Friday, October 19, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Oct. 19th. I hope you have had a great week practicing your good listening skills, trying to be a good citizen at school and at home, being thankful for those people who care about us, and deciding to start your day doing the very best you can! If you have done any of these things, great job – I am so proud of you. Have a great day and a great weekend!
Book fair starts next Friday!! Start saving your money!
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Good morning Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Oct. 18th. If you have heard my announcements in the morning, I always tells you to “Make A GREAT DAY” Think of every day as a new start to do your very best! Even if things don’t go so well the night before or even that morning, try to start each day with the decision to do your very best! If you do this, you will definitely have a great day!
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17th Thanksgiving is coming soon – how many of us are thankful for the people in our lives? Our families, our friends, our pets, our teachers, our coaches, our pastors – there are so many people in your lives you can be thankful for. When someone asks you what you are thankful for, remember that the people in your life are much more important that a video game, a TV, a tablet, or a cell phone. Be thankful for the people who love you and care about you and have a great day!
When you see someone being bullied be brave and STAND UP for them. Bullies have been known to back off when others stand up for victims. If you don't feel safe get the help of an adult immediately. Be part of the solution -- not the problem! It's a time to see celebrate our differences and share our similarities.
Don’t forget Stand for the Silent permission slips are due tomorrow! Our first meeting is next Tuesday, October 23rd.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16th. How many of you are good citizens? Good citizens do things for others, such as picking up trash around school especially in the cafeteria, classrooms and hallways. You are also a good citizen when you help keep your neighborhoods clean by picking up trash and not throwing it down on the ground. Volunteering to help at a food pantry or dog shelter, helping your parents around the house, and helping friends at school make good choices are other ways to show you are a good citizen. If there is anything you can do to help, do it – just don’t think about it! Be a good citizen not only today, but always. Let’s help clean up our neighborhood, schools, and homes.
If you missed the band and chorus concert last night, you missed a great concert. WOW! Great job to Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Haas in leading the band. Great job to all of the band students on a fantastic concert last night! Mrs. Haas is very proud of you!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Oct. 15th. How many of you are good listeners? Raise your hand if you are a good listener. Good listeners are people who sit quietly and watch the teacher as he/she teaches, raise their hand before they talk, never shout out answers and talk while someone else is talking, and let others talk first. When you are a good listener, you are showing the 3 big ideas of being respectful, being responsible, and especially, being ready to learn! Be a good listener and have a great day!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Oct. 12th. This week, you were kind to others, you didn’t gossip about anyone and if you heard others gossiping, you walked away, you were a good friend, and you helped your school out by participating in the fundraiser. Good for you! Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!
If you've ever been isolated from others at school or you were new at school and it took time to make friends, you know what it feels like to be left out. Or even if you were never isolated, imagine how it would feel. Make friends with someone at school who you don't know. You probably wish someone had done that for you. Be a leader. Take action and don't let anyone at school be in isolation.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Oct. 11th. How many of you have a good friend? Not just people you play with but a good friend? Good friends treat you with respect and kindness. If you are sad, they make you feel happy; if you are frustrated, they make you feel successful. Good friends DO NOT talk badly about you or make you feel you lonely or sad. Treat others in a kind way, be a good friend, and have a great day!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10th. Do you know what it means to gossip? When you or others gossip, you are not saying helpful or respectful things about someone else. Gossip can be very hurtful and can even start rumors about people that are not true. Please do not gossip about others – you do not want others gossiping about you. If you cannot think of anything nice or respectful to say about someone else, do not say anything at all! If you hear others gossip, tell them what they are doing is disrespectful and walk away. Thanks and have a great day!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Congratulations to the following POP award winners for September-
Owen S. is a great friend in our classroom. He helps others when needed and is a great role model for his peers. Owen is responsible for his belongings and respectful to all staff. Way to go Owen!
Caidyn B. is a very hard worker. He tries really hard in Math and Reading and wants to be successful. He is also very helpful. He is always looking for ways to help the teacher and his classmates. Caidyn is a Rock Star!
