Principal's Corner
Dear MBES Parents,
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this newsletter finds you well and ready to enjoy a week of preparations for family fun and memory making for the Thanksgiving Holiday and vacation ahead.
Last Friday, we celebrated Veteran’s Day. We started the day with our entire student body on the court waving flags, singing patriotic songs and saying the Pledge of Allegiance together. We were proud to lead our students in this patriotic tribute to those who have and are currently serving in our armed forces. The vision of 856 children, plus staff members and teachers all singing our national anthem together amidst a sea of flags flowing in the breeze was a sight to behold, and started our day off feeling blessed to be Americans.
As we go into the Thanksgiving break, let us remember how blessed we are to live in this great country of ours, how blessed we are to be members of the McMullen-Booth learning family and how lucky we are to be working together to make a positive difference in the lives of our most precious blessings, our children.
Have a restful and wonderful Thanksgiving!
~ Sherry Aemisegger, Principal
Dates To Remember
Nov. 21-25
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Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
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| Nov. 28 |
Reflections Deadline |
| Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 |
Book Fair |
| Dec. 6 |
Report Cards Distributed |
| Dec. 8 |
Evening of the Arts Grades 4th and 5th, 6:45-8:30pm |
| Dec. 13 |
SAC Meeting |
| Dec. 15 |
Crispers Family Night 5:30-8:00pm |
Dec. 19 - Jan. 02
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Winter Holidays, No School
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Jan. 03
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School Resumes
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Jan. 16
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
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Jan. 20
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Pro Ed Day, No School for Students |
Save the Date: 4th & 5th Grade Evening of the Arts!
Mark your calendars…. On Thursday, December 8, McMullen-Booth Elementary will host a very special night. See and hear how 4th and 5th Grades are “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” The 4th/5th Chorus and Percussion groups will perform at 6:45 pm, followed by the art exhibit featuring wintry projects produced by all of our 4th and 5th graders. Artwork will be displayed in the cafeteria.
*****K through 3rd Grade will have their special Arts Evening in Spring of 2012*****
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.
- Clearwater Little League Spring Baseball & Softball; Registration the first week of January; For more information please visit: www.eteamz.com/clearwaterlittleleague
- Safety Harbor Rec Classes: Dance, Flag Football, Fencing, Archery, Basketball and many special holiday happenings! For more information call 724-1545 or 724-1530 or visit www.safetyharborrecreation.com
The school is neither endorsing nor sponsoring the events nor approving or endorsing the views of the organization sponsoring the activity
Family and Community Relations
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.
As Thanksgiving draws near, please know how much each and every one of you is appreciated for all the wonderful things you do for our school and students. Your willingness to give your time and share your talents is a blessing we appreciate every day, not just at Thanksgiving.
I wish you and yours a healthy, Happy Thanksgiving!
~ Barbara Hajko, Family & Community Liaison
Thought for the Day: “You have so much to offer, so much to give, and so much to receive in return. Don’t ever doubt that…”
Community Resources—We are Here for You!
During these difficult economic times, families often find themselves in need of community resources and they don’t know where to turn to get the assistance that is needed. Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is committed to supporting our families with information that will help them access needed resources. Please check out the links available on the Pinellas County Schools Home Page. Go to pcsb.org, click on the word Community in the dark navy band at the top of the page. On the community page you can link to a resources page by clicking on the Family engagement button on the right of the page. There is also a link there to access holiday assistance from various Pinellas County agencies. Please let us know if we can assist you in any other way.
“Working together, we make a difference!” is not just a motto for MBES, but a way of work. We are here for you!
Only 3 Days Left!!
There are only 3 days left after the Thanksgiving break to purchase a yearbook for your child. The purchase price is $25 and the last day to purchase is Wednesday, November 30th. If you don’t have an order form, there are extras in the front office. Yearbooks cannot be purchased at the end of the year. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Personalized messages are on sale until December 16th Order forms will be attached to yearbook pre-order receipts which will be sent home with your child via their teacher. Extra forms can be found in the front office. Reserve your space soon. They are on a first-come, first-served basis and space is going fast!
Congratulations Artists!
Five of our talented art students recently had their artwork selected by a professional jury for exhibit in Pinellas County Art Shows. At the Morean Art Center in St. Petersburg, fourth graders Gabriela Daniele, Saryna Leonardo and Maci Hollman will have their Ancestor Portraits on display though January 1, 2012. Of the 75 plus works of art in the exhibit, Gabriela Daniele won one of the top three Awards of Excellence!
Two of our fifth graders had work selected for an exhibit at the Suncoast Hospice Headquarters in Clearwater. This is also a juried exhibit! Congratulations to T’Asia Gray and Reese Frazier for their excellent Family History Collages.
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
A Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from Monday, November 28 – Friday, December 2. It’s a great opportunity for students to find books that really interest them. We know kids read more books when they get to choose their own. The more kids read, the more their reading skills improve.
We are inviting you to be a part of our Book Fair Family Events. They’re taking place Wednesday, 11/30 from 1:30-2:30pm and Friday from 7:30-8:30am. Join us for snacks and book shopping fun! You can shop for books for your entire family!
If you are unable to attend one of these events or you want to continue shopping from an expanded selection, you can now visit our Book Fair online at: www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs
The online Book Fair:
- Gives you the opportunity to purchase books from the online Classroom Wish List created by our own school, which will help refresh our classroom libraries and give students access to a variety of new books.
