Principal's Corner

Dear McMullen Booth Families,

March is upon us!  This is such a busy time of year, with so many things happening across our campus!  We have so much to celebrate!  Here are just a few of the highlights:I am excited to let you know that we have PRIDE winners!  Our fifth grade students have recently taken assessments or presented portfolios in the areas of Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies to be considered for the 2010/2011 MBES PRIDE Awards. To be eligible to take these tests is an honor in itself, as participants must have an A average in the subject and be models of good citizenship. Congratulations to the following students who will represent MBES proudly at an upcoming district ceremony:

• Writing:  Ethan Cursey 
• Mathematics:  Jethro Mendiola
• Science:  Genevieve Hall  
• Social Studies:  Jared Klein

Our 4th graders took the FCAT Writing test this week, making us all proud as they showed what they know as writers in the completion of this test. Although this is a 4th grade test, I know that our students have been preparing for this assessment during their writing workshop each day since Kindergarten. Thanks to all who supported our 4th graders in this assessment experience.

We had a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast last Friday. Again, we say thank you to all our volunteers who make what we do possible through their love, care and support. This event was put on by our own wonderful Barbara Hajko, along with the support and assistance of our Kindergarten team, and our amazing Kindergarten students who entertained and brought smiles to all in attendance with their adorable musical performance orchestrated by our music teacher Mrs. Jessica Moore. Seeing our students shine like this, reminds us all why we do what we do… and that, of course, is…

Working together to make a difference in the lives of children, who in turn make a difference in our lives!  Isn’t it great to be a member of the McMullen Booth learning family?

~ Sherry Aemisegger, Principal

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Dates To Remember

	March 7-11	Art/Music Class Visitation
	March 8	PTA Workshop, "Cyber Bullying" 6:00pm, Cafeteria
	March 8	SAC Meeting, 7:00pm Media Center
	March 15	Crispers Family Night 5:30-8:30pm
	March 18	Evening Under the Stars 6:00pm
	March 18	Used Book Sale, 5:00-8:00pm Music Room
	March 22	Field Day, K-1st
	March 24	Field Day, 4th & 5th Grades
	March 25	Field Day, 2nd & 3rd Grades
	March 28-April 1	Spring Break, No School
	April 4	School Resumes
	April 4	2011-2012 K and New Student Registration begins
	April 6	Walking Wednesday (Meet at Soule Park, 7:45 am)
	April 11-22	FCAT Testing Grades 3rd-5th
	April 12	SAC Meeting, Media Center 7:00pm
	April 25	Pro Ed Day - No School for Students
	April 28	Grades K-1st Evening of the Arts 6:30-8:00pm
	April 28	PTA Meeting, 6:30pm, Cafeteria
	April 29	Earth Day Activities during PE time

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Join Us at Crispers!

Our next Crispers night will be on  Tuesday, March 15th from 5:30 – 8:30.  We hope to see you there!

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Community Happenings

The following flyers are located in the school office, and you are welcome to stop by and pick up any papers that interest you.

The school is neither endorsing nor sponsoring the events nor approving or endorsing
the views of the organization sponsoring the activity.

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MBES Manatees on the Move

Our school has formed the walk team “MBES Manatees on the Move” and is raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) from now until April 5th Pinellas County School Superintendent Dr. Julie Janssen is the leadership for the JDRF walk this year.  Mrs. Brandy Chemnitz, fourth grade teacher, and parent volunteer, Lisa Rice, are taking on this challenge for our school and have set the goal of raising $1,000.   You can help by donating directly to the link below:  http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?team_id=10579&pg=team&fr_id=1249    

Please donate to our school team! 

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Family and Community Relations

Thanks to all who attended our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Friday morning. We had a great turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy the tasty treats, door prizes and especially, the Kindergarten performance.  McMullen Booth volunteers are very special and I hope we were able to convey that message to each of you at the breakfast! 

We have several fun events coming up and we need your help to make them successful.  

Reading Under the Stars is scheduled for Friday, March 18th. This event is always great fun and very well attended.  We are in need of help for set up at 3:30 pm the day of the event and for helpers with distribution of programs etc., at 5:30pm. Sign-up sheets are located in the office. Please plan to come over and give us a hand.  