Ashley N-A. is an amazing second grader! She arrives every morning with a positive attitude and comes to school prepared to work. She likes participating in a variety of classroom activities. Ashley is kind and helpful and is always willing to help her classmates and teacher. She always puts forth her best effort. Ashley sets a wonderful example for everyone in class!
Amari B. is third grade’s POP Award winner. Amari always has a positive attitude. She works hard and is responsible. Amari goes out of her way to be kind to students and teachers. Good job, Amari!!
Damien D. always demonstrates the Belle Valley code. He is ready to learn, is always respectful, and takes responsibility for himself and his work. He is always willing to help and assist anyone in the classroom with a smile on his face.
Lizzy C! Lizzy is kind, caring and outgoing in the classroom. She works hard to complete her work and enjoys new challenges in the classroom. We are so proud of Lizzy for being a great kid!
Congratulations to our TOP award winner for the month of September on the Elementary side , Mrs. Fuentes and the Middle School, Mr. Clark!
Mrs. Fuentes is always there to help with anything we need, whether it is advice or something in the classroom that can help all students. She will work and rework her schedule to help us all be accommodated in our own classrooms. Mrs. Fuentes always has a smile on her face. We really feel that she truly makes days brighter! Congrats to Mrs. Fuentes
Mr. Clark’s dedication to our Belle Valley students is always present. During the year he is consistently coaching, keeping score book, and helping in other manners to spend extra time outside of the school day with our students. His dedication shows in the relationships that he builds with his students. Congratulations, Mr. Clark.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Columbus Day – No School
Friday, October 5, 2018
Teacher’s Institute - No School
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Oct. 4th. This week you realized that by having a good attitude and making the right choices, you are living a good life. You also read a book instead of watching TV or playing video games. If you did, you used your brain and learned something new. You also practiced being a good sport by following the rules, taking turns, and playing fair. Great job! There is no school tomorrow for Teacher Institute and no school Monday for Columbus Day! Have a great long weekend and don’t forget to practice the 3 Big
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Oct. 3rd If you have been watching baseball and football, you know that most players are good sports. When they strike out, get hit with a ball, or get tagged out, they do not start yelling, screaming, or fighting. Good sports follow the rules, take turns, and play fair. Be a good sport and have a great day!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2nd. Many of you know that the more you read, the more you will know. Reading, or having somebody read to you, helps you think and learn – you think about the story and you learn things you didn’t know before. Your challenge today and this evening is to read a book instead of watching TV. If you can’t read by yourself, ask someone to read to you. Take some time to read, think, learn!
Reminder: Tomorrow is picture day. Please turn in your picture order envelope to the photographer when you get your picture taken. If you have your parent’s permission, everyone should get their picture taken tomorrow, even if you are not ordering pictures. Bring your Smile too :)
Monday, October 1, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Oct. 1st. How many of you have heard the quote “Life is Good?” A good life comes from having the right attitude and making the right choices. To have a good life, you help others, you do the things you love to do, you enjoy your family and friends, and you enjoy each moment. Do things today that will help you have a “good life”!
October is Bully Awareness Month. Thank you to everyone who wore a blue shirt today! Please take time in Homeroom to discuss how you can change the culture at our school. Hold a discussion in your classroom where you allow students to openly speak and discuss their experiences with bullying,and how these experiences have affected them and how they dealt with these moments.
Reminder: This Wednesday, Oct. 3 is school pictures! Give your picture envelope to the photographer when you get your picture taken on Wednesday and Bring Your Smile :)
Friday, September 28, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Sept. 28th.
We have a special treat this morning...Ms. Arnold and her second grade class are here to sing the school song. If you know the words, please sing along with the group….
This week, you have shown others your true colors and hopefully, these colors are bright and beautiful! You have also told the truth and thanked others for telling the truth. If you found something that didn’t belong to you, found out who it belonged to and returned it immediately. You also did your own work and did not cheat! You have had a great week and made others proud of you – keep up the good work
Don’t forget to wear your blue shirt on Monday for Bully Awareness Month to show you don’t support bullying!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Sept. 27th. How many of you do your own work and don’t look at somebody else’s paper? If you are honest and do your own work, you are being very respectful and responsible – good for you! If you look on somebody else’s paper or have somebody else do your work, that is cheating and cheating is wrong. Please do not cheat and Make a great day!
