Black Bear Families,
I hope this bulletin finds you well and that you had a wonderful week. We have an exciting week ahead, filled with learning opportunities and special events. Below is a brief recap of this week and some important updates and reminders for the upcoming days.
We had a cold four days of school, but were still learning and growing. Despite the chilly weather, our students remained engaged and excited about their lessons. Our third graders had the wonderful opportunity to attend Paint to the Music at Madison High School for a musical performance, where they experienced live theatre and learned about the elements of musical storytelling. Thank you Mrs. Alfaro for wonderful opportunity for our 3rd graders.
Kinder students enjoyed a trip to the Magic Theatre to watch a lively and engaging performance of Elephant and Piggie. The excitement on their faces showed how much they loved the show!
This past week, our students also celebrated Western Day, and it was great to see so many of them dressed up in their best western attire, embracing the spirit of the event.
Our second graders impressed us all with their creativity this week as they showcased their interpretations of their favorite idioms through one of a kind costumes they helped create. It was a fun and educational experience that helped them understand figurative language in an interactive way. We all had fun trying to guess the correct idiom all day long! Fantastic idea 2nd grade!
Next week, we kick off our much-anticipated APEX fundraiser! We will be sending out information next week showing what we are working towards for our Blattman students, families and staff. Last year, thanks to the generous support from our community, we were able to provide each classroom teacher with a dry-erase white kidney table that allows teachers and students to use together for small group instruction. With the remaining balance we were able to buy four chairs for visitors and students waiting to see Nurse Roxy in the front office.. This year, we are aiming even higher to continue enhancing our students' learning environments, safety and security on campus and staff wellness . Your support makes a huge difference, and we truly appreciate it!
On Monday, our talented Blattman athletes will be proudly representing us at the NISD Special Education Track and & Field Competition at Gustafson Stadium for a special event. To send them off with encouragement and school spirit, we will be hosting a clap-out that morning at 9:15 AM as they proceed to board the school bus. We invite our families to join us in the rotunda to cheer them on and wish them luck. If you purchased a Viva Blattman t-shirt (see image above), we encourage you to wear it in support of our Black Bears as they participate in this annual event. Don’t forget to bring posters or signs to help boost their confidence and excitement! We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work. Please consider attending the event that day if you can. Every time I have gone, I am in awe of their resilience and joy that fills not only each athlete, but my heart as well. I admire and respect each and every individual that plays a such an intricate part. You got this Black Bears!!
As always, we appreciate your partnership in making Blattman a great place for our students to learn and grow.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Melissa Spiekerman
Blattman Principal
If you plan to attend your students Spring Fling Friday, March 7th at 1:30pm, please pre-register below before Wednesday, March 5th. If you have NOT already used your ID to sign in this school year, please stop by the school sometime between now and Wednesday, March 5th to have your ID run through our system. You must show your ID to receive your badge before the ceremony. Thank you!
Step 1: Download the “Here Comes the Bus” app on Google Play and App Store or visit herecomesthebus.com
Step 2: Tap the “Sign Up!” button to create your account and enter your email, first, and last name
Step 3: Enter one of the following codes:
- Special Needs Student: 29998
- General Student: 29995
- Tap “Next”, then “Confirm”
Disclaimer: Please be aware that special needs routes are consistently changing. Ensure you stay updated with the latest route information to avoid any inconvenience.
Step 4: Create and set a password, then check your email for a “Welcome to Here comes the bus” email and activate your account.
Step 5: Under “My Student”, tap “ADD” & Enter your student's LAST NAME & ID Number. Once confirmed, you’re ready to start using the Here Comes the Bus App!
Note: When a family has riders from both special needs and general, you must return to Step 2 (home screen) to change from special needs to general to access your next child's data. You can add multiple students from the same category without returning to Step 2.
Volunteer Background Checks
We love having parent volunteers and helpers volunteer at campus events and helpers to prepare projects for our students. Each year any individual who is interested in volunteering, participating in field trips, chaperoning or helping out at an event will need to fill out the volunteer background check form. These forms must be completed each year.
Please do not click on the "Update" button, but use the link provided to fully complete the forms: Here's the direct link: https://hrvolunteer.nisd.net/TempMod.nsf?Open
As you may know, last year we experienced a long delay on clearances from our third-party vendor. By submitting checks early, volunteers can avoid the usual beginning of year delays and any additional delays. Please take care of this now if there is any possibility that you may be on campus for extended periods of time, or participate in any of campus events that are planned for this year.
