Principal's Corner

Dear McMullen Booth Families,

What a busy time of year!  It is a time of joy and celebration for all that has been accomplished, while being a little stressed trying to fit it all in!  I am glad that we have so much to celebrate and wouldn't have it any other way!  Here is a glimpse at all the wonderful events that have been happening on our campus:  

• We had over 220 students participate in our annual MBES Science Fair!  Our media center was abuzz with proud students, families and science conversation! 
   
• Our K and 1st grade students had their Evening of the Arts.  The art work by both grade levels was amazing!
   
• Our own Maria Olan won the District level PMAC (Principal’s Multicultural Advisory Committee) Elna Deighton Best Friends Award. This award honors those who support the PMAC through their direct involvement throughout the year!
   
• Fifth grade attended a grade level celebration at Astro Skate last week, enjoying the fun of friends and classmates.  Every student made us proud, as they showed us their character and McMullen Booth spirit in this off-campus event. 
   
• Our PTA received 3 district level awards at a celebration last Friday evening!  Thank you PTA for your continuous efforts to support us!
   
• Jaime Exum, and Oni Dejean represented us proudly at the Carwise Minority Achievement Awards last Saturday morning.  We are proud of their achievements!

Teachers and students are celebrating the finish of the year end assessments, and we are so happy to have so many students who have worked hard and shown tremendous growth for their efforts all year long!

These are just a few examples of what makes McMullen Booth the great school that it is!  Enjoy these last days of the 2010-2011 school year and reflect on the great progress of our students and community as we have worked together to make a difference in the lives of those around us!  We are proud to say, “We are McMullen Booth!  Working together, we make a difference!”

~ Sherry Aemisegger, Principal

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Dates To Remember

	May 26	Mentor Training, 8:30-10:30 am (Pre-registration required)
	May 30	Memorial Day, No School
	June 1	Walking Wednesday (Meet at Soule Park, 7:45 am)
	June 7	5th Grade "Clap Out" 2:00 pm, Courtyard
	June 8	5th Grade Awards Ceremony 8:45-10:45 am, Cafeteria
	June 8	Last Day of School for Students 8:35 am - 1:35 pm
	August 18	Class lists posted after 3:30 om outside school office
	August 19	K-5th "Meet your Teacher" Drop in 11:00 am - 1 pm
	August 22	First day of school for 2011-2012 school year

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Last Day of School – June 8th

Please note the last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 8, 2011. 

Students will follow the regular Wednesday schedule of 8:35 am – 1:35 pm.

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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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Family and Community Relations

As the end of this school year draws near, we must prepare for the start of the next one! To ensure smooth sailing, we need many hands on deck for the first weeks of school. I have placed sign-up sheets at the volunteer computer.  Please stop by and see where you would like to help out. If you are unable to come in, please give me a call, and I’ll be happy to assist you. I know we can count on your help!

Thanks to all of you who have been so patient in carrying out our new Volunteer log-in procedures. It seems to be going smoothly, and as the county works out some ”bugs” the data we are able to gather will help reinforce the value of our volunteers to our schools. With the serious budget cuts facing our schools we need you more than ever!  

Our 5th grade Celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 8th at 8:45 am in the cafeteria.  We are in need of some helpers to set up that morning.  If you are NOT a 5th grade parent and would be available to give us a hand that morning, we would greatly appreciate it.  Please come in to the office to sign up or give me a call and I will add you to the list.  

As always, your commitment to our school and students is greatly appreciated!

~ Barbara Hajko, Family & Community Liaison

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Annual School Financial Report

Below is the link to the Annual School Financial Report for the 2009/10 School Year. The DOE requires that we provide this information to inform parents and make it available for review. This report is now available at the link below. There are also hard copies available for your review in the office upon request.

http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/Acctg/files/95453ABB43EC43418EB8386078D5A473.pdf

Please note this report is for the 2009/10 School Year. The delay in reporting is caused by the DOE’s reporting and review process which requires the completion and submission of numerous reports by all school districts before the School Financial Report can be generated.

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District Science Showcase

Join us in celebrating the elementary science successes at the district’s Science Showcase on Saturday, May 21, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Science Center of Pinellas County. There will be free, fun activities for the whole family.

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Thank You Crispers!!

We received $129.26 from our last Crispers Family Night.

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Box Tops For Education / Campbell’s Label Collection

We will continue to collect Box Tops For Education and Campbell’s Labels in the new school year.  Please save them over the summer and turn them in to the office once school begins.  A few important reminders:

• Send in the entire Campbell’s label – do not cut them. 
   
• Send the lids only from V8 (46oz) drinks, not the labels.
   
• The “Earn Bonus Box Tops” have an expiration date.  If you are able, please redeem these on your home computer using the instructions on the label.  Enter our school name to earn points.

Thanks for your efforts on behalf of our school!

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Pertussis (whooping cough) is highly contagious and one of the most commonly occurring vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States.  Many infants who get pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents or other caregivers who might not even know they have the disease.  Don’t risk spreading this disease, especially to infants.  Talk to your doctor today about whether you should be immunized.

The Pinellas County Health Department provides FREE pertussis vaccinations while supplies last to anyone who has close contact with infants.  For more information, please call 824-6900

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A Note From Your School Nurse

Pinellas County School policy does not allow us to send medication home with students or store it over the summer. The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 8th. Please arrange to come to school to pick up any unused medication, including inhalers and Epi-Pens.  Any unclaimed medications will be disposed of at the end of the school day Wednesday, June 8th.  

