2017
SUN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
Volunteer Meeting
9:00 am
Name That Book
Club 4:15 pm
Black History Month
5
6
Bus Driver
Appreciation Week
Name That Book
School Competition
9:15 am
12
MATH BENCHMARK
TEST – GRADE 5
4
9
Tutoring 8:00 am
10
11
17
18
BANE SPIRIT DAY
Name That Book
Club 4:15 pm
14
Tutoring 8:00 am
MUFFINS WITH MOM
9:00 am
CFISD Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Volunteer Meeting
9:00 am
21
Tutoring 8:00 am
8:00 am
BANE SPIRIT DAY
CFISD
FUN
RUN &
FAMILY
FESTIVAL
Science Unit Test
grade 5
Choir Practice 4:15 pm
22
Science DPM
Grades 2-4
BERRY
CENTER
23
Tutoring
8:00 am
24
25
BANE SPIRIT DAY
Volunteer Meeting
9:00 am
PROGRESS
REPORTS
GO HOME
27
16
Tutoring
Name That Book
Club 4:15 pm
20
Parent/Teacher
Conference Day
No classes for
students
15
CPOC Meeting
7:45 am
Math Checkpoint Testgrade 4
26
3
American Heart
Association
Wear Red Day
CFISD Art Exhibit at
ISC
10300 Jones Road
6:30 – 8:30 pm
NO VISITORS
13
19
2
8
Volunteer Meeting
9:00 am
Dean Middle School
Electives Night
6:00 pm
Ground Hog Day
Tutoring 8:00 am
Science Unit Testgrade2
SAT
Choir Practice 4:15 pm
7
Tutoring 8:00 am
FRIDAY
Name That Book
Club 4:15 pm
Choir Practice 4:15 pm
28
Tutoring 8:00 am
Name That Book
District Competition
BERRY CENTER
5:00 pm
READING
BENCHMARK TEST
GRADES 3 & 4
NO VISITORS
5TH GRADE
MATH CAMP
4:15-6:15 pm
Parents please remember
On BENCHMARK testing days there are no visitors in the building
and lunch schedules are changed for some grades.
If you are dropping off lunch for your child, please check the
schedules to make sure you make note of your child’s lunch time on
these days.
FEBRUARY 7
Kinder
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
TEST DAY
LUNCH SCHEDULE
12:00-12:30
11:30-12:00
12:30-1:00
10:30-11:00
1:00-1:30
1:00-1:30
FEBRUARY 28
Kinder
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
TEST DAY
LUNCH SCHEDULE
12:00-12:30
11:30-12:00
12:30-1:00
1:00-1:30
1:00-1:30
11:00-11:30
Black History Month is an annual observance to remember and honor the
countless contributions made by African-Americans throughout history.
Nationally recognized as a month long celebration, Black History Month
spotlights contributions made by African-Americans in medicine, science,
literature and many other facets of American culture.
American Heart Association – Wear Red Day – February 3, 2017
Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year,
killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to
change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with
education and action.
To help raise awareness, the national movement of “Wear Red” day was started as a
reminder to every one of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Bane students and staff are encouraged to wear RED on this special day to
show our support for the cause.
Bus Driver Appreciation Week February 6 – 10, 2017
Each year we recognize the efforts of the wonderful bus
drivers who transport our children to and from school
and other school related events.
At Bane, we want to make sure our drivers know just
how important they are to us. Please join us in thanking
them by offering our words of support and appreciation
for all they do every day of the school year!
Muffins with Mom – February 14th
Mothers, Grandmothers, and women who have a special place in the hearts of our
students will be treated to a special meeting on Tuesday, February 4th beginning at 9:00
a.m. in the Cafeteria.
Registration is required and must be submitted by February 10th
Please call the school office if you have any questions at 713-460-6140.
SIGN UP TODAY for the 4th annual CFISD Superintendent’s Fun Run!
When: Saturday, February 18th (walk/race begins at 8:00 am)
Where: Berry Center located at 8877 Barker Cypress
Why: Scholarship fundraiser for Cy-Fair students
How: Register under our school team name BANE MUSTANGS at
https://thedriven.net/event.race_reg/eid/6922025689?
There will be tons of fun for the entire family – don’t miss it!
YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE! Buy yours today
online by going to:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Enter Order Number: 10880117
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED EACH WEEK:
Bane moms and dads – whether you can offer a little or a lot of
your time, we need you!
Our Parent Volunteers meet every Wednesday morning at 9:00
a.m. in the cafeteria to learn about the latest of what’s going on at
Bane and to lend a hand with projects and as class helpers. Can’t
be here on Wednesday mornings? We could use your help on
other days too! Let us know what days you are available and we’d
be happy to work around your schedule!
