BOYD BULLETIN February 10, 2017 Volume 21

Alton Boyd

Elementary School

800 S Jupiter

Allen, Texas

Phone: 972-727-0560

Fax: 972-727-0566

Principal : Regina Frazier

Asst. Principal : Wendy Williams

Dean of Students: Nancy Jung

Secretary: Tia Scott

PEIMS: Elaine Gamboa

School Website:

www.allenisd.org

Boyd PTA President

Karolyn Summerlin

FEBRUARY

14 Happy Valentines Day!

16 Power PLC K-2

17 Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night 3:00-9:00

20 Teacher In-Service Student Holiday

Ritas Italian Ice Spirit

Night

21 STAAR Math Simula-tion (3,4,6)

22 STAAR Reading Simu-lation (3,4,6)

CiCis Pizza Spirit Night

23 STAAR Science Simu-lation (5th)

Chic-fil-a Spirit Day

Important Testing Dates– Mark your Calendars!

Third through sixth grade students will be participating in the many state

assessments this school year. To ensure our students are not distracted

and have the best possible testing environment, the campus will be closed

to visitors on these days. Please note these dates on your calendar.

During these testing times: Be sure your child has a good breakfast and is

well rested from the night before. Have your child on time for class (7:55 am). Schedule

all appointments after school or on other school days. The tests are timed,

so if a student leaves during testing, he or she will not be able to complete

their test. All technology devices (cell phones, etc.) will be collected and

turned off during testing. Texas law prohibits teachers and students from

discussing any aspects of the STAAR tests. Therefore, for test security

and integrity, please remember that Boyd will be a closed campus to visitors and vol-

unteers on these specific days.

Simulation testing schedule is as follows: Tuesday, February 21 –

Grades 3, 4 and 6 Math

Wednesday, February 22 –

Grades 3, 4 and 6 Reading

Thursday, February 23 –

Grade 5 Science

The STAAR testing schedule is as follows: Tuesday, March 28 - Grade 4 - Writing Test

Tuesday, March 28 - Grade 5 - Math Test

Wednesday, March 29 - Grade 5 Reading Test

Monday, May 8 – Grades 3, 4 and 6 Math Test

Monday, May 8 - Grade 5 - Math Retest

Tuesday, May 9 - Grades 3, 4 and 6 Reading

Test

Tuesday, May 9 - Grade 5 – Reading Retest

Wednesday, May 10 - Grade 5 - Science Test

Deadline extended for Boyd Families!

Have you registered for the Allen Eagle Run? The event is Saturday, February 25th

There is still time to get registered online at www.AllenEagleRun.org

Please call the Boyd Office 972-727-0560 or email Nancy_Jung@allenisd.org to use a

discount code to save $10 per entry.

So far we have 89 staff, students, and family members sign up! Way to go Boyd Black-

hawks!

Only registered runners may participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run, or the 5K, but the whole

family may come and have fun at the different sponsor booths and games at Allen Eagle

Stadium.

We are collecting Box Tops! Last day to turn them in is Feb 28th!

Send them in to your homeroom teacher ASAP! Box Tops are a

great way for Boyd to earn money for awesome items! It’s easy

to do, just clip and send!

http://www.AllenEagleRun.orgmailto:Nancy_Jung@allenisd.org

2017 Community Survey: Make Your Voice Count!

Allen ISD wants to tap into its most valuable asset — you!

The 2017 Community Survey invites feedback from every parent about the quality of

our schools and programs, and their priorities for our district.

The survey launches Tuesday, Jan. 24, and asks about communications, academics, op-

erations, district challenges, community mission, preparing students for the future, and

measuring educational excellence. Your feedback will help district leaders identify

trends, gauge their progress in addressing important issues, and determine if opinions

about the district are changing. If you have a current email address on file with the dis-

trict, check your email for a personal survey invitation and survey link. Or you can take

the survey at http://tiny.cc/allenisdcommunity. The survey is offered in both English

and Spanish. You have until Friday, Feb. 10, to share your feedback. Allen ISD has

partnered with independent research and communications firm K12 Insight to adminis-

ter the survey and compile the results. All responses are strictly confidential. No one at

the district will be able to connect you to your answers, and K12 Insight’s final reports

will share only the overall results. “Only by listening to our community can we be

confident that we’re making the best decisions for our district,” said Dr. Scott Nevin,

superintendent of schools. “I want to make sure our decisions align with your priorities.

I hope you will join this important conversation.”

For more information about the survey, contact Tim Carroll at publicinfo@allenisd.org

or call 972-727-0510.

Gifted and Talented Information GIFTED AND TALENTED REGISTRATION

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER

Phase I CogAT testing registration is open on the Gifted and Talented website un-

der the department of Learner Services.

