Hello Boggess Families,

The State 2016-2017 School Report Card for

Boggess has now been released, and posted to

the Boggess website https://www.pisd.edu/

boggess_ar. The report provides information

concerning student performance on the State of

Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

(STAAR), as well as information on student en-

rollment, class size averages, and financial ex-

penditures. The information contained in the

School Report Card is described in the “School

Report Card Definitions.” If you have any ques-

tions concerning the School Report Cards,

please let us know. Thank you for your contin-

ued support of Boggess.

Touching hearts and minds,

Shurandia Holden

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January

30 Deadline for entries to the Collin Country Poetry Contest

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It is time once again to prepare for the Elementary History Fair. Though par-

ticipation in this annual event is voluntary, we want to encourage interested

students to take advantage of this opportunity to exhibit their knowledge and

understanding of history. Please complete and return the form below to your

child’s classroom teacher if he or she is interested in

Dear Parents, It is time once again to prepare for the Elementary History Fair. Though participation in this annual event is voluntary, we want to encourage interested students to take advantage of this opportunity to exhibit their knowledge and understanding of history. Please complete and return the form below to your child’s classroom teacher if he or she is interested in participating. Your child will receive the History Fair Student Handbook from the campus fair chairperson. This book has specific information about rules governing the judging of projects. Please be aware that all decisions of the History Fair judges are final. Campus History Fair: The Fair will be held on March 8th. All multimedia and project board projects will be due on March 7th! If you have any questions please contact Kara Burton at Kara.burton@pisd.edu.

REQUEST FOR HISTORY FAIR STUDENT HANDBOOK Please cut off and return this portion to your teacher if you are interested in participating in the Campus History Fair.

Name of Student _____________________________________________________________ Grade ____________ Teacher’s Name_________________________________________

____ My child is interested in participating in the History Fair and would like additional information about it. Please send the Student Handbook.

____ My child will be participating in a group for the History Fair and will be in a group with:

__________________________________________________________________. (Group projects are only for grades 3-5 doing multimedia or a project board, no group live presentations.)

____ I am interested in judging at my student’s Campus History Fair from ________ on

__________________. (I understand that I will not be allowed to judge in my student’s category.)

____________________________________________________________________________ Parent Name (please print legibly) Parent Signature

___________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number Email Address

47th Annual

Collin County Poetry Contest Sponsored by the Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas

No Entry Fee – Categories for:

Students: Open to all Collin County public, private, and home school students (K-12). Winners are chosen from each grade level. College Students: Open to College Students who currently attend school in, or reside in, Collin County. Adults: Open to all adults residing in Collin County. Mockingbird Chapter Members: Open to all members regardless of residence. Winners will be announced at the 47th Collin County Poetry Awards on April 29th, 2018. Winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention) receive certificates and one Anthology.

Winning poems will be PUBLISHED in a 2018 Winner’s Anthology.

Accepting entries now through January 30, 2018 (Due to Mrs. Nam)

Contest Rules 1. Each contestant may enter one poem, written in any style and on any subject. 2. Poem must be the original work of the contestant. 3. Poem is not to exceed 28 lines (title and white space between lines or stanzas are not counted). 4. Line width should not exceed 60 characters (including spaces and punctuation). 5. A poem is not eligible that has been published (school publications acceptable). 6. Contestants must retain a copy of their poems. Submitted copies will not be returned. Preparation of Entries 1. Submit two (2) typed copies of the poem. 2. In the TOP LEFT corner of BOTH COPIES, write CATEGORY: Student with grade level - - - College - - - Adult - - - or - - - Mockingbird Member. 3. In the TOP RIGHT corner of ONE COPY, write your identification information. STUDENT winners will be contacted through their school so please share Student’s Name, School Name, School address, Teacher’s name and email address. COLLEGE STUDENTS, share your Name, Address, College, and your email address. ADULTS , share your Name, Address, and Email Address. 4. TEACHERS may submit student entries in one envelope. Please stack each student's set with the identification copy on top. Please do not staple the two copies.

Mail to: Mockingbird Poetry Society – 7404 Townsend Blvd. – McKinney, TX 75071

Please direct any questions to Beth Ayers (214-641-3092) beth.ayers55@gmail.com

See our website: www.mockingbirdpoetry.org All student poets are also encouraged to enter the Poetry Society of Texas Student contest. Deadline for this contest is

March 1, 2018. See the PST website for information: http://www.poetrysocietyoftexas.org

2018 Plano ISD Parent Workshops

One Time Workshops ES = Elementary School MS = Middle School ECS = Early Childhood School

1/9 8:00am Beverly ES When Nagging Doesn’t Work – Teaching Responsibility

1/11 6:00pm Huffman ES *Being Mom & Dad: 4 - week Series for Single Parents

1/18 11:30am Christie ES *Social Emotional Health – How Parents Can Help

1/19 8:45am & 12:45pm Isaacs ECS *I Never Planned to Yell So Much – Effective Communication

1/22 10:00am Skaggs ES I Can Do It! – Self Esteem

1/22 1:00pm Wyatt ES Unplug the Plug – Limited the Media Habit

1/23 10:00am McCall ES Social Emotional Health – How Parents Can Help

1/23 1:30pm Memorial ES * Trapped in a No-Win Situation – Reducing Power Struggles