October is Bully Awareness Month. Let’s kick of the month with Blue Shirt Day! The classroom with the most blue shirts on Monday will win donuts!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Sept. 26th. If you find something that does not belong to you, that does not mean it is yours to keep. When we lose something, we appreciate it when others return it to us. That is not only respectful and responsible, it is also being honest. If you ever find something that belongs to someone else, return it to them and encourage your friends to do the same. Help others who have lost something and have a great day!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
No formal announcements
Monday, September 24, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Sept. 24th. Your challenge today is to start your week with a positive attitude. Think about all of the things you can do to make your day interesting and fun! One problem you might have is not finishing work before it’s time to move to something else. A creative way to handle this is to imagine you are a superhero and superheroes can do anything! Practice having a positive attitude and have a great day!
Friday, September 21, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Sept 21st. This week, I hope you have met some of the challenges presented to you -making a new friend and showing that friend your loyalty, found something you do very well – even being an expert at it, thinking of others before thinking of yourself, and using your creativity to solve a problem. Great job! Continue to practice these great skills and Make a great day and weekend!
Congratulations to Mrs. J’Bour for being selected as the Emerson Award Nominee! Way to Go Mrs. J’Bour.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Sept. 20nd and the first day of fall is right around the corner, Saturday! Remember today that you are good, kind, helpful, and smart. You have what it takes to be a good student and friend. When you think of others before you think of yourself, you are showing you understand the 3 Big Ideas of being respectful, being responsible, and being ready to learn. Practice your listening skills and have a great day!
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, September 19 – Your challenge today is to show your loyalty to your school and classmates. How can you do this? By showing you care about others. Make it a goal today to get to know someone in your class that you don’t know well – do something kind for them and show that you are their friend! You will be amazed how many others will want you to be their friend. Practice this and have a great day!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, Sept 18th – If you haven’t heard this lately, all of you do something very well! In fact, you could be considered an expert at something and didn’t even realize it. Your challenge today is to decide what you do very well and tell others that you do it so well, you are an expert! Have a great day making all your new friends!
Have you bought your spirit wear yet? The online store has been extended through September 26th for parents, teachers, and staff. Shop until you drop!
Monday, September 17, 2018
No Formal Announcements
Friday, September 14, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Sept 14th. This week, you have shared a special talent with somebody else, showed you can be a leader, kept a positive attitude, and didn’t give up! Your challenge this weekend is to write down all of the positive things you have done. Show this list to one of your family members and feel proud of the good things you’ve done. Make a great day and weekend!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Sept. 13th. Your challenge today - don’t give up! If there is something that is hard for you – maybe it’s reading, math, or writing – tell yourself that you can do it. Teachers are here to help you but you are the only person that can make it happen. Try your hardest, don’t give up, and have a great day!
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Sept 12th. Your challenge today is to keep a positive attitude! Many of you come to school with a positive attitude – you try to see the good in everything, you appreciate all the things you have, you use good listening skills, you don’t complain, and you just enjoy everything about life. Practice keeping a positive attitude and have a great day!
Don’t forget to shop for your Belle Valley Spirit wear thru the link on our school website or Dojo! The online store closes September 19 at midnight. Shop...shop...shop!!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, September 11th. Yesterday, you heard about sharing your special skills and talents with others. When you do this, you show leadership. Your challenge today is to be a leader! You can do this in several ways: model good behavior to your classmates, help someone who needs it, participate in class discussions, and tell someone about something you learned. Be a leader today and have a great day!
Monday, September 10, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Sept 10th – Your challenge today is to share a special skill or talent you have with somebody else. We all have special skills or talents – yours might be jumping rope, playing an instrument, reading, working math problems, or even being happy. Share this special talent with a classmate, teacher, or parent this week. Sharing our talents with others not only makes you feel good but also makes you a leader! Share your skills and talents!
Be sure to check out our online BV spirit wear! You can find the link on our school website or Dojo. In addition, a note should have gone home last Friday or today. Shop...shop...shop!
