Pelican Press - Belle Chasse Primary School

Pelican Press
March
2015
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
http://bcps.ppsb.org
T: 504-595-6620
Belle Chasse Primary is a Louisiana Dept. of Ed.
From the Principal:
Dear Parents,
Fourth Quarter! Where does the time go? It seems like
just yesterday we were welcoming our students back for the
start of the school year and now here we are coming to the
end. Spring will turn to summer before we know it.
Spring at BCP is always a busy time. Be sure to keep up
with our busy calendar of events in our newsletter and on our
website (bcps.ppsb.org). A BIG upcoming event is our 2nd annual Golf Tournament and Family Day. Make plans to come
out on Saturday, April 18th at Bayou Barriere Golf Club. There
will be events for the entire family all day long. Scheduled entertainment includes:
 10:45-12:00– DJ Chad
 12:15– BCPS Choir
12:30-2:30– “BCP’s Got Talent” Show
 2:30-3:00– New Orleans Karate Club demonstration
 3:00-4:00– “Good Company” Band
 4:15-5:15- “The Just Right Band”
 5:15– Bella’s Ball Drop (Purchase your golf balls for Bella’s
Ball Drop for a chance to win $500!)
Of course, great food and games for the kids will be
available for purchase at the Club House. Raffle tickets will be
sold for a variety of great prizes for all ages. If you need information about the tournament please email Mrs. Lincoln
(alincoln@ppsb.org). We hope to see EVERYONE there!
Sincerely,
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Upcoming Events:

March 16-20– PARCC
Phase 1 Testing for 3rd and
4th graders

Wednesday, March 25–
12:30 Dismissal

Thursday, March 26– Report
Cards issued

Friday, March 27– 4th
Grade Club meetings

March 30-April 6– Spring
Break

Tuesday, April 7– Classes
resume

Wednesday, April 8- PTO
Meeting at 6:30. Babysitting
and pizza for kids.

Thursday, April 9– Honor
Roll Ceremonies. 1st & 2nd
grade 8:45 and 3rd & 4th
grade 9:45

Friday, April 10– Student of
the Month Ceremony 8:45
Mrs. Ritz
Mission Statement:
school!
All students at Belle Chasse Primary School will realize their
 April 14 & 15– LEAP Test
potential to become independent readers, writers, think April 18-Golf Tournament
ers, problem-solvers, and communicators.
Pelican Press Volume 21 Issue 9
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BCP Gives to Make a Wish
Fourth Grade Authors
BCP families and the Belle Chasse community
came together to raise over $15,000 to help make
wishes come true through the Make A Wish Foundation. Throughout the month of February students
made donations by purchasing paper wishing stars,
items from our Make A Wish store, and this year’s
specially designed t-shirt. The generosity of our students was celebrated at the Make A Wish ceremony. Students who purchased a Make A Wish t-shirt
this year may continue to wear them on Fridays of
March and April. Thank you for your continued support and for making wishes come true!
Each fourth grader wrote and illustrated their
own books that were published into hardbacks. The students celebrated their writing at
a “publishing party” where they shared their
books with families and friends.
Adopt a School Volunteer Program
Belle Chasse Primary has been adopted by
the 377th Theatre Sustainment Command.
Army soldiers will volunteer for different activities throughout the school year to help
increase public awareness of the Army’s mission and to nurture the intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of children in
the area. Army soldiers already visited the
campus and danced the afternoon away
with students at the Bella Bash last week. Soldiers are also scheduled to be at the Louisiana Festival in May giving students an opportunity explore a military vehicle and to try
on gear. We are very excited about this new
partnership and look forward to having soldiers volunteer at our school.
Mrs. Ritz and Colonel
Nesmith, the 377th Battalion Commander, signed the
agreement on March 16
making our partnership
official.
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Army Helps Make an Extra Special Bella Bash
Students who earned yellow Bella Bands during the third quarter received special treats last week
as a reward for making good choices and following what Bella says, “BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL,
and BE RESPONSIBLE.” Students who earned one yellow band received a nacho snack. Students
who earned two bands had a blast dancing with Army soldiers from the 377th Theater Sustainment Command.
Super Teachers, Super Students!
BCP’s super third and fourth
grade students participated in
a PARCC PEP RALLY last week
to celebrate their hard work
and readiness for state testing!
Bella’s Ball Drop
Golf Balls are now on sale for Bella’s Ball
Drop at the BCP Golf Tournament and
Family Day on April 18th at Bayou Barriere Golf Club. The ball that lands in the
hole (or closest to the hole) wins the
$500 jackpot. 1 Golf Ball for $5 or 5 Golf
balls
f o r
$20.
February and March Bus Riders of the Month
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March Students of the Month
Kindergarten and PreK:
Back row (standing): Allie Billiot, Mercedes Holloway, Holden Orgeron, Sariah Franklin, Charlotte
Smith, Kyleigh Spahr. Front row (sitting): Sovi Hilligiest, Tatianna Mitchell, Jacques Gasquet,
Elliana Giardina, Presley Lemle, Collin Vicknair
First Grade:
Back row (standing): Aubrey Zander, Sadie Ladek, Evan LeBlanc, Brodie Nodier, Parker Fitzgerald, Carter Fitzgerald. Front row (kneeling):
Braden Nosser, Jeremiah Bonney, Sydnie Cosse’,
Reece Disler, Charleigh Hardin, Leila Washington.
Second Grade:
Back row (standing): Chad Williams, Naomi Short,
Allisyn Piglia, Katie Stainback, London Creppel.
Front row (kneeling): Tommy Rivers, Serenity Orgeron, Alexandria Ragsdale, Nathan Orgeron,
Faith Krider.
Third Grade:
Back row (standing): Sadia Mora, Tanner
Shelley, Mason Myers, Parker Talamo, Anica
Sercovich, Bryon Solet. Front row (kneeling):
Ryan Loomis, Breanna Gulett, Quincy Sylve,
Alain Gutierrez, Leah Alexander-Monsegue.
Fourth Grade:
Back row (standing): Jansen Williams,
Alex Riley, Zoe Schmit, Katelynn Higgerson, Cera Webb. Front row (kneeling):
Haley Boudreaux, Bre Barfield, Maxwell
Stephens, Alessandro Ramos, D’Juan
Strong
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