WINTER Edition February, 2014

Writer’s Club R ya n O .

BETA BAYOU PROUD TO BE A PBIS SCHOOL

BE PREPARED, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE

A 3D printer attaches to a com-

puter with a USB plug.

Schools are already using 3D

printers across the country to explore (Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math) STEM con-

cepts. Companies have 3D print-ers ranging from $400 to in the

tens of thousands. Ms. White believes that “Home use 3D

printers are in its beginning

stage, but I predict they will be ubiquitous, like computers, in

about five years.” Already busi-

nesses are opening stores and having events to popularize the

use of 3D printers.

Students at BETA, CTI and SPC

can use the 3D printer to make food, auto parts, and models of

concepts limited only by their

creative imagination

We raised $560 towards obtaining

a MakerBot Academy 3D Printing

Bundle!! We need $1,892 more to

reach our goal. This 3D printer is ready for the classroom and fully

equipped. Students (and Staff) are excited about creating models using

3D technology. The 3D printer will

benefit ALL of Dutchess BOCES!

Dutchess BOCES would be one of

the first schools in the area with a 3D printer! Students will benefit

through experiences with using the 3D printer tool. Creativity can

manifest in every curriculum area!

Although the Anime Club is sponsor-

ing the funding for the 3D printer, it can be used in many classrooms

and buildings! For example, a 3D

printer can make models of simple cell structures in Biology class, or it

can be used to illustrate mathe-matical concepts, and to create

tangible concepts!

Anyone can make a donation of money

through the Donor’s Choose website. It is

a charitable organization that helps

classrooms obtain funding for projects.

See the following web site for more infor-

mation and PLEASE donate to our crowd-

funding Donors Choose Project!

Go to: www.donorschoose.org

Search Project : Anime Business.

Your name will be shown but your donation amount will not appear on the

web site.

On our way to 3D Printing! B y M s . W h i t e

UPCOMING

Student Council Meeting 2/19

Bowling Trip 3/7

Blood Drive 3/19

Spelling Bee 3/19

Wicked Trip NYC 4/2

Spring Break 4/14—4/21

A few Companies:

http://store.makerbot.com

http://www.3dsystems.com

http://cubify.com/cube/

http://www.solidoodle.com

http://www.thingiverse.com

http://www.3dstuffmaker.com

http://web.stratasys.com

A bit of Recent News:

http://www.3ders.org

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/01

/24/3d-printing-camp-preparing-

future-workforce

http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/

post--makerbot-wants-a-3d-printer-

in-every-school

http://www.newpaltz.edu/3d

BOCESBOCESBOCES

BETABETABETA

In a Galaxy in the Future….

The Writers club is currently putting the

pieces together for an Action/Adventure/

Science-Fiction book. We are hoping to

be able to publish this work by the end of

the school year. When this book is finished we will be distributing a sample of the book

complete with character biographies and illustrations. The Writer’s Club meets on

Wednesdays during 4C in room 233.

ANIME Club

Bake Sale on Feb. 12

Trips to LUNCH BOX are planned for the first Friday of March, April, May.

BETA’s 1St Blood Drive March 19

Sign up to make it a success!

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Anime Resources To Watch by Nicole, Lindsey, and Aaron

Black Lagoon

The Anime Club is presently

watching episode 4 of Code

Geass. We already watched:

Naruto

Inuyasha

Bleach

Baka &Test

Wolf & Spice

Black Butler

Angel Beats

The Anime Club meets to

watch Anime videos, draw and

discuss Anime. Posters are in the corner of room 233 of

past contests. Presently, the Anime Club members are

drawing a poster of Anime

people. The Anime Club is discussing the possibility of

field trips to other events.

HELPING HANDS HALLWAY NEWS

Sunday 23 Feb. at Vassar College

No Such Convention 2014 11:45am. The No Such Organization (NSO) is

an all-around sci-fi/fantasy/comic book/video

game/anime/etc. fan’s organization at Vassar

College. Members host events such as TV and

movie nights, workshops, and games.

PBIS / Student Council / Interact NEWS

The Student Council is working on preparing a Rally by the end of February. Mr. Blair reported that, “ We are trying to get the Dutchess County Executive, Mr. Marc Molinaro to come and speak at the rally.”

