Buckalew Buzz - Buckalew Elementary

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October 17 2016
To Our Buckalew Parents:
October:
19– Astros Spirit Day “Rally for
Cameron”
20 Open House 6:30pm
Parents of Gifted & Talented
Mtg. 6pm (before open house,
for current GT Parents Only)
21 Picture Retake Day
Buckalew Spirit Day (wear
Buckalew clothing /items)
24-28 Drug Free Spirit Week:
24 Wear Texans or Team Shirt
25
Happy Monday! We have many exciting events coming up this month. Please
pay close attention to our Important Dates to the left of this page. We
have Astros/Orange spirit day October 19th to “Rally for Cameron”, our
Open House at 6:30 Thursday October 20th, and a Buckalew Spirit Shirt
Day on October 21. We have our Red Ribbon Week, Book Fair, and First
Grade Art Night all coming up as well.
If you haven’t checked out the front of our school, thank you beautification
committee for our adorable decorations in the front of the school and our
garden club for our lettuce and radish pots!
Wear Buckalew Spirit with Hat
26 Wear Pajamas
27 Wear Mismatch Clothes
28 Wear TWHS Green and Red
Attached to this Buzz email you will find:
25 Report Cards Sent Home
27 First Grade Art Night 6:30pm
Book Fair Sales 3:15-6pm
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Parent Dyslexia Flyer
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Durgs and Alcohol in Our Community Flyer
November:
Sincerely, Mrs. Price
4—Vendor Day (more to come)
7-11 Food Drive
10 3rd Grade Program 6:30
11 Veteran’s Day
14-18 Generation Texas Week
15 Wear College Shirt
15/16 4th Grade Field Trip
18– Progress Reports
21-25 Thanksgiving Break
December:
11/28-12/9 Toy Drive
15 4th Grade Program 6:30pm
16 Grading Period Ends
Early Release @12:10pm
19-Jan2 Winter Break
Buckalew Elementary
4909 E Alden Bridge
The Woodlands, 77382
Phone: 281-465-3400
Fax: 281-465-3499
Attendance Line, Jayne Bull: 281-465-3410
Clinic, Pat Eudy RN: 281-465-3409
Buckalew Cafeteria: 281-465-3467
CISD Bus Transportation: 832-592-8800
Principal:Jill Price
Assistant Principal: Tonya Smith
Counselor Diane Captain
Campus Website:
buckalew.conroeisd.net
Follow Us on Twitter:
@buckalewbears
Want to check your child’s:
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attendance
or send a nice message called a
“TAE” (Teacher Achieving Excellence) to
your child’s teacher?
Visit Parent Access Center:
pac.conroeisd.net
PTO: www.buckalewbearspto.com
The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age,or
disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to
discriminate in such a manner. For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IXCoordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas
77304; (936)709-7752.
Keys to Success
Each week students have the opportunity to be nominated as a “Student of the Week” when
they demonstrate any of the 7 Keys to Success we teach at Buckalew. Students nominated
receive a special certificate to take home. They are then entered into a weekly drawing. The
winners are on the announcements and are presented a “Principal’s Medallion”. One student per
grade level is drawn weekly. Congratulations to the following students:
Week of:: October 10th
K- Hanna Fraser
1st– Finnley Boling
2nd– Emily Zoda
3rd– Kate Taliaferro
4th– Daniel Klaus
Week of: October 17th
K- Wyatt Retberg
1st– Trevor Nguyen
2nd– Ryan Borths
3rd– Will Laurence
4th– Nina Gonzalez
Always There Bear
Winning Classes
September 2016
On October 24th-28th we will be combining School Spirit Week and Red
Ribbon Week. On the following days
please show your support:
Monday– Team Up Against Drugs-Wear
Texas team shirts
Tuesday– Hats Off To Being Drug Free–
wear a hat or a Buckalew cap
Wednesday– Follow Your Dreams-Don’t do
drugs– wear pajamas
Thursday– Drugs Are No Match For Me–
wear mismatched clothing
Friday– Future Highlanders Say No To
Drugs– wear Highlander red and green!
Mrs. Bernu
Mrs. Gann
Mrs. Segel
Mrs. Eagleton
Mrs. Points
GT NOMINATIONS FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
The window is now open for parent Nominations for GT Screening and will continue through
December 18. Parents may nominate their student for Spring GT Testing by completing the
District Nomination Form, available through any 3rd and 4th grade teacher, or by asking Belinda in the front office. All second grade students will participate in the CoGAT assessment in
October which will serve as a GT screener for second grade students. Parents may now nominate, one time per level of test. In other words, students may test once each school year to
see if they meet district requirements and /or qualify in other subject areas. GT testing will be
held at Buckalew during the school day, on a date yet to be determined mid-January/February
2017. Nomination forms may be returned to your student’s 3rd or 4th grade teacher OR to
Belinda in the front office.
ALL NOMINATION forms are due NO LATER THAN December 18th.
Vendor Day
This year on Friday Nov. 4th we are planning our Vendor Day. This will be a fun
day of shopping for all of our parents & staff.
If you or someone you know would be interested in having a table at this event,
please call Belinda in the front office at 281-465-3400.
Follow Buckalew Elementary
@buckalewbears
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Kroger Card/Box Tops
A new school year has started and that means it is time link or re-link your
Kroger Plus Card with the Buckalew Elementary PTO barcode. Even if you
have signed up before, you have to renew each August. To use the Kroger
Community Rewards Program all you need to do is register online
at www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Once you are registered, every time
you shop at Kroger you will be earning money for Buckalew!
Yearbooks on Sale
The 2016-17 yearbook is on sale now! The cost is $30. You can personalize the cover
with your child's name (including 4 free icons until 10/28)! Available for $5.
Order yours now, before the price increases October 28th. Online purchase only,
through www.jostens.com , or connect through the PTO Spirit Store buckalewbearspto.com.
*Please note that PTO spirit packages did not include a yearbook this year.
Forward any questions to Wendy Whamond at wwhamond@hotmail.com
Mixed Bag Fall Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraiser so far! There are so
many great bags and items to choose from! Sales end October 28! A few
things to remember: Friends & family can support our fundraiser by shopping
online at
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Check-Writing Campaign
Thanks to your donations during our Fall check-writing campaign, we have raised over
$1,300 that goes directly to our Buckalew Bears! This is such a great way to support our
school and alleviate school door-to-door fundraisers. Check to see if your employer has a
matching gift program for even more benefit to our students! To make a flat donation, visit: http://buckalewspiritstore.com/product/donation/.
Spirit Items For Sale
Look out for our spirit sale at open house. We will be selling water bottles, backpacks, umbrellas, hats for red ribbon week, socks, shirts, and more. All the proceeds go towards the
many programs PTO sponsors for our children. Thank you for your support!
Fall Book Fair Schedule
Preview Week: October 24th-27th* during regularly scheduled library time
Book Fair Sales:
Family Night
Thursday, October 27th 3:15-6:00pm
October 31st- November 3rd
Hours: M-W 7:30am-2:55pm;
Thursday 7:30am-12 noon
*during regularly scheduled library time
Take Down: Thursday, November 3rd early afternoon
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