be worn with a shirt, blouse, or tunic that promotes modesty and is of an appropriate length.
- Male students’ hair must be neatly trimmed and worn in a style above the eye brows that exposes the earlobes and has a length above the top of the collar of a button-up shirt or crew-neck tee-shirt.
- Patterns or designs are not allowed to be shaved or cut into the hair.
Counselor's Corner
Hello Bobcat Families-
We have completed our first nine weeks and the “Back to School” excitement has started to fade. As teachers are moving past reviewing old concepts and beginning new curriculum skills, it is very important for your child to be present at school each day. Studies show that irregular school attendance can have a negative impact on a child’s overall self-esteem. Too many absences can make it difficult to stay caught up in class and getting behind on new skills can be quite frustrating for any student.
Students really do benefit from parents encouraging them by saying “you can do it” and sending them on to school, rather than keeping them at home. This is a crucial time of the semester when new skills are taught each day and every day counts!
We have been working on the Six Pillars of Character in our Guidance classes. Our character word this six weeks is "Responsibility". Learning how to manage more responsibilities at home and school can be very challenging at this age. Please see the attached link on developmental stages for children ages 9-12.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to give me a call.
Tracy Reynolds, Counselor
Blanche Dodd Intermediate
Krum ISD
Main :940-482-2536
Fax:940-482-3368
National Elementary Honor Society News
The National Elementary Honor Society would like to thank all the students that generously gave to our "Change for Hope" drive. We raised $1000.51. AWESOME!! This money will be used to replace classroom supplies destroyed during Hurricane Harvey. Mrs. Vardell's homeroom class was our top fund raising class with a total of $196.28. They received a $50 gift card to use toward the purchasing of supplies for a class party. We would like to thank Mr. Chris Campbell (Carter Campbell's dad) for this generous donation as well.
Look for our NEHS members helping out at the following events:
Book Fair and Literacy Night
Veteran's Day Program
Turkey Trot
♫ Musical Notes ♫
Turkey Trot
For all students, parents, and community members
Fall Break
School Closed
Monday, November 20-Friday, November 24
School resumes on Monday, November 27
Run Club
Run Club starts at 3:30 with dismissal at 4:30
Bring water and proper running attire
Last Day of Fall Run Club - Nov. 13th
- Nov 3 Krum Education Foundation Gala
- Nov 6-10 Book Fair
- Nov 7 Literacy Night 6:30-7:30
- Nov 10 Veteran's Day Program
- Nov 14 PTO @ Dyer 5:30
- Nov 17 Turkey Trot
- Nov 20-24 Fall Break
- Dec 1 Progress reports
- Dec 12 PTO @ EEC 5:30
- Dec 13 Santa's workshop
- Dec 19 Holiday class parties
- Dec 19 Awards assemblies
- Dec 20 Polar Express Day - wear pajamas
- Dec 20 Early Release
- Dec 21-Jan 3 Winter Break
Remind
Blanche Dodd Intermediate
Tricia Bolz, Principal
Tracy Reynolds, Counselor
Email: patricia.bolz@krumisd.net
Website: http://dodd.krumisd.net/
Location: 915 E McCart St, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: 940-482-2603
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doddintermediate/
Twitter: @DoddInter