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CE celebrates Kerri Henderson (Attendance Secretary) as our Support Person of the Year. She is a fantastic member of our CE family. 

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CE celebrates Kerri Henderson (Attendance Secretary) as our Support Person of the Year. She is a fantastic member of our CE family. 

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Valentine Parties--- PLEASE note days and times!! 

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Valentine Parties--- PLEASE note days and times!! 

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ENROLLMENT | Bixby Public Schools (bixbyps.org)

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2/1: Julie Chin in the building! She will be filming with Copenhaver
2/6: OK Play at CE
2/7: OLSAT testing for 1st & 2nd grade Master Gardener
2/8: OLSAT for 1st
2/13: Valentine Parties
2/14: Valentine Parties
2/15: 3rd grade Symphony Trip
2/17: PD all staff--- certified and support staff
2/20: Off of School
2/27: PTO meeting

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Substitutes COUNT! Thank you to our substitutes that go above and beyond. 

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Substitutes COUNT! Thank you to our substitutes that go above and beyond. 

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Whole School Snow activities-- students did math "build a snowman", Bee Bots, and PE activities that involved snow, ice and packed with academic skills. 

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Whole School Snow activities-- students did math "build a snowman", Bee Bots, and PE activities that involved snow, ice and packed with academic skills. 

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Volunteers and Guest speakers.. Oh my! Thank you for our special friends that get involved in schools and share their experiences. 

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Volunteers and Guest speakers.. Oh my! Thank you for our special friends that get involved in schools and share their experiences. 

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CE WON the BPS Blood Drive! Thank you, patrons, for rolling up those sleeves. 

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CE WON the BPS Blood Drive! Thank you, patrons, for rolling up those sleeves. 

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Cold Weather doesn't stop our indoor recess! Keep moving! 

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Cold Weather doesn't stop our indoor recess! Keep moving! 

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Finishing up with our 2nd grade Fitness Club! 

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Finishing up with our 2nd grade Fitness Club! 

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During conferences Mrs. Flowers and I (Mrs. Haynes) will have two Come and Go events for parents. These two opportunities will be for us to gather information about  your hopes and dreams for your students, CE, staff and Bixby community. This information will help us gather ideas and concentrate our efforts to celebrate and improve CE. Parent teacher conferences are 3/30 and 4/6. Times will be between 5-6 in the Science Lab. The agenda items will be out prior.

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We will have a garden opening.... planting and activities beginning in March. We will do a Gardening with Grandparents event in late April. More information will come out very soon but be ready to get dirty!

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A great way to support BPS (and CE) is to attend the Sparta Gala. It is planned by Bridge the Gap. Here is some information about the event. We'd love to see a huge parental turn out for this wonderful cause. More information: https://www.bixbyps.org/page/bridge-the-gap

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A: ALL Bridge the Gap proceeds will go directly to BPS. Any overhead expenses required of the BTG Committee are covered by donations for the specific purpose. No BTG donations to benefit the school shall be used for overhead expenses.
Q: How are funds distributed to school sites?
A: With each BTG contribution to the district, a per pupil amount is calculated. Funds are then distributed to each site based on their student population, making student impact equitable across the district. From this point, site administrators work with teachers to determine the areas of highest need and how funds can be used to best impact students.
Q: When are the major events hosted by BTG?
A: The Sparta Gala (March) and the BTG Golf Tournament (June)
Q: How can I help BTG if I am unable to help monetarily?
A: We understand every financial situation is different. Please contact us at bridgethegapbixby@gmail.com to volunteer at one of our fundraising events. Individuals are also encouraged to spread the word about the BTG campaign.
Q: Are any Bridge the Gap committee members paid employees?
A: No, all BTG members are parent volunteers and receive no payments for their time or services.
Q: Is BTG a non-profit organization?
A: Yes, BTG is a special committee of BEEF, the Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation which is a 501(c)3.
Q: Will the OK legislators continue to support public education if they see communities stepping in and filling the financial gap?
A: No, private funds to schools do not impact state funding allocations. Many schools have received private donations to support various programs and projects. Oklahoma elected officials have an Oklahoma Constitutional obligation to adequately fund public education. Private donations cannot be used in the calculation of the state's obligation.

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A: ALL Bridge the Gap proceeds will go directly to BPS. Any overhead expenses required of the BTG Committee are covered by donations for the specific purpose. No BTG donations to benefit the school shall be used for overhead expenses. Q: How are funds distributed to school sites?

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As the winter gets closer and quickly colder, please remember that students can miss 5 days per semester to stay on track for not being counted as chronically absent. It is a State Department classification. Link It is essential for students to be in school. We do have practices and policies at school that we follow once the days have been surpassed. We want to work with you as much as we can to have students be in school as much as they can safely.

Even though we encourage all students to be at school we know students DO get sick. Students with fevers, diarrhea, and vomiting are all reasons for students to stay home. We would also encourage vacations and alternative plans to be planned during our school scheduled vacation days.

We will send letters home to anyone missing 5,7, and 10 days starting in January.

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Winter Weather- Distance Learning (Just in case)

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Winter Weather- Distance Learning (Just in case)

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Here is the information for distance learning now that the weather is getting a lot colder. BPS will announce any "missed" snow days on local news stations. Link

ALL students should have access to your teacher's Google Classroom IF they do not, please contact your teacher via email.

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Please remember our school start time is 7:50.

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To print this newsletter go to the arrow on the right and tab all the way to the bottom to print. It will print like a newsletter.

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We will go outside if the wind chill is above 30 degrees. Please dress students accordingly.

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Link to Facebook Page

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PLEASE label your students items: coats, gloves, hats, lunch boxes, etc....

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BPS has a new page for help with communication. Link

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Our office will post weekly our Lost and Found on Facebook. Please respond in comments or call the office if your child's lost item is on the post. Items will be donated at the end of the month. Just a reminder to PLEASE put your child's name in lunch boxes, jackets, etc... It helps us return the items.