Ever think about the person who taught you how to do a skill each time you use it? When's the last time you told that teacher how much you appreciate them? Teacher appreciation week is the one week of the year set aside to let the teachers in our lives know how much they mean to us.

Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, May 7th to the 11th. Teachers love to get appreciation from current and former students too, so if you are an MBES Alumni, take a minute to come say hi, or drop a note to your former teachers! Here are some ideas of ways that you can express your appreciation for your teachers:

Say Thank You - it's such a simple thing, but it can make a big difference!   Write a note or a card - let them know about a special moment or event that meant a lot to you.  Draw a picture or write a poem - give your teacher a keepsake...

McMullen Booth students will be presenting an evening of the arts this Thursday, May 3rd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Join us to see the children perform a musical concert and view a display of their fabulous artworks.

While you are here, take your child to the Media Center and pick up some the many informative and fun books on offer during our Spring Book Fair!

Our Field Days were a big success thanks to the efforts of our amazing PE staff and wonderful volunteers. Thanks to all who came out to give us a hand! If you weren’t able to join us this time, don’t miss out next year!

Earth Day is coming on Friday, April 27th and we could really use some help! If you are availableon that day or after school on Thursday, April 26th to set up, please let us know. There is a signup sheet in the office or just give me a call and I’ll add your name. These events are only possible with the help of all of our volunteers.

Please Note: Our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be taking FCATs the weeks of April 16th and April 23rd. If you regularly volunteer in the classroom, please check with your teachers to see if your services are needed. Mentor sessions will also be cancelled for those weeks.

Please be sure all of your volunteer hours are logged into the computer. If you have any problem, please give me a call so I can enter them for you. It is very important...

Please join us for the PTA Multi-Cultural Fair coming on Friday evening, March 9th beginning at 6 PM! This new event, An Evening Around the World – One School, Many Cultures, will showcase fun and entertaining presentations and activities for all to enjoy.

Many of our amazing teachers and staff have put together sessions featuring stories, activities, crafts and foods that represent cultures from around the world. Our multicultural club is putting on a parade and musical performance. We will also have dance performances from the Serbian Pearls Dance Group, the Taiwanese American Culture Association, and Carifiesta, inc, a Jamaican dance association. 

To round out the evening, we will be featuring "Mariposa Martinez and More Tales from Latin America":

Lights! Color! Action! Storyteller and puppeteer...

Attention Parents of 3rd and 4th Graders:

Please join us tonight in the cafeteria for a special Parents Workshop to help you learn tips to get your child ready for the writing portions of the FCAT! The workshop is being presented by Mrs. Mary Osborne, Writing Project Coordinator for Pinellas County schools and overall writing guru!

The workshop will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 6:00 to 6:45pm in the McMullen Booth Elementary School Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!

A special thanks to all who helped make our Great American Teach-In a success! The day was filled with many interesting presentations and fun activities enjoyed by students and staff alike. If you weren’t able to join us this time, please plan to come next year.

The Great American Teach-In is a popular annual event during which parents, community members and other guest speakers talk to students about their careers and hobbies. This event introduces students to available options, allows them to interact with people in the community.

McMullen Booth Elementary School today celebrated International Walk to School Day. This is the second year in a row that MBES has participated in this event, which is designed to encourage safe and improved streets, healthier habits, and a more green environment.

Parents and students gathered at Soule Road Park before setting off on the journey down Soule road to Union, and then across the street to MBES.

Joining us on the walk this year were several local dignitaries and personalities to whom we owe special thanks: Peggy O'Shea, PCSB School Board Member, Neil Brickfield, Pinellas County Commissioner, Deputy Krause, Kevin Imperiale and 'Harry the Hound'. Thank you all for walking with us! And thank you to Jim Damaske, Photographer from the St. Pete Times for coming out to cover our event! We also want to thank our sponsors who donated items for the goody bags that were distributed to the kids after the walk - thank you to iWalk, the Health Department, All Children's Hospital, Celebration Station,...