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ItlLli ii^LlmaLLi l Published the 2nd and last Fridays of each month.A service off fie $arn*tatile patriot in cooperation with area schools liatiisitLliM^iliw^ite March 10: Author Norah Dooley visits with Grades 2 & 3 March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 15: BWB PTO Mtg. 7:00 pm March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March21: "THINK SPRING" School Spirit Day March 22:Grades K, 1 & 2 to CCCC for a performance of Stuart Little by the Zei- terion Theatre March 23: Family Math Night Gr. K-2 March 27 ¦ April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math March 31: Collection Day - Box Tops March 31:BWB "Night Out" Auction & Raffle @ Hyannis Golf Club 6-10 p.m. http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/BWB LUiiitti/lteiuustlte HAPPY SEUSS DAY: Dr. Seuss Day was celebrated in all classrooms of the school with visits by guest readers. Children at the Marstons Mills campus had a surprise visit from The Cat In The Hat. AUTHOR VISIT: Jacqueline Davies, author of "Where the Ground Meets the Sky" and "The Boy Who Drew Birds (John James Audubon) visitedtheMarstonsMillscampus on March 9 to share her stories and writing experiences with the children there. In April, Martha Zschock, author of "Journey Around Cape Cod" and "Journey Around Boston," will be visiting all the students at the Cotuit campus. The grant from The Cobb Foundation to fund this program was obtained by Jane Kenney, our Elementary Librarian, and library assistants Mrs. Kim Keith and Mrs. Patricia Childs. B-I-N-G-O: Don't miss the fun at the PTO's CandyNightBingotonight March 10from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Marstons Mills Cafe. March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 27 • April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math March 29: PTO Meeting http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Cotuit/cmm.ritmf IMSWutt March 10: Hyannis West Family Dance March 13: Author Norah Dooley - Grades 2 and 3 March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 15 - School Council - 5 p.m. This is a change in date. March 15 - School Play - "Share Bears." Parent, Family, and Friend Performance - 6:30 p.m. March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 21: Compass Start of Session 3 Com- pass Project March 27 - April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math IMsIM 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 March 27 - April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/hyeast n*»iirh'fllrF/IK1-Uhfltirrto March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 27 ¦ April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/ostweb MnM GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: We have a number of things going on this month at Centerville Elementary. Grades 3 & 4 will be introduced to the Cape Cod Symphony through a demonstration by their Brass Ensemble here at school. The children will attend a Cape Cod Symphonyperformance at Barnstable High SchoolinApril. Grade 3 will also take part in a water festival during which all of the children will be introduced to the fundamentals of water. The festival incorporates 13difference hands-on activi- ties that focus on water. MEETING THE AUTHOR: On March grades 2 & 3 participated in Meet the Author day. Children will meet Jacqueline Davies who has authored the book The Boy Who Drew Birds, about the life of John James Audubon. She talked to our second grad- ers about the paintings of birds and their nests. Our third graders learned about her life as a writer and how they can become writers also. March 14: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal March 16: Parent Conferences, Half day for students, noon dismissal Mar.17:Cape Cod SymphonyBrassEnsemble - Grades 3 & 4 Mar.21:9:30a.m.-3p.m., Pre-School Registra- tion March 27 - April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math http://www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/cville llklililMlillSlitibt iiaitilKr taUtoltrt ttlil SmART SATURDAY: On Saturday, April 8, the PTO is sponsoring an Art Program. During this program, 4th graders will also sponsor a Bake Sale to help raise money for their 4th Grade Picnic. 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 March 23&24: Tony Toledo performances March 28: Board of Trustees Meeting @ 7 p.m. March 27 - April 7: Grade 3 MCAS Testing: Reading March 27 - April 7: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Language and Literature March 28: Grade 4 MCAS Testing: ELA Composition May 15-June 2: Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Test- ing: Math From PTO: The annual "Make a Change" fundraiser for the JimmyFundrunsthrough April 30. Every classroom has a collection can. The Massachusetts classroom that collects the most change for the Jimmy Fund will receive tickets to a 2006 Red Sox game at Fenway. Please help your children participate by sharing change collected in your pockets, purses and cars. To learn more about the Jimmy Fund, please visit www.jimmyfund.org.For more information, call Marni Martyn 508-775-3092. