Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy Newspaper

“Researching Our Past To Build Our Future”

November/December 2010Volume 1, Issue 3

Principal: Mrs. Sims

Assistant Principal: Mrs. McGhee

Assistant Principal: Ms. Gibbs

Bouchet’s Mission Statement

At Bouchet Math and Science Academy, our mission begins with the premise that all of our efforts, resources, and talents are directed at producing a child of the millennium. In order to achieve this, we realize that we will need to accomplish three goals:

-Increase student achievement in reading and math.

-Educate and train teachers, paraprofessionals and parents giving them state of the art tools and methods.

-Acquire extra services and resources by forming

Bouchet’s Motivational Concert

(Jawan Harris)

On Tuesday November 23, 2010 the students at Bouchet were rewarded with a surprise concert. The students were rewarded with a concert to encourage them to work hard and to believe in themselves. The concert was entertaining and motivational. Jive Records newest R&B sensation Jawan Harris performed for Bouchet’s student body. Opening acts included local artist Shortie Mac and Nu Nu. The concert took place in Bouchet’s assembly hall. Bouchet’s students danced and sung in and out of their seats. Students were called to the stage to free style rap. Honestee Johnson from Mrs. Love’s 5th grade class rapped and blew up the stage! She showed everyone in the assembly hall that girls can rap and do it well. Bouchet’s students were appreciative of the concert. Bouchet’s students were excited that their principal Mrs. Sims rewarded them with the entertaining gift.

Kids ID Program Chicago's Kids Identification Systems (KIDS) is a service provided by the City Clerk's office. As the official record keeper of City government, the Clerk's office has launched this high-tech system to keep track of the most important records of all -- our children. KIDS works by taking digital picture of children along with information provided by the parents. This information is stored securely in the Clerk's

cooperative partnerships with universities, libraries and businesses.

Newspaper Paper Team: Facilitated by Resource Coordinator Ms. Latonya Wilson

8th Grader - Shannon Kimble8th Grader-Teresa Roberts 8th Grader- Kierra Young-Bey7th Grader- Matthew Keys7th Grader- Rosalyn Robertson7th Grader- Emaya Ginn6th Grader- DeVaughntae’ Hooks6th Grader- Shawnya Smith6th Grader- Kamissa Diarra6th Grader- Alesia Houston6th Grader- Kyle

office to be used only when police and the family report that a child is missing. Then the information can be posted on the Internet and distributed to law enforcement, the media and other search groups. Parents receive an ID card with their child's picture and fingerprint using new, inkless technology. On the ID card is a telephone number to call after reporting a missing child to police. Once activated, the KIDS program can produce a document containing the child's picture and biographical and descriptive information. This service is free to Chicago parents. (Article from City Clerks website)The Kids ID program will be on site at Bouchet Math & Science Academy on Wednesday December 1, 2010 from 8:30am- until finished.

High School FairBouchet’s High School fair is Wednesday December 1, 2010 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Numerous high schools from the Chicago land area will be attendance. All 8th graders and their parents are encouraged to attend the high school fair. The High school fair will be in Bouchet’s main building on the first floor.

Science FairBouchet’s Science fair is on Friday December 10, 2010. Science projects from students in grades 5th through 8th grades will be displayed at the fair. The winner of the science fair will be determined by the judges.

No SchoolThere will be no school for students on Friday December 3, 2010 for Professional Development Day. Winter Break is Monday December 20, 2010 through January 2, 2011.

COMMUNITY SPOT (Chicago Park District) The Chicago Park district offers numerous programs for children, adults and seniors. Program registration for the Winter 2011 session starts Saturday December 4, 2010 at 9:00am. The Winter session starts January 3, 2011 and ends on March 20, 2011. Below is a list of park locations in the South Shore community. Please contact your nearest park for details or visit the Chicago Park District website at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Don Nash Community Center- 1833 E. 71st StreetRainbow Beach & Park- 3111 E. 77th Street

South Shore Cultural Center- 7059 S. South Shore Drive

Larry6th Grader- Destiny Holmes4th Grader- Deandra Moore4th Grader- Trevion Evans

“5 TH GRADERS SHARE YOUR VOICES” Bouchet’s newspaper team is currently looking for two fifth grade students to join the newspaper team. At the current time there is no fifth grade representation on the newspaper team. To become a member of Bouchet’s newspaper team you must submit an essay. The essays should be detailed and the title of the essay should be “My Voice Makes A Difference Because”. In order to be picked for the team you must have good grades, love to read and have a passion for sharing your opinion. Please submit all essays to Ms. Latonya Wilson- Safe Schools Health Students Resource Coordinator in Room 331. All essays are due by Friday December 10, 2010.

Bouchet’s Newspaper Team GoalBouchet’s newspaper team is working on creating interesting ideas to include in Bouchet’s monthly newspaper. In the upcoming months Bouchet’s newspaper team will be distributing newspapers throughout the South Shore community. The newspaper team knows that our school needs support from the community. We want the alderman, local businesses, churches and residents to know that Bouchet is a learning institute with educators and students who believes in hard work, dedication and the power of learning.

Field TripOn Monday December 13, 2010 Bouchet’s 3rd and 4th grade students will be visiting Chicago Agricultural High School. The children will be going to the high school to study hydroponics, which is the study of growing plants in water. The students are excited about the upcoming field trip.

2010 Holiday BizarreOn December 15, 2010 and December 16, 2010 there will be a holiday bizarre to celebrate the Christmas season. Modular teachers will be teaching a craft to their classes. Each class will visit at least three stations to make a holiday craft. Students will be charged $2.00 to cover materials.

Box Tops Box tops are all about the difference one can make. This year, our goal is to raise $2,000, for equipment and textbooks. Here are five easy, everyday ways you can help:Clip- Clip the Box Top from hundreds of participating products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education. Shop online- Shop at your favorite online stores though the

Box Top Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15% of your purchase total is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you, Plus, you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deals and discounts!Read- Buy Books online through the Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6% of qualifying purchases.My Class Essentials- the newest way to earn is a free online registry to help classrooms get the learning tools they need. Our school earns a 2% cash donation with every purchase. Sign up- It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com, where you can:

See how much our school is earning with Box Tops Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box

Tops and other prizes Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops

brands Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes

You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletters with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts. To learn more, visit boxtopseducatiton.com. Thanks for choosing to make a difference for our school with Box Tops!(Article by Elnora Carey- Box Tops Coordinator at Bouchet Math and Science Academy)

Bouchet’s Newspaper Team GoalBouchet’s newspaper team is working on crating interesting ideas to include in Bouchet’s monthly newspaper. In the upcoming months Bouchet’s newspaper team will be distributing newspapers throughout the South Shore community. The newspaper team knows that our school needs support from the community. We want the alderman, local business, churches and residents to know that Bouchet is a learning institute with educators and students who believes in hard work, dedication and the power of learning.

Music of the MonthSong: Whip My Hair!Artist: Willow Smith

Boys Gym Shoe of the MonthCompany: Nike

Gym Shoe Name: Nike Men’s Air Max Elite II

Girls Gym Shoe of the MonthCompany: Pastry

Gym Shoe Name: Smoothie Gooseberry

Fitted Hat of the MonthCompany: Adidas

Hat Name: Adidas NBA Buzzer Beater Flex Cap