Speaking of Spirit wear, Tomorrow Dress in Red, Black and or white. Show your school spirit and get entered into a drawing for a pizza party.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! It is Friday, Sept. 7 – Good job this week practicing responsibility. You also have been practicing solving your own problems, We are proud of you! Your challenge today and for this weekend is to make someone smile by being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn!
Don’t forget to get your Bomber Spirit gear ready for next week. Spirit day is Tuesday, September 11th! Wear your red, black, and white and help your homeroom win an entry into the drawing for the FREE PIZZA PARTY!!!
Speaking of Bomber spirit, School spirit wear is now available online for students/parents to purchase. The online store is available on our school website or Dojo. Notes will be sent home today and/or Monday with students. Happy Shopping!!!!
We need to practice a little more responsibility in cleaning up after ourselves in the cafeteria. If you drop it, pick it up. Let’s help Mr. Greg and our cafeteria people by keeping our cafeteria clean. This also carries over to the hallways and other areas of the building. Let’s keep our beautiful school beautiful.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Sept. 6 Today’s challenge is to practice using Voice Levels 0 through 2. Remember Voice Level 0 is silent and you are silent when you are walking in the hallways, going into your classrooms, and always when your teachers are talking! Voice Levels 1 and 2 are used in the cafeteria, sometimes in your classes, and on the buses. When you use the right Voice Level, you are showing you understand the Big IDEAS of Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Ready to Learn – all three. Show everyone how you practice these Voice Levels today and have a great day!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! It is Wednesday, Sept. 6th. The weather is going to start getting cooler so that means Fall is on the way! There are many fun things to look forward to in the fall – leaves changing colors, wearing different types of clothes, and celebrating harvest activities such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Your challenge today is to “fall” into the habit of solving problems in a respectful way. When you can problem-solve, you will feel good and your teachers will be very proud of you! Instead of “telling” on others for not making the right choices, you can help solve the problem by asking them nicely to make the right choice. Practice good problem-solving skills and have a great day!
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! It is Tuesday, Sept. 4th I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! How many of you took the challenge to help someone out this weekend? If you did, good for you! Keep remembering to practice the 3 Big Ideas: be respectful, be responsible, and be ready to learn. It is hard sometimes to remember to do the right thing, especially on the playground. When you are on the playground the supervisors blow the whistle, you drop everything and line up immediately! This is practicing being respectful and responsible. Your challenge today is to talk about the 3 Big Ideas with someone else and why they are important – the more you talk about respect, responsibility, and learning, the more you will remember these important ideas. Practice the ideas in the cafeteria, on the playground, on the bus and make a great day!
Monday, September 3, 2018
Labor Day – No School
Friday, August 31, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, August 31. Thank you for practicing the 3 Big Ideas this week! Continue to practice these at home this weekend. We celebrate Labor Day this weekend so there is no school on Monday. Because it is Labor Day and we are celebrating everyone who works hard, you have a challenge for this weekend – your challenge is to help your mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, or a friend with something they are doing. This might mean offering to help clean the house, help with dinner, take care of your brother or sister, take care of your pet, or anything else someone works hard to do. When you help others, it makes you feel great! Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!
Congratulations to our August POP winners. They have been working very hard since the beginning of school practicing the 3 Big Ideas. The following POP winners need to come to the office after the announcements.
Ali G.: Ali is super sweet and always does what is asked of her. She is a great helper in the classroom and always follows the school rules!
Ben S.- Ben is a sweetheart! He has shined since day one! Ben always makes good choices and is the best listener!
Aiden R.- Aiden is new to Belle Valley. He has learned our rules & ways very quickly & sets an excellent example for others to follow. He is helpful & kind & always works very hard in class.
Max S.: Max is a great young man who is friendly and always has a smile on his face! Max demonstrates all the components of PRIDE. Congratulations, Max! You are awesome!!!
Tessa A. - Tessa is a very responsible young lady. She is always doing the right thing and offers to help others who are in need of help.
Olivia K: Olivia is always on task, turns in her homework, but best of all is ALWAYS smiling.
When you see these students, please compliment them on this wonderful recognition. I hope to recognize YOU next month.
