Vol. 16-17, No. 3 November 7, 2016

Dear Bain Families,

It’s hard to believe that we have completed a full quarter of the 2016-2017 school year! As we enter into the 2nd quarter, I want to encourage you to continue to be involved in your child’s education. If you haven’t already scheduled a time to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress, please do so as soon as possible. Our school goal is to reach 100% of our families through conferences. At Bain, we realize that clear communication as well as strong partnerships with all of our families is a proven factor in ensuring our students’ success.

I also want to thank all of our Bain families that supported our school’s “Bain Elementary Fun Run” Fundraising Campaign through the partnership of our PTA and Boosterthon. The theme of this year’s fundraising program was “Backyard Box Office!” Our students were able to participate in daily team huddles learning about character lessons from students from around the world and how they have made a positive impact in their communities. Our two week program ended with our very successful Bain Elementary Fun Run! Thank you to all of our parents and volunteers that came out to cheer on our Bobcats! To date we have collected over 95% of money pledged, reaching over $35,000 for our school. This money will be used to purchase materials to support personalized learning in all of our classrooms!

If you haven’t had a chance to look at the construction of our Outdoor Learning Center, I encourage you to come by and watch it’s progress. You can also access pictures on our Bain PTA Facebook page. We look forward to using it in the upcoming months. Thank you for supporting our school and our efforts to enhance our Bobcat’s learning experiences here at Bain!

Thank you for supporting our efforts to create the best educational opportunities for our Bobcats as we “Challenge and Prepare All Students For Future Success.”

BAIN PROUD,

Tracey Hayes, Principal

November Events November 4 - 5th Grade The War Between the States

Walking Field Trip

November 8th –No School for Students/ Optional Teacher Workday

November 9th - 3rd Grade Visits Mint Hill Historical Society (Dalesandro, Drake, Clenney, Trawick) 10:30-1:00

November 9th - PTA Family Night Out - Highway 55

November 10th - 3rd Grade Visits Mint Hill Historical Society (Austin, O’Mahony, Hicks ) 10:30-1:00

November 10th – SLT – Media Center – 3:45 p.m.

November 10th - Report Cards Distributed

November 11th - Veteran’s Day Holiday/No School

November 14th - 18th Bain Gives Back – Thanksgiving/Christmas Drive

November 14th -1st Quarter Awards Ceremony for K-2

November 16th - Sweet Sixteen

November 16th -1st Quarter Awards Ceremony for 3-5

November 22nd - Bain Spelling Bee

November 23rd - 25th - Thanksgiving Break

November 30th - Picture retakes/Staff Picture @ 7:30

The Independence Dream Team came to Bain to

read to our students for “Reading is a Treat”

A Message from our School Nurse

Why Kids Need Breakfast

Breakfast, it is the easiest thing to skip during the morning

rush to get to school on time. Sometimes children don’t feel

like eating in the morning, but it’s important that they do.

Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, gives you the energy

you need to get things done and helps you focus at school.

Not only do their growing bodies and brains need the of the

day. Kids who don’t eat in the a.m. have a nutrients and fuel,

kids who skip breakfast tend to eat more junk food during

the day, which can lead to obesity. Those are just a few

reasons why it’s the most important meal harder time

focusing, and become more tired in school. They may also be

cranky or restless. And it isn’t just their moods that can

suffer. Their school work can, too. One study showed that

kids who ate breakfast had higher test scores than those who

didn’t. According to the American Dietetic Association, kids

that eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on

the playground, having better concentration, problem

solving skills, and eye-hand coordination.

To ease that morning rush, The Bobcat Café at Bain serves

breakfast every morning from 7:45-8:15. Selections include

hot and cold items, such as muffins, fresh fruits, granola,

yogurt, french toast and breakfast pizza! Even if you think

there isn’t time to eat breakfast, there are grab and go

options too. The best part, it’s FREE to all students!!

Bain Ambassador Community Service Project

Bain’s Safety Patrol and Ambassadors are working together

on a community service project with Philadelphia Presbyterian

Church to collect much needed supplies to help the homeless.

The church opens their facilities to provide shelter and food

for homeless people during the winter months. We want to

help them build up their collection of supplies. Here is what

we need:

XXL Men’s Underwear

Medium and Large Men’s T-Shirts

Women’s Socks (White)

Deodorant

Warm Men’s Gloves

Travel size tooth brushes and toothpaste

Napkins

Sandwich bags

Supplies can be sent in to your child’s homeroom teacher

beginning now through Nov. 18th. The supplies will be

delivered to Philadelphia Presbyterian prior to the

Thanksgiving Break. Thank you for your support!

