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December 2009
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| FUN RUN HUGE SUCCESS
What a delightful day it was! We had beautiful weather, lots of help and students in colorful t-shirts running laps to earn funds for their school. Volunteers were here helping as well as enjoying a light lunch provided to them as a thank you for all they do throughout the year. As of December 1, we have received almost $30,000 in donations. That is phenomenal! The cost of T-shirts was covered by generous sponsors. Prizes have been ordered and will soon be distributed. Our expenses are minimal --- therefore we are assured that the vast majority of this money will go right back into the school -- not to a fundraising company.
We surpassed our goal of $25,000 so Ms. White will make an ice cream sundae---easy enough---except that the ingredients will be dropped from the roof.
The orange team brought in the most total funds. The orange team consisted of the following classes:
Mrs. Smith (K)
Mrs. Boling (1st)
Mrs. Webster (2nd)
Mrs. Thompson (3rd)
Mrs. Rodriguez (4th)
Mr. Olinger (5th)
Ms. Garcia (K)
Mrs. Ramey (Path)
The orange-team teachers will enjoy a Sonic Drink once a week for six weeks and the students will get to go to Walker's Creek Park to eat lunch and play.
The student who brought in the most donations was Michael McEwen in Mrs. Lacey's first grade class. He will have a pizza party with 10 friends.
Colton Eager ran the most laps. (Eighty-four --a RECORD for WCE!)He will have lunch on the roof with Mrs. White and a friend. |
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Early Release
Friday, December 18
11:00 am
Holiday Break
December 21 - January 4
Students Return January 5
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Holiday Shop |
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The gift giving season is here again. The Holiday Shop is a safe and fun place for our students to shop for exciting, affordable gifts for family and friends. All students will preview shop on Monday, December 7th and come home with a shopping list, prices and their class shopping time. Parents please help your child fill it out and send it with them on their shopping day.
The shopping days are Tuesday, December 8th---Wednesday, Dec. 9th (8:30-3 pm) and Thursday, December 10th (8:30-4pm.)
Also, we are in need of volunteers to help make this shopping time special. Please email Becky Levy at becky.levy@sbcglobal.net or call at 817-605-0825.
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Christmas Card Winners |
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BISD Holiday Card Contest winners are:
Mason Blair (K)
Michael McEwen (1st)
Taylan Dees (2nd)
MaKayla Franks in Mr. Radomski's 4th grade class
was our Campus winner and will receive a $25 gift card.
Holiday Cards will be on display in the lobby of the BISD Administration Building through the end of December. |
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Fifth Grade Program
6:30 Thursday, December 17
Legacy Church of Christ
Dear 5th Grade Parents and Students,
We have been given an opportunity to practice at the performance venue on December 14th and 15th. Please see updated schedule below.
Monday, December 7 - Santa, Mrs. Clause, Elfis, Reindeer and Elves
Practice at the school from 3:15 - 4:15pm
Tuesday, December 8 - Santa, Mrs. Clause, Elfis and Band Members
Practice at the school from 3:15 - 4:15pm
Monday, December 14 - All speaking parts
Practice at Legacy Church of Christ from 3:30 - 4:30pm. Parents are responsible for getting their students to the practice location for the student's safety.
Tuesday, December 15 - All Students
Practice at Legacy Church of Christ from 3:30 - 4:30pm. Parents are responsible for getting their students to the practice location for the student's safety.
Legacy Church of Christ is located at the address below:
8801 Mid Cities Blvd
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
817-485-6748 |
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Soccer |
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First, second and third graders will begin an instructional soccer program on December 2. There will be two sessions. The winter session will be Dec 2, 9 and 16. The spring session will meet the last 3 weeks of May. |
Spelling Bee |
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Thursday, December 3, at 9:00 we will have our annual Spelling Bee. The student who remains standing will represent Walker Creek at the BISD Spelling Bee. The runner-up will also attend. |
Candy Cane Grams |
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Third graders will be selling Candy Cane Grams for 50 cents each December 7 - December 16th. They will be delivered to students on December 18th. |
First Grade to North Pole Express |
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Our first graders will enjoy the experience of riding the train when they go on the North Pole Express December 9th.
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 It's the Law |
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It is illegal to use a handheld cell phone in a school zone. This includes the circle drive as well as the perimeter of our building. The fine is $250. This law was enacted for the safety of children. Although we love the convenience of talking on our cell, none of us would want to endanger the life of a child by being distracted as we are picking up or dropping off our child at school.
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DARE Graduation |
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Our fifth grade students will have their DARE Graduation on December 7 at 2:00. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. | |
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 Playground Problem
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It has been brought to our attention that children are playing on our playground when cars are entering and exiting the circle driveway. For the safety of these children we are asking that the playground be "off limits" from 3:00 - 3:30 each week day afternoon. Thank you for abiding by this rule. | |
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There have been a couple of changes to the Honor Choir practice and performance schedule.
Through the month of December, practices will be held only until 4:15pm. Also, the performance that was scheduled for Saturday, December 12th has been cancelled.
Don't forget the performance on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 6:30pm at Lexington Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. Students need to arrive there at 6:15pm. and wear their Honor Choir shirts with a festive hat. The address and phone number is 7146 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, TX. 817-589-1734. Pease e-mail Ms. Morrison at Kimberly_Morrison@birdville.k12.tx.us if your child will NOT be able to attend. | |
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