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Oct. 19th. I hope you have had a great week practicing your good listening skills, trying to be a good citizen at school and at home, being thankful for those people who care about us, and deciding to start your day doing the very best you can! If you have done any of these things, great job – I am so proud of you. Have a great day and a great weekend!
Book fair starts next Friday!! Start saving your money!
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Good morning Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Oct. 18th. If you have heard my announcements in the morning, I always tells you to “Make A GREAT DAY” Think of every day as a new start to do your very best! Even if things don’t go so well the night before or even that morning, try to start each day with the decision to do your very best! If you do this, you will definitely have a great day!
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17th Thanksgiving is coming soon – how many of us are thankful for the people in our lives? Our families, our friends, our pets, our teachers, our coaches, our pastors – there are so many people in your lives you can be thankful for. When someone asks you what you are thankful for, remember that the people in your life are much more important that a video game, a TV, a tablet, or a cell phone. Be thankful for the people who love you and care about you and have a great day!
When you see someone being bullied be brave and STAND UP for them. Bullies have been known to back off when others stand up for victims. If you don't feel safe get the help of an adult immediately. Be part of the solution -- not the problem! It's a time to see celebrate our differences and share our similarities.
Don’t forget Stand for the Silent permission slips are due tomorrow! Our first meeting is next Tuesday, October 23rd.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16th. How many of you are good citizens? Good citizens do things for others, such as picking up trash around school especially in the cafeteria, classrooms and hallways. You are also a good citizen when you help keep your neighborhoods clean by picking up trash and not throwing it down on the ground. Volunteering to help at a food pantry or dog shelter, helping your parents around the house, and helping friends at school make good choices are other ways to show you are a good citizen. If there is anything you can do to help, do it – just don’t think about it! Be a good citizen not only today, but always. Let’s help clean up our neighborhood, schools, and homes.
If you missed the band and chorus concert last night, you missed a great concert. WOW! Great job to Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Haas in leading the band. Great job to all of the band students on a fantastic concert last night! Mrs. Haas is very proud of you!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Oct. 15th. How many of you are good listeners? Raise your hand if you are a good listener. Good listeners are people who sit quietly and watch the teacher as he/she teaches, raise their hand before they talk, never shout out answers and talk while someone else is talking, and let others talk first. When you are a good listener, you are showing the 3 big ideas of being respectful, being responsible, and especially, being ready to learn! Be a good listener and have a great day!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Oct. 12th. This week, you were kind to others, you didn’t gossip about anyone and if you heard others gossiping, you walked away, you were a good friend, and you helped your school out by participating in the fundraiser. Good for you! Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!
If you've ever been isolated from others at school or you were new at school and it took time to make friends, you know what it feels like to be left out. Or even if you were never isolated, imagine how it would feel. Make friends with someone at school who you don't know. You probably wish someone had done that for you. Be a leader. Take action and don't let anyone at school be in isolation.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Oct. 11th. How many of you have a good friend? Not just people you play with but a good friend? Good friends treat you with respect and kindness. If you are sad, they make you feel happy; if you are frustrated, they make you feel successful. Good friends DO NOT talk badly about you or make you feel you lonely or sad. Treat others in a kind way, be a good friend, and have a great day!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10th. Do you know what it means to gossip? When you or others gossip, you are not saying helpful or respectful things about someone else. Gossip can be very hurtful and can even start rumors about people that are not true. Please do not gossip about others – you do not want others gossiping about you. If you cannot think of anything nice or respectful to say about someone else, do not say anything at all! If you hear others gossip, tell them what they are doing is disrespectful and walk away. Thanks and have a great day!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Congratulations to the following POP award winners for September-
Owen S. is a great friend in our classroom. He helps others when needed and is a great role model for his peers. Owen is responsible for his belongings and respectful to all staff. Way to go Owen!
Caidyn B. is a very hard worker. He tries really hard in Math and Reading and wants to be successful. He is also very helpful. He is always looking for ways to help the teacher and his classmates. Caidyn is a Rock Star!
Ashley N-A. is an amazing second grader! She arrives every morning with a positive attitude and comes to school prepared to work. She likes participating in a variety of classroom activities. Ashley is kind and helpful and is always willing to help her classmates and teacher. She always puts forth her best effort. Ashley sets a wonderful example for everyone in class!
