Principal's Corner
McMullen-Booth Families –
We are making progress with our drop off and pick up processes. Thank you
to those who are making sure that their children are dropped off after 8:05 AM
and are picking up their children within 15 minutes of dismissal time. Our car
circles are moving quickly and efficiently at this point, and it is great when we
can finish dismissal duties and know that all students are safely in the care of
their parents within minutes of dismissal!
I need your help in one area of our campus. The drive in front of our office is not a student drop off area at any time. This
area should be used only by those parents who park in a legal parking space and walk with their children onto our campus.
Traffic in the morning across our campus is much too heavy and rushed to think about letting a child out to navigate traffic
across the parking lot. Of equal concern is letting the children out on the sidewalk where there is no supervision. We have
two car circles with adult supervision and patrols that are happy to greet your child and make sure they arrive safely in the ir
classroom or arrival area. Please follow our arrival and dismissal rules and courtesies. These have been developed with
safety and smooth processes in mind. I thank you for your help in keeping all our kids safe.
We had our first MBES SAC meeting on September 13th
Thank you to our community members and staff who have committed to serve on this important school improvement council. We took a first look at our School Improvement Plan
process and discussed improvement efforts and planning. Once our plan is uploaded (by September 30, 2011) to the state
school improvement site, anyone will be able to view it at http://flbsi.org. Just click on School Improvement Plan, then select
Pinellas as the district and then select McMullen-Booth Elementary. Choose the View School Improvement Plan (Read-Only)
link to view our SIP.
It is the time of year when the district asks us to look at all of our phenomenal instructors/staff and nominate those that w e
wish to have considered for the Pinellas Outstanding Educator or Support Staff of the Year. We know that each of our
employees is doing a fabulous job and each day makes a positive difference in the lives of the children on our campus.
However, if you have a particular teacher or support staff member at MBES that you would like to nominate for one of these
awards, please jot us a note, and we will be happy to give this positive feedback to them as well as include them in our
processes to look for our MBES representative.
~ Sherry Aemisegger, Principal
Dates To Remember
Sept. 23 Pro Ed Day No School for Students
Sept. 30 Volunteer Orientation, 8:45 am Cafeteria
Oct. 05 Room Parent Meeting, 9:30 am, Cafeteria
Oct. 13 Crispers Family Night, 5:30-8:00
Oct. 14 Pro Ed Day
No School for Students
Oct. 18 PTA General Meeting & Portal Training, Cafeteria, 6:30 pm
Oct. 20 Picture Retake Day
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.
- Safety Harbor Rec Classes Available: Soccer, Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, Fencing, Running, Archery,
Game Night, Kickball, Etc. For more information call 724-1545 or 724-1530
- Countryside Rec. Center Dance Classes and Cheerleading Classes – For more information call (813)885-2292
- Apollo School of Gymnastics, after school classes – For more information call 447-2108
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
Hard to believe September is almost over! Our volunteers have already been busy in
many aspects of our school life. Thanks to our Picture Day Team who kept us on
schedule and made sure all of the students looked their best. These activities would not
be possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers.
If you are new to our school and have not yet done so, please complete and return your volunteer registration form
along with a copy of your photo ID. The clearance process is taking a minimum of 15 business days. You will not be
permitted to participate in class activities or field trips until this process is completed. If you are a returning
volunteer, please come in to the office to reactivate yourself on the computer.
Mark your Calendars!! Please Hop on Board for our “All Hands on Deck” Volunteer Orientation & Coffee to be held
on Friday, September 30
th
at 8:45am in the cafeteria. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Please plan to join
us and learn about the wonderful world of volunteering at McMullen -Booth. Sign -up sheets for many of our school
activities and upcoming events will be available. I am sure you will find a way to lend a hand. Hope to see you all
there!
Teachers are currently assessing their class needs. Tutors in every subject are always needed. If you are
interested in tutoring during the day, please give me a call in the school office to discuss your availability.
Our Market Day fundraiser is in need of volunteers one Tuesday a month from 2 -4pm in the cafeteria to process
orders for pickup. A signup sheet with sale dates is available in the front office or you can give me a call for more
info.