Slips about our Field Day activities were sent home with your students this week. Please consider coming out to give us a hand. Individual events will take place in the morning, followed by team events in the afternoon. The class days are as follows:

Tuesday, March 22nd – Kindergarten, Grade 1, Ms. Shawley, Ms. Nelson    
Thursday, March 24th – Grades 4 & 5
Friday, March 25th – Grades 2 & 3, Ms. Lauby, Ms. Sullivan

Please return your sign-up form by Friday, March 18th or give me a call at the office to add you to our list. Please just come in at the time you signed up for. Sign in at the office and get a nametag before heading out to the field. Remember to bring your sunscreen and water. Have fun!!

~ Barbara Hajko, Family & Community Liaison

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PCS Dress Codes

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Spring is almost here and with that comes warmer temperatures and pulling out shorts and shirts that your children might not have worn in a while.   As you look to evaluate your child’s wardrobe for proper fit or need for replacement, we would like to remind you and your children about the Pinellas County Schools Dress Code.

• Students must wear shirts that cover midriff, back, sides and all undergarments including bra straps and have sleeves that cover their shoulders.
• Students must wear shorts, skirts or dresses that are at least mid thigh in length.
• Students must wear clothing that is the appropriate size, covering all undergarments, including boxer shorts.
• Students have daily PE and recess. In order to participate safely, they must wear shoes or sneakers that do not have a high heel and cover their toes and heal completely.

Thank you for your help with this matter. If a student is not following the dress code, an “OOPS” note will be sent home for a first offense which must be signed and returned the next day. Further infractions will result in further contact from the office or an administrator. Please help your student to understand and follow these dress code rules.

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Earth Day 2011 - April 29th

We are gearing up for another Earth Day at McMullen Booth. We will need lots of adult volunteers to host this special event. Please let us know if you can help on  Friday, April 29. There is a sign-up sheet posted in the front office. Also, if you have any ideas you’d like us to consider for Earth Day, please let us know. We are collecting pots to plant seeds, so if you have any extra you can spare, please drop them off to Ms. Steakley. It will be a fun filled environmental learning day for our children!

Thanks for your support!  Contact Carrol Steakley if you have any questions or ideas.

Earth Day Extra……..

If you are “spring cleaning” around your house and you have small toys that can be used as prizes for Earth Day stations, please send them to school labeled Earth Day prizes, and we will use them for Earth Day.  Earth Day is April 29th. Mark your calendars to come enjoy and/or volunteer.

Thanks so much!

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Calling All 5th Grade Parents!

We will be having a 5th grade graduation planning meeting at Chili’s restaurant  Monday, March 14, 2011, at 6:00 pm. In order to make this special day a success, we need volunteers! There are many positions to fill, and even if you work, there is something to fit your busy schedule. Please plan on attending this special meeting. 

RSVP to Kim Dickman at (727) 725-9404 or markld55@yahoo.com.  

Thank you!

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We Want Your New/Used Books!!

BOOKS (all kinds, shapes and genres), VIDEOTAPES, and VIDEO GAMES are needed for our School Used Book Sale which will be held on  Friday, March 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Reading Under the Stars. This exciting event will take place in the Music Room.

Please send in all new and used books, tapes and games by Wednesday, March 16th. The proceeds from the book sale will go to fund all the latest and greatest technology for your children. Thanks for your donation towards this fundraiser!

~ School Technology Committee

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Reading Under The Stars – March 18

Come join us for a McMullen Booth Elementary tradition – Reading Under The Stars on Friday, March 18th, at 6:00 p.m. Please place it on your calendar now and save the date!  For those who have not experienced this evening of reading fun, we want you to know that it is an evening you won’t want to miss. Fun-filled reading activities and presentations will be available for all to enjoy as well as a  Used Book Sale from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. in the Music Room. The evening ends with a 3rd grade musical performance and cookies and cocoa in our Manatee Amphitheater.  Watch for more info to come home soon.

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Recycling Challenge Update

Thank you for all the recyclable non-alcoholic beverage containers. We currently have over 55,000 items scanned and are in 11th place! If we can get into and remain in the top 10, we have a chance to win $50,000.  Continue to send in your recyclables until April 30th.

