BLAIRSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
www.blairstownelem.net
March 31, 2017
Spring Edition
UPCOMING EVENTS…
Dear BES Families,
Spring has finally arrived, albeit ever so slowly.
Nevertheless, signs of spring are all around us! A great deal has
occurred during the month of March, including Read Across America
Day, All Star Band, First and Second Grade Musical & Art Gallery
Show, and the Third Grade Living Museum Projects. But, that has
not deterred our children from continuing to have great experiences in
their classrooms academically and through our special events. We
end the month with our Fourth Grade Musical performance and Art
Show.
Please be reminded that the third marking period has ended
today and report cards will be issued shortly! Once again, I offer you
important tips on discussing your child’s report card with them.
Meet privately with your child, without
distractions.
Be sure you designate enough time.
Be positive.
Review each grade/subject and discuss what
they mean (strength/weakness)
Review/discuss other indicators on the report
cards (behavior)
Set goals for the next marking period (last
one!)
Help them plan “how” to achieve their goals.
Remind them how proud you are of them and
of their accomplishments.
Give a hug, get a hug!
I hope this information remains helpful to you. As always,
if you have any questions after your discussion, you are always
welcome to call your child’s teacher. Don’t forget to thank your
child’s teacher for all of their efforts as well! They go to extraordinary
lengths to care for all of our children!
In addition, you will find April’s “Home & School
Connection” accompanying this Newsletter. In it, you will find
practical ideas that promote school success by learning things at
home, effective tips for promoting patience, and positive ways in
which you can be involved!
Please remember….. “Teachers don’t just teach; they can be
vital personalities who help young people to mature, to understand
the world, and to understand themselves!” ~ Charles Platt ~
Sincerely,
Bruce P. Leal, Principal
March 31- Book Bingo 7:00p.m.- Evangelical Free Church
April 5- PTG Meeting 3:30p.m. – Library
April 11- Family Literacy Night 6:00p.m. - Gym
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COMMUNITY NEWS…
TRAVEL SOCCER
Enjoy playing fall soccer? Would you like to play in the spring?
Sussex-Warren Soccer Club, based in the North Warren
Cluster area has a limited number of openings on their U-11
girl’s team for the spring soccer season. Girls born in 2006 and
2007 are eligible to play on this team. We offer a quality
training experience at a very reasonable cost. The club plays in
the Morris County League. For information contact us at:
908-764-0487, or [email protected]
SPRING RECREATION SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS: Attention all K - 8
girls! Registration is now open for the spring 2017 season!
Blairstown Youth Softball teams will be playing in the Warren
County League at the K-2, 3-4, 5-6, & 7-8th grade divisions.
Registration includes 3 Sunday preseason Clinics! Sign-up on-line at
www.blairstownyouthsoftball.org or Mail in forms available at the
Town Hall Lobby
Knowlton Moving Together 5K and Fun Run. Saturday,
April 1 at the Lion's Club Pavilion in Delaware, NJ. Fun run/walk
starts at 8:30 am and the 5K starts at 9am. Register by 3/15 to
receive early-bird discount. More information and registration
at Active.com (search Knowlton) or you can contact
[email protected].
North Warren Regional is announcing their Interact Club’s 9th
Annual Talent Show to be held at North Warren on Friday,
April 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
SCHOOL NEWS……
PTG MEETING:
Please join us at our next meeting on Wednesday 4/5 @ 3:30pm
in BES library. Parents: come see a short presentation about the
school's usage of smart boards.
Members: a vote will take place, please come to learn about
what's happening & make your vote count!
BLAIRSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2017-18 KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION April 4th , April 5th & April 6th 9:00 am – 3:00
pm
Please call Eileen for a Screening Appointment (908-362-6111
x109). Kindergarten pupils must have reached their 5 th birthday prior
to or on October 1, 2017.
Please bring the following documents to the Main Office by March
31st:
1) Completed registration form which can be found on the school
website under forms. If you do not have computer access, please pick
up a registration form in the main office.