Amari B. is third grade’s POP Award winner. Amari always has a positive attitude. She works hard and is responsible. Amari goes out of her way to be kind to students and teachers. Good job, Amari!!
Damien D. always demonstrates the Belle Valley code. He is ready to learn, is always respectful, and takes responsibility for himself and his work. He is always willing to help and assist anyone in the classroom with a smile on his face.
Lizzy C! Lizzy is kind, caring and outgoing in the classroom. She works hard to complete her work and enjoys new challenges in the classroom. We are so proud of Lizzy for being a great kid!
Congratulations to our TOP award winner for the month of September on the Elementary side , Mrs. Fuentes and the Middle School, Mr. Clark!
Mrs. Fuentes is always there to help with anything we need, whether it is advice or something in the classroom that can help all students. She will work and rework her schedule to help us all be accommodated in our own classrooms. Mrs. Fuentes always has a smile on her face. We really feel that she truly makes days brighter! Congrats to Mrs. Fuentes
Mr. Clark’s dedication to our Belle Valley students is always present. During the year he is consistently coaching, keeping score book, and helping in other manners to spend extra time outside of the school day with our students. His dedication shows in the relationships that he builds with his students. Congratulations, Mr. Clark.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Columbus Day – No School
Friday, October 5, 2018
Teacher’s Institute - No School
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Oct. 4th. This week you realized that by having a good attitude and making the right choices, you are living a good life. You also read a book instead of watching TV or playing video games. If you did, you used your brain and learned something new. You also practiced being a good sport by following the rules, taking turns, and playing fair. Great job! There is no school tomorrow for Teacher Institute and no school Monday for Columbus Day! Have a great long weekend and don’t forget to practice the 3 Big
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Oct. 3rd If you have been watching baseball and football, you know that most players are good sports. When they strike out, get hit with a ball, or get tagged out, they do not start yelling, screaming, or fighting. Good sports follow the rules, take turns, and play fair. Be a good sport and have a great day!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2nd. Many of you know that the more you read, the more you will know. Reading, or having somebody read to you, helps you think and learn – you think about the story and you learn things you didn’t know before. Your challenge today and this evening is to read a book instead of watching TV. If you can’t read by yourself, ask someone to read to you. Take some time to read, think, learn!
Reminder: Tomorrow is picture day. Please turn in your picture order envelope to the photographer when you get your picture taken. If you have your parent’s permission, everyone should get their picture taken tomorrow, even if you are not ordering pictures. Bring your Smile too :)
Monday, October 1, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Oct. 1st. How many of you have heard the quote “Life is Good?” A good life comes from having the right attitude and making the right choices. To have a good life, you help others, you do the things you love to do, you enjoy your family and friends, and you enjoy each moment. Do things today that will help you have a “good life”!
October is Bully Awareness Month. Thank you to everyone who wore a blue shirt today! Please take time in Homeroom to discuss how you can change the culture at our school. Hold a discussion in your classroom where you allow students to openly speak and discuss their experiences with bullying,and how these experiences have affected them and how they dealt with these moments.
Reminder: This Wednesday, Oct. 3 is school pictures! Give your picture envelope to the photographer when you get your picture taken on Wednesday and Bring Your Smile :)
Friday, September 28, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Sept. 28th.
We have a special treat this morning...Ms. Arnold and her second grade class are here to sing the school song. If you know the words, please sing along with the group….
This week, you have shown others your true colors and hopefully, these colors are bright and beautiful! You have also told the truth and thanked others for telling the truth. If you found something that didn’t belong to you, found out who it belonged to and returned it immediately. You also did your own work and did not cheat! You have had a great week and made others proud of you – keep up the good work
Don’t forget to wear your blue shirt on Monday for Bully Awareness Month to show you don’t support bullying!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Sept. 27th. How many of you do your own work and don’t look at somebody else’s paper? If you are honest and do your own work, you are being very respectful and responsible – good for you! If you look on somebody else’s paper or have somebody else do your work, that is cheating and cheating is wrong. Please do not cheat and Make a great day!
