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Bushy Park Elementary School
Mrs. Molly Ketterer, Principal December 21, 2015 Dr. Teresa Via, Assistant Principal
14601 Carrs Mill Road | Glenwood, MD 21738 | phone - 410.313.5500 |fax - 410.313.5505 | http://bpes.hcpss.org
From Mrs. Ketterer: These past two weeks, we have been and are celebrating our 4th and 5th grade musical artists at the Band, Strings, and Chorus Concerts! Thank you for supporting your children and for attending and cheering them on! This is happening throughout the building and we appreciate all that you lend in your efforts and presence! As Winter Break arrives, Dr. Via and I want to extend wishes for a joyous and restful holiday season! It is a great time of year to reflect and think ahead! We remain so thankful to be a part of this school community. You all are a gift to us!
Growth Mindset Your children may be coming home and sharing their ideas about their Mindset. We have been encouraging them to reflect on their effort and encouraging them to work hard. Some of our teachers have formed a Mindset Professional Learning Community and are sharing what they are researching and learning with our entire staff and gradually all of our students. This group is going to be sharing their learning and perspectives at our PTA Meeting on Tuesday, January 12th. Come and be part of activity rotations to learn how you can encourage your child to persevere and reach their personal best!
Upcoming Dates to Remember 12/22 – 4th & 5th Grade Winter Chorus Concert at Glenelg High
Performers arrive 6:30 PM – Concert Begins 7:00 PM 12/23 – Spirit Day! Wear pajamas or Bushy Park spirit wear! (no slippers please) 12/24/15 – 1/3/16 Winter Break / Schools & Offices Closed - Enjoy the holidays!
1/4/16 – Schools Re-open
LEO Club Holiday Giving Tree If you’ve visited the school recently, you may have noticed the tree in the foyer with hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and boots on or around it. This is due to the generosity of our community embracing the wonderful idea our LEO Club students came up with in hopes to bring comfort to some local Howard County families in need. Can you imagine a winter without these basic necessities? BRRRRRRR! You can help support the LEO Club and their project by sending in or dropping off new hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and boots during through December 23rd. Thank you for your support! Winter Chorus Concert The best way to spread winter cheer is to sing loud for all to hear! The 4th and 5th Grade Chorus students are excited to invite friends and family to attend their annual winter concert! The concert will be performed at Glenelg High School on December 22nd starting at 7:00 PM. This concert is a culminating activity that is a result of many weeks of hard work and preparation. Please come support our Bushy Park Bears as they perform what is sure to be a wonderful evening of music! Bushy Bear Hug Winners for December 7th: Kindergarten Sam Tong (Mrs. Wilson’s Class) 1st- Grade Christopher Smith (Mrs. Norris’ Class) 2nd Grade Rory Healy (Mrs. Follmer’s Class) 3rd Grade Matthew Dalton (Mrs. Pickett’s Block 1 Class) 4th Grade Adam Lease (Mrs. Castro’s Block 1 Class) 5th Grade Amber Kostick (Mrs. Yakscoe-Markle’s Block 1 Class) Bushy Bear Hug Winners for December 14th: Kindergarten Muhammad Hassanein (Mrs. O’Leary’s Class) 1st- Grade Peter Wolf (Mrs. Lambros’ Class) 2nd Grade Madeline Welykoridko (Ms. Keat’s Class) 3rd Grade Isabella Wisniewski (Ms. Hewitt’s Block 1 Class) 4th Grade Patricia Tran (Mrs. Egan’s Block 1 Class) 5th Grade Adam Stull (Mrs. Little’s Block 1 Class) Best on the Bus Award Winners Our wonderful bus drivers are recognizing students for being “Best on the Bus”! These students are exhibiting positive behaviors of respect, responsibility, and readiness. They are sitting flat, facing front, listening to directions, and keeping self to self. Our recent award recipients are:
Vishwa Datta, Laurel Kutz, Peter Laake, and Russell McIntyre. Congratulations and keep up the great work!
COMMUNITY NEWS These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System. The Glenelg Marching Unit is currently taking orders for their January Fruit Sale. We are offering Ruby Red Grapefruit, Florida Navel Oranges, Honeybell Oranges and a Variety Pack. The deadline for orders is Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Fruit will be available for pick-up at Glenelg High School on Saturday, January 23rd between 11:00 and 1:00. Please help support the Glenelg Marching Unit by purchasing fruit. For more information and to get the order form please go to www.glenelgbands.com. Questions? Call Dianne Kvech (410)489-2951 or Meredith Haussler (410)442-0263 or email [email protected]. Thank you. Columbia Association The Columbia Art Center offers a variety of Art Classes for children of all ages. Check out the Fall Brochure on www.columbiaartcenter.org for more information. For inquiries or to register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email [email protected]. Brightminds Foundations Invites you to attend The Business and Economics Impact of Howard County Public School System Locally and Globally. Register by Dec. 28, www.brightmindsfoundation.org 410-740-0707. Columbia Association Visiting Artist Workshops, Dec. 29-Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or [email protected]. Candlelight Concert Society Brentano Quartet, Sat., Jan. 9, 8 p.m., Smith Theatre – Columbia, MD For more information and to purchase tickets www.candlelightconcerts.org Candlelight Concert Society Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School by Theatreworks USA, Sun., Jan. 31, 2 & 4 p.m. Smith Theatre Columbia, MD. www.candlelightconcerts.org 410-997-2324 Howard Community College Beginning Sewing: Make use of your trusty, dusty sewing machine. Learn (or relearn) to thread it, select material, follow a pattern, Tues., Jan. 12-March 8, 7-9 p.m., Wilde Lake High School. Howardcc.edu/Con Ed or call 443- 518-4404. Howard Community College Inspiration and Songwriting: Explore lyrical content, rhyme, rhythm, melody and harmony with a talented musician and composer. Discover the song within you. Weds. Jan.13- Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m., Oakland Mills High School. Go to Howardcc.edu/Con Ed or call 443 518-4404 for more information. Glen Mar Church Second annual Day of Service: Mon., Jan. 18, (MLK Jr. Day) 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Family-oriented short-term service opportunities. Free and open to public. Come for an hour or come for the day. Glen Mar Church: 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City. Visit us at www.glenmarumc.org or call D.C. Veale at 410-465-4995 ext. 205.