Staff are asked to bring clothing that teens could wear to school and look good for job interviews and other formal events. Notice the BETA BOUTIQUE!

The Library is progressing!

Students are categorizing over 800 books, while painting quotes and murals on walls. We are actively seeking a donation of furniture and Mr. Blair has written grants to help support the library.

Watch this space for updates!

THE GREEN TEAM IS WORKING ON…..

IDEAS FOR EARTH DAY ! (April 23) VIDEO FOR RECYCLING AWARENESS

RECYCLING COMPETITION LOOK FOR POSTERS AS WE GET CLOSER TO EARTH DAY!

THERE WILL BE AN INFORMATIONAL TABLE SET UP SOON!

Volume 1, Issue 1

GREEN TEAM B y A l a n a

“We are hoping to have another Cultural Food Day “ Mr. Blair

THE STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A NUMBER OF THINGS

FOR THE STUDENT BODY….

CULTURAL AWARENESS FOOD DAY

FUNDRAISERS (LEMONADE, HOT CHOCOLATE, COOK-OFF, HEART LOLI POPS FOR V-DAY.)

ACTIVITIES (BETA OLYMPICS, SCAVENGER HUNT, SOCCER)

Get Ready for 3 on 3

“There will be a 3 on 3 competition in March.” Mr. Iuele

“A great show is planned.”Mr. Hollis

This is BIG NEWS!

Every Club will Present Highlights from

the 2013-14 school year of their activi-

ties!

We are expecting to see video’s, power

point shows, posters, and presentations!

It will be a fun way to look at our events!

A world without you is like a world without sun

Days are dark while everything thought truthful is

undone

I have survived but haven’t felt like I’ve lived

I have sought many answers but got almost none

My heart beats with yours as if we are one

You are my guidance and you are my heart

Oh how I love you Dearly,

Love you Always

-Anonymous

To: Demi

From: Jordan

Message: You Rock !

To: Sandy (lunch lady)

From: Anonymous

Message: Happy Valentine’s Day

To: Carson

From: Lindsey

Message: I love you so

To: The Fruit Stealer in 4C

From: All of us at your lunch table

Message: We all love You.

To: Rejanee From: Skye Message: Happy V-day!

Turn Up! To: Marran

From: Rejanee

Message: Happy V-day!

You’re my close friend. Hope to be closer.

To: Rejanee

From: Mare

Message: I love you so much

To: Chunky Lovee

From: ???

Message: I love

To: Rejanee

From: Janay

Message: I love you sexy little turtle. You

are mad cute. Thanks for being my valen-

To: Alyssa

From: Michael

Message: I love you so much my pixy.

To: Janay

From: Rejanee

Message: I love you Booooppeee

To: Skye

From: Rejanee

Message: You are mad Cool!

You’re my new friend and pretty!

Happy V. Day

To: Marran

From: Jessica

Message: I love you best friend.

To: Demetrius

From: Tiffany

Message: Ride or Di

To: Ashadaya

From: Sidney

Message: I Love U Sister!!!!

U R the Best. I’m happy to have

you.

To: Jordan

From: Demi

Message: You’re Amazing!

To: Saequan

From: Anonymous

Message: Happy Valentines Day

To: Dallas aka “Poopie”

From: Janay

To: Alyssa

From: BCJCWW

Happy Valentine’s Day.

P.S. I have a crush on U.

To: Connor

From: Your Friend

Happy Valentine’s Day.

To: Alyssa

From: Connor

Message: Happy Valentine’s Day!

I am very happy we are good friends and

I hope your Valentine’s Day is a good

To: Jordan

From: Mr. Loudpakk

Message: Joyt!

To: Xavier

From: Jordan

Message: Happy V-day

To: Courtney

From: Aaron

Message: #Conformist

#2Emo4You, #Love You

To: Tiarra

From: Jordan

Message: Thanks for everything

Happy V-day

To: Chunky Bott

From:: Chunky Lovee

Message: I love you Bestie.

To: Jacob

From: Aaron

Message: You already know

To: Alana

From: A Friend

Message: Happy V-day!

To: Nicole

From: A Friend

You’re cool.

To: Ryan From: Your Friend Happy Valentine’s Day.

To: Caliegh

From: Anonymous

Happy Valentine’s Day.

To:

Krista

From: Anonymous

To: Demi

From: Kyle

Message: Happy V-Day !