- Is available for an extended time and all orders ship FREE to school.
- Provides a chance for you and your child to create and send wish lists to invite friends and family to participate in the Book Fair.
- Offers an expanded book selection for all ages—from preschool to adult.
What a great way to do holiday shopping from the privacy of your own home and without little ones knowing that you shopped the Book Fair! Remember…All in-school and online Book Fair purchases benefit our school. Thanks for helping get more kids reading, kids reading
more! See you at the Book Fair!
Marcy Kemerer & Lisa Rice
Book Fair Coordinators
C2C - Commitment to Character Assembly
Our character word of the month is Citizenship – being law abiding and involved in service to school, community and country.
Our school effort with Commitment to Character is continuing as we focus on using a “common language” with our key words being Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Motivation. Here are this week’s parent tips:
- Plan family service projects or civic activities. Sample projects include volunteering at a shelter, mowing the lawn for an elderly neighbor, taking a meal to a new neighbor, or working together on an environmental concern.
- Read to your children and keep good literature in the home. Much literature contains a rich source of material for character development.
- Limit your child’s spending money. Help them develop an appreciation for nonmaterial rewards. Provide opportunities for them to work and earn those things they desire.
- Discuss the holidays and their history. Use these opportunities to help your children appreciate the great figures in history and their contributions to our lives. Have family celebrations and establish family traditions.
- Share your heroes with your children. Explain why you admire certain people and the specific character traits they possess.
Counselor’s Corner - Bullying and Harassment Policy
In response to a new state law, The Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for all Students Act, the School Board recently adopted a policy that prohibits bullying and harassment. The policy ensures that all students, employees, and volunteers learn and work in an environment that is safe, secure, and free from harassment and bullying of any kind. Florida is now one of 32 states with a law regarding bullying in schools.
The Policy defines Bullying as systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more student or employees and may involve but is not limited to: teasing, social exclusion, threat, intimidation, stalking, including cyberstalking, physical violence, theft, sexual, religious, or racial harassment, public humiliation, and destruction of property.
The policy defines harassment as any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal or physical conduct directed against a student or employee that: Places a student or employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school.
McMullen-Booth Elementary is committed to providing a safe learning environment and will not tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind. Incidents of bullying or harassment can be reported to the principal or Marilyn Taylor, Guidance Counselor or reported online at
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/SDFS/Bullying_report.html. Anonymous reports can also be made by calling the Campus Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-873-8477.
For more information about the policy or bullying prevention and intervention visit the Safe and Drug Free Schools’ website at www.pcsb.org/sdfs/bully_html. To learn more about bullying and find out what adults can do to help prevent it, visit the Stop Bullying Now website at www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov.
McMullen's Cafe
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Week of 11/28-12/02 |
Week of 12/05-12/09 |
Mon
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Wed
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Thurs
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Fri
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Sausage & Cheese Frittata
Cereal
Oatmeal
Pancake Sausage Sandwich
Cereal
Grits
Chicken on a Biscuit
Cereal
Oatmeal
Max Sticks/Tater Tots
Cereal
Grits
Cinnamon Roll
Cereal
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Tue
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Wed
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#1 Mini Burgers
#2 Roast Chicken
#3 None
#4 Farmer’s Salad
#5 Turkey Sandwich
#1 Tacos
#2 Cheese Quesadilla
#3 None
#4 Beef Kabob Salad
#5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich
#1 Hot Dog
#2 Pork Chop
#3 Veggie Burger
#4 Chicken BLT Salad
#5 Tuna Salad Sandwich
#1 Popcorn Chicken
#2 Macaroni & Cheese
#3 None
#4 Chef's Salad
#5 Bologna & Cheese Sandwich
#1 Pepperoni Pizza
#2 Fish Sandwich
#3 Cheese Pizza
#4 Mandarin Chicken Salad
#5 PB & J Sandwich
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Mon
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Tue
12/06
Wed
12/07
Thur
12/08
Fri
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#1 Chicken Sandwich
#2 Baked Potato w/ Cheese
#3 None
#4 Farmer’s Salad
#5 Turkey Sandwich
#1 Max Stick
#2 Hot Dog
#3 Ravioli
#4 Chicken BLT Salad
#5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich
#1 Beef Nuggets
#2 Cuban Pork
#3 None
#4 Chef's 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 Sticks
#3 Cheese Pizza
#4 Mandarin Chicken Salad
#5 PB & J Sandwich
*** IMPORTANT
NOTICE ***
All Menus
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| Week of 10/17-10/21 |
Mon
12/05
Tues
12/06
Wed
12/07
Thurs
12/08
Fri
12/09
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Pizza Pocket
Cereal
Oatmeal
Canadian Bacon & Egg Bagel
Cereal
Grits
Cheese Grits & Sausage
Cereal
Oatmeal
Breakfast on a Stick
Cereal
Grits
Yogurt
Cereal
Oatmeal
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Cafeteria News
We have sent out new Free/Reduced Meal Application forms for the 2011/2012 School year. We have also sent out flyers about the Apply for Lunch system. Check out the website: www.applyforlunch.com.
We also have sent out flyers about the NEW payment system called School Payment Solutions the website www.SchoolPaymentSolutions.com.
For technical questions, please call 727-547-7152.
The School Board of
Pinellas County,
Florida, prohibits any
and all forms of
discrimination and harassment based on
race, color, sex, religion, orientation or
disability in any of its programs, services
or activities.