BOOKSIN BEAT
BOOKSIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1590 Dry Creek Rd., San Jose, CA 95125 (408)-535-6213 • Fax (408) 448-2507
ATTENDANCE HOTLINE 264-9367 EXT. 999#
October 9, 2009
Cyndi Maijala, Principal cyndi_maijala@sjusd.org
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October 2009 Walk-A-Thon, “Booksin’s Amazing Race” 9AM - 4PM SJUSD Brown Bag Meeting, Noon-1:00PM, Rm. 337 SSC Meeting, 4:00PM, Rm. 12 Garden Cleanup, 9-11AM Walk-A-Thon Pledge Money Due Halloween Parade, 12:50PM, Spirit Court
Message from the Principal: At Booksin, our goal is for all of our students to have the best education possible. One of the best places to start is at home with a reasonable bedtime and a good breakfast (B & B). B & B is an important part of every student receiving a quality education A reasonable bedtime of 8-8:30PM for elementary children allows plenty of rest for their growing bodies and minds and gives them the energy to stay alert and focused in the classroom. Our growing students also need a good breakfast to fuel their minds, allowing them a better ability to think and learn. Please help us ensure an excellent education and bright future for our students with a good B & B! I hope to see all of you this Saturday, Oct. 10, at “The Amazing Race”, Booksin’s Walkathon. Many hours of preparation have gone into making this year’s annual fundraiser a successful and wonderful day for everyone. You’re invited to bring along your family members & friends to enjoy the fun, food, and festivities at Walkathon. See you there!
November 2009 2-6 Candy for the Troops Collection 3 Dining Night Out 6 Principal’s Coffee, 8AM, Rm. 12 16-20 Fall Food Drive 17 BESCA Meeting, 7PM, Library 19 SJUSD Brown Bag Meeting, Noon-1:00PM, Rm. 337 25 Early Dismissal Day 26-27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday JOHNNY PAWS GOING GREEN at Booskin wouldn't GO very far without Johnny, our custodian. He's the man behind the scenes, always helping us keep our campus clean and running well. To encourage all our students to recycle the paper lunch trays, paperin the classroom as well as pick up around campus, CORNERSTONE and GO GREEN have invented JOHNNY PAWS! Who can earn one? Any student who is taking recycling seriously, showing good REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE behavior or picking up trash. It's an easy way to reward kids who go green above and beyond. The PAWS are worth the same as a BULLDOG BUCK but with an added bonus. If the recipient chooses, it can be put in a special drawing where three lucky winners will be announced at each Spirit Assembly. The Paws are collected in the Library. Be sure their first and last names are on it! 3rd prize is $5.00 gift certificate to Powell's, 2nd prize is $10.00 gift certificate to Hicklebee's and the Grand Prize is a Pizza lunch with Mrs. Maijala and two friends! Every Assembly the prizes will vary.
Booksin School Vision: Booksin School is a supportive, safe, and caring learning community where challenging and enriched instruction considers diverse student needs resulting in academic success and the fulfillment of every student's potential.
LOST & FOUND The blue lost & found bin is now located in the cafeteria, up front by the stage. It’s completely full sweatshirts, jackets, lunch bags - you name it, it’s in there!. Please remember to mark your child’s clothing items with his or her name. Take a minute to stop by the bin at this Saturday’s Walkathon to check for anything your child has been missing.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Proper disposal of hazardous materials is a responsibility we all share. Mercury is a potent nerve toxin and considered very hazardous. When it escapes into the environment, it is transported by air, rain or runoff and deposited in creeks and bays. Over time mercury is passed up the food chain even to humans. Some common household products that contain mercury include fluorescent lamps, fever thermometers, button batteries, as well as some switches and thermostats. Most hardware stores accept these items for proper recycling. Let’s all do our part to keep the Earth free of dangerous pollutants by recycling with care! For more information about pollutants and hazardous waste,or to arrange an appointment for drop-off, contact Santa Clara County Dept. of Environmental Health at (408) 299-7300. FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE WRAP UP THANK YOU to the 100+ participants walking for Booksin in the Willow Glen Founder’s Day Parade on Sept. 26! Almost every class was represented with the 1st and 5th graders making a grand showing. Many showed their school spirit by dressing as world travelers to promote this Saturday’s Walkathon ,“The Amazing Race” or wearing Booksin t-shirts. Thank you to Booksin staff members, Mrs. Blodgett, Mrs. Oppenheimer, Mrs. Herrera, Mr. Martinez, Mrs. MacDonald(and Lulu!) and Ms. Maijala for taking time on that Saturday to march with our globetrotters. Well done!
BESCA Next Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:00PM, Library
WALKATHON IS THIS SATURDAY! October 10, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm
Ready for a great day of fun and fundraising? Please make sure you: •Bring your child’s Pledge Sheet (Pledge Goal is $200 per student; $150 will make them Top Club members) •Are there between 8.15 and 8.45 so your child can register and participate in the warmup •Check in at the volunteer desk before starting your volunteer shift •Are prepared to spend the entire day at school (walking ends at 4 pm) •Bring your cash and checkbook* to shop at the Silent Auction •Check out Booksin's Market Place for Buy-It-NOW Amazing Experiences, Grade Level Baskets, Teacher Fun Drawing tickets, and lots of foods and drinks Buy some Teacher Time (formerly Teacher Time Out) in which your child can do an activity with his or her teacher, or even make the teacher do the Chicken Dance in front of the whole school..
* Cash, Checks, Visa, and Mastercard will be accepted at Auction checkout. Payment by check or cash saves us the up to 3% merchant services fee per credit transaction.
SJ EARTHQUAKES Booksin Night at the San Jose Earthquakes was a big success! Over 350 Booksin fans were in attendance to enjoy the fun game. Congratulations to the “Top Student” contest winner, Jorge Bermudez and his family who purchased 35 tickets for the game! And, congratulations to Mrs. Braunstein’s class for winning the “Top Class” contest. Way to show your Booksin Bulldog spirit in the pre-game Parade of Champions! Fun in the Jungle Attention all Kinder families: save this date for a very fun, FREE event planned just for you at The Jungle in Saratoga! Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5-8:30PM Flyers will be sent home on Monday, Oct. 12th. All Kinder families must present the flyer for admission. Parents must remain in attendance with their children. Questions? Contact Kate Jazbec at (408) 981-7716.
Booksin's Amazing Race starts at 9:00 am sharp. It's one big allschool party. Be there!!
Box Tops Box Tops coupons are now being collected. Please make sure to clip and save the Box Tops coupons on all General Mills products. Turn in the coupons to your child’s teacher and Booksin earns for every point. Questions? Contact: •Ann Escobar, annie_66@hotmail.com •Teresa Simpson, simpsonbt@sbcglobal.net