Welcome to BHCS Athletics for the 2008-2009 school year!  We are starting off the fall season with some preseason practices for our cross country and soccer teams.

Soccer will be coached by Jeb Billings.  The OPTIONAL practice times for this week are August 20th- 22nd from 5 to 6:30pm.  Next week, the OPTIONAL practice times are August 25th- 28th from 10- 11:30am.  Coach Billings looks forward to meeting everyone who is interested in getting a head start on the season.  If you are unable to make the preseason practices, don't worry you can still play soccer.

Cross Country will be coached by Jenny Baroody.  The OPTIONAL practice times for next week are August 26th and August 28th from 4- 5:30pm.  Coach Baroody is also looking forward to getting to know our BHCS runners.  And again, if you are unable to attend the preseason practices it will not impact your ability to make the team.

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cbillings@bhcs.org or call me at 479-2220.

Thanks!

Chris Billings, BHCS Athletic Director

Wed., June 18, 2008, 1:30-2:30

Present: Chris Billings, Shani Billings, Allison Charles, Vicki Doolittle, Melissa Emerton, Rena Flores, Beth Jackson, Linsley Simmons, Erin Williamson   

Planning for 2008-2009
*picnic tables and/or benches, trash barrels: will watch for deals over the summer, will plan to have some for the back to school picnic (Sams, EBS on clearance, Della’s suggestion-bench ends)
*Harvest Fest, tentative date Sat., Oct. 18, 10-2, in conjunction with Blue Hill Wine and Food Festival: including crafts, games, pumpkin and apple recipe contest, etc.  Accept donations rather than charge admission.  Erin is collecting ideas.
*Shani suggested having a fall fundraiser to help raise money to donate for fuel help for families next year.  Will put on Sept. agenda.
*Approved $50 gift certificate as thank you for Wanda at South Street Market who has been very supportive of the PTF with pizza prices and food donations.
*Will watch for a fundraising opportunity over the summer while summer visitors are here.  Melissa and Shani said they could “help.”
*Will consider a clothing and sports equipment exchange in the fall, as has been suggested by several parents.

*August meeting prior to start of school: scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 4 PM in the library (but Beth now has a conflict—watch for a possible new date or time, the 19th or 20th).

June 14, 2008
Dear parents,
Wow! What a great week we?ve had. It has been busy and filled with
many different types of crafts and activities. I am sure your child is
tired but happy. Your child has made some adorable Father?s Day gifts
and at least one card so please remind them to give them those gifts
on Sunday.
We have finished Everyday math for this year ending with an End of
Year Assessment packet. The End of Year Family Letter is attached to
this copy. We will be reviewing math concepts next week as well as
playing math games!
You child has written one last published story, which we will be
sharing next week and celebrating with our last Sandwich Rule party!
These stories will then be coming home for all of you to enjoy.
In reading your child has been reading daily but we are not sending
books home anymore. If you have any reading books at home please send
them back with your child Monday. We restock all lost books and
appreciate not having to restock as many as possible for budget
reasons. Thank you in advance on this.
We have finished our last science/ social studies unit on birds this
past Friday, as you know! They are now finishing their big books,
which will come home next week.

Please do not forget that we are going on a field trip next Tuesday
June 17th. Make sure your child is at school on time, has a bag lunch,
a drink, a towel, a change of clothes, and shoes that can get wet.
Have a wonderful weekend
Sincerely,
Kathy Hally

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***********Field Trip Reminder**************

Dear Parents, 

We will be going to Holbrook Sanctuary on Tuesday, June 17th. We will
be leaving the school around 8:30 and returning around 2:00.  Please
have your child bring a bag lunch (no glass bottles please), extra
change of clothing, and shoes.  We will be having a snack before the
bird walk when we arrive at Holbrook Sanctuary, going on a bird walk,
having a picnic (with watermelon provided by the teachers), and wading
and playing games on the shore.  The rain date is June 18th.  

Please take the time to go through your child’s kindergarten and first
grade portfolio work that was sent home with them today.   This is work
for you to keep.  They will be bringing home their Big Books next week.
 

We will be celebrating summer bithdays on June 19th, the last day of
school in the morning.  We have four summer birthdays. The students
will get to wear a birthday crown---finally!!!!  

On the last day of school, June 19th, we will be having a field day in
the afternoon.  There will be some water activities so please send in
extra clothing and shoes on this day too.  Thank you in advance.