February 8, 2007 Bobcat Beat Newsletter

Kindergarten Round–Up
March 14^th, at 10:00 a.m. is the date for you to register for Kindergarten. Anyone in the Beals attendance area who will be 5 years old by Oct. 15^th, 2007 is eligible. Please contact the office at 554-8570 so a packet can be sent to you and completed prior to your visit. You will need to provide an original birth certificate, immunizations and a proof of address (this can be the O.P.P.D or M.U.D. bill or a rental/lease agreement). During Roundup, parents will have the opportunity to hear about Kindergarten curriculum and activities as well as the wonderful opportunities for children at Beals School. Your new kindergartener can also attend as they will be visiting the Kindergarten rooms that day.

Reminder>>>

All Read Around the World book forms are due to Mrs. Brown by Feb. 15th. Our school is trying to win a trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo. Check out how many books the students have read so far at http://mail.ops.org/~browb

Remember!!!!!!!!!
There will be early dismissal on Friday, Feb. 16th at 1:15p.m. Buses will pick up students at 1:25 p.m.
No School on Monday, Feb. 19^th in honor of President’s Day.
No School on Tuesday, Feb. 20^th – Teacher In-service Day.

If your child is missing a pair of eyeglasses, please check in the office. We have quite a collection of them.

School Based Mentoring Program-Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
The concept of School Based Mentoring is to match elementary school students with a screened and trained high school or college student to develop a positive mentoring friendship. The mentoring sessions take place every other week (on a Tuesday or Thursday) at the elementary school for 45 minutes (3:00-3:45pm). The two will work together on the Little Brother/Sister’s homework for 20 minutes and spend the remaining time playing games or sports, doing arts and crafts, or just talking. This relationship helps to enhance the academic and social performance of the Little Brother or Sister, while providing responsibility, guidance, and leadership opportunities for the Big Brother or Big Sister.
If you are interested in getting your son or daughter involved, please contact Ken Guenther, our counselor, at 554-8570.

Bag And Save Receipts !
Bag and Save is also giving us the opportunity to save our receipts and earn a percentage back from the total on the receipt. This program will run from Feb. 5^th to May 7^th. Please save your receipts and send to school with your child.

Valentine’s Day Parties will be Feb. 14^th. The morning Pre K party will start at 10:00 am. The afternoon Pre K and grades K-6 will start their parties at 2:30 pm. The children always look forward to this fun day. They will be exchanging Valentines and enjoying a treat from our PTA.