Early Release Related Arts Schedule

 Good afternoon, 

There has been an adjustment to the related arts schedule times for our early release days. This mainly affects the K-2 classes. 

With Mr. Ingram coming from TCC, his travel time looks different which has prompted the change. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

School wide fundraiser information

Teachers, 

With next week being packed with different things I want to provide you with the link to the fundraiser kick off video. Please play this video for the students when you pass out the packets to your class. I am also providing the daily announcements. These will be read during GMPG each morning, but in case you would like to use the language with your students when wrapping things up you're welcome to do that as well. I will take care of "prize" distribution each day...so hopefully we're able to keep up with that and not have kids bugging you with it. If you need any extras they will be located in my office.  

• Kick Off Day:

• Show the KICKOFF VIDEO.

• Send packets and lanyards&badges home with students.

DAILY STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

KICKOFF DAY - 🎉 LET'S GO! Our fundraiser starts TODAY! Remember to show your packet at home and register at givingmarket.shop. Send 10 emails in the next 48 hours to earn your cool Slap Starz bracelet! Let's do this!

DAY 2 - We're off to a great start with our giving market fundraiser! Have you sold an item yet? You get your first VIP Duck collectible for every item sold. If you haven't started, register at givingmarket.shop tonight. Let's build that Duck Squad and remember to turn in your duck tickets!

DAY 3 - Tonight is your last chance to work to earn the slap star bracelet. Remember to show your family the packet in your bookbag and register at givingmarket.shop and send those 10 emails to earn the slap star bracelet tomorrow! 

DAY 4 - Hi students - remember to share your giving market shop link with family and friends tonight! Every item you sell brings you closer to more VIP Ducks. Let's keep those ducks flying in!

DAY 5 - Hi students - How's your duck collection? You earn a new VIP Duck when you sell 1, 4, 7, 12, and 16 items! Earn up to 5 special VIP ducks. Keep selling at givingmarket.shop to build your ultimate duck squad! Don't forget to turn in your duck tickets!

DAY 6 - Hi students - We're halfway done with our giving market fundraiser and you're crushing it! If you haven't sold your first item yet, today is the day. Ask your parents to help you register, shop and share your link at givingmarket.shop. Everyone says givingmarket.shop and help my school!

DAY 7 - Hey students - let's aim high with our giving market fundraiser! Who can sell 16 items total and earn all 5 VIP ducks? Keep sharing your link at givingmarket.shop. Let's see those totals grow! Make sure to turn in your duck tickets!

DAY 8 - Hey students - Only a few days left to make those final sales for the giving market fundraiser! Time to finish strong and keep earning awesome ducks! 

DAY 9 - Hey students - This is it! Tomorrow is the last day of our Giving Market fundraiser. Make sure you show your packet to your family and get those final orders in at givingmarket.shop to hit your goals! Remember to turn in all your duck tickets by tomorrow!

Grandparents luncheon information

Grandparents luncheon is on September 10th & 11th. Lunch times for each day are different and listed below. K-2 will have visitors on Thursday and 3-5th will have visitors on Friday. Students will eat with their guests in the cafe/gym on their assigned days and in their room on the non-assigned day. All walkie talkies will need to be on channel 9 from 10:00-1:00 on these days. 

To help with the number of visitors and individuals eating, we are adding a serving line in the gym. This line will serve the same meal as the two lines in the cafe. Please read through this information so that you understand how these lines will work and who needs to go to which line. Each line will have a visible posted number above the door. 

Thursday

All homeroom classes will split three ways and a third of your group will go to each line. This will be managed in the front lobby as to who goes to which line. All staff without a homeroom or with caseload students will need to be in the cafeteria & gym to assist with kindergarten and first grade. 

Clean-up on Thursday: All tables and chairs can be left out and placed in the back of the gym. Use 5th grade students to help with clean-up. 

Friday

All staff without a homeroom or with caseload students will need to be in the cafeteria & gym to assist with kindergarten.

Kindergarten students split three ways and go through all three lines. Students will meet their teacher in the back hallway to walk back to their classroom to eat. 

2nd grade & 1st grade will be assigned a line for their students to go through for lunch. 

Payne & Wilkins - Line 1 (cafe)

Lawrence & Thomas - Line 2 (cafe)

Fuller & Saltsman - Line 3 (gym)

Russell & Flora - Split your class in to 3 groups. Assign each group to line 1, 2 or 3. 

All 2nd & 1st grade students will either meet their teacher in the cafeteria or gym and walk back to class. 

3rd -5th grade classes will split three ways and a third of your group will go to each line. This will be managed in the front lobby as to who goes to which line. All staff without a homeroom or with caseload students will need to be in the cafeteria & gym to assist. 

Clean-up on Friday: All tables and chairs will need to be put away under the stage. Use 5th grade students to help with clean-up. 

