Eagle's Eye E-Newsletter April/May 2017

A Message from the Principal...

Parents,   Can you believe how fast this year has flown by? Before we know it, we will be leaving for summer break. I want to brag on how hard students are working and how they have embraced our new behavior expectations. Students are excited about the PBIS program we have implemented to help with behavior in our halls, restrooms, and playground. They are earning Eagle tickets for chances to win a bi-monthly reward. Several students have already participated in recess with the principals, doodle wall, visit from UT athletes, and a school dance. We look forward to continuing PBIS into next year and expect to see increased positive behavior and character development. I want to thank you for all your support at home and your partnership in ensuring student success.   I want to provide some reminders for upcoming important dates.   Blue Grass Families: Join us Thursday, April 6th for Leap into Learning from 6:00-7:30. Students and families will have an opportunity to participate in hands on learning across the curriculum.  Test your math skills in the gym, or try your hand at coding in the Technology Lab.  The library will be open for reading and AR, or you may want to visit the Living Museum in the 4th and 5th grade hallway.  Check out the 3rd grade wax museum, and get a sneak peak at Camp Invention in the STEM Lab.   April 11th we will host our Kindergarten Round Up from 4:30 to 6:30. This is an important time to learn more about kindergarten, tour our school, meet kindergarten teachers, participate in activities, and pick-up information packets.   TNReady testing will take place April 18th and the week of April 24th. Make ups will be the first week of May. More detailed testing information will come at a later date.   As always, contact the school with any questions. Wishing all Blue Grass families a joyous spring with family and friends.   God Bless, Mr. Cantrill

A Message from the PTO President...

Hello BG Families, I am excited to share with you that our fundraiser that took place in March was a huge success!  Many thanks to all who came out to support our school. It was a great event at The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm. Thank you, Nancy Barger, for your generous support and use of your facility!  I would also like to thank our fundraising co-chairs, Jennie Councill & Kristen Gettelfinger and all volunteers who helped in some way. As I mentioned before, the PTO and school administration had an ambitious goal to raise money this year to replace all computers in the technology lab. This goal was in addition to the many resources that the PTO provides for our school throughout the year. Because of our successful year through our fundraising efforts, partner donations, sponsors and membership drive, we will be purchasing 28 new Apple computers for the technology lab this summer! The final cost of this project is $32,880. THANK YOU to everyone for making this a reality! The PTO will be hosting the BG Boogie! This is a fun, free event for students at school and will take place during their encore time. Watch for details coming home soon. As the end of school quickly approaches, I would like to thank the PTO Board of Managers and all volunteers, parents and staff who have supported the PTO throughout the year. I have enjoyed serving as your president and I hope everyone has a great summer! Laura Radcliffe                                                                                                                 PTO President                                                                                            glradcliffe@att.net

News from the STEM Lab -  MRS. MOSS

Camp Invention is Back at Blue Grass: June 5th-9th The Launchpad for Your Imagination: This summer, launch your child’s imagination at Camp Invention!  Create your own personal, ultimate spy gadget alarm box by taking apart and up cycling everyday machines.  Explore a distant new exoplanet and design inventions to create the next Earth.  Launch water rockets, build bubble blasters, and engineer giant castles.  Design duct tape products and pitch them to mock investors. Learn more about this year’s program and its 2017 curricula by visiting www.youtube.com/campinvention !  It’s an exciting week your child won’t want to miss! Use promo code Spring15PFB to save $15 by May 1! Lori Moss STEM Instructor K-5 Blue Grass Elementary Office: (865) 539-7864 Email: lori.moss@knoxschools.org

News from Music - MS. SKINNER

It's performance time for grades K, 2, and 3 in the            music department! Be looking for parent info. letters coming home soon!     Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 pm in the BG gym  (doors will open at 5:45 pm) 2nd Grade Program "Pajama Party"   Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 pm in the BG gym (doors will open at 5:45 pm) 3rd Grade Program "Off Their Rockers"   Tuesday, May 16 at 12:30pm in the BG gym (during K Encore time) Kindergarten Program "K Spring Sing" (this date was postponed b/c we needed more practice time! )       Wendy Skinner Music Education Blue Grass Elementary wendy.skinner@knoxschools.org 865.539.7864

