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Published the 2nd and last Fridaysof each month.A service of the Barnstable Patriot in cooperation with area schools He¦lacHnard Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Art Goes to School Program: Jan. 18 - Kin- dergarten and Jan. 19 - Grade Four Jan. 18: BWB PTO Mtg. 7 p.m. Jan. 19: *Allegretto Music Program Grades K, 1&2 Jan. 25: *Author visit by Jane Davies with all students Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break 'Funded by BWB PTO Enrichment Program http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/BWB liSttlbMMeSl liMMtllr Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Jan. 31: Report Cards sent Home Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break GENERALANNOUNCEMENTS: The Center- ville Staff has been developing a consistent approach to writing. During the upcoming in-service day, they will be busy diving into new and excitingwaystoinstruct children in writing. They will be attending a workshop given, at the school, by "The Empowering Writers" consultants of Connecticut. SPECIAL EVENTS: The Centerville PTO had scheduled monthly "family night out" fundraisers throughout the year. UNO's Chicago Grille in Hyannis will host us on Jan.12,and our school willreceive 20 percent of the sales generated from our families and friends with a Centerville Elementary School flyer (to be sent home). We hope to see you all there! RECOGNITION: Centerville Elementary's renewed emphasis on Character Develop- ment was "tipped off" last week by an as- sembly lead by two members of the Harlem RocketsBasketballTeam.They emphasized team work, respect and the value of educa- tion while they engaged both the students and faculty in some humorous basketball antics. The school will continue emphasis on these topics throughout the rest of the year.Thank you to the Harlem Rockets for spending the time with us! IMPORTANT MEETINGS: We encourage every member of the community to attend or tune in to the upcoming interviews for the new Superintendent of Schools. http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/cville IHMffilftttr VOLUNTEER HOURS: We continue to be grateful to the volunteer hours our com- munity members put in at Hyannis West. DuringDecember,which was ashort month because of the holiday vacation, we still logged 382 hours of service. This brings our year to date total to 1711 hours. This is another vital part of the success of our school. Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Jan. 18: School Council - 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26: End of 2nd Compass Project ses- sion Jan. 27: Second term math facts test Jan.30: Start of Storyteller Artist in Residence program for 3rd grade Jan. 31: Cultural performance - Dr. Quark's Notion of Motion Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/hywest/hyannis_west. htm ttVUtfslM GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Cotuit Elementary student Maggie Fetscher was honored recently by the Falmouth Historical Society for her research project on the life of Kath- erine Lee Bates. As a third grade student in Mrs. Sandy Maloy's class, Maggie prepared a report. Her presentation of it, while she was dressed as the famous author of "America The Beau- tiful," was videotaped and sent to the Historical Society. The society recently informed Maggie that the tape will be ar- chived in its museum and will be viewed by other young students who visit there. SPECIAL EVENTS: Staff and students of both Cotuit and Marstons Mills campus- es have given generously for the school's annual holiday baskets project. With the help of the Fire Departments of Cotuit and Marstons Mills, these baskets have been presented to needy families each year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The members of the Cape Cod Realtors As- sociation donated over one thousand dol- lars in gift certificates that were included in the baskets this year. PTO MEETING: A PTO Meeting will be held on Jan.,18 at 7 p.m. in the Marstons Mills School Cafe. The main topic for this meeting is the plans for a new playgound at the Marstons Mills campus. Parents are urged to attend this meeting and to determine the role of the PTO in this project. Children will be welcome. Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school i Jan. 18: Awards Assembly at Cotuit, 2:15 p.m. j Jan. 18:PTO Meeting Jan. 25: Awards Assembly at Marstons Mills, 2:20 p.m. Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Cotuit/cmm.html litft/HHIflS Nk Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Jan. 20: Enrichment Clusters Begin, 9-10 a.m. Clusters will be held lweekly throughg March 3, with a celebration in the audito- rium on March 10. Jan. 24: Board of Trustees Meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 31: Report Cards Sent Home Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/mme L'laiiltaWii WW?tilt Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/ostweb llSLL^ttte/teUilllftte tiav Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/hyeast ftNfcEMt Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service, Half day - 11 a.m. dismissal begins four-day weekend. Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Jan. 19: School Council Meeting in the BMS Library at 7 p.m. Jan. 27: 7 p.m. School Dance BMS - Caf- eteria Jan. 27: ENTRAIN Concert at 7 p.m. at the Barnstable High Performing Arts Center. Ticket Sales Dates and Times: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 18 and 25 in the BMS Lobby 5-7 p.m., and Jan. 26inthe Cafeteria from 10:40 a.m.-l:40 p.m. Cash Sales Only. $10/child $15/adult.Advance Sales Only - No Tickets at the Door. If you need tickets and cannot make any of the above days/times, please contact Tara Fletcher (508-775-3319). Feb.17:Student/Staff Basketball Game, BMS Gymnasium at 3:30 p.m. http://www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/bmshyannis mwmwmwmk MID-YEAR EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: Wednesday (Jan. 18): TGA - 7:10-7:15; Period A - 7:20-9:35; Period B - 9:45-Noon. Thursday (Jan. 19): TGA - 7:10-7:15; Period C - 7:20-9:35; Period D - 9:45-Noon. Friday (Jan. 20): TGA - 7:10-7:15; Period E - 7:20-9:35; Period F - 9:45-Noon. Jan. 23: LAST day of FIRST semester ATTENTION SCHOLARSHIP SEEKERS! Scholarship Bulletin # 7 is being posted in your TGA, House Office , Bulletin Boards, etc. and includes 22 local awards offered through the Community Founda- tion of Cape Cod! Read the bulletins first to see if you qualify, then pick up the applications in MAIN GUIDANCE! Don't delay! CONGRATULATIONSTO Melissa Bowe for setting a BHS record in gymnastics with a score of 9.5 on the bars, in the double win over Nantucket and Plym- outh. CONGRATULATIONSTO Gonzalo Sanz for winning the 140 lb. class in the North Quincy Wrestling Tournament. ATTENTION TO SENIORS APPLYING TO COLLEGE: This is a reminder that your parent or guardian should be filing financial aid applications at this time. Many colleges have a eb. 1financial aid deadline. Applications are filled online. STUDENTS: On Friday, Jan. 27, during all the lunches in the Main Cafe the Director of Food Services and The Teen Clinic will be sponsoring "Meet the Nutritionist". Students will have the opportunity to meet Pat Vasconcellos the school's nu- tritionist to ask any questions concern- ing diet, nutrition, and sports nutrition. There will be informational pamphlets available as well. CONGRATULATIONS TO the following students whose artworks were selected by the art faculty to represent BHS at the 2006 Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards... Kahlil Peckham, Kelly Ostrand- er, Nikki Lariviere, Courtney Staples, Danielle Iris, Andrew Wood, Jess Creav- en, Katie Reynolds, Emily Hoppe, Alyson Ainsworth, Emily Marcotte, Carley Newton, Corey Oberlander, Christina Ca- bral, Bridget Doyle, and Katelyn Morin. Thanks to all the talented art students who submitted some very powerful and inspiring artwork. COLLEGE VISITS: BAY STATE COL- LEGE - Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 9:38 IN Main Guidance- RM 2112. Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/bhs lifiiiisliJiilirliteliiMKri L_L*LlrlvWWI*LW LtLj_ LL VvUvvL Future Meeting Dates Jan. 17 March 7 Jan. 24 March 21 FY07 Budget Forum April 4 Jan. 31 April 25 Public Hearing-FY07 May 2 Budget - Town Hall May 16 Hearing Room June 6 Feb. 14 June 20 Public Hearing-FY07 Budget - MMEHMCS Auditorium All meetings begin at 7p.m. and are held in the Barnstable Town Hall Hearing Room unless noted Barnstable Special Ed. Par- ent Advisory Council TheBarnstable Public Schoolsissponsor- ingSpecialEducation Parents'Advisory Council meetings on: Feb. 15, April 12 and June 14. Meetings run from 7-9 p.m. at Barnstable High School Senior Cafeteria, 744 W. Main Street, Hyan- nis, MA. All parents are welcome to attend. Any questions, please contact the Special Education Department at 508-862-4993. 2005-'06 School Calendar Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - Schools closed Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break Feb. 27: First day back March 14:Elementary Parent Conferences Half day for students March 16:Elementary Parent Conferences Half day for students April 14: Good Friday - Begins spring break April 24: First day back May 18: Teacher In-Service - Half day for stu- dents May 29: Memorial Day - Schools closed June 3: BHS Graduation June 22: Last day for students (INCLUDES FIVE INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS) Special Events: The Parent AdvisoryCouncil Meetingof Jan.31willbe discussingthetopic of Internet/Computer Safety for Children. The guest speaker, Police Officer Kevin Connelly,will be presenting at thismeeting. Refreshmentswillbeserved,sopleasereturn the noticeinthe backpack mailofyour child. RECOGNITION: Over $1,200 worth of food items were delivered to the Salvation Army, Noah Shelter, Champ House, and Independence House through the generos- ity of BHMCS student families and staff. Thank you. IMPORTANT MEETINGS. The Board of Trustees Meeting meeting of Jan. 26 is focusing on the school's upcoming Charter School Office (DOE) visit.Fullpreparations are being organized so that we continue to meet the expectations of our responsibilities as stipulated in our Charter. Jan. 13: Teacher In-Service - No School for students, begins 4-day weekend Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Day - No school Jan. 26: 7 a.m. Board of Trustees Meeting. 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