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Boiling Springs SC 29316 |
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January 9, 2008 Volume 2 Issue 19 |
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The Boiling Springs
Intermediate School Library will hold its annual Book Fair
February 11 – February 20. The fair
will be open each day from 7:30 until 3:30.
Each class will have an assigned time to come, as well as shopping in
the mornings before school. Please feel free to browse with your
student. Mrs.
Cooley Math at Home |
Counselor’s Corner Opening and Closing of School – Announcements will be made over the radio and TV. WSPA 950 is the station that normally announces it first. Delays and closings will also be posted on our website, www.bsisonline.com. Please do not call the school or district office. We need to keep these lines of communication open in order to expedite decisions concerning your child’s safety. If we are on a one hour delay, the building will open at 8:00 and school will begin at 9:05. If we are on a two hour delay, the building opens at 9:00 and school begins at 10:05.
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We hope everyone has kicked 2008 off to a great start! As we settle back in to the routine of school, please remember to show good character not only here at school, but in the community as well. Our 6th graders will be covering flexibility and sense of humor over the next few weeks during Guidance. Our 5th graders will be covering relationships. Please view the names of our character award winners for both grade levels online. Also, please be sure to fill out the parent survey that is attached to the newsletter or available online. These will be used to assess the counseling program for future needs within the school. Please return the survey to Mrs. Yates by email or by hardcopy. Thanks so much and have a happy new year. |
Gentle Reminder: Please remember to pull ALL the way
forward in the car line when picking up or dropping off. It speeds things up enormously for everyone
if we can completely fill up the line.
Thank you. PAWS will NOT be available Jan 11, Friday
afternoon. Reminder:
If you are planning on purchasing a science fair display board through
the school, be sure to do so as soon as possible. Though we have ordered 350 boards, most
have been sold. We are not ordering
any more unless a need develops. Let
your child’s teacher know this week if you plan to purchase a board. Knowledge is one thing that doesn’t become secondhand when used. |
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The Puzzler: Our last winner! 2.)Bly's trip quicker than Fogg's: 7days 17 hours 48 min. and 46 sec. Dennis Kitchko However, there are 204 squares on a checkerboard! The Puzzler: Determine the value for A, B, C, and D (all positive integers) given:
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BSIS Art Show – Thursday, Jan 24 5:30 – 7:00
pm. All 5th grade students
will have one piece of framed artwork on display in the gym. We are excited to announce our partnership with Spartanburg County Adult Education in bringing a GED Program to our Young Adult Population (YAP) (ages 17-21) starting the week of January 21, 2008. In addition we are also the recipient of a grant from AT&T which will allow us to also serve the general population with a GED program, also beginning in January. Also, we will begin basic computer literacy classes as well as ESL on Saturday’s beginning in January. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Kelley Ezell Executive Director 864-578-1379 |
Upcoming Events: Fri. Jan 11 – 12:00 dismissal for students and
teachers Wed Jan 16 – BETA club (date change) Mon Jan 14 – No School Fri Jan 15 – Candy Sale letters sent – due Jan
18 Thurs. Jan 17 Report Cards Sent home Mon. Jan 18 Awards Day 8:15-5th; 9:15 – 6th Mon Jan 21 – No School Jan 23 – Feb 8 Candy Sale Tues Feb 26 Science Fair |
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The Puzzler #1:
How many squares are on a traditional 8x8 checkerboard? (The answer is not 64!)
The Puzzler #2: On Nov. 14, 1889, Nellie Bly set off on a trip around the world. Her goal was to make the trip in less than Phileas Fogg’s fictional 80 day trip. It took 72 days, 6 hours, 11 min. 14 sec. to make the trip. How much quicker was her trip than Fogg’s?
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Boiling School Counseling Program Review ~Parent Survey Thank you for
taking the time to answer the questions in this survey. Your honest response to all questions will
assist in the review of the School Counseling Program, including guidance and
counseling. All responses will be kept
confidential. 1. Check all that Apply 2. I know what the School Counselor does? Yes No Have a child in 5th grade 3. I have used the School Counselor before? Yes No Have a child in 6th grade 4. I like the Character Education Program? Yes No 5. The Counselor was helpful to me? Yes No 6. What type of contact have you had with the school counselor in the past? (Check all that apply) and rate your experience. 1 unsatisfactory 2 okay 3 good Personal Conference 1 2 3 Phone Conversation 1 2 3 Joint meeting with a classroom teacher 1 2 3 Written Communication 1 2 3 Response for a request for information 1 2 3 Counselor interpretation of student records 1 2 3 7. Please circle the appropriate number after each statement that best reflects your opinion. 1=strongly 2=disagree 3=neither agree 4= agree 5=strongly disagree nor disagree agree ~The school counselor has helped my child with personal and/or school 1 2 3 4 5 problems. ~The school counselor has provided services that have been helpful to my child. 1 2 3 4 5 ~The school counselor is knowledgeable about services outside of the school system. 1 2 3 4 5 ~The school counselor is not available to me when I have questions. 1 2 3 4 5 ~The school counselor has helped my child develop socially, emotionally, 1 2 3 4 5 and academically. ~I feel satisfied with the work that the school counselors are doing. 1 2 3 4 5 ~The school counselor has been an effective advocate for my child. 1 2 3 4 5 Please list: A. The most significant strengths within the School Counseling program B. The most significant weaknesses within the School Counseling program. What
would you change? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Thank you again for taking the time to complete this survey! Please return to Mrs. Yates. |
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5th Grade Winners-Caring Zachary Kimsey Phathya Choeurm Alexis Cargill Brittany Miller Kelsie Ellenburg Aleia Greenlee Kierra McEntyre Jalyn Gaffney Heath McGill Lupita Perez Clair Cumbo Eva Sereque Madeline Williams Ethan Rakes Erin Flaherty Maleline Henderson Harley Watkins Amanda Cluney |
6th Grade Winners-Pride/Curiosity Jacob Leister Yazmine Trejo Skylan Kimbrell Austin Loo Josh Splawn Tucker Hogan Katie Hyder Sarah Ward Trace Witt Sarah Wines Daniel Thompson Evan Sommers Kasey Momier Maggie Bachelor Ethan Hardin Hannah Bailey Emily Newell Timmy Gowan |