Week of September 29:Bobcat News

From the desk of Principal C.

What's happening this week at Boucher!

October School Appreciation days

National Anti-Bullying Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 6: National Instructional Coach's Day
October 14-18: National School Lunch Week
October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week
October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week

This weekly newsletter replaces the monthly calendar. Here we grow- our newletter has expanded!

weekly quote: "The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all".

10/1: Home Communication folders sent home; fall picture envelope included and Raising Cane's night flyer

10/1: Every Tuesday in October, students will be allowed to wear an orange shirt with uniform bottom for National Anti-Bullying month

10/1: 3rd grade extended learning starts (by invite only)

10/3: Every Thursday in October, students will be allowed to wear a pink shirt with uniform bottom for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/5: Festival Latino- Spanish Immersion program participating

Registration opens for the Fall Literacy Kickoff event- A Magical Day with the Cafe (click the link below for more information and to register)

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AR (Accelerated Reader)/Library

9W1: end October 8, 2024

Checking out books has started for 2nd-5th grade!!! Everyone is excited to get students reading and passing quizzes. We have modified the 9W1 goal:

Any student who earns 2.5 points and at least 85% on quizzes by October 8 will earn the reward- Bubbles and Blowpops with Mrs. Terry and Ms. Maddy.

This goal is very achieveable!

Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Event

Alice Boucher library will be hosting a Book Character Pumpkin Event. All students are welcome to participate. Pumpkins will be displayed throughout the library for viewing. We will ask businesses and our community partners to visit our library and select their favorites. Recognition will be given to the top 3 students in each class and each grade level. The grade level with the most students participating will receive a special incentive! Decorated pumpkins may be brought in for display beginning October 1 through October 25.

AR data- words read

As of 9/20

2nd grade: TBD

3rd grade: 50,392

4th grade: 139,173

5th grade: 409,984

As of 9/27

2nd grade: 23, 868

3rd grade: 134,739

4th grade: 815,119 (Huge congratulations for the growth)

5th grade: 679,684

Counselor's Corner

Resource for parents/guardians

Keep an eye out for our SEL family newsletter coming home this Tuesday!

New Month New Core Value Focus

Self-Control is the “core” focus of Boucher in October!

Did you hear? Boucher has its very own SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER!!

That’s right ya’ll! The staff of SWLA is standing by to help meet your student’s medical and even mental health needs…CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON CAMPUS! All you have to do if fill out a medical history questionnaire and consent form for your student to be seen. Best part is SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER VISITS DO NOT COUNT AS ABSENCES.

https://www.swlahealth.org/locations/alice-boucher-school-based-site/

Use the link above to learn more about our school based health center and even schedule an appointment!

Growth, Opportunity, Safety, Culture Highlights

#LPSSGrowth

This Friday, we will be recognize and celebrate our 3rd and 4th grade students who scored proficient on LEAP!

#LPSSOpportunities

Boucher has reestablished the National Junior Beta Club. The purpose of National Beta Club is to promote academic achievement, character, leadership, and service at Alice Boucher Elementary.

Forty 4th-5th grade students have been identified as candidates. Official invites will be sent home on October 11 if the student is invited to become a member.

#LPSSCulture

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it's the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.