A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS THAT HELPED WITH THIS TRIP TO RALEIGH!  I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!!!! 

Check out or group room at snapfish for more photos from our Raleigh Trip!

Math Stars Challenge

I was looking at the following website from NC DPI:  http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2005/06/math_stars_news.php

There are very useful newsletters for students in grades 1-8 to practice math problem solving skills.  I would like to start working with small groups to go over strategies for solving word problems using the website as a resource. 

You are welcome to print out any of these newsletters at home and work on skills during the holiday break or weekends. 

If you need any help, please let me know.

SONIC FUNDRAISER!!!

BSE NIGHTS AT SONIC IN MOREHEAD CITY!

Click here to print out a voucher. Don’t forget to write in your teacher’s name!

Monday, January 12th

Monday, February 2nd

Monday, March 2nd

Monday, April 6th

Monday, May 4th

Monday, June 1st

Sonic is now teaming up with our school for BSE Night. We will receive 10% of the revenue generated from
5-8 p.m. Bring your certificate with you so we can keep track of the student count for the night. (Certificates will be sent home every month.)  The class with the most students attending the event will receive a milkshake party, compliments of Sonic!

FOOD LION- Register your MVP card!!!

 

BSE PTO has enrolled in the Food Lion “Lion Shop & Share” program. It is an easy, convenient way to raise money for our school. Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery bill will be donated to BSE PTO. Please help us by linking your MVP card and shopping at Food Lion. You may link your MVP card by clicking here. Then click on “Register MVP cards”, click “Select Organization” (NC, Newport, Bogue Sound PTO), and “Add MVP Cards”. We must have at least 25 MVP cards linked in order to participate.

Last year we raised $186.18 through Food Lion. So far this year, we have received 2 checks for a total of $65.56. The more people we have signed up and shopping at Food Lion, the more money we’ll earn!

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR MVP CARD!!!

COUGAR CUB TRIP!!!

Congratulations to the students that will be going on the Cougar Cub trip to laser tag and roller skating sometime in January after the 9 weeks has ended.

More info to follow!!!

Check the Cougar Cub link at the top of this website for details as to how to attend this reward trip!

***AR GOAL of 80% of better is expected***

Quest Atlantis!!!

“Quest Atlantis (QA) is an international learning and teaching project that uses a 3D multi-user environment to immerse children, ages 9-15, in educational tasks. QA combines strategies used in the commercial gaming environment with lessons from educational research on learning and motivation. Participation in this game is designed to enhance the lives of children while helping them grow into knowledgeable, responsible, and empathetic adults. Explore our site and learn more about this exciting project.”

 “Completing Quests requires that members do real-world, socially and academically meaningful activities, such as conducting environmental studies, researching other cultures, calculating frequency distributions, analyzing newspaper articles, interviewing community members, and developing action plans… etc.”

I think you will find the kids will not only learn alot, but have fun doing it as well!

www.questatlantis.org

 

 

LABELS

For the 2008-2009 school year, BSE PTO will be hosting monthly contests. Each month the winning class will receive an ice cream sandwich party.

Below is a list of dates when labels are due in order to receive credit for that month:

Friday, January 30
Friday, February 27
Tuesday, March 31
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 29

 

Remember to send all labels in a plastic bag or envelope labeled with the teacher’s and child’s name. We want to be sure all classes receive the credit they are due.

The class turning in the most labels all year (May 29 cut-off date) will receive a pizza party in June hosted by BSE PTO.

DONATIONS

 

 

Below is a list of supplies we will be using collectively as a class that you may choose to donate.  You are under no obligation to do so.  All donations are greatly appreciated. 🙂

Expo (Dry Erase) Markers           

Sharpies

Stickers (all sizes)        

Post-It notes (any shape or color)

Labels             

Kleenex                

Hand Sanitizer

Toothpaste (for kids to brush their teeth after lunch)      

Electric Pencil Sharpener 

AA  and AAA Batteries

Card Stock paper

Snacks for snack shop

Individually wrapped candy

 

Supply List for Ms. Decker’s 4th Grade Class

• Wide ruled notebook paper (2 packs)
• Index cards
• Card file box
• Dividers for card file box
• Glue sticks (2)
• Erasers (cap)
• Highlighters
• No. 2 Pencils
• GYM SHOES for PE
• Composition Book (For journaling)
• Plastic pouch or pencil bag
• Homework planner (PROVIDED BY THE PTO this year.  THANK YOU!!!)
• Colored pencils, markers, or crayons (optional)
• Scissors (optional)
• Dry erase markers (optional)