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FISCAL YEAR 07 SCHOOL BUDGET: Up- date of the Meeting Schedule published in the last newsletter: Tuesday, January 31st Budget Forum at BHS Senior Cafe (7 p.m.) Tuesday, February 7th Budget Hearing (6 p.m) followed by Regular meeting (7 p.m) at Town Hall; Tuesday, February 28th Budget Hearing (6 p.m.) followed by Regular meeting (7 p.m.) at Town Hall PTO POSTINGS: The next After School Enrichment begins February 1st. Flyers will follow in the next day or two. YEARBOOK: Please send in any pictures you'd like to see in this year's Yearbook to Laura Boule's attention. LET'S DANCE: entine's Day Dance will be held on Friday, February 10th. Parent volunteers are needed. Please contact Nelly Sheehan or leave your name at the main office. WHAT AM I BID?: BWB Auction, Friday March 31st. Lots of fun, lots of exciting items, watch for details coming home on Monday. Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us /BWB M/lfcllM tills- HARLEM ROCKETS: The students at the Cotuit campus recently enjoyed a visit from the Harlem Rockets Comedy Team, who presented a program of fun mixed with serious advice about the importance of staying in school, working hard and avoiding drugs AFTER SCHOOL :The schools'PTO is again sponsoring an after-school enrichment program that extends from January 20 to March 30.Instructors include an artist from the Cotuit Center for the Arts, a chef from the Mayflower Nursing Home, an expert m medieval studies, and a classical ballet dancer as well as volunteer teachers and parents with special talentsto share. Other topics include science, story-telling, chess, and various arts and crafts SPAGHETTI SUPPER: Don't miss the fun of the annual Spaghetti Supper on Friday night, February 3 at the Marstons Mills School Cafe. The menu includes Prince Spaghetti,Meatballs and Sauce donated by Sienna's of Mashpee, Salad, Garlic Bread and Home Made Desserts. Tickets for seat- ings at 5:00 or at 6:15 may be purchased through the students or from ChristineRiley at (508) 428-0747 for Adults: $6, Seniors $5 Children $5 Under 4 free. There will be a door prize and araffle benefiting the fourth graders'graduation picnic. Bringthe whole family, your friends and neighbors. Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/Cotuit/cmm html IKHlMli The teachers at Centerville were busy attending a workshop given at the school by "The Empowering Writers" consultants of Connecticut on the recent teacher in-service day. Jan. 31: Report Cards sent Home Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Cen- terville School Council is still seeking ideas to improve the "end of the day" pick up. Students who are picked up by parents at the end of the day are put in dangerous situations in the back parkinglot. Anyideas should be sent to the school office. SPECIAL EVENTS: Thank you to everyone who participated in the "family night out" fundraiser at UNO's Chicago Grille on January 12th! RECOGNITION: The "Penny Drive" for the Miss Nelson Scholarship Fund was a suc- cess. $996.40 was raised. Thank you to all of the children, families and friends who donated to this wonderful cause. IMPORTANT MEETINGS: The Centerville PTO will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 8th, in the cafeteria from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/cville bi&WlllglM ILULtHJli L'lauutliailLH SLHIUUL Jan. 31: Report Cards Sent Home Feb. 8: 7:00 p.m. PTO Meeting Cafeteria Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 10: 6:30 p.m. Movie Night -The Original Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory MME HMCS Auditorium Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.kl 2.ma.us/mme H&iltltll/iJSllrlilfl^liti!! GRAND OPENING of the Guided Reading Book Room at OstervilleElementary School. The PTO donated money to buy 900 books to be used by all children in small groups for reading instruction in grades K-2. Mrs. Orcutt,the Reading Specialist,willconduct a workshop for teachers on guided reading and the use of these new books in their classrooms. Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnstable.kl 2.ma.us/ostweb IMtMilirUuitum tan (Hi&iM SuM Special Events: The Parent Advisory Coun- cil Meeting of Jan. 31 will be discussing the topic of Internet/Computer Safety for Children. The guest speaker, Police Officer Kevin Connelly, will be presenting at this meeting. Refreshments will be served, so please return the notice in the backpack mail of your child. Jan. 31: 7 p.m. PAC Meeting (a BHMCS ibrary Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break http: //www.barnhoracemann.org I If you have information or story ideas for The Blackboard , please contact us at blackboard^ barnstablepatriot.com, or via fax at 508-790-3997, or by picking up the phone and calling 508-771-1427. UHUitM 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.k12.ma.us/liyeast liytuiiife lM UPCOMING MCAS ASSESSMENTS: As you know, each spring the Mass Depart- ment of Education requires all third and fourth graders to take the MCAS assess- ments. This year the three part language arts assessments will take place between March 27th and April 7th. The two-part MCAS Mathematics will be administered between May 15th and June 2nd. These are very important test that will help teachers to instruct your child in the most effective manners. There are no make up sessions for the reading com- prehension or the math assessments so it is very important that families do not plan any non-emergency medical ap- pointments or "extra" family vacations during those periods. Please be sure to mark those dates on your calendar. GRADE THREE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM: On Monday, January 30th, Angela Klingler will be starting her "Artist in Residence" session for the third grade at Hyannis West. It will run through Thursday February 2nd. Ms. Klingler is a storyteller who came to our school in November as part of our "Cul- tural Enrichment" program. The students enjoyed her very much. Ms. Klingler will be going to each third grade classroom every day, teaching the students about the art of oral story telling, and helping them develop their own stories. It should prove to be a very enriching experience. Jan. 27: Second term math facts test Jan. 30: Start of Storyteller Artist in Resi- dence 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/hyannjs_west. htm LltLLltiiLiiLitUrtLtuLl SeLLUUL 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 Foundation of Cape Cod! Read the bulletins first to see if you qualify, then pick up the applications in MAIN GUIDANCE! Don't delay! ATTENTION TO SENIORS APPLYING TO COLLEGE: This is a reminder that your parent or guardian should be filingfinancial aid applications at this time. Many colleges have a Feb. 1 financial aid deadline. Ap- plications are filled online. CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR Carly Newton. She is the very first Massachusetts volleyball player to be selected as a High School All-American! This is a huge athletic achievementthat speaks volumesabout Carly, her teammates, and her coaches - well done! ATTENTIONSOPHOMORES,JUNIORSAND SENIORS: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery will be given on Thurs- day, February 16th, at BHS from 7:10 until 10:45 am. If you are interested in a career in the armed services, you can sign up for this no-obligation test. Sign up in the Main Guidance Office , Room 2112. STUDENTS: do you enjoy the game of Chess? Osterville Bay Elementary is looking for students to play Chess on Tuesday's from 2:30 to 3:00pm. Please stop by RM 1105 to see Mrs. Nolan if interested. Community Service hours will be rewarded. ENTRAIN" CONCERT AT BHS: Entrain will be playinginthe PerformingArtsCenteronFriday, January27th. Ticketsforstudentsare$10.Tick- etsfor everyoneelseare$15. Thedoorswillopen forgeneralseatingat6:30pmandtheconcertwill beginat 7:00 with a high schoolband ("One for the Ditch") as the opening act. The concert is being sponsored asa fund raiserby the Middle School PTO. Feb. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break www.barnstable.k12.ma.us bhs Future Meeting Dates Jan. 31 March 7 Public Hearing-FY07 March 21 Budget • Town Hall April 4 Hearing Room April 25 Feb. 14 May 2 Public Hearing-FY07 May 16 Budget - MMEHMCS June 6 Auditorium June 20 All meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the Barnstable Town Hall Hearing Room unless noted Barnstable Special Ed. Par- ent Advisory Council The Barnstable Public Schools is sponsor- ing Special Education 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 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) laiLiiKlnliLLb ifl riliLlir^istuml 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. 26 in the 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. 9: Teacher in-Service - Half Day for students Feb. 18: Last day before winter break Feb.17: Student/Staff Basketball Game, BMS Gymnasium at 3:30 p.m. http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us /bmshyannis TM mm * ¦ ¦ _¦ j m * m \ % j .,,, . :..m