September 3, 2008
Patriotic Message: Treaty of Paris signed
The American Revolution officially comes to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France sign the Treaty of Paris on this day in 1783. The signing signified America's status as a free nation, as Britain formally recognized the independence of its 13 former American colonies, and the boundaries of the new republic were agreed upon: Florida north to the Great Lakes and the Atlantic coast west to the Mississippi River.
Student
1. Early Lunch Release: Please release 6th graders only 5 minutes early for lunch today unless they are in a PE class.
2. Staff Parking Lot: Please do not walk across or through the parking lot before school, during school or after school. Because vehicles are moving in and out of the lot throughout the day, it is unsafe to be walking through the lot. Use the sidewalks and walkways that surround the parking lot. This applies to bicycles as well. Thank you – Ms. Valles
3.Cafeteria: Students, please memorize your Student ID #. You will need your Student ID # to purchase breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. – Office
4.6th Graders Only: All 6th graders are invited to come and enjoy yummy ice cream after school this Friday, September 5th from 3:30 – 4:00. Welcome to Bancroft! – Ms. Padilla
5. After School Program: The Boys & Girls Club and the San Leandro District now run the after school program at BMS. Snacks, enrichment classes, tutoring, guest speakers and field trips are some of the things the program offers. It meets Monday – Friday in the cafeteria directly after school and ends at 6:00 PM. The price is $100/ year or $50/ each semester. Parent/ guardians must attend an orientation meeting to be enrolled in the program. A list of available orientation meeting dates is available in the office. All meetings begin at 6:00 PM. Thanks! – Office
5.PE Uniforms and PE Locks: PE locks and uniforms will be sold everyday after school until September 5th in the BOYS locker room. They will also be sold during class from Friday August 30th until Thursday September 4th. - PE Dept.
6. Riding Bikes to School: If you ride your bicycle to school remember to use the designated bike lanes, not the sidewalk. Wear a helmet and ride safely. Be especially careful when nearing and crossing a driveway. When you arrive at school, walk your bicycle until you reach the sidewalk, doing the same when you leave in the afternoon. Please do not ride your bike on campus. Thank you, Ms. Valles
7. Box Tops: We collect box tops by General Mills! Give any box tops you may have clipped from the packages to your English teacher, and he/she will place them in a specially marked envelope. Every quarter the envelopes will be collected, counted, and mailed off to General Mills. We receive ten cents per box top for our school. With last year’s money we purchased a subscription to Career World magazine for each English teacher and bought small classroom RIP libraries. If you don’t where to find box tops, there is a handy dandy list of items on the front of the box top envelope. Check it out! Turn those box tops in to your English teacher! Box tops for Books! Ms. Turner
8. Student Planner Stickers: Want to buy some stickers for your student planner to note assemblies, field trips, tests, library visits, holidays, your birthday, etc? Your first period teacher has a sample sheet he/she can share with you. You can buy the stickers in room 108 before/after school, at break, and the beginning of lunch. They are for sale this week only--Wed., Thursday, and Friday--for .25 cents. Ms. Turner
9. No Padlocks on Hallway Lockers: Any padlocks on hallway lockers not issued by the office MUST be removed by the end of the day. If any locks are left on lockers that were NOT issued by the office, they will be removed. – Office
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September 2, 2008
Patriotic Message: The Stars and Stripes
The American flag is flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Maryland.
Student
1. Early Lunch Release: Please release 6th graders only 5 minutes early for lunch today unless they are in a PE class.
2. Staff Parking Lot: Students, please avoid walking through the staff parking lot at all times. Walking through the parking lot creates a safety hazard that is avoidable. Thanks for your cooperation! – Mr. Farr
3.Cafeteria: Students, please memorize your Student ID #. You will need your Student ID # to purchase breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. – Office
4.6th Graders Only: All 6th graders are invited to come and enjoy yummy ice cream after school this Friday, September 5th from 3:30 – 4:00. Welcome to Bancroft! – Ms. Padilla
5. After School Program: The Boys & Girls Club and the San Leandro District now run the after school program at BMS. Snacks, enrichment classes, tutoring, guest speakers and field trips are some of the things the program offers. It meets Monday – Friday in the cafeteria directly after school and ends at 6:00 PM. The price is $100/ year or $50/ each semester. Parent/ guardians must attend an orientation meeting to be enrolled in the program. A list of available orientation meeting dates is available in the office. All meetings begin at 6:00 PM. Thanks! – Office
5.PE Uniforms and PE Locks: PE locks and uniforms will be sold everyday after school until September 5th in the BOYS locker room. They will also be sold during class from Friday August 30th until Thursday September 4th. - PE Dept.
