Week of October 20:Bobcat News

From the desk of Principal C.

What's happening 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

Based on a parent's request, dates for the whole month will be included on the newsletter in order to plan in advance. Hope this helps!

Every Tuesday in October, students will be allowed to wear an orange shirt with uniform bottom for National Bully Prevention month
Every Thursday in October, students will be allowed to wear a pink shirt with uniform bottom for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

Monday, October 22: Home communication folder sent home

Wednesday, October 24: Last day to pay for the Sneaker Ball dance (2nd-5th grade only)

Thursday , October 24: PFE event- Learn then Lunch with PreK

two adults per child
LPSS clear bag policy will be enforced.

Friday, October 25: PFE event- Learn then Lunch with Kindergarten

two adults per child
LPSS clear bag policy will be enforced.

Friday, October 25: 2nd-5th grade Sneaker Ball dance at 5:30

Tuesday, October 29: Home communication folder sent home

Thursday, October 31: Book Character dress up day for students (flyer will be sent home soon)

Thursday, October 31: Beta club fee due for those 4th and 5th grade students invited

Fall Literacy Kickoff: We have 30 spots remaining!

Thank you all of the families who pre-registered to the attend our one of a kind fall literacy kickoff: A Magical Day with the Cafe! Those who preregistered have been confirmed and are guaranteed:

bus transporation (if needed)
food from Parc De Oaks
t-shirt (pending a secured sponsorship)

You will be receiving an information packet by the end of the week with very important information.

A paper copy registration form will be sent home Monday; if you preregistered, please do not complete this form. If you are interested in particpating please complete the form and return to school before October 25. The first 30 families who register with this form are guaranteed:

bus transporation (if needed)
food from Parc De Oaks

We are looking forward to having a magical day focused around family, literacy, food and fun!

AR (Accelerated Reader)/Library

9W2: ends December 19, 2024

AR reward: Pajamas and Hot Chocolate party with Mrs. Terry the librarian.

How to earn the reward: Meet all 3 goals (points, percentage, and reading levels)

Principal C.'s AR Point club- ends May 9

Students can now earn rewards as a part of Principal C's AR point club. The point rewards are as follows. Student names will be added throughout the year below for each point club as points are achieved.

25 points- earn a book grab bag

Basil B.
Mallorie O.
Khristian R.
Mali W.
Ava T.

50 points- popcorn and drink

100 points- Picture with Principal C. and Mrs. Terry placed on the wall in the cafeteria

200 points- earn a T-shirt

400 points- Lunch off campus with Principal C. and Mrs. Terry

Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Event

Did you bring your pumpkin to the library yet? Mrs. Terry is looking for pumpkins decorated as storybook characters. 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 through October 25. Click this link to get some ideas: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-JOuo9-0j1iUEjkwGWdIH6rpmRrvTU0-?usp=sharing

Counselor's Corner

Self Control is the goal!

Talk to your child about the importance of self-control.

SBLC/504

Reminder: If your student has a medical diagnosis that could potentially impact their performance at school, please contact our SBLC Chair Ms. Mykayla by email at mljoseph@lpssonline.com to discuss 504 services.

Bullying Prevention Month

A growing concern not always discussed is CYBERBULLYING. Cyberbullying is using technology, such as email, texts, social media, online gaming, or pictures, to hurt or harm someone else with unwanted, aggressive, and repeated behavior. And yes, unfortunately it is even happening between elementary school aged children.

Growth, Opportunity, Safety, Culture Highlights

#Safety

LPSS policy does not allow hoods on outerwear. Your child's sweater or jacket can not have a hood. Please work with us to correct this issue prior to returning to school on Monday.

#Growth

We are proud to reactivate our National Junior Beta Club and invite some 4th and 5th grade students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, exemplified worthy character, and maintained commendable attitude for the 23-24 school year and for the first nine weeks of the 24-25 school year (currently earned at least a 3.0 GPA).

#Opportunity

Let your voice be heard!

Last week, a strategic planning firm CSG shared its initial district optimization recommendations- Boucher was included in two of recommendations. We highly encourage you to attend the upcoming community meetings on October 28th (at Northside) and 29th. Here's an opportunity to have your voice heard; complete the survey below. You can find it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNQW10lSNyG53-46ESdXcTM42_uH570glvp2v9yYsJcKc-ZQ/viewform