Edition 2 | September 11th, 2015
Message from our Principal
Last week staff were invited to a special tour of the new building site and it was an exciting
experience! Though still very much in rough form, we were able to visualize spaces and the scope of
the facility. As the project progresses, and in particular interior design elements are released, I’ll be
eager to share them with the BES community!
Mr. Doug Savage
With resources and information becoming increasingly web-based, it can be challenging to keep track
of how to access various sites. Milford had developed a “parent portal” accessed through the district
web page (resources link) that includes access to Progress Book, EZPay, the district calendar, and
other often referenced resources. The specific link to the parent portal is:
http://www.milfordschools.org/services-and-programs/.
With limited parking due to construction, we have decided to split winter parties into two dates for this school year. Parties for
grades 4 thru 6 will be on Wednesday December 16th, and parties for grades K thru 3 will be on Thursday December 17th.
Parties begin at 2:15 each day.
Special thanks to the many parents that have worked diligently to offer this Friday’s “BES Color Jam.” The fall carnival has been
such a great success in past years, and the PTO has done a tremendous job in offering an alternative activity for this school year.
My apologies for being unable to attend, as my youngest daughter is exhibiting her first project at the county fair this week - Dad
needs to be there for support!
The Ohio Department of Education has recently released the new state testing information. More information will be
forthcoming as we develop testing schedules and dates. Student MAP score reports from this month will be sent home on Friday
September 18th.
September Character Trait is . . .
Citizenship
Congratulations to Week 1 Students
Connor Fox
Luke Hawkins
Rylee Van Pelt
Noelle Ricks
Risha Patel
Elle Campbell
Jacs DuPriest
Tyler Belt
Khusi Patel
Sean Daniel
Christopher Hjelmeng
Lauren Longstreth
Arilyn Whitt
Emma Hunter
Aiden Penn
Gabe Llerena
Lexie Cooper
Gabe de Garay
Sarah Morgan
Haylie Kirkland
Parker Talbot
Andrew Trosper
Mark your Calendar…
UPCOMING SEPTEMER DATES:
Friday
11
•
BES Color Jam 6-8 pm
Friday
18
•
Cookie Dough order due
Friday
25
•
NO SCHOOL – Teacher in service
Friday
25
•
BES Newsletter deployed
Monday
28
•
Box Top Competition begins
Tuesday
29
•
•
Conference Night (Added)
Dine to donate – Marco’s Pizza
UPCOMING OCTOBER DATES:
Friday
2
•
•
Fall Picture Day
Box Top Shop
Friday
9
•
•
•
Mother/Daughter Event
Box Top Shop
BES Newsletter deployed
Monday
12
•
PTO Meeting – 7 pm
*Note date change for October meeting
Check out Color Jam event details on Page 4.
BES Yearbook needs
your help!
Looking for a great dinner and an
easy way to support BES?
Pick up dinner from Marco’s Pizza on
Tuesday, September 29th and for every
dollar spent, BES will receive 15% (20% if
you place your order online).
Do you take pictures at some of
our great school events?
If you would like to share pictures for
consideration in this year's yearbook, please
email your high-resolution images to:
[email protected].
Don’t forget to order your BES 2015-2016
Yearbooks online at our pre-sale!
To receive this offer just mention Boyd E.
Smith and your teacher’s name when
ordering.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
http://www.marcos.com/
Enter our school's yearbook ID: 7608516
Give us the gift of feedback!
Take a few minutes to share
your feedback on our BES
Newsletter.
https://www.surveymonkey.
com/r/BESNEWS1516
Next PTO Meeting
Monday, October 12th
7:00 pm
Constitution Day Celebration
Did you say Free Money?
Milford Schools will bring history alive
during a special celebration of
Constitution Day on Thursday,
September 17, from 4 -6 p.m. at the
Spirit of ’76 Memorial Garden at
Miami Meadows Park on Route 131.
Milford’s Constitution Day celebration
will include high school students in
period costumes of our Founding
Mothers and Fathers performing
speeches in character throughout
the park.
There are many ways BES can earn
free money! Don’t forget to
participate in:
• Box Tops for Education (p. 6 & 7)
BOYD E. SMITH
FREE
MONEY
Brief tours will be offered throughout
the two hours to visit with historical
characters and learn more about our
Constitution and history from this time
period.
Students will receive a booklet for
gathering autographs of these
historical figures and can participate
in a scavenger hunt, Colonialthemed games, and receive a
pocket constitution.
Eagles Spirit Wear on Sale
The Milford High School
Band Boosters are once
again selling Milford
Eagles spirit wear via an
online spirit wear store at
http://stores.inksoft.com/milford_spirit
wear
All orders placed online will be
available in the high school store.
The Band Boosters will also have a
spirit wear booth at all of the home
football games.
All proceeds from the sale of this spirit
wear benefit the Milford HS Band
Boosters.
• Labels for Education (page 8)
• Dine to Donate (page 2)
• Community Rewards for Kroger
& Target (below)
Check out this edition
and future newsletters to
learn how you can do
‘Just One More’!
Sign Up for Target Take Charge of Education
1. Visit www.Target.com
2. Click on REDCARD -> Learn about REDcard
3. Scroll and click ‘Learn More’ for Take Charge of
Education
4. Under “Sign Me Up” enter Boyd E Smith, Milford,
OH or search by School ID: 83753
5. Enter your First Name, Last Name and REDcard
Number
6. Click ‘Complete Enrollment’
Sign Up for Kroger School Rewards
1.
2.
3.
4.
