Bartlesville Public Schools

'Bruin Brilliance: So Many Shining Moments'

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WORD OF THE MONTH
September of 2010
	RESPONSIBILITY:
		The state, quality or fact of being responsible.

	The school district releases a new habit word, which students and staff members are encouraged to incorporate into their respective lifestyles, monthly - August through May.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors for BPSD's 2010-11 Back to School Rally

	Arvest Bank
	66 Federal Credit Union
	Bartlesville Honda
	Pediatrics of Bartlesville
	United Linen
	Mazzio's

Butterfly project takes flight at Mid-High School

On the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 31, students sat in Gary Layman’s science class at the Bartlesville Mid-High School quietly collecting data.

Rulers were broken out and close looks were taken.
“Every student has been engaged so far,” notes Layman. “It’s kind of unique to get every kid involved every day."

What has the students at the Mid-High so focused is a project known as Monarch Watch. Made possible by a grant provided by the Bartlesville Public School Foundation, the project is being worked on by an estimated 450 youngsters in the school from 22 different science classes. The encompassed classes are everything from honors biology to special education.

Monarch Watch is a nationwide cooperative network of students, teachers, volunteers and researchers dedicated to the study of Monarch butterflies. As part of the project, students receive Monarch larvae to feed and care for. In the Mid-High School’s case, students pair up to tend to an individual larva.

(To read the complete release, please click here.)

The Bartlesville Bruins will kick off their 2010 varsity football campaign this evening against host Shawnee. The game is due to begin at 7:30 p.m. Due to construction at the Wolves' Jim Thorpe Stadium, the game will be played on the nearby Tecumseh High School campus, which is located five miles south of Shawnee.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

•	School Calendars
	•	2009-2010
	•	2010-2011
	•	Calendars are subject to change. The most current calendars are posted.
	•	Last day of school: May 21, 2010
	•	BHS Commencement: May 21, 2010 - 8:00 pm

•	2010-11 School Supply Lists
	•	Hoover Elementary School
	•	Jane Phillips Elementary School
	•	Oak Park Elementary School
	•	Ranch Heights Elementary School
	•	Richard Kane Elementary School
	•	Wayside Elementary School
	•	Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

•	Transportation
	•	Link to updated and complete list of bus routes for the 2010-11 academic year will be posted soon in this space. Thank you.

•	2010-2011 Bruin Athletes:
	•	All students who will be participating in Bruin athletics next year must have a current physical, medical release and drug test consent form on file in order to participate.
	•	All physicals must be dated after May 1, 2010.
	•	Downloadable forms
	•	Contact the Bruin Athletic Office if you have questions. 337-0153

•	Gifted and Talented Education:
	•	Summer 2010 Proficiency-based testing dates: June 1-4 & August 2-5
	•	More information about proficiency-based testing.
	•	Visit the GATE program web site (grades 2-5)

•	Special Education:
	•	Do you know of a special needs child who could benefit from some of the programs offered through our school district?
	•	Would you like to learn more about our special education programs?
	•	More information on our special education programs.
	•	Parents Rights in Special Education: Notice of Procedural Safeguards (a publication of the Oklahoma State Department of Education)

•	BPS Homeless Services
	•	Trudy Green, Director of Federal Programs, serves as the district Homeless Liaison.
	•	Find out more about the services provided to the homeless in our district.

•	Oklahoma State Department of Education
	•	PASS for Parents - a parent-friendly version of the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills

BPS Notable Events:

Visit the District Calendars for more events...

Friday	Spirit Day (Kane)
Sept. 3	Fifth grade field trip to Woolaroc (TBA) (Jane Phillips)
	Softball: Varsity at University of Tulsa festival (8 a.m.)
	Madison Parent Support Group Meeting (noon)
	2010 Wayside Walk-A-Thon kickoff (2:45 p.m.)
	Football: Varsity vs. Shawnee at Tecumseh (7:30 p.m.)

Saturday	Cross country: Varsity and junior high boys and girls at Sapulpa Invitational (10 a.m.)
Sept. 4

Sunday	(No events scheduled)
Sept. 5

Monday	* HAPPY LABOR DAY: CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION THROUGHOUT BPSD *
Sept. 6

Tuesday	2010 Fall Book Fair (Kane)
Sept. 7	Eighth grade PLAN test (Central)
	Bruins for Christ in library (7:20 a.m.) (Madison)
	GED testing (8 a.m.) (McKinley)
	FCCLA meeting in Room A103 (3:15 p.m.) (Central)
	Volleyball: Girls junior varsity Blue at Tulsa Washington (4 p.m.)
	PTO meeting in library (4 p.m.) (Hoover)
	Softball: Junior high at Dewey (5 p.m.)
	Volleyball: Junior varsity at Tulsa Washington (5 p.m.)
	Seventh grade “Back to School” party (6:30 p.m.) (Central)
	Volleyball: Varsity at Tulsa Washington (6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday	2010 Fall Book Fair (Kane)
Sept. 8	Eighth grade PLAN test (Central)
	School pictures (Madison)

Thursday	2010 Fall Book Fair (Kane)
Sept. 9	2010-11 fall pictures through English classes (Central)
	Fifth grade field trip to Woolaroc (Wayside)
	GED testing (8 a.m.) (McKinley)
	Parent Support Group Meeting in Hospitality Room (noon) (BHS)
	Volleyball: Eighth grade Blue hosts Lincoln Christian (4 p.m.)
	Volleyball: Eighth grade White hosts Lincoln Christian (4 p.m.)
	Volleyball: Varsity at Tulsa Union (4 p.m.)
	Homeroom parents meeting in library (4 p.m.) (Hoover)
	Softball: Junior varsity hosts Skiatook (5 p.m.)
	2010 Family Curriculum Night (5:30 p.m.) (Wilson)
	Volleyball: Junior varsity at Tulsa Union (5:30 p.m.)
	Pre-kindergarten curriculum night (5:30 p.m.) (Kane)
	Football: Eighth grade at Enid (6 p.m.)
	Volleyball: Junior varsity Blue at Tulsa Union (6:30 p.m.)
	Softball: Varsity hosts Skiatook (6:30 p.m.)
	Football: Freshmen at Enid (7:30 p.m.)

Friday	2010 Fall Book Fair (Kane)
Sept. 10	Softball: Junior varsity at Owasso tournament (8 a.m.)
	Softball: Varsity at Claremore tournament (8 a.m.)
	Pre-kindergarten field trip to Dewey Fair (9 a.m.) (Kane)
	Second grade field trip to Dewey Fair (9:15 a.m.) (Kane)
	Sixth annual Teacher/Employee Appreciation Tailgating Party (5:30 p.m.)
	Football: Varsity hosts Tulsa East Central at Custer Stadium (7:30 p.m.)