The related arts schedule will be different on these days to help with coverage and logistics throughout the building. This schedule is also attached to the master schedule. 

2026 Grandparents & Thanksgiving Lunch Alternate Schedule
Grade	Students	FTE	Ave. Class Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
				8:00-8:20	8:20-8:55	8:55-9:30	9:30-10:05	10:05-12:45	12:45-1:20	1:20-1:55	1:55-2:30	2:30-2:55	2:55-3:30
				20	35	35	35	160	35	35	35	25	35
K	87	4	21.8					Plan, Lunch & Supervise Lunchroom & Gym	PLAN
1	94	4	23.5							PLAN
2	92	4	23.0								PLAN
3	82	3	27.3				PLAN
4	74	3	24.7			PLAN
5	76	3	25.3		PLAN
Total	505	21
PE		1	FTE needs per period	PLAN	5th	4th	3rd	Plan, Lunch & Supervise Lunchroom & Gym	Kinder	1st	2nd	PLAN	Dismissal
Art		1		PLAN								PLAN	Dismissal
Computer		1		PLAN								PLAN	Dismissal
Library		1		PLAN								PLAN	Dismissal

May 18-22nd Information

 Monday, May 18th

• GMPG - Led by 3rd grade students and teachers. 3rd grade will also have awards to present Please stay patient and remember to encourage students to celebrate each student who is recognized.
• We WILL be on the alternate early release related arts schedule. This will give all grade levels the opportunity to have related arts prior to the talent show. 
• K-2 Talent Show 
• 1st grade will bring all students at 11:35. Dismiss at 12:00.
• 3rd grade needs to come to the cafeteria for lunch at 11:55. Dismiss at 12:20.
• 5th grade will come to the cafeteria for lunch at 12:00. Dismiss at 12:25. 
• Students participating in the talent show will be called to the gym at 12:00.
• K-2 students will begin being called to the gym at 12:20.
• 3-5 students will be called to the gym after that.
• Talent show will begin as close to 12:30 as possible. 
• Teachers / Staff - please monitor and supervise student behavior at all times during the show. 
• Chairs will need to be stood up against the back wall.
• STAR Leaders - please have the last STAR Leader chosen by this afternoon and a picture as well. 

Tuesday, May 19th

• GMPG - Led by 3rd grade students and teachers. 2nd grade will also have awards to present. Please stay patient and remember to encourage students to celebrate each student who is recognized.
• We will be on a normal related arts schedule.
• Grad Walk will be at 10:00. Everyone will step out into the hallways and celebrate the seniors walking through. 5th grade will join the seniors in the gym after the walk is complete. 
• Report cards need to be submitted by Tuesday at Noon. 

Wednesday, May 20th

• GMPG - Led by 3rd grade students and teachers.
• PAWS rewards will be given out to students
• STAR Leaders will be recognized after PAWS
• We WILL be on the alternate early release related arts schedule. This will give all grade levels the opportunity to have related arts prior to the talent show that afternoon. 
• 5th grade bike parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. All grade levels are invited to line the front bus loop and Wakefield as the 5th grade students bike through. 
• 5th grade will report to the gym after the parade for promotion practice. 
• 3-5th Talent Show 
• 1st grade will bring all students at 11:35. Dismiss at 12:00.
• 3rd grade needs to find an alternate lunch time and location.
• 5th grade will need to find an alternate lunch time and location.
• Students participating in the talent show will be called to the gym at 12:00.
• K-2 students will begin being called to the gym at 12:20.
• 3-5 students will be called to the gym after that.
• Talent show will begin as close to 12:30 as possible. 
• Teachers / Staff - please monitor and supervise student behavior at all times during the show. 
• Chairs will need to be stood up against the back wall.

Thursday, May 21st

• GMPG will be run by Mr. Brown. This will be a very short gathering due to promotion set up.
• Staff available will need to help with the set up in the gym. 
• 5th grade promotion will begin at 9:00 a.m.
• There will be NO RELATED ARTS on the last day. With the number of teachers involved in promotion we will come up with a rotation schedule for breaks throughout the day. The schedule is attached HERE. 
• Report cards sent home. 

Friday, May 22nd

• Closing day at BGHS. 
• 7:30-8:30 - Breakfast in the cafe/commons
• 8:30 - Ceremony in the Arena.
• Please wear something BG or Purple
• After ceremony please return to PG. 
• Lunch will be provide by PTO at Noon.
• Complete the closing day checklist prior to leaving on Friday. 

May 11-15th Information

Happy weekend!

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday and getting ready for a great Mother's Day tomorrow. Below is information about the week ahead. I realize there are a lot of moving parts to our week and for the end of any school year that's completely understandable. In addition to the events listed below, I ask that all of us keep in mind that with with extra activities and lots of time outside, there also needs to be guidance, supervision and control from teachers and staff in what we're allowing our students to do. Always remember to spread out, actively supervise and be proactive in teaching. 