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August 29, 2008
Patriotic Message: Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast
Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on this day in 2005. Despite being only the third most powerful storm of the 2005 hurricane season, Katrina was the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States. After briefly coming ashore in southern Florida on August 25 as a Category 1 hurricane, Katrina gained strength before slamming into the Gulf Coast on August 29. In addition to bringing devastation to the New Orleans area, the hurricane caused damage along the coasts of Mississippi and Alabama, as well as other parts of Louisiana.
Student
1. Early Lunch Release: Please release 6th graders only 5 minutes early for lunch today.
2.Locker Issues: 1st Period teachers have a form for locker problems. Please submit one of these forms to your 1st period teacher ONLY if there is a problem with the locker you have been issued or you do not have a locker issued to you. Please DO NOT submit a locker issue form if you are waiting for a padlock. Padlocks will be distributed to 6th graders next week in 1st period. Please be patient. Thanks! – Office
3.PE UNIFORMS and PE LOCKS: PE locks and uniforms will be sold everyday after school until September 5th at the BOYS locker room. They will also be sold during class from Friday Aug 30 until Thursday Sept 4- PE Dept.
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August 28, 2008
Patriotic Message: 1963: King's I Have a Dream Speech
The fight for racial equality in the United States moved a step closer to victory on this day in 1963 as Martin Luther King spoke of his dream for freedom in an address to thousands of Americans.
First day 8/28/2008
Period 1 8:25 to 9:40
Period 2 9:45 to 10:35
Break 10:35 to 10:45
Period 3 10:50 to 11:40
Period 4 11:45 to 12:35
Lunch 12:35 to 1:10
Period 5 1:15 to 2:05
Period 6 2:10 to 3:00
Student
Welcome to the 2008 – 2009 School Year!
1. Early Lunch Release: Please release 6th graders ONLY 5 minutes early for lunch today. Lunch is $2.25.
2. Student Planner: Student Planners will be distributed to 1st period classes today. Please change the dress code on page seven to: NO tube tops. Sleeveless shirts must have straps of no less than 2 inches wide. Thanks! – Office
3. 7-8th Grade Orchestra: The ‘A’ period Orchestra class will begin on Friday, August 29 at 7:20 AM. If you believe you are supposed to be in ‘A’ period Orchestra, but did not have it on your schedule, please see Ms. Beck in G-5 right away. We will not be playing on Friday, so no need to bring your instrument until next week. See you Friday! – Ms. Beck
4.Locker Issues: 1st Period teachers have a form for locker problems. Please submit one of these forms to your 1st period teacher ONLY if there is a problem with the locker you have been issued or you do not have a locker issued to you. Please DO NOT submit a locker issue form if you are waiting for a padlock. Padlocks will be distributed to 6th graders next week in 1st period. Please be patient. Thanks! – Office
5. Message from the Administration: Welcome back to all students!! We are looking forward to a fantastic year with all of you. – Ms. McNeil, Mr. Farr & Ms. Valles
6. Skateboards: All skateboards MUST be stored in your locker during the school day. If skateboards are out, they will be confiscated.
7. Break/ Lunch: Please enjoy your break and lunch on the patio or in the cafeteria. There is no food allowed on the field or blacktop areas. The far blacktop is reserved for 6th graders only. 6th graders may go anywhere they like, but the far blacktop (by the creek) is for 6th graders ONLY. Please make sure to clean up after yourselves. Bancroft has been cleaned over the summer and looks great. Let’s keep it that way. – Admin
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