Thanks for your help.  Have a safe and healthy summer!

~ Denise Tuchman, RN, School Nurse

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2011-12 Class Assignments

We are already making plans for next school year.  We will post the class assignments outside the front office after 3:30 pm on Thursday, August 18th.  We will also host a “Meet Your Teacher” session on Friday, August 19th, any time between 11 am-1 pm.   This information will also be 
posted on the windows along with a classroom map.  You will be well prepared for that important first day of school on Monday, August 22nd!

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Spring Cleaning?

If you are cleaning out your closets, our clinic could use all sizes of boys and girls elastic waist shorts and underwear.  These gently used clothes 
are available to our students who have all kinds of clothing accidents such as exploding milk in the cafeteria and mud slides in PE!

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Fifth Grade Award Ceremony

This is a reminder to all our 5th grade parents that the 5th Grade Award Ceremony will be held in the cafeteria at 8:45 AM on Wednesday, June 8th.

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Report Cards

Report Cards will be distributed on the last day of school, June 8th.  If your child will be absent that day or an early dismissal, you may give permission in writing for another student to pick up their report card or you may provide the teacher a large manila envelope self-addressed with $1.75 postage on it.  No exceptions will be made.

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Book Bags on the Bus

Our Transportation Department has once again requested that no backpacks be allowed on the buses on the last day of school.  They have had a history of vandalism and papers thrown from windows, and they would like to take precautionary measures against such acts.  Please reinforce this with your child(ren).

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Battle of the Books Results

	4th place team Dragon Rabbits-5th grade  - Nicole Wirgau  - Parker Hamilton  - R.J. Barrido	2nd place team The B team- 5th grade  - Paul Dobler  - Madison Barros  - Elaina Brooks
	3rd place team Reading Rockstars- 4th grade  - Nolan Carney  - Bailey DeSalvo  - Davis Hughes	Winning Team SUPER SQUIRRELS-3rd grade  - Sarah Savage  - Miranda Whittaker  - William Guerrera

The Super Squirrels team will go on to compete at the Regional battle on Tuesday, May 24th to battle against Campbell Park, Curlew Creek, Davis, Jamerson, and Lakeview Fundamental schools. We wish them the best of luck!!

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The Spring Book Fair was a HUGE Success!!

Our school media center was transformed into the “Scholastic Book Fair Carnival” during the week of May 2nd. It was full of wonderful new books for our students to purchase. We sold over $10,000.00 worth of items from the fair in one week!!

Many thanks goes to our book fair committee, Marcy Kemerer, Michelle Marcatos, Lisa Rice, Yvonne Jacobi, Nancy Bosser, and Jennifer Bautz for their time spent decorating, organizing, contacting volunteers, and working countless hours at the fair.

Thanks to our McMullen Booth parent volunteers and community for supporting our spring book fair. All profits will go to support our school media center.

~ Lora Polgar, Library Information Specialist

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Important!

If your child will not be returning to McMullen Booth Elementary next school year, please call Brenda at the school office, 727-669-1800.

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Important Cafeteria News

• All outstanding lunch borrows need to be paid before the last day of school. 
   
• No lunch loans will be allowed after Friday, May 20th.
   
• Lunch account balances will carry over to next year AND will follow the student to any Pinellas County School even middle school!  If your child will not be in a Pinellas County School next year, please send a note to the cafeteria for a balance refund.

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McMullen's Cafe

Good Morning!		Lunch		Lunch
Week of 5/23-5/27		Week of 5/23-5/27		Week of 5/30-6/03
Mon 5/23 Tues 5/24 Wed 5/25 Thurs 5/26 Fri 5/27	Omelet Cereal Oatmeal Max Stick Cereal Oatmeal Pancake Pup Cereal Oatmeal Chicken on a Biscuit Cereal Oatmeal Breakfast Bar Cereal Cheese Toast	Mon 5/23 Tue 5/24 Wed 5/25 Thur 5/26 Fri 5/27	#1 Cheeseburger              #2 Hamburger              #3 Bean Burrito              #4 Chef’s Salad #5 Turkey Sandwich #1 Chicken & Gravy #2 Pork Choppette              #3 Yogurt & Fruit Parfait #4 Blueberry & Cheese Plate #5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich #1 Beef Dippers #2 Lasagna Roll-Up              #3 None #4 Chicken BLT Salad #5 Egg Salad Sandwich  #1 Breakfast for Lunch #2 Chicken Tenders #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 5/30 Tue 5/31 Wed 6/1 Thur 6/2 Fri 6/3	NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY #1 Chicken Nuggets #2 Corn Dog              #3 Veggie Chili              #4 Chicken BLT Salad              #5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich #1 Sloppy Joe #2 Max Stick  #3 None              #4 Mandarin Chicken Salad            #5 Egg Salad Sandwich  #1 Teriyaki Chicken #2 Rib-B-Que  #3 None              #4 Farmer's Salad            #5 Bologna & Cheese Sandwich #1 Pepperoni Pizza #2 Fish Sticks              #3 Cheese Pizza              #4 Chef's Salad #5 PB&J Sandwich *** IMPORTANT NOTICE *** All Menus Subject to Change
Week of 5/30-6/3
Mon 5/30 Tues 5/31 Wed 6/1 Thurs 6/2 Fri 6/3	NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY Egg Patty / Sausage              Cereal Oatmeal              Breakfast Pizza Cereal  Oatmeal              Waffle Stick              Cereal Oatmeal Yogurt  Cereal Sausage Biscuit

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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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