1/24 7:45am Barron ES *Raising Children of Character

1/26 12:00pm Dooley ES Which Parent Are You? Understanding Parenting Styles

1/26 1:30pm Forman ES *I Never Planned to Yell So Much – Effective Communication

1/29 9:00am Aldridge ES Social Emotional Health – How Parents Can Help

1/30 8:00am Weatherford ES *What Are Our Children Doing with Their Electronic Devices

Series Workshops Held at: Bird Center – 1300 19th St., Plano, 75074

*Back to Basics (Elementary) Jan. 8, 22 & 29 12:00-2:00pm (Managing Anger, Effective Discipline , Managing Stress)

*Back to Basics (Secondary) Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 12:00-2:00pm (Managing Stress, Effective Communication, Sibling Rivalry, Peer Pressure)

*Back to Basics Jan. 8, 22 & 25 6:30-8:30pm (Conflict Resolution, Peer Pressure, Normal Adolescent Behavior, Self Esteem in Parents & Children, Teaching Responsibility)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 10:00-11:30am

Parenting the Strong Willed Child Jan. 17 & 24 6:30-8:00pm (4 – Part Series) Feb. 7 & 14

Family Education and Guidance Services 469-752-2272 http://www.pisd.edu/parentworkshops

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Plano East Golden Girls Dance Clinic 2018 When: Saturday, January 20th 1:30p.m.-4:00p.m. Where: Plano East Senior High Gym

Who: Ages Kindergarten through 12th grade (will be divided by grades for dances)

Cost for the evening is $30.00 Per Child Pre registrations received by Wednesday, January 17th.

Registration at the door is $35.00. Price includes: Clinic T-Shirt, Snack & Bottled Water, Learn 1 Pop Dance, Learn Golden

Girl Dance/Kick Technique, Prepare for Golden Girl Tryouts, Learn the Golden Girl

Victory Lines, Performance opportunity at the end of the Clinic!!!!

Please sign the back and fill in the bottom portion of this letter with check/money order. You can mail to the address listed below. We will reserve spots on a first come first serve

basis. To ensure correct T-Shirt sizes you must PRE-REGISTER. Schedule for the day:

1:30-2:00 Arrive and divide into grades/Games! 2:00-2:45 Warm Up, Kick, and Dance Technique 2:45-3:45 Learn Combo

3:45-4:00 Review Dance Combo 4:00 p.m. Showoff performance for parents! (video and cameras welcome!) Any Questions? Email mackenzie.mccall@pisd.edu or call 469-752-9235

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Please return form and mail with payment payable to Plano ISD

PESH Golden Girls

C/O Mackenzie McCall 3000 Los Rios Blvd. Plano, TX 75074

Participant Name:________________________________________Grade:___________

Parent Name:__________________________________Emergency contact number:_____________

Address:______________________________________________City__________Zip_________________ Parents Email:___________________________________________________________________________

Allergies/Medication____________________________________________________________________

T-Shirt Size (circle one) YL AS AM AL AXL Payment Method: Cash___________ Check#______________

Checks should be made payable to: Plano ISD Golden Girl _____________________________________ T Hamilton

Plano Independent School District Release of Liability for Participation in Golden Girl Dance Clinic Carefully read this release. It includes a release of claims against Plano Independent School District and its employees, agents and volunteers, (cumulatively the “District”) including a release of claims caused by the negligence or strict products liability of the District. In consideration of my or my child’s participation in the Golden Girl Kiddie Clinic (the “Program”), on behalf of myself and, if applicable, my child, I release and agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the District for all claims, damages, demands, or actions arising from, relating to or growing out of, directly or indirectly, my participation in the Program. This release is to be construed as broadly as possible. It includes a release of claims against the District for their, joint or singular, sole or contributory, negligence or strict liability, including liability arising from the alleged violation of any statute (other than those which protect against discrimination based on race, age, sex, or other classification which has experienced historical discrimination), resulting from, relating to, or arising out of participation, directly or indirectly, as an active participant or as a spectator, or in any other capacity. I understand the products, services and facilities are made available to me on an “as-is” basis. I acknowledge the District makes no warranties, implied or express, relating to the services, facilities and products, including but not limited to those regarding: merchantability; fitness for a particular purpose; performance in a good and workmanlike manner; or otherwise. I understand the Program involves serious health risks and a danger of accidents, including the possibility of death. Knowing this I assume any risks. I authorize the District, volunteers, instructors, District employees, agents and/or representatives, as my Agents, to consent to Medical, Surgical, and/or Dental examination, and to any and all other Treatments deemed necessary by medical personnel. I agree pictures taken during program hours may be used for future promotional purposes. I understand the District might not provide health and/or accident insurance for participants. The District reserves the right to discontinue a participant’s program at any time for any reason. I have read the information in full, and to the best of my ability understand the information above. I warrant by my signature my authority to sign this release. I agree to indemnify and defend the District against claims I am not authorized to legally bind the individual named herein to this agreement. Participant__________________________________ Date_______________ Parent or Guardian______________________________ Date_______________

I, Do or DO NOT (circle one) give permission to the PESH Golden Girls to use my child's photo in advertising material. Child's Name:________________ Parent Name:_________________ Parent Signature:_____________ Date:__________________________