October is Bully Awareness Month. Let’s kick of the month with Blue Shirt Day! The classroom with the most blue shirts on Monday will win donuts!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Sept. 26th. If you find something that does not belong to you, that does not mean it is yours to keep. When we lose something, we appreciate it when others return it to us. That is not only respectful and responsible, it is also being honest. If you ever find something that belongs to someone else, return it to them and encourage your friends to do the same. Help others who have lost something and have a great day!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
No formal announcements
Monday, September 24, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Sept. 24th. Your challenge today is to start your week with a positive attitude. Think about all of the things you can do to make your day interesting and fun! One problem you might have is not finishing work before it’s time to move to something else. A creative way to handle this is to imagine you are a superhero and superheroes can do anything! Practice having a positive attitude and have a great day!
Friday, September 21, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Sept 21st. This week, I hope you have met some of the challenges presented to you -making a new friend and showing that friend your loyalty, found something you do very well – even being an expert at it, thinking of others before thinking of yourself, and using your creativity to solve a problem. Great job! Continue to practice these great skills and Make a great day and weekend!
Congratulations to Mrs. J’Bour for being selected as the Emerson Award Nominee! Way to Go Mrs. J’Bour.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Sept. 20nd and the first day of fall is right around the corner, Saturday! Remember today that you are good, kind, helpful, and smart. You have what it takes to be a good student and friend. When you think of others before you think of yourself, you are showing you understand the 3 Big Ideas of being respectful, being responsible, and being ready to learn. Practice your listening skills and have a great day!
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, September 19 – Your challenge today is to show your loyalty to your school and classmates. How can you do this? By showing you care about others. Make it a goal today to get to know someone in your class that you don’t know well – do something kind for them and show that you are their friend! You will be amazed how many others will want you to be their friend. Practice this and have a great day!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, Sept 18th – If you haven’t heard this lately, all of you do something very well! In fact, you could be considered an expert at something and didn’t even realize it. Your challenge today is to decide what you do very well and tell others that you do it so well, you are an expert! Have a great day making all your new friends!
Have you bought your spirit wear yet? The online store has been extended through September 26th for parents, teachers, and staff. Shop until you drop!
Monday, September 17, 2018
No Formal Announcements
Friday, September 14, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, Sept 14th. This week, you have shared a special talent with somebody else, showed you can be a leader, kept a positive attitude, and didn’t give up! Your challenge this weekend is to write down all of the positive things you have done. Show this list to one of your family members and feel proud of the good things you’ve done. Make a great day and weekend!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Thursday, Sept. 13th. Your challenge today - don’t give up! If there is something that is hard for you – maybe it’s reading, math, or writing – tell yourself that you can do it. Teachers are here to help you but you are the only person that can make it happen. Try your hardest, don’t give up, and have a great day!
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Wednesday, Sept 12th. Your challenge today is to keep a positive attitude! Many of you come to school with a positive attitude – you try to see the good in everything, you appreciate all the things you have, you use good listening skills, you don’t complain, and you just enjoy everything about life. Practice keeping a positive attitude and have a great day!
Don’t forget to shop for your Belle Valley Spirit wear thru the link on our school website or Dojo! The online store closes September 19 at midnight. Shop...shop...shop!!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Tuesday, September 11th. Yesterday, you heard about sharing your special skills and talents with others. When you do this, you show leadership. Your challenge today is to be a leader! You can do this in several ways: model good behavior to your classmates, help someone who needs it, participate in class discussions, and tell someone about something you learned. Be a leader today and have a great day!
Monday, September 10, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Monday, Sept 10th – Your challenge today is to share a special skill or talent you have with somebody else. We all have special skills or talents – yours might be jumping rope, playing an instrument, reading, working math problems, or even being happy. Share this special talent with a classmate, teacher, or parent this week. Sharing our talents with others not only makes you feel good but also makes you a leader! Share your skills and talents!
Be sure to check out our online BV spirit wear! You can find the link on our school website or Dojo. In addition, a note should have gone home last Friday or today. Shop...shop...shop!