We have two days of 5th grade testing this week, so please continue to do a great job with following through with expectations and providing guidance during class time. Our testing sessions have gone really well this week and we want to finish on a high note Tuesday afternoon.   

Monday - May 11th

1. KSA Day 5
1. Testing Schedule
2. Related Arts Schedule 
3. Please remember to wait until we do a school wide all call for end of regular test session before any students or groups go outside. 
2. 2nd grade to Lost River Cave
3. 1st grade to Kereiakes - 8:30-1:00 
4. 4th grade to BGHS Pool & CiCi's Pizza - 8:30-1:30

Tuesday - May 12th

1. KSA Day 6
1. Testing Schedule
2. Related Arts Schedule 
3. Please remember to wait until we do a school wide all call for end of regular test session before any students or groups go outside. 
2. 1st grade to Donato's pizza - 9:00 a.m.
3. 4th grade to Kereiakes - 8:30-1:00 

Wednesday - May 13th

1. KSA Make-up Day - We will let everyone know what this make-up session looks like based on the number of students needed for a testing session. 
2. 2nd grade to Kereiakes - 8:30-12:00
3. Certified Staff meeting - 3:20-4:20 p.m.

Thursday - May 14th

1. Field Day Schedule  - The document attached has information about the schedule, stations and the games. There were last minute changes to the station games which have not been changed yet in the document. I'll work on getting everything adjusted early next week. 
2. 2nd grade awards - during GMPG. 

Friday - May 15th

1. If it rains on Thursday, we will have field day activities on the 15th. 
2. 5th grade has their kickball tourney scheduled for this day. If you would like to bring your class out to watch at any point, you're welcome to do so. 

May 4-8th Information

 Monday - May 4th

1. KSA Day 1 
1. Testing Schedule
2. Related Arts Schedule 
3. Please remember to wait until we do a school wide all call for end of regular test session before any students or groups go outside. 
2. Teacher appreciation week - PTO has somethings planned for the teachers and staff this week.
3. 2nd grade field trip to Chaney's Dairy Barn
4. 1st grade iReady Assessment

Tuesday - May 5th

1. KSA Day 2
1. Test Schedule - This will be the day where the schedule will be longer than anticipated. We discussed these reasons in our faculty meeting. Because we're going from Reading B to Math A, Teachers will have to END the testing time for Reading B, provide a short break, and then move to the script to start Math A. Any student who is still actively working on Reading B will be taken to an alternate location to finish Reading B and then will be put in a make-up session for Math A. 
2. Related Arts Schedule
3. Please remember to wait until we do a school wide all call for end of regular test session before any students or groups go outside. 
2. Kindergarten to Chaney's Dairy Barn
3. 1st grade iReady assessment

Wednesday - May 6th

1. KSA Day 3
1. Testing Schedule
2. Related Arts Schedule 
3. Please remember to wait until we do a school wide all call for end of regular test session before any students or groups go outside. 
2. School Nurse's Day
3. 1st grade iReady assessment

Thursday - May 7th

1. KSA Day 4
1. Testing Schedule
2. Related Arts Schedule 
3. Please remember to wait until we do a school wide all call for end of regular test session before any students or groups go outside. 
2. 1st grade to Lost River Cave
3. 3rd grade multiplication ice cream party @ 1:30 p.m.

Friday - May 8th

1. Muffins w/Misses - PTO event that will begin at 7:30 a.m. This will run just like donut's with dudes. Tables and chairs will be set up in the gym and on the stage. If you're on morning duty, please be on time and in place to help with traffic. No morning movers. 
2. KSA Make-up Day - we will share with teachers, staff and students what the expectations are for this day depending on how many make-up sessions we have. This may or may start out as a whole school "quiet test session" day. We will let everyone know as soon as we have more info. 
3. Volunteer Luncheon will be held in the Library from 10:45-12:30. Teachers and staff are invited to have lunch in the Library as well. Lunch will be from Griff's.
4. Kindergarten Beach Day - this is a fun afternoon in the sun with all of our Kindergarten students!

April 27th - May 1st Information

 Monday - April 27th

1. Kindergarten leads GMPG
2. 5th grade iReady test session - we will meet in the cafeteria from 9:30-10:35 to take the math assessment. 
3. Gardening club - 3:15-4:15
4. Run club - 3:15-4:15ish 

Tuesday - April 28th

1. STAR Leader names and pictures due to Mr. Brown. Please email pictures if possible
2. 4th grade to Mammoth cave - Leave at 8:10 and return at 1:45. All 4th grade students need to leave the gym/cafe area and be in their rooms at 7:45. If a student comes in after 7:45 and needs breakfast, they can get a paper plate and take it back to their classroom. 
3. 5th grade BG2050 presentation - 5th grade students will be leaving the gym before GMPG. First through third grade teachers, you're welcome to bring your students through the gym/cafe to see the presentations if you would like (students do not need to take any student materials/handouts as these are for parents and community members). Mrs. McClure may be reaching out to you today with more information. 

