Week of January 27: Bobcat News

From the desk of Principal C.

January 2025

School Appreciation days

National School Board Appreciation month: Thank you Mr. Josh Edmond for your community leadership and continuous dedication to our school. We appreciate you!

Jan. 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

What's happening at the Bouch!

weekly quote: "Even miracles take a little time."~ Cinderella's Fairy Godmother

1/27: Beta fundraiser ends- turn in all collections in as soon as possible

1/31: Celebrating the 100th day of school

reminder flyer to be sent home to show ways your child can participate

Preparing to celebrate Black History Month 2025

Black History Month (BHM) is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans in the United States.

If your child has a special talent singing or performing and would like to showcase that talent at the next grade level assembly, please reach out by this Friday to Mrs. Terry, librarian.

Be on the lookout for more information about how our school will celebrate in the month of February.

AR (Accelerated Reader)/Library

9W3: ends March 13, 2025

AR reward: Nachos and Jean

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

Principal C.'s AR Point club- ends May 9 (data below updated weekly)

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.
Emelie C.
Randy B.
Jett L.

added week of 12/1

Demin E.
Ava M.

added week of 12/8

Parker H.
Kharter N.
Bailey L.

added week of 12/15

Saige W.
Jayceon S.
Isaiah P.
Kanna M.
Mikiya J.
Carrigan A.
Haley A.

added week of 1/13

Ian B.
Dacoby C.
Kason D.

50 points- popcorn and drink

Basil B.
Mallorie O.

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

Counselor's Corner

New Month, New CORE Value: Resilient

A resilient person is someone who has a GROWTH MINDSET.

A "growth mindset" means believing that your intelligence and abilities can grow and improve with effort and practice, like a muscle you can strengthen through exercise, rather than being fixed traits you are born with; it encourages embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and persisting even when things get tough, which is a key concept to instill in young elementary school students to help them succeed in their learning journey.

How to foster a growth mindset at home:

Ask open-ended questions: Encourage your child to explain their thinking process and problem-solving strategies.
Set challenging goals: Help your child set achievable goals that push them slightly outside their comfort zone.
Celebrate progress, not just perfection: Acknowledge small improvements and effort, not just the final outcome.
Model a growth mindset: Share your own learning experiences and how you overcome challenges.
Read books about growth mindset: There are children's books that explain the concept of a growth mindset in an age-appropriate way.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters partnership

We are incredibly happy to have so many students sign up for the BBBS program. Their team is currently working on interviewing students to find their perfect match!

Growth, Opportunity, Safety, Culture Highlights

#Culture

The Jr. Beta Club will be participating in their first state convention which will be held next month at the Cajundome. This is an awesome opportunity for our Jr. Beta Club to showcase their talents and skills among other clubs from Louisiana. Be on the lookout for awesome things to come!

#Growth

9W2 honor roll- 44 students in second through 5th grade students achieved this honor

9W2 perfect attedance- 26 students achieved this honor

Students will be rewarded sometime this week with a sweet treat!

#Opportunity

Attendance recovery:

If your child is absent from school, he or she is missing vital information which will prepare them to master on grade level content by the end of the school year. Attendance recovery is offered on our campus as an opportunity for students to remain after school three days a week to work on assignments to help close learning gaps created by absences. Mrs. Trahan, asst. principal, is the lead for attendance/truancy on our campus. Please reach out to her if you received a message from her regarding your child's attendance.

Extended learning:

If your child is determined to meet the criteria to attend after school extended learning, you should have received an invite last week. Please highly considering your child to extended learning.

Deadline to submit permission slip for bus transportation is 1/15
Deadline to submit permission slip to participate is 1/21
Start date is 1/21