2) Child’s birth certificate with the raised seal
3) Signed doctor’s certificate of immunizations
4) If you do not have a student registered at Blairstown Elementary
School, you must provide proof of residence such as a utility bill.
BES PTG Tricky Tray:
Mark your calendar for April 29th. Doors open at 6pm, first
drawing at 7:30pm. Admission is $10 and includes one sheet of
regular prize tickets. Adults only. 50/50 raffle.
Jump Rope/Shoot Hoops for Heart
Our annual Jump Rope/Shoot Hoops for Heart event will be
held on Friday, April 7th. This is a fundraising event for the
American Heart Association, pledge envelopes will be collected
that date. Please have your child come to school ready to
participate by wearing appropriate clothing and
sneakers. Thank you in advance for your support! If you are
interested in volunteering to help make this event special for
your children, contact Mrs. Reynolds –
[email protected]
CALLING ALL TALENT!
Musicians ҉ Singers (no lip sync) ҉ Dancers ҉ Actors ҉
Comedians ҉ Magicians ҉ Gymnasts
The Blairstown Elementary 5th and 6th Grade Talent Show
Committee is looking for 5th and 6th Graders who would like
to show off their talent! Applications due: March 31st, 2017
Auditions: Tues., April 4th or Tues., April 11th, after school from
3:15–5:00 p.m. Rehearsals: Mon., May 15th and Wed., May 17th,
after school from 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. Talent Show Date: Friday,
May 19, 2017, 9:00 a.m. See Mrs. Pelosi or Mrs. Dachisen for
more information. There is no cost for participating in this
event.
SPRING SOCCER IS HERE! We have our trainers back from
Magpies to help us run another great Spring training clinic!
April 4-May 18th (no practice during BES Spring break).
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Pre-K (4 yrs)-2nd grade meets 4:30-5:30pm
3rd grade-6th grade meets 5:30-7pm
$90/per player
Register via our website: www.blairstownsoccer.com
Contact us with questions at: [email protected]
The *winners of the free admission* to the tricky tray are:
1. Lauren Glory
2. Rose Marie Bednarz
3. Joanne Palmer
4. Rhonda Anthony
5. Christie Bende
Congratulations! Your ticket will be waiting for you at the
admission table the night of the event. (Each admission is valued
at $10.)
PTG Tricky Tray: seeking prizes or donated baskets from BES
families! Would you like to donate a prize or prize basket to
our tricky tray from your family? We are now accepting
family prizes or prize baskets. Help support a great cause that
benefits every child in our school!
Please contact Rosette at [email protected]
PTG AUTHOR VISIT BOOK ORDER:
Author David Adler will visit BES on 4/24. Order forms have
been distributed through classrooms. Place your book order by
3/15 to have books inscribed and signed by the author for
your child! Please contact [email protected] for more
information.
PTG BOOK BINGO:
Join us for a family fun night of Bingo on Friday March 31, at
7pm at the Evangelical Free Church. (Snow date 4/7.)
Registrations will be sent home soon. Each child is guaranteed to
win 2 free books! Refreshments will be served.
NORTH WARREN MIDGET CHEERLEADING ORGANIZATION is
looking for 2 energetic people to join our cheer board. You must
have a cheerleader currently in our program. Meetings are the
second Wednesday of every month at Givens Belet in Blairstown
at 7pm. If you are interested, please contact us at
[email protected]. Please
look for cheer registration for the upcoming 2017 season by the
end of March. THANK YOU, North Warren Midget Cheerleading
Organization
Blairstown Recreation Upcoming Fun Programs
Spring Fun Foods: Boys and girls in grades K - through 6th
will have a blast as they learn to jar their own pickles, make
homemade salsa, make veggie people, stuff cucumbers, stuff
strawberries and fresh pesto too! And they will be starting
their very own little garden at home. Program is on Thursdays,
May 4 through May 25 from 3:15-4:30 in the Small
Cafeteria. Registration at the Recreation Office and deadline
for registration is April 27th. The fee is $50.00 for Blairstown
residents and $55.00 for non-residents.