Wednesday - April 29th

1. Team meetings - I will meet with each group during their planning time and I will come down to your rooms. If you have a previously scheduled ARC, no worries as most of you were at last weeks staff meeting. If we go over something different I will get with you on Thursday. 
2. Certified meeting after school - cancelled. 

Thursday - April 30th

1. 1st Grade Derby Tea will be in the cafeteria from 9:00-10:00ish. This is a fun opportunity for our students and will have a wonderful time. 
2. KSA prep - Mrs. Salmon and Mr. Brown will come around to each assessed classroom to ensure all KSA academic materials are removed from the classroom walls. We will do another walkthrough on Friday. 

Friday - May 1st

1. STAR Leader recognition during GMPG. Please make sure all names are submitted on time. 
2. Fire drill at 10:00 a.m. This will be our last fire drill of the school year. 
3. 1st Grade Derby Race - the Derby will be set up outside on the far soccer field. All grade levels and parents are welcome to come and attend. If you do participate as a viewer, please spread out and remember to monitor your students. IF the weather does not corporate, we will hold the derby in the gym and only parents will be allowed to view the races due to space. 
4. KSA prep - Mrs. Salmon and Mr. Brown will come around to each assessed classroom to ensure all KSA academic materials are removed from the classroom walls. 

If there are any additions/changes to the schedule, adjustments will be made here. Please make a note to check the blog each day for updates. For the remainder of the school year, weekly updates will be posted here in the blog so that updates can be made to the schedule. 

KSA Ceremony Information

 Practice expectations - 2/19

1. Only students being recognized will come to the gym at 10:00. 
2. Teachers from 4th and 5th grade will come and assist with set up. 
1. Students not receiving awards need to stay with student teachers in the classroom and can work on assigned tasks.
3. Students will grab a chair when they enter the gym and will then line the walls and wait. We will call students alphabetically by grade level and show them where to put their chairs. 
4. Once complete, we will talk about how the ceremony works and how to enter and exit the stage and rows of chairs. 
5. To finish we will discuss what to wear on Friday. Students should return to class by 10:45. 
6. All staff participating in the gym need to wear awards ceremony appropriate attire. 

Ceremony expectations

1. Chairs will be set up by custodial and administrative staff (along with students available to help. 
2. 4-5th grade students receiving awards will be called to their seats at 1:20. All other 3-5th grade students will find seats in the back of the gym for the ceremony. 
3. Teachers/staff on stage will include:
1. 3rd grade - Gammicchia & Cataldo
2. 4th grade - Morel, Lowe, Hogan
3. Admin - Salmon, Hamilton & Brown
4. When awards are presented the teacher associated with the KSA subject will place the metals on the student. Mr. Brown will read all names. 
5. 5th grade teachers will assist with on the floor happenings on either side of the students receiving awards. 
6. When the ceremony is over, ONLY 4-5th grade students will be excused to leave early (sign out in the classroom) Siblings must be checked out in the front office. 
7. All students remaining should help with chairs to the back of the gym (or put away depending on time) and then return to class. 
8. Dismissal will begin at 2:40ish. 
9. If your own child is receiving an award during the ceremony, please work with assistants and other team members to find coverage for the ceremony. 

IF I missed anything and questions arise, I'll update the information here. 

Spring Picture Schedule

 

NTI Homeroom Folder Expectations

Good afternoon everyone! The state requires us to keep documentation of NTI work that's completed by students on designated NTI days. Related arts teachers, you may share information with homeroom teachers and they can send that information to the student if you have anything for them on an NTI day. Here is how we take care of student work sample documentation:

The shared drive has been shared with all K-5 homeroom teachers and special education teachers. Each grade level has a designated grade level folder. At this point there is nothing to do or nothing that is required to be put into a folder. 

Once the NTI day occurs, each grade level will create a NEW FOLDER in the grade level folder. The title of the folder will be the date of the NTI day. An example from last year is below. You will find that in the 1st grade folder there were 3 different NTI days during the 24/25 school year. 

The next step is for each teacher to place student work samples into the NTI day folder (example shown below). The work samples can be scans, screenshots, or pictures that you collect from the students. Only one student work sample is needed from each homeroom. Please title you submissions with your last name followed by the description. Example: Flora NTI 2 plans.PNG. 

This is all that is required. If you choose to put more into the folder, that is your choice. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Holiday Dress-Up Days

These will be published in this Friday's newsletter. Just wanted to give each of you a head start on gathering your attire :) Thank you to Mrs. Gillock for putting these together.