Speaking of Spirit wear, Tomorrow Dress in Red, Black and or white. Show your school spirit and get entered into a drawing for a pizza party.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! It is Friday, Sept. 7 – Good job this week practicing responsibility. You also have been practicing solving your own problems, We are proud of you! Your challenge today and for this weekend is to make someone smile by being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn!
Don’t forget to get your Bomber Spirit gear ready for next week. Spirit day is Tuesday, September 11th! Wear your red, black, and white and help your homeroom win an entry into the drawing for the FREE PIZZA PARTY!!!
Speaking of Bomber spirit, School spirit wear is now available online for students/parents to purchase. The online store is available on our school website or Dojo. Notes will be sent home today and/or Monday with students. Happy Shopping!!!!
We need to practice a little more responsibility in cleaning up after ourselves in the cafeteria. If you drop it, pick it up. Let’s help Mr. Greg and our cafeteria people by keeping our cafeteria clean. This also carries over to the hallways and other areas of the building. Let’s keep our beautiful school beautiful.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Sept. 6 Today’s challenge is to practice using Voice Levels 0 through 2. Remember Voice Level 0 is silent and you are silent when you are walking in the hallways, going into your classrooms, and always when your teachers are talking! Voice Levels 1 and 2 are used in the cafeteria, sometimes in your classes, and on the buses. When you use the right Voice Level, you are showing you understand the Big IDEAS of Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Ready to Learn – all three. Show everyone how you practice these Voice Levels today and have a great day!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! It is Wednesday, Sept. 6th. The weather is going to start getting cooler so that means Fall is on the way! There are many fun things to look forward to in the fall – leaves changing colors, wearing different types of clothes, and celebrating harvest activities such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Your challenge today is to “fall” into the habit of solving problems in a respectful way. When you can problem-solve, you will feel good and your teachers will be very proud of you! Instead of “telling” on others for not making the right choices, you can help solve the problem by asking them nicely to make the right choice. Practice good problem-solving skills and have a great day!
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! It is Tuesday, Sept. 4th I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! How many of you took the challenge to help someone out this weekend? If you did, good for you! Keep remembering to practice the 3 Big Ideas: be respectful, be responsible, and be ready to learn. It is hard sometimes to remember to do the right thing, especially on the playground. When you are on the playground the supervisors blow the whistle, you drop everything and line up immediately! This is practicing being respectful and responsible. Your challenge today is to talk about the 3 Big Ideas with someone else and why they are important – the more you talk about respect, responsibility, and learning, the more you will remember these important ideas. Practice the ideas in the cafeteria, on the playground, on the bus and make a great day!
Monday, September 3, 2018
Labor Day – No School
Friday, August 31, 2018
Good morning, Belle Valley! Today is Friday, August 31. Thank you for practicing the 3 Big Ideas this week! Continue to practice these at home this weekend. We celebrate Labor Day this weekend so there is no school on Monday. Because it is Labor Day and we are celebrating everyone who works hard, you have a challenge for this weekend – your challenge is to help your mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, or a friend with something they are doing. This might mean offering to help clean the house, help with dinner, take care of your brother or sister, take care of your pet, or anything else someone works hard to do. When you help others, it makes you feel great! Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!
Congratulations to our August POP winners. They have been working very hard since the beginning of school practicing the 3 Big Ideas. The following POP winners need to come to the office after the announcements.
Ali G.: Ali is super sweet and always does what is asked of her. She is a great helper in the classroom and always follows the school rules!
Ben S.- Ben is a sweetheart! He has shined since day one! Ben always makes good choices and is the best listener!
Aiden R.- Aiden is new to Belle Valley. He has learned our rules & ways very quickly & sets an excellent example for others to follow. He is helpful & kind & always works very hard in class.
Max S.: Max is a great young man who is friendly and always has a smile on his face! Max demonstrates all the components of PRIDE. Congratulations, Max! You are awesome!!!
Tessa A. - Tessa is a very responsible young lady. She is always doing the right thing and offers to help others who are in need of help.
Olivia K: Olivia is always on task, turns in her homework, but best of all is ALWAYS smiling.
When you see these students, please compliment them on this wonderful recognition. I hope to recognize YOU next month.