Bethel eNews Week of May 2, 2016

Monday, May 2

Science on Wheels for 2^nd and 3^rd grade

LEGO Blast (4^th/5^th), 2:30-4:30 pm

Tuesday, May 3

National Teacher Appreciation Day

Science on Wheels for 4^th and 5^th grade

Strings, 2:30-3:30 pm (last meeting)        

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (Woodruff Rd), 5:30-8:00 pm

Wednesday, May 4

No events scheduled

Thursday, May 5

Chorus, 7:15 am (last meeting)

Running Club, 2:30-3:15 pm (last meeting)

Twisted Cup Spirit Night, 2:30-8:00 pm

Friday, May 6

School Nurse’s Day

PMA Mother’s Day Program, 1:00 pm

Word of the Week: Riveting 

Definition: fascinating; holding your attention

Sentence: Isn’t it riveting to read books likes Melvin Beederman and Almost Super?

South Carolina State Assessment Dates

Students in grades 4-5 will be taking SC Pass for science and social studies.  The dates of the test are listed below.  Please mark your calendars.

4^th – 5^th graders

May 11 – Science

May 12 – Social Studies

All Arts Night

Please join us for All Arts Night on Monday, May 9th. Starting at 5:30 pm, the halls on the lower level will be a showcase of student artwork. A scavenger hunt for hidden facts within the art will be fun for all! Also during this time, our physical education staff will offer a fun, active game in the gym for the entire family! To finish out the night, reflections award winners will be recognized and the strings ensemble will kick off their performance at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. They will perform a short selection of songs. This will be followed by the Cardinal Chorus performance.

PTA Board and Committee Positions Available
We have many ways for you to get involved with our school PTA for the next school year. If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, please contact Lori Flaherty at bethelptapresident@gmail.com OR loriyflaherty@gmail.com Volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Coordinator, Silent Auction Helper, Gingerbread Shop Coordinator, Hospitality Chair, Dance Committee, and others.

Spring Picnic

Please join us for the Spring Picnic on Friday, May 13^th.  This is a fun event the whole family can enjoy. The cost of lunch is $3.60 for any guest.  

Yogurt Entrée is served daily – 4 oz. Yogurt, Cheese Stick, and Roll

Monday, May 2nd Choice A: Baked Penne Pasta with Meatballs Choice B: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Choice C: Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mixed Vegetables Choice of Fruit Milk

Tuesday, May 3rd    Choice A: Pizza Choice B: Chicken Soft Taco with Lettuce and Tomato Fruit and Vegetable Bar Milk

Wednesday, May 4th Choice A: Sweet Thai Chicken Chili Choice B: General Tso’s Chicken with Brown Rice Choice C: Asian Ginger Chicken Soup Vegetable Medley Choice of Fruit Milk

Thursday, May 5th    Choice A: Stuffed Shells with Breadstick Choice B: Chicken Creole Fruit and Vegetable Bar Milk

Friday, May 6th       Choice A: Pizza Choice B: Alaskan Pollock Taco Salad Choice C: Chicken Noodle Soup Corn Choice of Fruit Milk

May 9	PTA Board, 9:30 am All Arts Night, 5:30-6:30 pm Strings and Chorus Performance, 6:30 pm
May 10	Student Council, 2:30-3:30 pm
May 11	SC PASS Testing for 4th and 5th Grades
May 12	SC PASS Testing for 4th and 5th Grades Chorus, 7:15 am Running Club, 2:30-3:15 pm
May 13	Spring Picnic
May 17	Tour, 9:00 am (please sign up on the website) Talent Show
May 18	Reading Logs Due Field Day (K5, 1st, Iricki)
May 19	Field Day (2nd, 3rd, PMA, Poole)
May 20	Field Day (4th, 5th, IMA)
May 24	Fifth Grade Day
May 25	Awards Day      8:30 – PMA      10:00 - IMA
May 26	Awards Day      8:30 – 2nd and Irick      10:00 – 3rd
May 27	1st Grade Showcase – 8:30 am
May 30	No School – Memorial Day
May 31	Half Day – Dismiss at 12 noon Kindergarten Showcase, 8:30 am Awards Day (4th and Poole), 10:00 am
June 1	Half Day – Dismiss at 12 noon Awards Day (5th Grade), 9:00 am
June 2	Last Day of School Half Day – Dismiss at 12 noon End of 4th Quarter