Early Bird Science Winner!

At the end of Friday’s assembly, an early-bird drawing took place from all the Science project registration forms which were turned into the office.  Kylie Drew, a 4th grader from Miss Taylor’s class, won a Science kit to explore the process of making “snow”.  She and her Scientist partner, Kendra Werstlein, have chosen to examine the idea of “Sticky Pennies” in their experiment.  Sounds intriguing!

This week, students learned about the Scientific Methodology as Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and ALC classes observed how hard liquid soap worked to break down fat molecules and 3rd through 5th grade classes discovered how much their sense of taste relies on their nose!  Ask your child about the fun Science experiments they experienced in class and how the mnemonic “I Have Einstein’s Rules Clear” helps them remember the five steps towards creating a great experiment.

Don’t forget that all project registration forms are due by Friday, January 30th.  And, pre-orders for dinner from The Old Spaghetti Factory can also be made on the same form.  Join us for the Science Fair on the evening of February 27th for good food and great fun!

Only a Nose Knows Science!

Today marked the kick-off of our 1st annual Science Fair where Mr. Traller trusted his nose to Science. At the Friday assembly, students were excited and captivated to learn about scientific principles discovered by our Featured Scientist, Sir Isaac Newton, as balls were bounced to amazing heights, different forces acted upon everyday objects, and Mr. Traller felt the rush of a bowling ball swinging directly at his/her face! The audience eagerly listened as we heard about several awesome activities planned for the upcoming, fun-filled Science Fair on February 27th, where everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of exploration and discovery.

Here is an outline of important dates leading up to the event:

Jan 9 Friday Assembly Science Fair Kick-Off

Jan 30 3:00 pm Project registration & dinner pre-order form due

Feb 26 6:00-7:30 pm Project check in

Feb 27 7:30-8:30 am Project check in

Here is a time table for the event’s evening:

Friday, Feb 27th

5:30-7:00 pm Dinner from The Old Spaghetti Factory

6:00-8:00 pm View student projects, exhibits, and experiments

6:45-7:15 pm Student scientists meet with reviewers

8:00-8:30 pm Recognition Ceremony

8:30 pm Take home student projects

Additional information can be found on the Science Fair website for the following topics:

• General information on participating in the Science Fair can be found HERE.
• Information on how to create a Science experiment can be found HERE.
• Information on how to create a Science presentation (demonstration, report, model, etc.) can be found HERE.
• Additional resources can be found HERE.
• A Science project registration form can be found HERE.

Family Movie Night — Wednesday, January 28th

The votes are in and you have selected the feature presentation at Bonny Slope Elementary’s first Family Movie Night on Wednesday, January 28th at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open 15 minutes early to allow families to get situated before the movie begins. Students are encouraged to bring one pillow and blanket each. Additionally, pillows, blankets or low sand chairs will be allowed for adults. Concessions will be available, courtesy of the Fifth Grade committee. Popcorn, candy, and beverages will be sold to raise money for the Outdoor School fund. We hope to see you at the show!

Educational Support – Winter Registration Deadline Changed to January 8th

Just a reminder, that all registration for winter after school enrichment classes will be closed after January 8th (deadline extended due to December weather). Please go to the Educational Support webpage for additional registration information.

Educational Support – Winter After School Enrichment Classes

Registration for winter after school enrichment will take place from December 12th thru January 8th (deadline extended due to December weather). There are a variety of courses including art, piano, science club, and yoga. Some classes are free, but most require a fee. Please see the Winter Schedule for a complete listing and registration forms. It is important to register in advance and by January 8th. No late registrations will be taken. Please be aware that students who aren’t registered in advance for a class will not be able to attend.

Last Chance for Write-A-Check Campaign

The school year is off to a fantastic start at Bonny Slope Elementary. We’re two months into the school year and already we’ve had many great events and programs. The back to school picnic during the 2nd week of school was a great way to get the Bonny Slope students and their families together for the first social event at the school. The Passport Club has already had two test days and Bonny Slope’s students are well on their way to learning many of the countries around the world. The Bobcat Trail Club is up and running-encouraging all of our kids to make physical fitness a regular part of their lives in a fun, positive way. Our kids have learned about Leonardo DiVinci thanks to the volunteers who help with the Art Literacy program. And don’t forget the Harvest Festival. Nearly 600 members of the Bonny Slope community celebrated the season at Bonny Slope’s inaugural event-Wow!

It is amazing to watch all of these great programs happen at Bonny Slope so soon after the school opened its doors for the first time. And we have many great programs still to come this school year-the Science Fair, BSE’s first school Carnival, and more after school activities such as chess club and the stock market club, just to name a few. The Bonny Slope Community Organization (BSCO) and the many volunteers who support the organization have been working hard to make sure Bonny Slope’s students are offered the best enrichment programs possible. We also need to ensure these groups haven enough funding to support these programs, and the Write-a-Check campaign is the primary source of those funds.

We are in the last weeks of the Bonny Slope Write-a-Check campaign. The campaign will end at Thanksgiving. Nearly 45% of our families have donated to the Write-a-Check campaign so far-a great response from our school. However, we are still short of our fundraising goal. We would like to see all of our families donate what they can to support the great programs that are offered to each and every one of our students. Whether you are able to donate $10, $50, $100, $500, or $1,000, please open up your checkbook and make a donation to BSCO today. 100% of the donations are tax deductible and will go directly to the school. We will provide you with our Tax ID # when we send you a receipt for your generous donation! All donation information will be kept strictly confidential.

No matter how big or small, every donation makes a difference. Write your check today!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jennifer Epstein at 503-533-8886.

Thank you for your support!