Registrations will be accepted until February 17th at 4:00.

All students must have pre-registered to attend Phase I CogAT testing that will be

given on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

If you are have any questions about the program or how to register, please email

Cinda_Smith@allenisd.org. You can also call 972-727-0560.

The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming!

Mark your calendars for the “Happy Camper” Book Fair!

Monday, March 20 through Thursday, March 23rd.

More information will be coming soon.

mailto:publicinfo@allenisd.org

Nominee__________________________________________

Briefly describe why your nominee is a good candidate for the PTA Life Membership honor.

From the Nurse: HEAD LICE

Welcome back everyone. The USA and many other countries are experiencing an epidemic on what they are

calling a “super lice”. Unfortunately, Texas has been one of the states that have been hit the worse. Reminder

about Allen ISD school policy: If live lice are seen, students are sent home, instructed to use a FDA approved

lice removal product. Once the product is used student can return to school with instructions to use the product

again in 7 days. If nits are seen students are NOT removed from school. Below are some links you may find

helpful

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/super-lice-continues-to-spread-in-texas/56762876

http://www.fox25boston.com/news/those-backtoschool-selfies-may-spread-super-lice/417828149

FACTS:

Head lice crawl from child to child through head to head contact.

Lice cannot hop, jump or fly.

ANY child can get head lice.

Lice can live up to 30 days on a person’s head and lay from 50 to 150 eggs. If the louse falls off a person, it dies within 2 days.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

Lice are small brown, tan to grayish-white insects, about the size of a sesame seed.

The nits or egg sacks are opaque, white oblong-shaped sacks which are firmly attached to the hair shaft. These nits cannot be

brushed out. They can only be manually removed with a nit comb or pulled out by hand.

Suspect lice if your child scratches and/or complains of an itchy head. Itching is the first sign of head lice.

Check the hair and scalp very carefully especially behind the ears and near the neckline. The best method is to use a magnifying

glass under a bright light.

HOW TO TREAT IF INFECTED:

Wash your child’s hair with a product formulated to kill lice.

Have your child sit under a bright light and remove all nits with a metal comb that is designed to remove nits. Remove remain-

ing nits with your fingernails. Failure to do this important step always results in reoccurrence.

Nits are not killed by lice shampoos, so it will be necessary to wash the hair with the lice product a second time in 7 to 10 days to

It’s Here!

Flu season has officially hit Boyd. The first confirmed case of the flu has been reported. It is the time of

year when we need to take extra precautions to stay healthy and keep that flu bug away.

Please take special care in wiping down your tables, door knobs, car doors, etc.. Make sure your student be

diligent in washing their hands and using hand sanitizer. Students are also having a lot of issues with allergy

symptoms. Continue to stress coughing and sneezing into their sleeves of upper arms. Please contact our

FYI From the Nurse

After the age of 11, all students should receive the following

immunizations:

Tdap and Meningococcal

Turn in proof of immunization to the school nurse as they are

received.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjB_Zq3xN3OAhWBdCYKHVJdAmcQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sandiegounified.org%2Fschools%2Fbirney%2Foverview-11&bvm=bv.130731782,d.cGc&psig=AFQjCNGqmazL3qx0i7zlMp3yNV

Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? BLACKHAWK CAFÉ IS NOW OPEN!

Tyson Crispitos

Brown Rice Pilaf

Cheese Enchiladas

Turkey & Cheese

on Star Bun

Whole Grain Sugar

Cookie

Santiago Refried

Beans

Mixed Vegetables

Radishes, fresh

Pineapple Tidbits

Cheese Lasagna

Hot Dog

Taco Pocket

Multi-grain Garlic

Toast

Garden Salad

Broccoli Bites

Baby Carrots

Cucumber Slices

Green Peas

Strawberry Mango

Slushie Cup

Honey Fire Chicken &

Brown Rice

Whole Grain Steak

Fingers

Whole Grain Slider

Bun

Bistro Box with

Sunbutter, Apples Flatbread

Whole Grain Chocolate

Chip Cookie

Green Beans

Whole Kernel Corn

Grape Tomatoes

Grapes

Whole Grain Peppero-

ni

Pizza

Whole Grain Cheese

Pizza

Bistro Box with

Egg, Cheese, Spaghet-

ti,

Crackers

Garden Salad

Celery Sticks

Red Bell Pepper Slices

Cucumbers & Tomato

Salad

Honey Roasted

Chickpeas

Applesauce

Whole Grain Chick-

en

Tenders

Whole Grain Slider

Bun

Black Bean Burger

on Bun

Vegetable Blend

Mashed Potatoes

Wango Mango Vege-

table

Juice

Veggie of the Day

Sliced Peaches