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!: It's (almost) that time again and Joanne Coyle is look- ing for anyone interested in helping to plan and complete something special for the school staff on Staff Appreciation Day. Please give her a call ASAP if you'd like to help 508-428-4852. http: //www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme litiiuMla ltUitLLnfli'ttiUii IHUiltlil SlHlttUl GENERALANNOUNCEMENTS: The month of March begins the State Standardized TestingknownasMCAS.These are particu- larly important assessments for both your child and for us as an educational institu- tion. It isimportant for your child to receive the proper rest, nourishment and support during these testing dates. The MCAS will be administered again during the month of May also. Attendance is imperative to the proper administration of these tests. SPECIAL EVENTS: The week of March 13, there will be two half days with dismissal at 11 a.m., so that you can meet with your child's teacher(s) to review their progress to date. We here at the BHMCS strongly recommend that you take thisadvantage to have aworthwhileconference; it isbeneficial to the teacher, to your child and yourself. Lookingforward toseeingeach and everyone of our students' parent/guardians. RECOGNITION: BHMCS is proud to rec- ognize two winners in a Statewide essay contest on bullying, sponsored by the Mas- sachusetts AggressionReduction Center at Bridgewater State College (MARC). Both students are from Mrs. French fifth grade class:Robin Mesirow, First Prize among All fifth graders in the state. Jamie Spence is Third Place winner statewide for the fifth grade entries. Recognition to Ms. Mandev- ille for coordinating this endeavor here at BHMCS. Well done to all. BOOKS AND BOYS: Several of our staff at- tended a Workshop on "Connecting Boys to Books" by Kathleen Baxter. Some key points to encourageyour son to read (works on daughters too); don't worry about level, encourage "series books", let them choose thetopic/title &orsubject.Magazines,comic books, GuinnessBooks of Records/Interest- ing facts are a good place to start. Another prime key is modeling; Dads need to read in front of your children (the newspaper counts). Remember to make time to read and stick with it. Enjoy 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 20: 8:30am MEPA Testing Begins BHMCS March 21: 7 p.m. Variety Show MME Audi- torium March 28: 8:30 MCAS ELA Testing Begins 5th &6th Grades BHMCS March 30: Board of Trustees Meeting 7 a.m. BHMCS Library http://www.barnhoracemann.org litatihtrditiHiM'IfryMl GATEWAY NEWS: The Friends of Gateway Program will hold its major fundraiser of the year on March 24, at the Sheraton Four PointsResort inHyannis. Dinner,DJ,Danc- ing!Win prizes,cash or other items that will be awarded that night!Get agroup 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! RENAISSANCE FAIRE PLANNED 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 p.m. 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. AEROSOL CANS BANNED: Students and parents are remindedthat students are not allowedto bringanyaerosol cansonto school groundsorintothe building.These products have caused well documented safety and health problems to our students. March 13- 17: Spring Sports Sign-Ups - Base- ball, Softball,Track. Sign-Up Sheets willbe located outside the nurses office during the week. March 31: School Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $5 for Middle School Students not on the restricted list. March 31: PTO Presentation from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on the topic, "The Times, They are a Changin', Drug Culture and Today's Teens http: //www.barnstable.kl2.ma.us/bmshyannis Future Meeting Dates March 21 May 16 April 4 June 6 April 25 June 20 May 2 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:April12and June 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 March 14:Elementary Parent Conferences Half day for students March16: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) [iMMMfett Muul SCHOLARSHIPBULLETIN #10 dated March 7 is currently posted in Senior Home- rooms, Senior Caf, Lobby Bulletin Boards, House Offices as well as Main Guidance. It will also be posted on the BHS website www.barnstablekl2ma.us/bhs/guidance/ bs.html. BUBBLE DAY IS COMING - All students received their course selection sheets signed by their teachers this week, which should have gone home for parents/guard- ian signatures. Students should have their course selection sheets with them for the extended homeroom period on Tuesday, March 14 when they will be completing Scantron sheets by bubbling in their course numbers. CONGRATULATIONS TO James O'Neill and Paige Bourne who were selected by the World Language Department as March students of the month. SENIORS/SENIOR TGA TEACHERS: A reminder that the deadline to bring in pic- tures for the 2006 Senior Video Yearbookis Friday,March 17. Please bring them to the broadcasting studio in RM 2721 A.S.A.R CONGRATULATIONSTO Alan Frew, a BHS Senior who has been chosen as a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competi- tion. To be considered for a Merit Scholar- ship Award, Semifinalists must qualify as Finalists by fulfilling requirements that include demonstrating very high academic performance in college preparatory work, being endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and receiving high scores on the PSAT and the SAT. About 90% of Semifinalists meet requirements to qualify as Finalists. MCASTUTORING willbe offered onTuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 PM in RM 1404 for both ELA and Math. DODGEBALL: The Dodge ball Tournament is Tuesday, March 14 th, from 2-4 p.m. in the field house. Get a team of six together and play. The fee is $5 a person. The deadline for sign-ups is Friday March 10th . BEST BUDDIES: There will be a best buddies bowlingoutingon March 22. Wewillallmeet at Ryan Amusements downtown Hyannis from 2-3 p.m. If you want snacks you must bring money. Best Buddies ispaying for the bowling and there is no cost for shoes. LIBRARY-The librarywillbe closed March 28, 29 and 30, for 10th grade MCAS testing.