Visit: www.kroger.com/communityrewards
Sign Up or Log In
Click ‘ENROLL NOW’
Enter organization code: 82249 and click
‘SEARCH”
5. Select Boyd E Smith Elementary
6. Click ‘Enroll’
Note: You need to re-enroll every year!
Check out event fliers on pages 4 - 9
Can’t wait to see you TONIGHT!!!!
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Friday, September 11th • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Milford High School – on the grassy field next to the
soccer stadium
Grades K-6, teachers, parents, family & friends!
Wear
, add your favorite
crazy accessories and experience
the fun of taking a RUN through
our O O C U E where you
will be COVERED in all the
of the
!
And MORE!!!
Bring your camera’s
for our Photo Spot!
See a Firetruck!
Wristbands REQUIRED for entrance
into the Color Chute! Available for
purchase at the event for $10 each!
Pre-ordered Wristbands and T-shirts can be picked up at
the event!
A HUGE Thank you to Everyone who has donated items
and volunteered their time to make this event a success!
Enroll today for
Spanish classes!
Why learn Spanish?
• Starting a second language early will enhance reading abilities and general literacy in t he first language.
• Students who study a foreign language for four or more years tend to score higher on t he verbal section of
the S.A.T.
• Children who learn anot her language demonstrate better focus and multit asking skills. Learning a second
language is excellent exercise for the brain. Some studies even suggest being actively bilingual helps
reduce t he risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
• It’s the second most popular language in t he world and, according to researchers, by 2050 t he United
States will be t he largest Spanish speaking countr y in the world.
• By the time today’s children enter t he workforce, the ability to speak Spanish fluently will greatly improve
their resume and employability. Recruiters and hiring managers already understand that t he need for
bilingual English and Spanish-speaking employees has grown; wit hin a decade, demand for workers who
speak bot h languages is likely to increase even further.
• Foreign language classes are a very stringent requirement for colleges and universities; learning Spanish
during childhood will make high school Spanish classes much easier. Good grades in high school Spanish
are likely to make quite a difference on college applications.
SPANISH CLASSES AT BOYD E. SMITH ELEMENTARY!
Ages: for grades K-6 (students will be divided based on age and
level). Class meets in the Media Center.
Dates: Tuesdays 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm starting September 22.
Tuition: $74 for a 7 week session (20% discount for sibling, third
sibling is FREE!). Textbook & Class materials: please add $26 for
the year.
CLASSES RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 28 WEEKS, SEPTEMBER 2015
THROUGH APRIL/MAY 2016, DIVIDED INTO 4 SESSIONS OF 7
WEEKS EACH. You may register for the year or for each individual
session. ENROLL ONLINE at www.worldofspanishllc.com
For more information about our classes, please contact us at:
[email protected] or call 513-739-9516
BES Box Top
Competition Fall 2015!
Monday September 28th-Friday October 9th
WHAT: START Ripping, Tearing, and Sticking those Box Tops!!
WHY: TOP CLASS PRIZE: The classroom who submits the most Box Tops will
be awarded a classroom pizza party AND a trophy to display in their room!
HOW: COLLECTION SHEETS are the best way to collect and organize Box
Tops! The sheets also make counting the Box Tops soooo much easier for us!
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A SHEET? A printable copy is on the next page of this
newsletter, Your Friday Folder, AND extra copies in the school lobby!
BOX TOP SHOP: Will be open Friday October 2nd and 9th during lunch! In order
to “purchase” items at the shop, students MUST submit Box Tops on the “Box
Top Bucks” collection sheets!
10 Box Tops=$1 Box Top Dollar
**For current bonus Box Tops, write your name on the front for class credit and
place in Ziploc baggie!
Ever wonder what brands sponsor Box Tops? Go to: www.BTFE.com for a complete list
of products you LOVE!
Each Month I will update additional Box Top Bonus Programs so we can maximize FREE
$$$$ for BES! This is an easy way to support our school and THANK YOU!
Winter Contest: January 25th 2016 thru February 5th 2016.
One Box Tops Buck
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so they will count towards your class total. Then, staple to the corner of your collection sheet or send them in a separate envelope or bag.
One Box Tops Buck
BONUS BOX TOPS must be attached separately. Write your name on the front or back of the Bonus Box Top(s)
NAME _______________________________ TEACHER ____________________
1. Check Expiration dates. 2. GLUE or TAPE trimmed Box Tops on this sheet. 3. Turn sheet(s) in to your teacher or to the Box Tops bin in
the lobby. Every 10 valid Box Tops earns 1 Buck.
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EARN 20 BONUS ENTRIES INTO THE
GRAND STAND FOR SCHOOLS SWEEPSTAKES!
1. Collect 5 product UPCs from the Labels for Education® participating brands, listed below.
2. Glue each UPC to the correct square below.
3. Turn in your completed form to your school Coordinator by October 9, 2015.
Coordinator Instructions: Sheets must be sent in with the Order & Banking Form and postmarked
by October 16, 2015.
For a full list of participating products visit LabelsForEducation.com.
To enter without making a purchase visit LabelsForEducation.com/sweeps.
NO PURCHASE REQ’D. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC 13+ entering for a school/org.
Excludes PR, US VI & APO/FPOs Outside US. Ends 10/9/15.
Rules & free entry at www.LabelsForEducation.com/sweeps. Void where prohibited.
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Join the Milford Junior High
Volleyball Team for a
Jewelry Party Fundraiser!
Can’t make the event?
Shop online at www.missems.com and use the coupon code
MJHSVolleyball to get free shipping!
15% of total sales will go to Milford’s Junior High Volleyball Team.
Mark your Calendar for September!
Everything under $18!
Saturday
1-3pm
Affordable + Adorable
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Milford Junior High School
5735 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd.
Milford, Ohio 45150