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<= span lang=3DEN style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:blac= k; mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN'>Volume 2 Issue 3=

<= span lang=3DEN style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:blac= k; mso-font-kerning:14.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN'>Our on-line newsletter=

Math Corner

Off the Top

6th Sense

8	5	7
2	6	1
A	9	6

Observe the pattern of numbers in the triangle.&= nbsp; Determine the value that belongs at the top of the triangle.<= /o:p>

Based on the numbers in the 3x3 grad, determine the missing value for “A&= #8221;

Work on these with your children and send in your answers – the first 5 correct will have their names posted in the next newsletter. <= /span>

Support School Success This Year:

1. Attend School events<= /p>

2. Become involved in the School Improvement Council and the PTO<= /p>

3. Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher by email, Teacher Ease, agenda notes. Take the first step.=

4. Attend monthly Thursday am parent meetings.

These monthly meetings wi= ll be on Thursdays – we’ll post the date each month. Our first meeting will give you = a tour of the school, hear what is happening at the school and give you a time to “Think, Pair, Share” your thoughts. First meeting is Thursday, Sept.= 27, 7:15-8:00

= Tammy Greer Principal

We = have now survived more than two weeks of school – only about 6 more till grades! We have been = so impressed with how smoothly we moved into this year. Parents have adapted to traffic patterns, students moved right into routines. If car pick up have not yet done= so, please put name tags we made in your front window at pick up. It really speeds things up. Check out the district sev= ere weather policy. The safety = of your children is uppermost in our minds.

We are attempting to solve the problem of multiple tests on any one day in 6^th grade. The departments have agreed to u= se only certain days:

Monday: no tests

Tuesday: Reading tests

Wednesday: Science and Math tests=

Thursday: Math tests if more time is needed<= o:p>

Friday:&nbs= p; English and Social Studies tests.

This does not mean there will be a test every week but these days will be reserved for these subjects. Gifted classes will schedule the= ir tests around these. For more information, check School Notes or the BSIS calendar on our web site. 5th grade teachers will work together to avoid too many tests on one day.&n= bsp;

= Lunchbox suggestions<= /b> click here.
Lunch Menus: http://bsisonline.com Click on menu<= /p>

Link to severe weather policy: http://www.bsisonline.com Click on Severe Weather

Tiger Traits: Create a clear and compelling dr= eam.

Did You Know? In a typical school year, students spend 12 percent of their time = in school. We, as parents, must invest in the other 88 percent of their lives – when they are out of school – doing whatever it takes to make sure they are successful.<= o:p>

Our news letter is on line: http://b= sisonline.com The on-line version has more tip= s and interesting trivia than we have room for on paper. So if we do not yet have your em= ail address (as evidenced by the fact you received this on paper instead of o= n an email announcement) send us your name, your child’s name, at least = one of their teachers, and your email address NEATLY printed on a card or ema= il it to: cheryl.roach@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us=

If your child’s teacher is participating in Teacher Ease, become invol= ved in your child’s progress. Grades are posted at least weekly (be patient – it takes a l= ot of time to carefully grade 150 papers!)

Upcoming Events: Check out http://b= sisonline.com and see BSIS calendar for more details.

PTO fundraiser begins 9-6
BSIS Family Cookout: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Outside the cafeteria – hamburgers, chips, beans, cookie, drinks. Cost: $6.00 each. Tickets sold at school Sept 6-12= . Bring a blanket or chair<= span lang=3DEN style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-l= anguage: EN'>.

Go back to school the smart way with our clever collection of frugal tips and time-saving solutions.
From the book Extraordinary = Uses for Ordinary Things

Nifty Tips for Parents <= /span>

Dreading the end-of-summer shopping sprees that signal school's back in session? Relax -- our cheat sheet's ready to help everyone make the grade this year!

Don't lose it -- label it!

You don't need to buy labels or a fancy machine that m= akes them. Use inexpensive masking tape instead to conveniently mark kids' schoolbooks and supplies.
See more uses for Masking Tape.

