The BIS Bulletin

Today was eventful enough with our early dismissal, but we had some additional excitement when our fire alarms began ringing around 9:30 am. There was no fire and no evacuation took place. Luckily our SRO, superintendent, maintenance staff and local fire department were all here in a matter of minutes to verify nothing was wrong. We are continuing to look into the incident and ensure everything is operating optimally.

Our Falcon Flyers will be having a bake sale next week. Proceeds will go directly towards helping those within our community.

• What: Bake sale items will range from $0.50 - $1.00
• When: Jan. 16th (Tuesday) & Jan. 17th (Wednesday)
• 7:30 am - 7:50 am each day
• Where: BIS Foyer

Today, your student is coming home with updated reports from their most recent iReady diagnostic assessment. These mid-year assessments let us know how students are doing in both reading and math. The reports sent home today are growth reports to show you what your student scored on the beginning of the year diagnostic compared to the one they took in December. If your student was put on an RSP (Reading Success Plan) at the beginning of the year, you will also be receiving updated progress towards those goals. We have seen SO much growth and are so proud of our students.

For anyone seeking additional information regarding progress or with specific questions, please reach out to Mrs. Burns or Ms. Davis (our reading specialist) and we will be happy to help you!

Celebrating successes: We will be celebrating the particularly exceptional growth of a few grade levels. 5th grade students grew the most in math and 4th grade students grew the most in reading. Stay tuned for details to see how they choose to celebrate!

5th grade students started D.A.R.E. classes this week, taught by our very own Officer Brown. They will have D.A.R.E days on Tuesdays during their social studies classes. Upon completion of the program, our 5th graders will become D.A.R.E graduates and we will invite you to recognize their accomplishment. More information will be shared at a later date.

AMI Packets: Each student has an AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) packet in the back sleeve of their take-home folder. Please DO NOT REMOVE THIS PACKET unless instructed to do so by Mrs. Burns or your child's teacher. We may use this packet in the event of an unexpected closure. If we have to cancel school and it is a traditional snow day the AMI packet will not need to be completed. Again, your child's teacher or Mrs. Burns will direct you as to when it is necessary to complete the AMI packet. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher should you have any questions.

All parents (grades K-5) are welcome to join Home & School! This is our version of a PTA and provides an opportunity for parents to become involved with the school by taking leadership in planning yearly teacher appreciation incentives, extra-curricular events, and support for students and teachers. Meetings are held monthly and anyone can join at any time!

• Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 16
• Time: 5:15pm
• Location: Elementary Cafeteria

January Dates

• 1/15 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
  
• 1/16 - Falcon Flyer Bake Sale & Tutoring after school
• 1/17 - Falcon Flyer Bake Sale, Tutoring, & Little Trebels after school
• 1/18 - Little Trebels, Media Club & Book Club after school
• 1/23 - Tutoring after school
• 1/24 - Tutoring, & Little Trebels after school
• 1/25 - Early Release / Teacher In-Service (no club meetings)