September 22, 2015

Time to put those "it's fall, y'all" decorations up. Tomorrow is the first day of Autumn.

Head's Up

Send in information on the dates and times for fall open house/carnival/parent involvement events. They are some great photo ops, and we need some new photos. Thanks.

Hey, Cooper Elementary, you're up next for proposals to McLarty Daniel school support programs. Get creative, get innovative, get them to me by October 1. Central Park, yours are due on November 1st. The first winning entry will be announced this Friday at RE Baker. Vote for Apple Glen's proposals here.

This Friday at Mary Mae Jones, we will be honoring the building's namesake as Mrs. Field's Hometown Hero. Can't think of a better recipient.

BHS Civics classes will be giving back to the community on Thursday, October 1 at Orchard's Park.Wonder what over 300 kids can accomplish in a day.

Attention junior high school social studies teachers, there is an opportunity on October 20 to visit a travelling museum about the Americans with Disability Act at the Downtown Activity Center. Information is available, if interested.

Are you looking to support students outside of school hours and make a little extra money? ALOHA Mindmath-Reading & Writing is looking for a teacher.

October is bullying prevention month - Be Nice! October 5 is World Teacher's Day and Bullying Prevention Blue Shirt Day.

October is also Substance Abuse Awareness Month.

@bpscommunity

Did you know that the ESL program at BHS had 30 students complete the rigorous requirements to exit the program. To complete, students needed to score a perfect 5 on assessments of reading, writing, and speaking. Ginger Mayes and Kimberly Burgess have really built this into a program of excellence.

Grants and PD

Remember to fill out the grant request form prior to applying for grants, especially when technology is involved. We LOVE free technology, but we need to make sure it's compatible with the district infrastructure.

Need a couple of PD hours or just want to improve? Attend a free webinar from edweb!

Want the best PD money can't buy? Then make sure to attend edcampNWA on October 17th at BHS. There simply is no better way to connect with professional educators.

Don't forget #bpseduchat on September 29! We're going to discuss grading vs. assessment in the learning environment.

Video of the Week

This one's courtesy of Tim Sparacino.




Enjoy your week.