June 2013

It is very difficult to believe that June is already here and we are making plans for the end of the school year activities. It certainly will be a busy month with Learning Enrichment Day, June Jamboree, graduation, end-of-year testing, plays, and various field trips. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of the volunteers who will be helping us with these various events and to those who have given generously of their time and talents throughout the year to help make our school so successful.

I would also like to thank Mrs. Hogan, our PTA President. Her leadership has been so helpful culminating in another successful school year. Thank you to all of the PTA officers and PTA volunteers for supporting the various functions here at school. Thank you to Mr. Morrell for coordinating the Jump Rope for Heart this year. Thank you to Mrs. McLean for keeping us updated, rain or shine, with the sign outside. Special thanks to the Mrs. VanSleet, staff, volunteers, our fifth grader servers, Stewart’s, Ben & Jerry’s, Price Chopper and Hannaford who helped make our Fifth Annual Ice Cream Social such a success. Thank you, Mrs. Meunier, for coordinating two successful Book Fairs. Many thanks to Ms. Wallace, Mrs. Smith and to the PTA for funding our authors, Dan Mahoney and Ted Sheu. The students were truly engaged by them. Who knows? We could be among future authors and illustrators. I sincerely hope that I am not missing anyone, as we are extremely blessed to have so many people who give generously of their time, talents and resources.

Our entire staff deserves a tremendous hug and round of applause. With all the changes and additional testing, they really went above and beyond to keep a positive learning environment for students. To all of the families and staff members who have gone the extra mile, THANK YOU! You truly make a difference in the lives of the children who are so fortunate to be part of the Boght Hills learning community where students also learn about helping others in addition to their academic and physical achievements. Here are just a few of the monthly K-Kids activities that have made a difference to others in the community and around the world: Thanksgiving Food Baskets, Holiday Gift Drive, Mix-It-Up Day, and Valentine Hearts for the Ronald McDonald House.

What would summer be without a good book! The Summer Reading Program is for students entering grades K- 6. Families should encourage their children to read and keep track of the books read over the summer. Should you have any questions regarding this or any of the other end-of-year activities, please feel free to call. Please review the June end-of-year schedule on the second page with regard to the last week of school.

In closing, I’d like to thank you all for your continued support this year. It has been a pleasure working with you and your children. I look forward to another successful year at Boght Hills. Best wishes for a restful, safe and happy summer.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Kimberly Greiner