News from P.E. - MRS. CROSS

Tuesday, May 9th FUN DAY (K-3)                                9:00-10:30 (2nd & 3rd)                                           12:00-1:30 (K & 1st) Thursday, May 11th FIELD DAY (4&5)                         9:00-11:00 (4th)                                                    12:00-2:00 (5th) Friday, May 12th is a designated RAIN DAY in the case of inclement weather.  Open Gym runs through the end of April: Monday - 3rd grade Wednesday - 4th grade Friday - 5th grade Open Gym runs from 7:10-7:40am. Students must be in the gym by 7:20am to participate.

Clinic...Please READ!

Please consider volunteering in the clinic next year. No off-site training is required. All training will take place in the BG clinic. When the clinic is closed, students have to go to the front office. Ms. Deb has spent countless hours this year being the "nurse" of BG, which takes away from her job duties. Even if you only have 3 hours a month, it would be greatly appreciated! More information to come at Meet-n-Greet in August!

BGE SPIRIT!

These are the last 2 spirit night's of the school year! Please join us for dinner at Moe's! April 20th May 18th

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

April 4/6 Leap Into Learning, 6-7:30pm 4/11 Kindergarten Round-Up, 4:30-6:30pm 4/14 No School 4/20 Moe's Spirit Night

May  5/9 Fun Day (K-3) 5/11 Field Day (4-5) 5/15 1st End of Year Party 11:45am 5/17 Awards Day 5/18 3rd End of Year Party 12:30pm 5/18 Moe's Spirit Night 5/19 K End of Year Party 8:30am 5/19 2nd End of Year Party 12:30pm 5/22 4th End of year Party 8:30am 5/22 5th End of Year Party 12:30pm  5/23 Last Day, 1/2 day, dismiss 11:15am

STUDENT SERVICES

Thanks to all who submitted Box Tops in February! We earned $596.40 during this drive for our school!!! The total Box Tops earnings for the 2016-2017 school year is $2,068.40. Thank you, Brooke Helzer, Student Services Chair, for all of your countless hours in organizing and submitting these box tops!!!

For the period 12/1/16 to 2/28/17, we earned $1,685.52! Go to www.kroger.com, select Community tab, then Kroger Community Rewards. Our organization # is 46508 or you can search by entering Blue Grass PTO.

Blue Grass Elementary cards are waiting for you at the Publix at Northshore Town Center store! The cards are already linked to our school. All you have to do is pick them up before checking out. The cards are located on a table in front of the cash registers. Super quick & easy!

LOST AND FOUND

We still have cool temperatures during Spring! Please have your child check the lost and found located on the 1st floor at the steps leading to the ocean hallway. All items not claimed will be donated on: May 19th

Thank you to our 2017-2018 Sponsors!

STAY CONNNECTED

To receive text messages from Mr. Cantrill such as reminders, school information, etc., text @bgeagles to 81010. You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe@bgeagles'. Trouble using 81010? Try texting @bgeagles to  (865) 622-4406 instead. Join the BG PTO FB page - see link below.

PTO Executive Board of Managers

President             Laura Radcliffe                                                    President-Elect    Ashley Gould                                                    Treasurer             Kelli DeRieux                                                    Secretary             Leigh Stivers                                                    Parliamentarian   Miriam Boney

PTO Board of Managers

Accelerated Reader   Heather Casciano Clinic                          Dawn Hayes                                                  Vaiden Taylor Enrichment                 Heather Peters Fundraising                Jennie Councill                                    Kristen Gettelfinger Hospitality/                 Jill Mize                     Parent Involvement    Kristy Pilant Membership               Ashley Duggan

Office Coordinator          Krista McIntosh Programs                        Kim Galehouse                                        Tammie Tigner Spirit                               Jeannie Goodman Student Services            Brooke Helzer Transportation                Maria Landry Welcome Wagon/           Ellen Bradley         K Round-Up                    Liza Hutchison Yearbook                        Miriam Boney Teacher Representative Mrs. Cross Principal                          Mr. Cantrill Asst. Principal                 Mrs. Harper

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