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Fridays of each month. A service
of ffje pantftaule patriot
in cooperation with area schools
If you have information or story ideas
for The Blackboard , please contact us
at blackboards barnstablepatriot.com,
or via fax at 508-790-3997 , or by picking
up the phone and calling 508-771-1427.
Fun With Energy - The PTO sponsored a show
called Fun With Energyin bothschools.The children
learned about potential energy, kinetic energy, heat
energy, and static electricity as well as the energy
produced by sound waves.
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WELL-BAKED SCHEME: Thanks to all who
have either donated, or bought items from
school bake sales as we raise money for
Heifer International. Our first bake sale
raised $305.
STUDY ISLAND: Third and fourth grade
students are encouraged to continue uti-
lizing Study Island at home. It's a great
way to practice academic skills before the
administration of MCAS ELA and Reading
in late March and early April.
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY: Thursday,
March 2nd is Read Across America Day.
Read Across America Day is a nation-wide
celebration of reading that falls on Dr.
Seuss'sbirthday. The focus for Read Across
America this year at BWB is Seuss's book
titled "Ten Apples Up on Top." Students
who would like to earn a special treat on
March 2, can complete a simple "apple
math" activity. Look for this activity to be
sent home soon!
Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/BWB
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Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS:
Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
March 3: Mix Match and Backwards Day.
Any crazy combination goes today. One
red shoe, backwards shirts.
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
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Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
March 15: Hyannis East Parent Activities
Committee,
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/hyeast
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PARENTSURVEY COMING: We are about to
launch our annual parent survey. This will
most likelycome home withthe childrenthe ;
week after February vacation. We annually
ask parents to fill out the survey and return
it back to us. We are looking for feedback
from parents about the things they think
we are doing well and what they might like
to see us do differently. We read each and
every response so please be as honest as
you can. Your feedback is valuable to us
and will definitely be used to make any j
changes needed to improve the quality of
your child's education. Feb. 27: First day
back from winter break
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/ostweb
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A HEALTHY FIX: A fitness program promot-
ing more physical activity at home for chil-
dren in both the Marstons Mills and Cotuit
campuses has been provided by health and
physical education specialist Karin Schulz.
"A Healthy Fix for 2006" sets the goal for J
the students to exercise for 2006 minutes
at home before the end of the school year.
Those who succeed willhave their name on
a printed sneaker on the wall of the gym
and will be given a sneaker charm to wear
on their shoelaces.
NEW PLAYGROUND FOR MILLS: Plans are
underway for renovating and adding to the
playground at the Marstons Mills campus
by the Playground Committee, under the
direction of co-chair Karin Schulz. Fund-
ing incudes a $5,000 donation from the
Lowe's Toolbox for Education Program
and a $5,000 gift from the school's PTO.
Further donations may be made through
the "Penny Jars" in each school lobby.
CANDY BAR BINGO: The PTO will provide
a fund-raising event for families at the first
Candy Bar Bingo game of the year. Pro-
ceeds will go for enrichment programs at
both campuses. Help our school and join
in the fun on March 10th at the Marstons
Mills Cafe from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Cotuit/cmm.html
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SmART SATURDAY: On Saturday, April 8,
the PTO is sponsoring an Art Program.
During this program, 4th graders will also
be sponsoring a Bake Sale to help raise
money for their 4th Grade Picnic.
Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
Feb. 28: Board of Trustees Meeting at 7:00
PM.
March 2: Read Across America, Celebrating
Dr. Seuss's Birthday
March 3: Enrichment Clusters
March 10: Enrichment Clusters Celebration
in Auditorium
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, noon dismissal
http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme
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Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
Feb. 27: MELO testing begins BHMCS
Feb.27: {AC Meeting on Computer Safety II
@ 7 p.m. March 1:3:00pm Parent "Tea'VPar-
ent Newsletter @ BHMCS Lobby
March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, 11 a.m. dismissal
March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for
students, 11 a.m. dismissal
March 7: 6-7:30 p.m. Grade 6 Math Night
BHMCS Cafeteria
March 9: Project "Wet" BHMCS Gym
March 10: Project "Wet" continues BHMCS
Gym
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: As winter
vacation winds down, we at BHMCS wish
you to keep inmind that March isthe begin-
ning of the State's Standardized Testing,
MCAS.The students in both Fifth and Sixth
grades, depending on their circumstances,
willbe taking the MELA/MELA-0 and ELA
MCAS'sduringtheup-comingweeks.Proper
rest, good nutrition and attendance are
fundamental to better achievement.
SPECIAL EVENTS: On March 7, BHMCS
willhost the first Sixth Grade Family Math
Night, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come join
us for an evening of fun and brain "tickling"
challenges. Then on March 9 and 10 we will
be hosting "Project Wet" for our students
on the various methods where water and
science combine for our environmental
safety.
RECOGNITION: Several members of the
BHMCS staff are again putting together
a "Team" to participate in the Relay for
Life, proceeds go to The American Cancer
Society. This is held each year at the D-Y
High School. They continue the hope; for
those we've lost and the future of a cure. If
you are interested in sponsoring this group,
contact Ms. Wendy Kingman or Ms. Deb
Morgan (Co-captains) at BHMCS.