Lego Chemistry: Boys and girls grades 3rd through 6th. Kids
will be introduced to molecules, atoms, chemical notation, and
chemical compounds through engaging hands on labs and
models of atoms made with LEGO bricks. Program is on
Tuesdays, May 2 through May 23 from 3:15-4:30 pm in BES
Small Cafeteria. Fee for Blairstown Residents is $50.00 for nonresidents $55.00 Registration is at the Recreation office - mail
in or in-person. Registration deadline is April 25th.
Summer Day Camp Blairstown Summer Day Camp is open to
boys and girls age 4 & 5 (must turn age 4 by October 1, 2016)
and Grades K - 6th. Our popular two week program with Mrs.
Besser and our staff is filled with socialization, entertainment,
arts & crafts with Mrs. Truleove, special events, games, crazy
contests and More! Camp dates are Monday through Friday,
June 26 - July 7 (closed July 4th), 9:00 am - 12 noon at
BES. Register before May 11th and save. Blairstown Residents
$85.00 non-residents $100.00. After May 11th Resident Fee is
residents $100.00/non-residents $115.00. Can't beat the price Can't beat the Fun! For further information on all Recreation
offerings contact Pat Sagan, Director 908-362-6663 x 3 or
check our website at www.blairstowntownship.org.
Lopatcong Athletic Association presents The 3rd Annual
Tim Balas Baseball Clinic Ages 5-18 Sunday May 7, 2017,
11a.m.-3p.m. Cost is $21.00 at Lopatcong Park. Register to
Attend
Http://professionalbaseba8.wix.com/probaseballclinic
Lopatcong Athletic Association presents The Philadelphia
Soul Football Clinic April 9,2017 Ages 5-18 Cost $32.00
from
11a.m.- 3p.m. at Steinhardt Field at Lopatcong Park
9 Wildew Avenue , Phillipsburg, NJ Register to Attend
Http://professionalbaseba8.wixsite.com/soulfootballclinic
The Kittens Are Coming!!! With Spring on its way Agway and
Out Of Our Shells 4H have teamed up to help collect kitten/cat
supplies and donations for Father John's Animal House. This is
the time of year Father John's Animal House receives dozens of
adorable homeless kittens and cats! They rely heavily on
donations to help with the spring litters that come in during the
season. So please consider making a donation (every little bit
makes a difference) when you stop in to Agway. Please even
consider stopping by Father John's Animal House they have
some of the cutest fur babies that need loving
homes. Thank you so much!
Out Of Our Shells 4H wanted to give back to our community
and developed "Clover Slices". Here's how it works. Any patron
or veteran that visits the Food Pantry located at the
Outreach Center on (35 Main Street in Blairstown) will be
able to collect a "Clover Slice" coupon and exchange it for a free
slice of pizza at Frank's! Out Of Our Shells 4H started the
program with $20.00 they raised themselves.
Now Blairstown it's your turn to pay it forward!! There will be
a donation container located by the front door as you leave
Frank's Pizza. Please help keep this program growing. Every
time you stop in for a delicious pizza please consider making a
donation. Every month Out Of Our Shells 4H will use the
donations to keep the program going. Every donation made
means more "Clover Slices". Thank you
CAMP COLEY ANNUAL FUN DAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday April
22, 2017 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m.at Mt. Allamuchy Scout
Reservation in Stanhope, NJ. It’s a fabulous day of Super Herothemed activities planned for the children and a camp tour for
their parents. The day included a BBQ dinner with s’mores!
Cost is $5. For more information you can call 973-989-9199 or
visit our website www.CampCOLEY.com
The April Edition for "Home and School Connection" is
posted on our website under the News and Resources tab.