The Great American Teach-In will be held on Thursday, November 17th
Watch for more important information to .
come home with your student soon. Presenters as well as helpers will be needed for this very exciting and busy
day.
Questions? Give me a call!
Thought for the Day: “There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we take and the larger kind
we feel for what we give.”
Thanks for all you do!
~ Barbara Hajko, Family & Community Liaison
5517.01 Policy against Bullying/Harassment (Grades K-12 and Adults)
In response to the state law, the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for all Students Act, the School Board 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 47 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
students 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. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment and will not tolerate Bullying/Harassment or Teen Dating Violence
and Abuse of any kind. Incidents can be reported to the principal or any staff member or reported online at one of the below
links:
Anonymous reports can also be made using the District Electronic Reporting Form, or by calling the Campus Crime Stoppers
Hotline at 1-800-873-8477, or by texting keyword TIP144 plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
For more information about either the Policy against Bullying and Harassment or the Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Policy,
please visit the Prevention Office by going to www.pcsb.org, then go to Parents and Students, then to Programs and Resources.
To learn more about Bullying/Harassment and find out what adults can do to help prevent it, visit the Stop Bullying website a t
www.stopbullying.gov. For more information on Teen Dating Violence and Abuse go to www.dcd.gov/chooserespect.
Attention Room Representatives (Room Mom/Dad)
~ Reminder: Meeting on Wednesday, October 5th at 9:30 am ~
The Room Representatives Committee will meet in the Cafeteria October 5th, 9:30 am. At this meeting you will
receive an informational packet that will provide a general overview of your responsibilities as a Room Mom/Dad, as well as
items to help plan and organize your year. This is also a great opportunity to share ideas with each other.
Please RSVP to the invitation you have received so we can properly plan for the meeting.
If you have not already volunteered, please consider doing so. We are still in need of Room Representatives for the following
classrooms:
- Mrs. Massini
- Mrs. Powers
- Mrs. Arfaras
- Mrs. Dillon
- Mrs. Leavens
- Mrs. Steakley
- Mrs. Farina
- Mrs. Schuler
- Mrs. Arbogast
- Mrs. Glasgow
- Mrs. Mannix
- Mr. Logan
- Mrs. Moldal
- Mrs. Johnson-Drummond
If you have any questions or comments before the meeting, feel free to contact one of us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Room Representative Committee:
Lori Carney Rachel Davis
669-2936 796-4144
Lkcarney@tampabay.rr.com st.croix@tampabay.rr.com
Thank You Parents and Target!
We received $1,173.29 from Target for your participation in their Take Charge of Education Program
(800) 316 -6142! It is simple to participate in this program. Just designate McMullen Booth
Elementary School as your school of choice on the Target credit card and we receive a percentage of all your
credit card purchases. It is that easy!
North County Baby Talk Workshop
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Clearwater High School
Auditorium
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. James McHale, University of South Florida
Goals
- Ensure kids are ready for kindergarten
- Listen to community
- Educate parents on brain development & the importance of interaction with infants
- Give parents interactive tools they can use at home with their child
- Provide additional trainings with parents and students
Sponsored by Superintendent’s North County Minority Advisory Committee
Lunch will be provided – Please RSVP Dr. Valerie Brimm, brimmv@pcsb.org by Oct. 17, 2011.
Counselor’s Corner
Let Me Be A Child – Reminders for Loving Parents
Let me know when I make you proud. And help me to have pride in my own accomplishments.
Let me earn your trust. Then trust me. I won’t let you down.
Let me try my wings. If I fail, let me know it’s OK. And encourage me to try again.
Let me know you love me. With a hug. Or a pat on the back. Or, when I need it, with a firm but gentle “no”.
Let me be me. Let me change. Let me grow.
Let me tell you when I’m feeling bad. Or angry. Even at you. And let me know that even on my worst days,
you still like me.
Let me dream. Share my joy when my dreams come true. Share my tears when they don’t.
Let me feel secure in my home. Help me realize that love is always there…that I can depend on you
no matter what.
Let me run…let me laugh…let me play. And most of all, let me be a child.