IMPORTANTMEETING: The Board OfTrust-
ees Meetings are held on the last Thursday
of the month at 7a.m.in the BHMCS Library
and are open to the public. There will be a
number of vacancies on the Board for the
up-coming school year 2006-'07. If you feel
you can offer your insight and commit to
the continued growth of BHMCS, please
submit a current resume to: BHMCS/At-
tention Board of Trustees.
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Feb. 27: First day back from winter break
GATEWAYNEWS: The Friends of Gateway
Program will hold its major fundraiser of
the year on March 24, at the Sheraton
Four Points Resort in Hyannis. Dinner,
DJ, Dancing! Win prizes, cash or other
items that will be awarded that night!
Get a group together at your school and
take a table! Contact Mary Anne Farley,
our school's Gateway director for tickets
to this exciting event. You may also call
Dennis at 508778 4827, or the Gateway office
at 508-428-2125 All proceeds will directly
benefit all students in Gateway!
MARCH PTO PRESENTATION:On March 2,
the BMS PYTO Will present "The Time's
They are aChangin':Drug Culture &Today's
Teens " from 7-8:30 P.M.
RENAISSANCE FAIREPLANNED FOR MAY
5: We have shifted the traditional date of
our Renaissance Faire in order to avoid
conflicts with other activities that go on
in late June. This year's Faire will run
from 3:30-8:00 PM on Friday, May 5. The
Renaissance Steering Committee has been
meeting monthly throughout this year and
will begin weekly meetings on March 15,
at 2:45 PM. We need volunteers to help
with this monumental event. Please call
Bobbi Moritz, at 508-790-6460 if you would
like to help out.
GREETERS WANTED:Weneedyou!Volunteer
Greeters Needed at Entrance. One of the
School Improvement goals is to create a
school environment where parents, staff,
and students feel welcomed and valued.
We are looking for additional parents to
volunteer for weekly one-hour shifts,serving
as a "greeter" at our main entrance. As
a greeter you would welcome all visitors
and assist them in rindingthe appropriate
office in our school.
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CONGRATULATIONSTO the Girls Gymnas-
tics Team for capturing First Place in the
11Team Gymnastic Conference Champion-
ship. The girls are seeded first in the south
sectionaltournament and willbe competing
at Hudson on Feb. 25. GO RAIDERS!
MCASTUTORING willbe offered onTuesdays
and Thursdays from 2-4 PM in RM 1404 for
both ELA and Math.
THE BHS JUNIOR DANCE-' THE WILD
WEST" willbe held on Friday,March 3,from
7 to 11p.m. in the Senior Cafe. Tickets are
$10 and will be sold on Monday, Feb. 27,
before school in the Main Cafe, Tuesday,
Febr. 28, before school and during lunch
in the Main Cafe, and Wednesday, March
1st, after school in the Main Lobby. Non-
Barnstable student permission forms can
be found in junior homerooms. See your
Class Officers or Mrs. McLaughlin in RM
2202 if you have any question.
Scholarships available
• Cape Cod Landscape Association Mike Stacy
Memorial Scholarship: three $1,500 awards to
Cape Cod students who will pursue a career in the
green industry, plus an award of $500 to a son or
daughter of an Association member.
• First Citizens' Federal Credit Union Barbara
Whitehead Silva Scholarship: $1,000 to a gradu-
ating high school senior. Applications available
at the bank office, 66 Falmouth Road in Hyannis.
Deadline is April 1.
• St. Peter's Episcopal Church: $1,000 each to
two Barnstable High School, Cape Cod Academy
or Sturgis Charter Public School seniors inmemory
of "Kit" Anderson. Applications due by March 25.
• Osterville Garden Club: $1,000 each to four
graduating high school seniors fromthe town who
will major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape
design, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city
planning, environmental studies, land manage-
ment or botany. Applications due by March 31.
• Nauset Garden Club: $2,000 for a resident of
Cape Cod or the Islands entering his or herjunior
or senior yearof collegeinthe 2006-07 academic
year and who is majoring in landscape design,
horticulture , environment , marine or related
sciences, or enrolled in a graduate program in
the same studies. Applications are due May 30.
Contact Sharon Davis, Box 731, East Orleans
MA 02643, or by phone at 508-769-4379 or via
e-mail at Sharon@gardengatedesign.net
Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod: two $600
scholarships for Cape Cod high school seniors of
Finnish heritage pursuing higher education. Call
508-362-5278.
Osterville Men's Club: 10 college scholarships
totaling $10,500 to members of the Class of 2006
at Barnstable High School. Contact the school's
guidance department.
http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/bhs
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Future Meeting Dates
March 7 May 2
March 21 May 16
April 4 June 6
April 25 June 20
All meetings begin at 7p.m. and are held in the
Barnstable Town Hall Hearing Room unless
noted
| Barnstable Special Ed.
Parent Advisory Council
The Barnstable Public Schools is sponsor-
ing Special Education Parents'Advisory
Councilmeetingson:April 12andJune 14.
Meetingsrun from 7-9 p.m. at Barnstable
High School Senior Cafeteria, 744 W.
Main Street, Hyannis, MA. All parents
are welcome to attend. Any questions,
please contact the Special Education
Department at 508-862-4993.
2005-'06 School Calendar
Feb. 27: First day back
March 14: Elementary Parent Conferences Half
day for students
March 16: Elementary Parent Conferences Half
day for students
I 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
j June 22: Last day for students
(INCLUDES FIVE INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS)
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