Wrapping up March

Box Top Winners

Congratulations to Ms. Weatheread’s 1st grade classroom for collecting the most box tops for the month of March with a grand total of 139 box tops. They earned a free recess period.

For the month of March students turned in a total of 241 box tops.

Open House

Open House was held on March 7th. We would like to thank all of the families for a wonderful turnout. We had a total 161 families to attend.

Wrapping up April

Box Top Winners

Congratulations to Miss Morett’s Kindergarten classroom for collecting the most box tops for the month of April with a grand total of 127 box tops. They earned a free recess period.

For the month of April students turned in a total of 491 box tops.

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Boles Elementary

Volume 21, Issue 10

May 1, 2018

Letter From the Principal

Campers-

We would like to say thank you to all of our studentCampers and parents for a successful school year.

It has been a pleasure to watch each of our studentsdiscover and show off their in-tents smarts!!

Thanks to the dedication of our students, parents, and staff, Boles Elementary shines every day. We truly appreciatethe opportunity to have served each of you!

Have a fun filled summer.

May

Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

Items of Interest

Activities 4

Calendar 5

Menu 6

Box Top Sheet 7-8

Home & School 9-12 Connection

Math & Science 13-14 Connection

2018/2019 School Supply list 17

Report Cards will go home

MAY 25, 2018.

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May will be very busy for Boles Elementary. Please post the calendar of events to help you

keep up with dates and events that may be important to you.

May 7-11

Take time this week to recognize the efforts of the teachers at Boles Elementary. We really do appreciate our wonderful staff!

All Elementary students will enjoy the annual end of the year Field Day. This year the activities will be held on May 18th.

Each student will receive a free t-shirt from the Elementary. Parents can purchase t-shirts. Order forms were sent home on April 24th. Parents are welcome to join the fun!

Information regarding lunches for field day was sent home with students on April 30 th.

Kindergarten Graduation

Kindergarten Graduation exercises will be held in the Robert L. Boyd Athletic Complex on May 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. Details will be sent home with each Kindergarten student.

Awards Ceremony

End of the Year Awards Ceremony will be presented in the Boyd Gym on Wednesday, May 23rd.

Pre-K – 1st Grade 8:30 a.m.

Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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2nd – 4th Grade 9:30 a.m.

Please note the location is the Boyd Gym.

Hornet HeroesEach 6-weeks students who make E or E+ in citizenship will

be voted on by classmates. Two students will be selected in each classroom as Hornet Heroes.

The Hornet Heroes for the 5th six-weeks are as follows:

PK:Richards - Emily Easthom and Noah Simpson

Walker - Maggie Salisbury and Talon Gilliland

K:Morett - Olivia Buck and Brody Barron

McLain - Olivia Plata and Colby Hudgens

1st:Weatheread - Preslei Gonzalez and Gauge Redker

Weesner - Allie Jackson and JD Helmberger

2nd:Dickerson - Ashlyn Talley

Donnenwerth - Ana Quijada and Aiden Puryear

3rd:Bishop - April Glenn and Jayden Talley

Patterson - Khloe Garrison and Phoenix Siebenhausen

4th:

Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Hartford - Avery Gaston and Matthew Anderson

McLeod - Skylor Spicer, CJ Lewis, and Marek Cantrell

May Activities

May 3 PK-K Program at 7:00 p.m.

May 4 PK-K Pre Registration

May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 11 All Student Library Books Due

May 14 STAAR – 3rd & 4th Math

May 15 STAAR – 3rd & 4th Reading

May 13 Mother’s Day

May 18 Field Day

May 22 Kindergarten Graduation 9:00 a.m.

May 23 Elementary Awards CeremonyPK, K, 1st – 8:30 a.m.2nd, 3rd, 4th – 9:30 a.m.

May 24 Early Release 12:45 p.m.

May 25 Early Release 12:45 p.m.Report Cards go homeLast Day of School 2017/2018

May 28 Memorial Day – Holiday – Staff and Students

Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Test Anxiety

Test anxiety is a very common experience. It can cause physical problems such as upset stomach or headaches as well as fear, anger and even depression. This anxiety can prevent a student from being able to think, comprehend and learn. Research has shown that providing students with tools and strategies to deal with this overwhelming feeling can improve their ability to prepare and perform on tests. This month, our third and fourth grade students will be STAAR testing.

Get an adequate night sleep, at least 8-10 hours. This will provide the energy needed to focus on the test.

Eat a nutritious breakfast such as eggs, cereal or whole wheat toast. All of these foods can energize the brain to think better and longer than quick energy foods such as cookies and sodas.

If negative or “what if” thoughts enter the mind, take a deep breath. Breathe in and out for several seconds to calm down. Picture something in your mind that feels good like playing a game with friends, a hug from your mom or your cute little dog. Think of positive answers to “what if” questions, such as, “What if I know more than I think I do?”

Make sure you listen very closely to the directions, and you read carefully the instructions as well as each item on the test.

Follow the strategies provided by your teacher to do your best on the test.

Take time to enjoy the completion of the test with your child that evening.

When the test results are in, discuss them with your child. A lot can be learned from mistakes. Make positive suggestions.

Confidence in test-taking skills can really cause your child to have test anxiety and ultimately show what he or she has learned.

Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Parent’s Guide to Sight Words

Sight words are one of the essential skills that you can help with at home. They are words

that are most frequently used in print and typically cannot be sounded out. In order to be a

fluent reader, students should be able to read sight words quickly and automatically. Your

child’s sight words are on the Boles Elementary web site.

Sight words can be practiced nightly for short periods of time. Here are some ways you can

work with your child to learn these words and excel at reading!

Flash Cards: Write one sight word on each index card. Hold up one card at a time and

quiz your child to see if he/she can identify the word. If your child is correct, the card

goes in his/her pile. If not, it goes in the parent’s pile. The person with the biggest

“pile” at the end wins.

Can you find: Lay the cards on the table, face up. Ask your child to find a given word.

If they find it, they keep it. Keep going until all the cards are picked up.

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check: Child practices each step and then practices again on

words that are giving her/him trouble.

Messy Writing: Put shaving cream, finger paint, or pudding on a washed, flat surface.

Your child will practice writing words with index finger of dominant writing hand as you

call them out. Using a cookie sheet can help keep the mess contained

Thank you for your cooperation in making your child’s education a success.

Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles Elementary9777 FM 2101

Quinlan, TX 75474

Phone: 903-883-2161

Fax: 903-883-9094

“Boles Produces Productive People”

www.bolesisd.com

2017 / 2018Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.

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Boles ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of Boles ISD should be directed to: Dr. Graham Sweeney at (903) 883-4464.