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Wrapping up April
Box Top Winners
Congratulations to Mrs. Hartford’s 4th grade classroom for collecting the most box tops for the month of April with a grand total of 134 box tops. They earned a free recess period.
For the month of April students turned in a total of 457 box tops. Keep up the good work!
Special Thanks
Thanks to Jeff Bridges for supplying feed and a home for our chick to egg program and to Mr. Hartford for setting up a cam for all students to view.
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Boles Elementary
Volume 19, Issue 10 & 11
May / June 2016
What’s Happening in May & June
Letter From the Principal
As our Disney Adventure comes to a close this year, we hope it was exciting and that we provided a safe, happy learning environment for each student.
Boles Elementary appreciates each student’s hard work and the families support and involvement. Without these things we certainly would not be successful.
Thank you all for a successful school year! Enjoy your summer!!!
Shirley DuranPrincipal______________________________________
May and June will be very busy months for Boles Elementary. Please post the calendar of events to help you keep up with dates.
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
May/June Items of Interest
Activities 6
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Proper Shoes for P.E. Class
Boles Elementary would like to remind students to wear tennis shoes for P.E.. This is a safety issue. Tennis shoes are built to provide support to your foot and ankle during physical activity, and as a result they help reduce the risk of fractures and sprains while active. We care about the safety of all our students which is why we require tennis shoes for P.E. class. Students not wearing tennis shoes will not be allowed to participate in activities in which they are required to run. Students who do not participate regularly
due to not having proper foot attire may see this reflected in their grades, as P.E. grades are based in part on participation. We appreciate your support in insuring a safe P.E. program for students.
May 2-6
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
With warmer weather approaching, students will be unpacking their summer attire from last year. It’s amazing how much they can grow in a year. Please make sure shorts and tops meet the dress code which is on page 18.
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Take time this week to recognize the efforts of the teachers at Boles Elementary. We really do appreciate our wonderful staff!
Boles Elementary will host the Scholastic Book Fair May 2-6.
Students will be able to visit and purchase items from the Book Fair during their regular scheduled library times during the week.
The Book Fair will also be open at other times for students who may miss during this time.
BOOK FAIR FAMILY EVENT:Please come join us for “Breakfast and a Book” May 4th 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM in the Boles library. We’ll be serving coffee, juice, and donuts. Come and help your child shop our book fair.
The Book Fair will close at noon on Friday, May 6.
The St. Jude Math-a-thon was delayed until May 13th due to receiving our booklets late.
Let’s work really hard to meet our goal of exceeding last year’s total of $1,479.43!
All Elementary students will enjoy the annual end of the year Field Day. This year the activity will be held on May 27th.
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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Each student will receive a free t-shirt from the Elementary. Parents can purchase t-shirts. Order forms were sent home earlier last month. Parents are welcome to join the fun!
Information regarding lunches for field day will be sent home with students later this month.
Kindergarten GraduationKindergarten Graduation exercises will be held in the Robert L. Boyd Athletic Complex on May 31st, at 9:00 a.m. Details will be sent home with each Kindergarten student.
Awards Ceremony
End of the Year Awards Ceremony will be presented in the Covey Activity Room on Wednesday, June 1st.
Pre-K – 1st Grade 8:30 a.m.
2nd – 4th Grade 9:30 a.m.
Report Cards will go home June 2nd along with awardsand information for nextschool year.Be sure to look over the items.
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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Hornet HeroesEach 6-weeks students who make E or E+ in citizenship
will be voted on by classmates. Two students will be selected in each classroom as Hornet Heroes.
The Hornet Heroes for the 5th six-weeks are as follows:
PK:Richards - Payton Bird and Nicholas Morris
Walker - Alexis Canington and Kaden Shultz
K:Morett - Khloe Bolden and Josiah Boyle
McLain - Victoria McGee and Aubrey Clemons
1st:Weatheread - Abigale Cotton and Nathan Bennett
Marlborough - Lydia Hames and Luke Mizell
2nd:Liggett - C.J. Lewis and Hurley Culbertson
Hase - Madison Roberson and Haidyn Nottingham
3rd:Donnenwerth - Allie Whitten and Noah Delgado
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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Larsen - Aubrie Aniz and Noah Davis
4th:Hartford - Jessica Barkel and Sean Whitten
McLeod - Mercedes Jock and Shawn Robertson
MayMay 2-6 Elementary Book Fair
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5 PK-K Pre Program
May 8 Mother’s Day
May 9 STAAR – 3rd & 4th Math
May 10 STAAR – 3rd & 4th Reading
May 13 PK-K Pre RegistrationAll Student Library Books Due
May 16 Bad Weather Day No School
May 27 Field Day
May 30 Memorial Day – Holiday – Staff and Students
May 31 Kindergarten Graduation 9:00 a.m.
JuneJune 1 Awards Ceremony
PK, K, 1st – 8:30 a.m.2nd, 3rd, 4th – 9:30Early Release 12:45 p.m.
June 2 Early Release 12:45 p.m.
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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Report Cards go homeLast Day of School 2015/2016
June 19 Father’s Day
Test AnxietyTest anxiety is a very common experience. It can cause physical problems such as upset stomach or headaches as well as fear, anger and even depression. This anxiety can prevent a student from being able to think, comprehend and learn. Research has shown that providing students with tools and strategies to deal with this overwhelming feeling can improve their ability to prepare and perform on tests. This month, our third and fourth grade students will be STAAR testing.
Get an adequate night sleep, at least 8-10 hours. This will provide the energy needed to focus on the test.
Eat a nutritious breakfast such as eggs, cereal or whole wheat toast. All of these foods can energize the brain to think better and longer than quick energy foods such as cookies and sodas.
