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

Bruin brilliance on full display at 2010-11 BTS Rally

Billy Riggs brought a little magic to the Bartlesville Public School District during its 2010-11 Back to School Rally on the morning of Aug. 10.
Held in the Fine Arts Center auditorium on the Bartlesville High School campus, the annual event helps usher in the new academic year throughout the BPSD.
A noted inspirational speaker and magician, Riggs served as the keynote speaker of the rally, which drew approximately 900 people. As most of the audience was BPSD employees who were readying for the start of the new school year, which began on Aug. 11, Riggs focused his 90-minute presentation on education. He boasts two master’s degrees – both magna cum laude, and one of which is in education.
During his presentation, Riggs noted a former instructor who played a key role in his life. Up to the point that he had Mike Henderson early in his college days, Riggs had been a solid but hardly stellar student. But once he began taking a class from Henderson – who regularly displayed his belief in Riggs and in turn helped him to believe in himself and push his own limits – the youngster began to shine.

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

Richard Kane Elementary School will play host to special curriculum night events for its fourth graders (beginning at 5:30 p.m.) and its kindergarteners (starting at 6 p.m.) this evening. Both events will commence in the school library.

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...

Thursday	Student council officers meeting in Room 320 (7:45 a.m.) (Central)
Sept. 2	Softball: Varsity at University of Tulsa festival (8 a.m.)
	Volleyball: Freshmen at Jenks (4 p.m.)
	Volleyball: Junior varsity at Jenks (5 p.m.)
	Fourth grade curriculum night in library (5:30 p.m.) (Kane)
	Football: Eighth grade hosts Sand Springs (6 p.m.)
	Kindergarten curriculum night in library (6 p.m.) (Kane)
	Volleyball: Varsity at Jenks (6:30 p.m.)
	Football: Freshmen host Sand Springs (7:30 p.m.)

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.)