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1 Baldwin Creek Elementary ~ Lander, WY Where every Bobcat is respectful, responsible and safe! Bobcats Bulletin Volume 3, Issue 6 February 1, 2014 Leslie Voxland, Principal Principal s Corner Dear Families: 2/07 2/11 2/14 2/17 3/03 3/ / /14 Upcoming Events: Q3 midterms sent home P.I.E. Meeting (Noon) BCE s Talent Show 1 pm No school for students Spring Lifetouch Pictures PTCs (3:30 7:00 pm) PAWS Testing No SCHOOL How many of you remember your ACT score? Many of us might remember our score, but I doubt you ve had to use the score to work in your current position. This month I would like to share some thoughts about our upcoming state-required assessment called Proficiency Assessment for WY Students (PAWS). Every third through eighth grade student takes the PAWS, as it is a measure of the WY State Accountability Model. A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to listen to the WY State Assessment Coordinator, Deb Lindsey. She shared that 70% of the questions on the state assessment, PAWS, will be aligned to the Common Core Standards (CCS) this year. These standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. With that being said, Ms. Lindsey stated that most likely the number of students scoring proficient or advanced on PAWS could drop by percentage points due to the gap transitioning from the old WY standards to the CCS. Our students will be administered the PAWS assessment March and usually your child s results are sent home at the beginning of the new school year in August. In the past few years, Baldwin Creek has scored near the top of all 3A schools according to the PAWS assessment, and I believe we will again this year as well, even though fewer Wyoming students possibly will score proficient or advanced as the transition unfolds to the CCS. Attendance/Health Office questions/ messages: Call or bromans@landerschools.org. Thank you. In closing, it is important for each child to give their best effort on PAWS since our staff is accountable for the performance of our students. PAWS is a snapshot of each child s academic progress; however, PAWS DOES NOT tell you a child s work ethic, ability to work with a team, respectfulness and kindness toward others, and other important life-long skills that do make a difference from day to day. These skills that can t be measured by ACT or PAWS are the ones that will stick with us throughout life. Go Bobcats! Sincerely in Education, Leslie Voxland, Principal

2 Baldwin Creek Elementary ~ Lander, WY Where every Bobcat is respectful, responsible and safe! FCSD #1 ~ February Elementary Lunch Menu (all hot lunches include milk-variety) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, age or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against,, write immediately to Dept. of Agriculture, Wash. DC Barbecued beef on wheat bun Cooked broccoli Lima beans Baked apples Store 4th gr hall 4 Beef taco Salsa Lettuce tacos Refried beans Pears Store 4/5th gr hall 5 Chicken pot pie w/ biscuit Raw cauliflower Peaches Cherry tomatoes/red peppers 6 Corndog Catsup Peas Rosy applesauce Celery sticks Store - 5th gr hall 7 Pizza Green beans Fruit cocktail Carrot sticks 10 Beef country steak Mashed potatoes Raw cucumber Peach cup Wheat bread Store 4th gr hall 11 Burrito Corn Fresh broccoli Pineapple chunks Churros Store 4/5th gr hall 12 Meatloaf w/ ketchup glaze Mashed sweet potatoes Kidney beans Applesauce Multi grain breadstick 13 BBQ Chicken/wheat bun Asparagus Raw cauliflower Pears & strawberries Store - 5th gr hall 14 Spaghetti w/ meat sauce Green beans Fruit cocktail Cherry tomatoes/red peppers 17 No Students Teacher in-service 18 Enchiladas Corn Cherry tomatoes/red peppers Pineapple chunks Store 4/5th gr hall 19 Tuna salad on goldfish bun Vegetarian baked beans Cooked broccoli Pears 20 Cavatini Spinach salad Ranch dressing Asparagus Peach cup Store - 5th gr hall 21 Chicken patty on wheat bun Catsup Romaine lettuce leaf Carrots Celery sticks Applesauce 24 Quesadilla Green beans Celery sticks Fresh apples Mandarin oranges Store 4th gr hall 25 Chicken nuggets Ketchup Mixed vegetables Carrot sticks Peach cup Whole grain breadstick Store 4/5th gr hall 26 Tuna and noodles Beets Raw cauliflower Pineapple chunks Orange halves 27 Ham wrap Ketchup Red kidney beans Raw broccoli Rosy applesauce Kiwi Store - 5th gr hall 28 Chicken alfredo pasta Peas Cherry tomatoes/red peppers Fruit cocktail Testing Dates It is important your child be present at school on the following dates: PAWS: March SAWS Writing: April 14-May 2 Spring MAP Testing: April 28-May 16 Please plan any medical appointments around these dates as make-up sessions are difficult to schedule

3 Learning about Australia with Paul Taylor through art, music, games, and culture

January Students of the Month 4thgrade: Sam Welsh Jaden Elliott Ross Anderson Ramsey Eckhardt Orion Aronson Aaliyah Picker 5th grade: Echo Hereford Ethan

teachers, text books, traditional music lessons at school, etc. An anonymous donor matched our funds raising the total to $1,250.54!

4 January Students of the Month 4thgrade: Sam Welsh Jaden Elliott Ross Anderson Ramsey Eckhardt Orion Aronson Aaliyah Picker 5th grade: Echo Hereford Ethan Rognon Preston Willis Paisley Kramer Skyler Woodruff Mackenzie Janish Student Council BCE s students/staff have had great success with Friday Hat Days Oct-Dec = $ was raised for Make Change Matter - Sustainable Schools International which provides Cambodian students with the opportunity for clean water, breakfast, teachers, text books, traditional music lessons at school, etc. An anonymous donor matched our funds raising the total to $1,250.54! We will be assisting another group this winter (Jan-Feb): For those students willing to donate $1 on Fridays, they can wear a hat and something purple! All funds received will be donated to the Tough Enough to Help Cancer. Funds donated to this organization remain in Fremont County to assist those families with travel expenses while treating cancer.

5 2014 Geography Bee: Camden Nicol ~ Winner Ashley Hovinga 2nd place 85 fifth graders sang our National Anthem at LVHS Boys Varsity Basketball game on 1/10/14

Homemade spaghetti with salad, bread and a drink, served by the students themselves.

7 YOU ARE INVITED TO DINNER! WHY? WHEN? WHAT? WHERE? To help Mrs. Lloyd s fifth graders get to Teton Science School this spring. February 28, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. Homemade spaghetti with salad, bread and a drink, served by the students themselves. The Elks Lodge at 492 Lincoln St in Lander. HOW MUCH? Advance tickets to be purchased for $6 per person. A huge thank you to the Elks Club in Lander for their generosity and support! SEE YOU THERE!

Volume 4, Issue 4 November 1, Leslie Voxland, Principal. Principal s Corner. Dear Families: Go Bobcats! Sincerely in Education,

Baldwin Creek Elementary ~ Lander, WY Where every Bobcat is respectful, responsible and safe! Bobcats Bulletin Volume 4, Issue 4 November 1, 2014 Leslie Voxland, Principal Donuts w/ Dad Friday, 11/14 ~