Paw Prints September 2014
2014-2015 PTO Officers Georgia Pearson President Marivee Jerome Vice President Mandy Black 2 Vice President nd
Sharon Pierson Treasurer Leslie Black Secretary Michael O’Brien Historian Michelle Grant Parliamentarian Anna Hart Fundraising Chair Karyn McRee Head Room Mom Ann Welborn K-2nd Teacher Rep Tricia Shanlever 3rd-5th Teacher Rep Open Position Assistant Treasurer
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Its always funny to me to see the back to school sales after Labor Day. We have already been in school for a month, & it has been a fantastic month! Thank you for having your children ready & excited to return to school. The first day was one of the best that I can remember. Teachers have worked hard over the summer learning how to use the new technology that is in their classrooms. This new equipment will help us to better differentiate the curriculum for students. The Chrome Books for 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students should be here by the first of November. The Chrome Books will have to have a case to be able to be taken home. I would encourage you to buy a good one that will provide the best protection possible. These are the devices that your child will be using until they are a high school senior. There are new faces at Bluff Park & some that have changed grades. Our new teachers this year are Mrs. Shipp (kindergarten), Ms. Eagerton & Mrs. Voljoen (1st grade), & Mrs. Guy (3rd grade). Teachers that have changed grades are Mrs. Stone (4th grade) & Mrs. Pope & Mrs. Elmore (5th grade). I know that you will make all these teachers feel welcomed. Thank you for following the new procedures for morning carpool. It is a much safer place for students now & is actually moving faster. I just want to remind you that there is no drop-off in the Artist on the Bluff parking lot. This is very dangerous for your child, & the police will be enforcing the traffic regulations. We want you to be actively involved in your child’s education. One of our goals is to keep you up-to-date on what is happening at school. Every Friday an email is sent to you with information about the school. If you are not getting these, please let your child’s teacher know. You can also find us on Facebook & Twitter by searching Bluff Park Elementary. We have high expectations for your children. Please help them to do their best. Talk with them about what they are learning. Check assignment books & folders. If something needs to be signed, please sign it & make sure they put it back in the folder to come to school. Please feel free to come eat lunch with your child anytime. Just let your child’s teacher know your lunch choice so you can be included in the lunch count. Finally, before bedtime read with your child. It can be them reading to you or you reading to them or each of you reading your own book. Just READ. Remember, your child needs laptop time. Not with a computer but in your lap as a family. Dr. David Fancher, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES September 4 September 6 September 10 October 2
Vision & Hearing Screening Fall Clean Up Midterm Progress Reports Bluff Park Outdoor Social
During School 8AM 5:30-7PM