If negative or “what if” thoughts enter the mind, take a deep breath. Breathe in and out for several seconds to calm down. Picture something in your mind that feels good like playing a game with friends, a hug from your mom or your cute little dog. Think of positive answers to “what if” questions, such as, “What if I know more than I think I do?”
Make sure you listen very closely to the directions, and you read carefully the instructions as well as each item on the test.
Follow the strategies provided by your teacher to do your best on the test.
Take time to enjoy the completion of the test with your child that evening.
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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When the test results are in, discuss them with your child. A lot can be learned from mistakes. Make positive suggestions.
Confidence in test-taking skills can really cause your child to have test anxiety and ultimately show what he or she has learned.
Handwriting Without Tears K-5
The Home Connection
Whether you are a parent educator or looking to complement your child’s school curriculum, we have a variety of resources that you can use at home. Our unique tools and teaching strategies make it easy for you to teach letter formation, placement, spacing, and neatness.
Parents, you can access Handwriting without Tears at the following web page:
https://www.hwtears.com/hwt/parents/the-home-connection
Why It Works
The Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum draws from years of innovation and research to provide developmentally appropriate, multisensory tools and strategies for your classroom. The program follows research that demonstrates children learn more effectively by actively doing, with materials that address all styles of learning.
We teach effectively with joy. We have figured out easier, happier ways for children to master handwriting. Handwriting Without Tears is dedicated to developing excellent materials for children
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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and training for teachers. As a result, millions of students have successfully used our program. The result truly is handwriting without tears!
Parent’s Guide to Sight Words
Sight words are one of the essential skills that you can help with at home. They are
words that are most frequently used in print and typically cannot be sounded out. In
order to be a fluent reader, students should be able to read sight words quickly and
automatically. Your child’s sight words are on the Boles Elementary web site.
Sight words can be practiced nightly for short periods of time. Here are some ways you
can work with your child to learn these words and excel at reading!
Flash Cards: Write one sight word on each index card. Hold up one card at a
time and quiz your child to see if he/she can identify the word. If your child is
correct, the card goes in his/her pile. If not, it goes in the parent’s pile. The
person with the biggest “pile” at the end wins.
Can you find: Lay the cards on the table, face up. Ask your child to find a given
word. If they find it, they keep it. Keep going until all the cards are picked up.
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check: Child practices each step and then practices
again on words that are giving her/him trouble.
Messy Writing: Put shaving cream, finger paint, or pudding on a washed, flat
surface. Your child will practice writing words with index finger of dominant
writing hand as you call them out. Using a cookie sheet can help keep the mess
contained
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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Thank you for your cooperation in making your child’s education a success.
DRESS AND GROOMINGThe district’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards. Students and parents may determine a student’s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following:THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE WORN AT SCHOOL OR TO ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION. MINI-SKIRTS TANK TOPS OR CUT-OFF SLEEVES ( STRAPS MUST BE 2” WIDE ) MIDRIFFS/BACKS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES THE DISPLAY OF CLEAVAGE IS UNACCEPTABLE. NECKLINES MUST BE AT LEAST 4” FROM
THE BASE OF THE NECK. SHIRTS ADVERTISING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TOBACCO, OBSCENE OR
QUESTIONABLE PRINTING EXCESSIVELY BAGGY PANTS (NO SAGGING -- PANTS MUST FIT AT THE WAIST AND BE
HEMMED. THEY MUST NOT COVER THE SHOE) NO EXCESSIVE HOLES IN CLOTHING. HOLES IN JEANS/PANTS/SHORTS ABOVE THE 5 INCH
BEND OF THE KNEE ARE PROHIBITED. WALLET CHAINS EXTREME OR DISRUPTIVE CLOTHING (ANY CLOTHING THAT MAY REASONABLY BE
EXPECTED TO CAUSE DISRUPTION OF OR INTERFERE WITH NORMAL SCHOOL OPERATIONS )
HAIR SHALL BE CLEAN, WELL-GROOMED AND OUT OF THE EYES.
BOY’S HAIR SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE EYEBROWS, OR OVER THE TOP OF A STANDARD T-SHIRT COLLAR IN THE BACK WHEN COMBED DOWN. HAIR CANNOT EXTEND BELOW THE EARLOBES.
DISTRACTING/UNNATURAL HAIR COLORS ARE PROHIBITED SUNGLASSES OR HATS INSIDE THE BUILDING EARRINGS ON BOYS TIGHT-FITTING GARMENTS (EX: SPANDEX) ALL FASTENERS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WILL BE USED AT
ALL TIMES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TOP BUTTON ON THE COLLAR HEMMED SHORTS - MAY BE WORN BUT MUST BE WITHIN 5 INCHES OF THE BEND OF THE
KNEE DAYS WILL BE DESIGNATED WHEN STUDENTS MAY WEAR WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR
THAT DAY--EXAMPLE: JAM DAY, HAT DAY VISIBLE BODY PIERCING, OTHER THAN EARRINGS ON GIRLS (ex: TONGUE & NOSE RINGS)BANDANNAS ARE PROHIBITED
SHOES WITH WHEELS ARE PROHIBITED ON ANY SCHOOL PREMISES
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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DRESS AND GROOMING VIOLATIONSIf the principal determines that a student grooming violates the dress code, the student shall be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected, the student shall be designated to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day or until a parent or designee brings an acceptable change of clothes to the school. A student will be assigned directly to in-school suspension after three dress code violations.
Boles Elementary9777 FM 2101
Quinlan, TX 75474
Phone: 903-883-2161
Fax: 903-883-9094
Boles Produces Productive People
www.bolesisd.com
Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.
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