Instant index cards

It's inevitable -- at the eleventh hour your child will say, "I need index cards for school tomorrow." If you don't have = any, use paper plates and a ruler. Measure out a 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 (A7 or A6) card = on the plate and cut. Use the first card as a template for the rest.
See more uses for Paper Plates.

Safeguard supplies

It's one of the universal truths of parenthood: Kids' pencil cases, folders, markers, and other school supplies are forever disappearing. You may be able to lessen the losses, however, by affixing address labels with a piece of transparent tape to the contents of your chi= ld's desk and backpack.
See more uses for Return Address Labels.

Keep supplies organized

Do the kids have trouble keeping track of their school pencils, pens, and rulers? Puncture three holes along the bottom edge of a sealable freezer bag so it will fit in a three-ring binder. Now the young scholars can zip their supplies in and out of the bag.
See more uses for Plastic Bags.

Make an artist's palette

Tear off a length of heavy-duty aluminum foil, crimp up the edges, and you've got a ready-to-use palette for mixing paints. If you = want to get a little fancier, cut a piece of cardboard into the shape of a palet= te, complete with thumb hole, and cover it with foil. Or if you already have a wooden palette, cover it with foil before each use and then just strip off = the foil instead of cleaning the palette.
See more uses for Aluminum Foil.<= /span>

Organize kids' sporting goods=

Keep a decorated empty wine or liquor carton with partitions, and with the top cut off, in your child's room and use it for e= asy storage of tennis rackets, baseball bats, fishing poles, and such.
See more uses for Cardboard Boxes= .

Why Cornstarch, Paper Plates and Wallpaper Pass Tests<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; color:#333333'>

Untangle knots

Knots in string or shoelaces can be stubborn to undo, = but the solution is easy. Sprinkle the knot with a little cornstarch. It will t= hen be easy to work the segments apart.
See more uses for Cornstarch.

Give kids some lunch box variety

As a break from the usual sandwich, put some fruit sal= ad, rice mix, or other interesting fare in one or two recycled margarine tubs f= or your child's lunch. The tubs are easy to open and will keep the food from getting crushed.
See more uses for Margarine Tubs.=

Cover your kids' textbooks

Helping your children make book covers for their textb= ooks isn't only fun, it's also a subtle way to teach kids to respect public property. And few materials rival a paper bag when it comes to making a rug= ged book cover. First, cut the bag along its seams to make it a flat, wide rectangle, then place the book in the center. Fold in the top and bottom ed= ges so the bag is only slightly wider than the book's height. Next, fold over t= he sides to form sleeves over the book covers. Cut off the excess, leaving a couple of inches on either side to slide over the front and back covers. Pu= t a piece of masking tape on the top and bottom of each sleeve (over the paper,= not the book) to keep it on tight, and you're done. Lastly, let your child put = his or her personal design on each cover.
See more uses for Paper Bags.

Make Frisbee flash cards

Drilling your kids with flash cards can be a drag, but here's a way to make it fun. Write the numbers, letters, words or shapes you are teaching on paper plates and let the kids toss them like Frisbees across the room when they get a correct answer.
See more uses for Paper Plates.

Clean a dirty thermos

To get a thermos bottle clean, fill it with warm water= and 1/4 cup white vinegar. If you see any residue, add some uncooked rice, which will act as an abrasive to scrape it off. Close and shake well. Then rinse = and let it air-dry.
See more uses for Vinegar.=

Protect schoolbooks

If your child goes through book covers on textbooks on= a semi-regular basis, get your hands on some old rolls of wallpaper. Book cov= ers made of wallpaper are typically more rugged than even the traditional brown paper bag sleeves; they can hold their own against pens and pencils, and are much better at handling the elements, especially rain and snow.
See more uses for Wallpaper.

Back

Fill your child's lunchbox with these fun treats. Set aside special snacks just for school and your kids will look forward to their dai= ly trip to the cafeteria. These recipes are sure to brighten a bad day!=

Spiced Nuts

Prep time: 5 minutes
Roasting time: 10 minutes

You = Will Need
2 cups walnuts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

What= to Do
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine walnuts with remaini= ng ingredients. Arrange coated nuts in a single layer in a shallow roasting pa= n.