What are the different types of tests given and what do they mean?
DPM stands for District Progress Monitoring. For science, it feels like a normal unit test: same time limits (60 minutes
for 2nd and 3rd, 75 minutes for 4th and 5th), and approx. same amount of questions. Unlike the unit tests, however,
that only cover the most recent unit of study, 3rd and 4th grade DPMs are cumulative, meaning that they cover
everything that has been taught up to that point. 2nd Grade DPMs 2 & 3 are not cumulative, only covering the topics
in between each DPM.
A benchmark, however, is a test that looks and feels more like STAAR (more questions, 4 hour time limit, etc.). This is
like what we just had with the 4th writing and 5th reading benchmarks. These are usually what we call "shut down
days", meaning, no visitors, lunch schedule changes, etc. Only 5th grade has a science benchmark since they are the
only grade with Science STAAR.
STAAR is the standardized test in the state of Texas that will assess the knowledge and the skills of students in
elementary and secondary school classes from grade 3 to grade 11. These are also “shut down days” for our school,
meaning no visitors on those days and lunch schedules are changed to accommodate the needs of testing students.
We encourage parents to attend our information meetings, schedule a conference with your child’s teacher, or contact
the school if you have any questions regarding testing.
What does stress look like for children?
Como se mirán los niños estresados?
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Doesn’t want to go to school, especially on test day
No quiere ir a la escuela, especialmente el día de la prueba
 Won’t complete even simple homework assignments
 No completará ni siquiera las tareas mas sencillas
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Has an upset stomach or a tension headache before a test
If pre-existing conditions that can worsen: eczema, hives, psoriasis, etc.
Tiene un malestar estomacal o dolor de cabeza antes de una prueba
Si existen condiciones preexistentes que pueden empeorar: eczema, urticaria, psoriasis
 Unable to sleep days before test and/or night before test
 Incapaz de dormir días antes de la prueba y / o la noche antes de la
prueba
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Lacks motivation
Does not believe they can pass the test
Calls themselves “stupid” or says “I’m dumb”
Falta de motivación
No cree que pueda pasar la prueba
Se dice "estúpido" o dice "soy tonto" a simismo.
How parents can help their child when
stressed due to a major test?
Como pueden los padres ayudar cuando su hijo esta estresado por una prueba?
 Do provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home and
 Proporcionar un lugar tranquilo y cómodo para estudiar en casa
 Make sure that your child is well rested on school days and especially on
the day of a test. Children who are tired are less able to pay attention
in class or to handle the demands of a test.
 Asegúrese de que su hijo esté bien descansado en los días escolares y
el día de la prueba. Los niños que están cansados son menos capaces de prestar atención
en clase o para tomar una prueba.
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Do help your child avoid test anxiety. Test anxiety is
worrying too much about doing well on a test
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Ayude a su hijo a evitar la ansiedad de la prueba. La
ansiedad de la prueba es demasiado preocupante como
hacer bien en una prueba
If your child worries too much about taking tests, you can help to reduce the anxiety by
encouraging your child to do the following things.
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Make sure that you understand what material the test will cover.
When you get the test, read the directions carefully before you begin work. You can always ask your
teacher to read the directions again.
If you don't know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. Don't waste time worrying about one
question.
Si su hijo se preocupa demasiado por tomar exámenes, puede usted ayudar a reducir la
ansiedad animando a su hijo a hacer las siguientes cosas.
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Asegúrese de entender qué material cubrirá la prueba.
Cuando llegue a la prueba, lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de comenzar a trabajar.
Siempre puede pedirle a su maestro que vuelva a leer las instrucciones.
 Si no conoces la respuesta a una pregunta, salta y continúa. No pierda el tiempo preocupándose por
una pregunta.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Bane artists who will have their work exhibited at the upcoming
Elementary District Exhibition! We want to invite all Bane families to visit the exhibit to view
artwork from students across the district. A huge thank you to our art teacher, Ms. Paine, for
fostering the talent in these wonderful artists:
Kindergarten
Alisson Carrillo
Ayleen Rodriguez
3rd Grade
Allison Scanlin
1st grade
Kailyn Adams
Jessica Espinoza
Dominic Fernandes
Ana Garcia
Yuliana Laguna
Melissa Quintinella
David Sanchez
4th Grade
Nathalia Lopez
Ashley Nguyen
Jonathan Ochoa
Daetryn Parks
2nd grade
Vanessa Bustamante
Eunice Calvo
Edvin Diaz
Hayley Garcia
Perla Garcia
Azul Hernandez
Diego Hernandez
Stephanie Martinez
Carlos Maya
5th Grade
Destiny Bonilla
Julette Miranda
Cadence Ratliff
Ariel Reyes