It's Square 1 Art time!!

Be on the lookout for your child's Square 1 Art preview

pack. Inside you will find all the information you need to order wonderful products printed with your child's

original art. Square 1 Art is great for gift giving and is an awesome fundraiser for our school!

Square 1 Art has easy online ordering using your child's unique access code.

November 17th is the deadline for all orders.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Vizzini.

www.square1art.com

Congratulations to Viola Rizhkov! Her artistic work was

recognized by a local artist. We are Bain Proud!!!

In Autumn

I see apples, foxes and falling leaves

I hear crunchy leaves, wind and wolves

I smell pumpkin pie, turkey and corn dogs

I taste chicken, cider and apples

I touch coats, blankets and books

Written by Van Horn VIPs

We Love Volunteers!

Please register to be an approved volunteer today!

All volunteers were sent an email this summer to

confirm their volunteer status. If you did not

confirm your status, you are no longer registered.

You will need to register again at the link below. All

volunteers who chaperone field trips, help in the

classroom or in any capacity at Bain must be

approved. Register HERE.

Personalized Learning

Bain's Personalized Learning Vision: Personalized Learning at Bain Elementary aims to develop the

whole child and empower them to take ownership of their learning by providing them with multiple pathways to demonstrate mastery learning in

order to be successful and productive 21st century citizens in an ever-changing world.

November Bobcat Behavior

Collaborators

I effectively work with others to reach our goals- combining our talents, expertise, and smarts. I actively listen to others’ ideas and

contribute my own, which allows me to function as part of a team.

Congratulations to the students who completed the

Charlotte Mecklenburg Summer Reading Program!

Seth Belote Marilyn Sebok Zoe McKinney Kaitlyn Simon Maddie Hardy Forest Govers Gray Schmitt

Shiloh Simmons Reece Thomas

Erin Walker Abraham Moreno

Jacob Ruminski Zachary Ruminski

Hayden Fukes Matthew Oliva

Lucas Moise Sawyer Burk Rylee Norkett

Ella Wrenn Noah Belote

Sebastian Castillo Del Carmen Autumn Daley

Illana Lawrence Jay Olin

Spencer Powell Kaylen Siskron Viola Rizhkov

Peighton Cutliff David Pomponio

Gabrielle Troy Mebane Hunter Murphy

Hailey Pharr Jack Lilly

Thane Hardy Trey Yarborough

Rileigh Jusko Nicholas Sanchez Rodriguez

Chantz Connell David Savchuk

Julian Taylor-Little Tyler Johnston

Emmanuel Crouch Trinity Jones

Victor Rizhkov Colton Lezette William Perry Hunter Cutliff

CJ Atkinson Schyler Burk

Aubrey Conner Sienna Hopkins Abraham Santos Padraig Martin Cayman Powell

Carter Swett Kate Gossett Michael Oliva Sophie West

Congratulations to our October Terrific Kids!

Kindergarten Third Grade Preston Burnette Cook Dallas Feinez Austin Olivia Fase Easter Jay Olin Clenney

Aiden Hunt Floyd Abigayle Price Hicks Keith McGuiness Hartis Sam Curson Dalesandro Landon Bruns Leaver Hunter Murphy Drake Brooklyn Burrows Van Horn Jacob Pell O’Mahony Jyden Elizalde Weber Blake Proctor Trawick

First Grade Fourth Grade Loren Rollins Armstrong Caden Davis Boulware Olivia Maultsby Curtis Jasper Huneycutt Cannon Zoie Raulerson Guevara Ashley Dean D’Ambrosio Sara Kate Land Hay Maya Neuger Franks Jayden Daniels Kerr Chandler Little Harmon Madeline Puvak Wilson Nora Hughes Jordan Colin Pettis Winborne Christian Kinney Spilde

Second Grade Fifth Grade Carleigh Reid Arthus Ethan Hanks Bevis Emily Lima-Sorto Freer Nikki Parker Brock Zoey Scott Hamilton Nic Kiser DeSeve Anna-Marie Oliverio Holmes Ashley Walker Hayes Jonathan French Joyner Brandon Rosas Gregory Camille Brinkerman Leon Anthony Copeland McElrath Leora Gebrehiwot Sancibrian Leanna Mullis Treadwell