Bolivar Buzz
May 2024
Dear Families,
It's officially May and the end of the year is going to come faster than we think! May and June are very busy months, so please be sure to read newsletters and communication coming home from your child's teachers regarding field trips and celebrations!
The time of year is upon us when staff will be grouping students for next school year, a process which takes a great deal of time and energy.
The staff must consider the following when deciding on student placement:
Maintaining a good ratio of achievement levels, learning styles, special services and behavioral patterns
Relationships that students have with one another and their ability to work well together
Personality and work habits of individual children
Maintaining a healthy balance of boys and girls
We value your perspective as a parent and guardian. Should you wish to share information about your child’s personality, learning style or the best type of classroom environment to foster their learning please do so in writing. Because of the many factors we consider when making classes, we are not able to grant requests for specific teachers.
Our goal is to balance classes to the best of our ability in order to create optimal environments for learning. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to provide the best educational program for all of our children!
As always, feel free to contact me with ideas or concerns,
Kara May
School Budget Vote: Tuesday May 21st
12:00 pm-9:00 pm
Chittenango Middle School
May 6 - May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: Budget Hearing and Board of Education Meeting - 6:30pm
May 8: Last day to order yearbooks
May 8 and May 9: NYS Math testing (3rd and 4th grade only)
May 10: Early Dismissal at 1:30, School Fair 5:30-7:30
May 13-May 17: PTA Book Fair
May 17: Half Day
May 21: 4th grade visit to Middle School, Annual Budget Vote
May 24, May 27 and May 28: NO SCHOOL - Snow Day give back days and Memorial Day
Reminder: Early Dismissal May 10 at 1:30pm for School Fair
- Please contact the office by 11:00am for bus pass and student pickup requests.
- Student pickup at dismissal begins at 1:15pm and concludes at 1:30pm.
- Buses will depart at approximately 1:45pm.
Message and Reminder from the Nurse's Office
A few reminders from the nurse as we near the end of the school year.
Physicals:
The state requires a physical exam for new entrants and elementary students in Grades Pre-K or Kindergarten, First and Third grade. *If you have not yet sent in your child's physical exam for this year, please do so.*
Immunizations:
Immunizations Public Health Law Section 2164 (7)(a) requires a series of immunizations for school entry. The school nurse will advise which immunizations are needed for which grade level. No student shall be admitted to school, or attend school in excess of fourteen days, without the acceptable evidence of the required immunization(s). A record of the child's health status is begun upon entering UPK or kindergarten and will continue through school.
Please Note:
*A second dose of the MMR and Varicella Vaccines are required for entrance into Kindergarten.*
Letters will go out this month from the nurse's office specifically to the students who are lacking the required immunization(s). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tracy Biedermann, RN at Phone: (315) 687-2886. Fax: (315) 687-2881.
The Nurse's office is closed for the summer.
REMINDER
ALL adults must show a valid I.D. when picking up a student from the nurse or at dismissal.
For student safety, always be prepared to show this when requested.
May 17th Half Day
A few reminders for the upcoming Half Day on Friday May 17th:
- Please contact the office by 9:30am for bus pass and student pickup requests.
- Student pickup at dismissal begins at 11am and concludes at 11:15am
- Buses will depart at 11:25am
Students Participate in Project A.C.E.S.
On May 1st, the entire Bolivar Road school community came out to participate in Project A.C.E.S. as part of our monthly "Wellness Wednesday." Project A.C.E.S. (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) is the "Worlds Largest Exercize Class" and occurs each May to celebrate as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week. For 15 minutes in the morning, all staff and students ran or walked. It was a fun and healthy community building event that focused on health and well being!
Bolivar Students Send Message of Encouragement to Local Police Officers
As part of a recent Sunshine Day that focused on community, Bolivar students created a beautiful poster, made of handprints. This project was dropped off at the Syracuse Police Department, with a message of encouragement, on behalf of Bolivar Road students and staff. Students also made Thank You cards and offered kind words to the department during their time of loss.
Earth Day - Sunshine Day
Sunshine Day on April 17th focused on Earth Day and ways in which we can protect and help our beautiful planet. Wisdom Thinkers and Walker Tree Care came in to share ideas and information with students and staff.
Bolivar Road PTA
Updates
- At the June meeting nominations and voting for a new Treasurer & Secretary will be held for the 2024/2025 school year. We need at least 10 members of the committee to attend the meeting to be in compliance with the PTA Bylaws.
- We would like to thank our current Treasurer, Tara Dion and Secretary, Mary Lycett for all their time and effort volunteering for the past two years!
- Thank you to all those that volunteered their time or donated for Teacher Appreciation week!
- The PTA would like to take a moment to thank our amazing Teachers and Staff for helping our little ones grow! We hope you enjoy Teacher Appreciation Week!
- Spring Book Fair is May 13th – May 15th! Visit our website at www.scholastic.com/bf/bolivarroadelementaryschool1 to set up your e-wallet or place an online order.