BEARCAT BULLETIN “Learning Today, Knowing Tomorrow” Principal : Mr. Christopher Dickey Website: http://bc1.lex2.org/home
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Marise Shumpert 2016-2017 Edition Nine: December 20, 2016
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL B-C # 1, We have successfully made it to our Winter break. We have seen big growth in our students with their school work and with their maturity. We want this to continue. Parents, we have appreciated your support in all of our PTO fundraisers, Choir Performances, Curriculum Night, and so much more. Our community partners have been the best. Without our community partners our jobs of teaching children would be much harder. As we take our break, we want all students to continue to read, and to keep learning first. Please be safe in all of your travels, and we will see you on January 4, 2017.
Dec 19-21 - PTO Holiday Shoppe Dec 21 - Half Day of School (12:30 Dismissal) Dec 22-Jan 3 - Winter Break Jan 12 - Second Nine Weeks End Jan 13 - In-Service Day (No School for Students) Jan 16 - MLK Holiday (No School) Jan 19 - Report Cards Issued
Happy Holidays, Respectfully, Christopher K. Dickey
Lawful absences in Lexington School District Two are those necessitated by:
Illness of a student that may endanger his or her health or the health of others Extended illness of a student that is verified in writing by a licensed medical practitioner Appointment with a physician, dentist, or other licensed/certified medical practitioner Serious illness or death in the student’s immediate family Appearance in court or an appointment with a legal officer Participation in school-related activities with prior approval by the principal Participation in a recognized holiday of the student’s faith Extenuating circumstances when approved by the principal
A student who misses school must present a written excuse signed by the parent or a physician.
The faculty and staff at B-C #1 would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Bearcat students and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the time with your family and stay safe over the winter break! We look forward to seeing every one back at school on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.
MATH BOWL SEMI-FINALS On Thursday, December 8. 2016, B-C #1’s Fourth Grade Math Bowl Team (Brandon Hernandez, Kate Hewson, Brandon Kestner, and Gordon Maldonado-Beu) competed in the Lexington Two’s Math Bowl SemiFinals at Springdale Elementary School against Congaree Elementary School and Springdale Elementary Schools. The B-C #1 Math Bowl Team placed second during this round of closely contested matches. Springdale
Elementary School will continue on to the finals. We want to thank all of our Fourth Grade Math Teachers (Mr. Deaver, Ms. Person, Mrs. Meetze, and Mrs. Busbee) and Mrs. Austin for their hard work in preparing our students for this opportunity to share their math skills.
MISSION STATEMENT:
B-C Grammar School No. 1, a school that recognizes diversity, individuality and achievement, is to provide innovative educational experiences where students are challenged to become critical and creative thinkers, responsible citizens and life long learners. 114 Hook Avenue, West Columbia, South Carolina 292169
Phone: 803-739-4075
Fax: 803-739-8384
FUN HOLIDAY FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES While children may want to take a vacation from learning on winter break, parents can find ways to sneak in activities that use writing and reading to help kids develop their abilities. In addition, this helps children to see that literacy skills are fun, useful parts of everyday life and not just something done within the classroom walls.
Sincerely, Your BC No. 1 PTO
1. Have kids help with cooking While they might be too small (or untrustworthy) to cook complete dishes, kids can participate by reading recipes to parents, measuring out ingredients, helping with food preparation and, of course, eating the meal together. 2. Read a book and watch a movie Read a holiday book that is a favorite with your family and then watch the movie. You can discuss the ways the two are alike and different, which will help kids’ critical thinking skills.
Be on the lookout for
Box Tops
over Winter Break!
3. Spread the thanks Help children learn gratitude and hone their writing skills by having them hand-write thank you cards to those who gave them gifts. To make it fun, provide stationery kids can customize with stickers, stamps or drawings in addition to text. 4. Sing holiday songs together Rhymes within songs help develop children’s awareness of phonemes, which assists with reading and writing development. Plus, singing is fun!
I cannot believe that it is almost Winter break! It seems like the first semester has just flown by! First, I want to take the time to thank you for all of your efforts in supporting your students throughout the first half of the school year! I am also proud of our teachers here at B-C Grammar #1! With their support we were able to sponsor over 30 students/ families in need for the holidays! Although this time of year can be filled with many fun events, it can also be stressful and it’s even more important to practice good self-care. The following ten tips may help you manage your stress during this busy season: 1. Exercise everyday 2. Get enough sleep 3. Eat healthy foods 4. Talk about your problems
5. Write a letter to Santa (or another gift provider) Instead of simply creating a wish list, have children write a complete letter to Santa explaining what they want for Christmas. You can also have kids evaluate why they’ve been good throughout the year in order to encourage some good behavior. 6. Memorize holiday songs, stories, or poems Have each child choose a story, poem or song to memorize and present to the family during a holiday dinner. This allows kids to engage in the genre of their choice and work on learning and memorizing something new. 7. Plan trips together Kids love to look at maps in order to understand where they’ve been and where they are going. If you’re traveling over the holidays, have children help with planning the trip, reading directions, or choosing activities along the way. This can help kids become engaged in the travel process and understand how to effectively get from point A to point B.
5. Keep a journal 6. Break large tasks into small steps 7. Practice taking slow, deep breaths
Source: Concordia University of Nebraska Website
8. Avoid negative people 9. Don’t over commit 10. Think happy thoughts In light of the Thanksgiving and upcoming Christmas holidays, I just want to say how thankful I am for each and every one of your children. They truly remind me every day of why I absolutely love my role as a school counselor.
LOST AND FOUND Has your child misplaced his/her jacket, sweater, lunchbox, or other items? BC #1 has a Lost and Found area located in the cafeteria by the stage. Please stop by and look through the lost items found around the school. Unclaimed items will be donated after the winter break.