2. Roast about 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until browned. (Ca= n be made up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container.)

Makes: 2 cups

Per tablespoon: Calories 50; Saturated Fat 0 g; Total Fat 5 g; Protein 1 g; Carbohydrates 1 g ; Fiber 0 g; Sodium 102 mg; Cholesterol 0 mg

Eat-by-the-Handful Popcorn and Nuts<= /p>

This honeyed snack tastes a lot like old-fashioned popcorn balls, but is much easier to make.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes

You Will Need
10 cups air-popped popcorn
1 cup lightly salted dry-roasted mixed nuts
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg

What to Do
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place popcorn and mixed nuts in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan.

2. In a small saucepan, stir together the honey, orange juice, butter, oran= ge rind and cinnamon until well mixed. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Dri= zzle the honey mixture over the popcorn and nuts. Using a wooden spoon, toss unt= il well mixed. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring twice.

3. Spread popcorn mixture onto a large sheet of foil. Cool completely. To store, place in a tightly covered container.

Makes: 7 cups

Per 1-cup serving: Calories 228; Total Fat 14 g; Saturated Fat 4 g; Protein= 5 g; Carbohydrates 24 g; Fiber 4 g; Sodium 166 mg; Cholesterol 9 mg.

Looney Lips

Kids will eat these up as fast as you can make them.

You Will Need
1/4 cup chunk-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons reduced-fat soft-style cream cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium-size red apple, cored and cut into 16 wedges
Miniature marshmallows

What to Do
1. In a small bowl, stir peanut butter, cream cheese, and cinnamon until we= ll mixed. Spread 1 side of each apple wedge with a thin layer of the peanut bu= tter mixture.

2. Stick together 2 wedges to make "fat lips." Tuck in a few marshmallow "teeth."

Serves: 8

Peanut-Butter Dinosaurs

You Will Need
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

What to Do
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Add flour and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Divide dou= gh in half. Cover with plastic wrap.

3. Chill 2 to 3 hours, or until firm. Heat oven to 350°F. On well-flour= ed surface, roll half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness (dough will be fragile). Using 4- to 5-inch dinosaur cookie cutters, cut shapes into dough. Place sh= apes 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.

4. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until set. Cool completely. Decorate cooki= es with frosting, if desired. Let dry completely before storing.

Makes: about 3 dozen cookies

Veggie Kabobs

Here's an enticing, fun, and nourishing snack for kids 10 and older.

You Will Need
1 medium-size carrot, cut into 8 pieces
4 cherry tomatoes
1 stalk celery, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 small cucumber, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
8 pieces sweet green pepper
4 wooden skewers, 10 inches long
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing

What to Do
1. Thread pieces of each vegetable onto each skewer. Use kitchen shears to = snip off sharp ends of skewers.

2. In a small bowl, stir sour cream and Thousand Island dressing until mixe= d. When eating kabobs, slide a vegetable down to the end of the skewer and dun= k it in the sour cream mixture.

3. Repeat with remaining vegetables.

NOTE: Instruct children to be careful when eating from skewers. Don't give skewers to young children.

Serves: 4

Shake a Sack Apple Snack

Kids will have fun helping you make the dried apples using the old-fashioned technique bel= ow.

You Will Need
2 cups Homemade Dried Apples (recipe below), quartered, or store-bought dri= ed apple chunks
1 package (6 or 7 ounces) dried peaches or apricots, halved and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups bite-size wheat-, rice-, corn-, or bran-square cereal
1 cup puffed corn cereal or tiny marshmallows
1 cup coconut
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

What to Do
1. In a large, heavy-duty plastic bag, combine Homemade Dried Apples, dried peaches, wheat-square cereal, puffed corn cereal, coconut, and almonds (if using).

2. Close bag and seal. Shake until well mixed.

Makes: 8 to 9 cups