~Author Unknown
MBES Water Bottles
We have ordered extra water bottles so if you missed ordering, it’s not too late. If you would like to order a water bottle
the cost is $3.50 each. Send money and a note including your child’s teacher, your name, child’s name and phone
number. Put in envelope and send to school for Carrol Steakley. I will make sure you get a water bottle. We ordered
them on Sept. 14, and they should arrive soon!
Questions? Steakleyn@pcsb.org
Market Day Fundraising Program
Market Day is our school’s monthly fundraising program where you can buy restaurant -quality food at grocery store
prices. A percentage of your purchase benefits our school. An order form will be sent home with your
student each month – please watch for it! The order form must be returned to school by the date indicated on the back.
Online ordering is also available. Order pick -ups take place in our school cafeteria from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm on the
pick-up date indicated on the form. Payment is made on delivery.
Please take the time to participate in this rewarding fundraising program! Volunteers are also needed to help sort and
distribute the Market Day products on delivery days. Not available to help on those days? We also need help with “at
home” tasks such as making reminder phone calls.
If you can help us out please call Barbara Hajko, Family & Community Liaison, at 669-1800.
Health Notes
We are asking for your continued cooperation in assisting us to control the spread of communicable diseases at school.
Our goal is to make our school a healthy, safe place for both students and staff.
We will continue to call you immediately if your child becomes ill during school hours. You are expected to
arrange for your child to be picked up as quickly as possible after receiving our call. Our school clinic is not equipped
nor staffed to handle ill children for long periods of time.
Please notify us immediately if telephone numbers or other information on your child’s emergency card changes. The
information on this card is vital for the safety and well being of your child. Please fill out this card and return it promp tly
to the office. We ask you not to send your child to school if any of the signs/symptoms listed below are present:
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Fever within the past 24 hours
- Sore/red throat
- Persistent coughing or sneezing
- Red, watery eyes
- Rash
- Earache or drainage from ears
- Excessive or greenish-yellow mucus from nose
Your child should return to school as soon as the signs/symptoms are gone or when your physician provides a written
statement indicating your child may return to school. If your child has a communicable disease, please call and notify
us of the nature of the illness and when we can expect his/her return to school.
**Please remember that NO medications, prescription or over -the-counter, may be brought to school without
proper medical authorization and documentation. Please call the school office if you have any questions.**
McMullen's Cafe
| Good Morning! |
Lunch |
Lunch
|
| Week of 9/26-9/30 |
Week of 9/26-9/30 |
Week of 10/3-10/7 |
Mon
9/26
Tues
9/27
Wed
9/28
Thurs
9/29
Fri
9/30 |
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
|
Mon
9/26
Tue
9/27
Wed
9/28
Thur
9/29
Fri
9/30 |
#1 Mini Burgers
#2 Roast Chicken
#3
#4 Farmer’s Salad
#5 Turkey Sandwich
#1 Tacos
#2 Cheese Quesadilla
#3
#4 Beef Kabob Salad
#5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich
#1 Hot Dog
#2 Pork Chop
#3 Veggie Burger
#4 Chicken BLT Salad
#5 Egg 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 |
Mon
10/3
Tue
10/4
Wed
10/5
Thur
10/6
Fri
10/7 |
#1 Chicken Sandwich
#2 Baked Potato w/Cheese
#3 None
#4 Farmer’s Salad
#5 Turkey Sandwich
#1 Pork Chop Sandwich
#2 Chicken & Gravy
#3 Cheese Quesadilla
#4 Beef Kabob Salad
#5 Ham & Cheese Sandwich
#1 Beef Nuggets
#2 Cuban Pork
#3
#4 Chef’s Salad
#5 Egg Salad Sandwich
#1 Breaded Chicken
#2 Spaghetti
#3
#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
Subject to Change |
| Week of 10/3-10/7 |
Mon
10/3
Tues
10/4
Wed
10/5
Thurs
10/6
Fri
10/7
|
Pizza Pocket
Cereal
Oatmeal
Canadian Bacon & Egg Bagel
Cereal
Grits
Cheese Grits & Sausage
Cereal
Oatmeal
Breakfast on a Stick
Cereal
Grits
Yogurt
Cereal
Oatmeal |
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.