The Bledsoe Beat
Growing students socially, emotionally, and academically.
Bledsoe Teacher Highlight of the Week
Teacher Highlight of the Week - Mrs. MGrath
Amy McGrath may be new to the second grade team, but she is not new to Bledsoe or education. Mrs. McGrath, a former 2nd grade teacher has served Bledsoe as a Receptionist, Substitute Teacher, Tutor, and PTA Volunteer. While she loved her time in other roles, her heart has always been in teaching. Not only was she thrilled to teach, her second grade class shared they are so glad she is now their teacher.
Mrs. McGrath has been married to her husband Matt for 20 years. They have three children including: Marin - a freshman at Reedy High School, Megan - 6th grade at Pearson Middle School and Ryan - a 4th grade student here at Bledsoe.
When not cheering her children on at various school and sporting events, Mrs. McGrath enjoys spending time reading, baking, decorating, crafting and spending time with family and friends.
Teacher Highlight - Coach J
Elyssia Johnson, also known as Coach J, is our new PE aide at Bledsoe Elementary. Coach J’s brother is a teacher and coach at Wakeland and encouraged her to join us in Frisco ISD. She is passionate about fitness and kids, so joining the PE team at Bledsoe is a perfect fit!
Coach J is from a small town in Oklahoma called, Ardmore and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. In her spare time, Coach J enjoys trying new things and being active outdoors. Her favorite sports to play are football and track and she really enjoys watching college football. Go Sooners! Coach J is excited to get to know all of the students at Bledsoe and wants them to know that she may appear tough on the outside, but she has a HUGE heart for kids and is ecstatic to get to know them all better this fall!
Pets on School Grounds
Per the Elementary Student Handbook -
No pets are allowed on FISD property while students are at school unless authorized by the principal for a preapproved instructional purpose. Those walking students to or from school with pets will not be allowed on FISD property. Those on city sidewalks/public easement should still be cognizant of students walking/riding bikes to and from school for safety considerations. This does not apply to service animals.Follow Bledsoe Elementary on Facebook and Twitter
PTA
IN PTA News: Spirit Wear, Membership and More!
BLEDSOE PTA
Don't forget to check out www.bledsoepta.org and “Like” our Bledsoe PTA Facebook page. This year you can submit forms/payment; find information on joining the PTA; paying 5th grade party money; and/or ordering Bledsoe Spirit Wear online. You will also find Volunteer Interest Forms, Room Parent Interest Forms (due this Friday), Consent to receive information from Room Parents, Watch DOGS info, and information on participating in the Multicultural Minute on Fridays at Good Morning Bledsoe – all on our website!
SPIRIT WEAR
Our online spirit store will be closing this Monday, September 4th. You can order online at https://bledsoe2017.itemorder.com
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Be a Team Player and Join the PTA!
Our PTA Membership Drive is in full swing as many of our Bledsoe families have already joined the PTA this year! A contest is being held between the grade levels for the highest percentage of memberships received by September 20th. This year, we will award THREE grade levels! The winners between Kinder and 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and 4th and 5th will be receiving a popcorn party! Don't forget to send in your form, or join online at www.bledsoepta.org. Thanks for your support!
Room Parent Release of Information
Would you like to be notified by your child's room parent regarding class parties, volunteer opportunities, as well as upcoming PTA events this year? If so, please return the Release of Information Form by THIS FRIDAY, September 1st to your child's homeroom teacher, if you haven't already. The information shared by the room parent is different than what your teacher will communicate so don't miss out! Lost your form? Check out the PTA home page to print a new one: bledsoepta.org.
5th Grade Party Money
5th Grade celebrates the end of the year with a party off campus at Main Event. Although the PTA covers the cost of the Winter and Valentine’s Party, there is a $25.00 party fee for the end of the year party. This $25.00 covers unlimited bowling, laser tag, ropes course, two slices of pizza, a soft drink and a $10 game card. Payment for the End of Year Party can be made online on the Bledsoe PTA website under the Store tab or at the link http://bledsoe.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=6. Make sure you type in your student’s name and there is a drop down box to select your homeroom teacher. Payment is due by September 29th.
WatchDOGS
Calling all fathers of Bledsoe students! Mark your calendars for the annual WatchDOGS pizza night 9/7/15 @ 6:30 pm in the Bledsoe cafeteria. Enjoy free pizza and learn about the WatchDOGS program. **Bring the kids for a special demonstration in the gym.** WatchDOGS signups will open 9/8 (one signup per family this school year). Want more info on the program? Email watchdogs@bledsoepta.org, check out the Bledsoe PTA website or checkout the Bledsoe WatchDOGS Facebook page.
BLAST-A-THON FUN RUN
Mark your calendars for our annual fundraiser which will be held on Friday, September 29th on the Pearson track. Our Fun Run kick off will be at GMB on Friday, September 22nd. To join the Fun Run committee, volunteer, sponsor or donate please contact Jill Goldberg at fundraising@bledsoepta.org. All sponsorships are due by September 1st.
HOV TAGS
HOV tags are available in the front office and can be used for morning drop off only. You must have your sign visible in your windshield to show to staff/volunteers and have 3 or more Bledsoe students in the car for drop off.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Don't forget to check out the fundraising page on www.bledsoepta.org to find out how you can link your Kroger, Tom Thumb & Target cards to benefit Bledsoe. Make sure to collect those Box Tops and turn them in weekly (in a Ziploc with the student and teacher’s names written on it) for your class to have a chance to win. The winning class gets to have Calvin the Lion (our stuffed mascot) visit their classroom for the week. Did you know that Bledsoe has earned $20,000 from Box Tops in the last 12 years? It's amazing that such a little thing that many people throw in the trash can bring so much money in to our school!
IMPORTANT PTA CALENDAR DATES:
Thursday, Sept. 7 at 8:30 am- Room Parent Orientation at 8:30am
Thursday, Sept.7 at 6:30 pm - WatchDOGS Pizza and Information Night
Monday, Sept. 4 - LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YOUR SPIRIT WEAR ONLINE https://bledsoe2017.itemorder.com )
Tuesday, Sept.12 at 6:30 pm - PTA Meeting- Health Fair/Membership
Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20- Your Pie Spirit Nights
Friday, September 22- Sip N Snips
Friday, Sept. 29 – Bledsoe’s Annual Fundraiser- Blast-a-Thon Fun Run on Pearson track
Important Dates
September 4th - No School - Labor Day
September 7th - Watch Dog Information Night 7:00 - 8:30
September 12th - PTA Meeting & Health Fair
September 26th - K- 2nd Curriculum Night 5:30 - 6:30
September 26th - 3rd - 5th Curriculum NIght 6:30 - 7:30
Email: pedenj@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/ES/bledsoe
Location: 1900 Timber Ridge Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034, United States
Phone: 469-633-3600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calvin-Bledsoe-Elementary-1745317625691080/
Twitter: @Bledsoe_Elem