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Save the Date! Art & Music Class Visitation

You are invited to join your child for their art and music classes next week, March 7th through the 11th. Come see a typical class of artistic creativity and/or beautiful melodies. A schedule of dates and times for each special class went home with your child earlier in the week.  All art and music teachers are participating. If you did not get one and need that information, please call Mrs. Crawley @ 669-1800

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Family Night

Our first Crispers Night was a great success!  We hope to see you at the our next Crispers Night on Tuesday, March 15.  MBES gets 20% of all sales recorded during the  5:30 to 8:30 p.m. time period. We will be using these funds to enhance technology throughout our school. Please come and join us next month and help us move our technology initiatives forward!  Thanks!

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Parent Workshop – Cyber Bullying

McMullen Booth PTA will hold a Cyber Bullying Parent Workshop on  March 8th at 6:00-6:45 pm  in the school cafeteria. The program will be presented by Cathy Fenech with Pinellas County. The program will include “What is Cyber Bullying” and what Pinellas County’s policy is on Cyber Bullying. She will also provide tips for students and parents including resources and how to report cyber bullying.

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McMullen's Cafe

Good Morning!		Lunch		Lunch
Week of 3/7-3/11		Week of 3/7-3/11		Week of 3/14-3/18
Mon 3/7 Tues 3/8 Wed 3/9 Thurs 3/10 Fri 3/11	Sausage & Cheese Frittata Cereal Breakfast Bar Pancake Sausage Sandwich Cereal Grits Breakfast Pizza Pocket Cereal Oatmeal Chicken & Biscuit Cereal Grits Cinnamon Roll Cereal	Mon 3/7 Tue 3/8 Wed 3/9 Thur 3/10 Fri 3/11	#1 Chicken Patty on a Bun #2 Baked Potato w/ Cheese #3 None #4 Chef's Salad              #5 Turkey Sandwich               #1 Tacos #2 Fiesta Chicken #3 Yogurt Parfait #4 Egg Chef Salad              #5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich #1 Cuban Pork #2 Grilled Cheese              #3 None #4 Chicken BLT Salad #5 Tuna Salad Sandwich  #1 Breaded Chicken #2 Spaghetti #3 None #4 Farmer’s Salad #5 Bologna & Cheese Sandwich #1 Pepperoni Pizza #2 Fish Sandwich #3 Cheese Pizza #4 Mandarin Chicken Salad #5 PB & J Sandwich	Mon 3/14 Tue 3/15 Wed 3/16 Thur 3/17 Fri 3/18	#1 Mini Burgers/Hamburger #2 Hot Dog            #3 None              #4 Farmer's Salad              #5 Turkey Sandwich  #1 Roasted Chicken #2 Macaroni & Cheese              #3 None      #4 Tuna Chef Salad              #5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich #1 Popcorn Chicken #2 Pork Choppette  #3 Flat Bread Pizza #4 Chef's Salad            #5 Egg Salad Sandwich  #1 Corn Dog #2 Chicken Nuggets  #3 Ravioli/Cheese #4 Chicken BLT Salad            #5 Bologna & Cheese Sandwich #1 Pepperoni Pizza #2 Fish Sticks              #3 Cheese Pizza              #4 Mandarin Chicken Salad #5 PB&J Sandwich *** IMPORTANT NOTICE *** All Menus Subject to Change
Week of 3/14-3/18
Mon 3/14 Tues 3/15 Wed 3/16 Thurs 3/17 Fri 3/18	Honey Bun Cereal Oatmeal Canadian Bacon & Egg on Muffin Cereal Grits              Cheese Grits & Sausage Cereal  Oatmeal              Strawberry Pancake Sticks            Cereal Oatmeal              Breakfast Yogurt Parfait Cereal Oatmeal

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Cafeteria News

Have you wondered how much money is left on your child’s lunch account? Well, now you can find out, and it’s free! Go to www.mealpayplus.com. You will need your student’s ID number (located on their negative balance letters). Enter the number as the ID and PIN number. You can check the status of the account, see what they have purchased and get e-mail alerts when the account falls below a certain amount ($5.25 is a good number, that’s 3 lunches left). All of this is available at no charge to you!

You can also, for a small fee, add money with a check, debit or credit card. When adding to the account, if there is a negative balance in the meals, make sure you add money to zero that out, as well as adding to the “general” account if your child is able to purchase ala carte items.

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