May 24, 2017

Celebration of Learning Schedule

3rd Grade- Thursday, May 25th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

4th Grade- Friday, May 26th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

5th Grade- Wednesday, May 31st 1:30 p.m. in gym

(We will run an early dismissal lunch schedule this day)

2017 Biblionasium Summer Reading Challenge!

Research consistently shows that independent reading (reading students choose to do on their own) significantly influences students’ reading performance.  The amount of free reading done outside of school positively relates to growth in vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general information (Cullinan 2000). Biblionasium supports independent reading by creating a reading community for our students and makes reading fun and social.

Biblionasium is safe, COPPA compliant online community for young readers that promotes a love of reading by allowing students to connect with their classmates to share their favorite books and record their reading progress. Students can add books to their digital bookshelf, recommend books to friends, log their reading, rate and review books, earn virtual awards, and more.

Each Kilpatrick student has a Biblionasium account that is linked to Destiny, our library’s online catalog.  Students can access their Biblionasium account by going to the Biblionasium website (www.biblionasium.com) and selecting the “Login with Destiny” option.  The student will need his/her Katy ISD username and password to access this account (available from your child’s teacher). This linked account will provide the student with real-time information and access of our library’s resources. Coach Chip Manzee will guide the students through the website, offer helpful tips, and reward reading achievements with digital awards and trophies. Students will have access to their account year-round.  If your child has not yet logged into his/her account, they may do so at any time.

The library is inviting all current Kindergarten-4^th Grade students to participate in the 2017 Biblionasium Summer Reading Challenge!  Beginning on June 2^nd, the “2017 Summer Reading Challenge” will appear when you click on your child’s “Challenges” tab.  All summer long, your child can log their reading minutes into Biblionasium (use the “Reading Log” tab—be sure to enter minutes each time). Here is a link to a video demonstrating how to log reading minutes into Biblionasium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIIzjF2tGpw

To complete the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge, your child will need to log 1,000 minutes of reading into Biblionasium between 6/2/17-8/15/17.  Students who complete the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge will receive the following:

·        A tag for their reading chain

·        A “Bonus Book Coupon” to check out an extra library book

·        Invitation to “Priority Check-Out” Event (check out books before the library opens to the general student body)

Wishing you a safe and wonderful summer!  As always, Happy Reading!

Mrs. Audelo, OKE Librarian

Our lost and found is overflowing. If you have lost any items recently please stop by the cafe and see if they are there. We will be donating any items that have not been claimed by May 31, 2017 to our sister school, McRobert's Elementary. 

Incoming 6th Graders Going to Beckendorff

INCOMING 6^TH GRADE BDJH BEARS

Beckendorff Junior High is so excited to have your children join us as 6^th graders next year!  Please mark your calendars for a few important upcoming dates. 

Cub Camp

Cub Camp, our orientation for incoming 6^th graders, will be held on Wednesday, August 2^nd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Beckendorff Junior High.  Students will be given a tour, learn a little bit about school procedures, and participate in a few fun activities.  A parent informational session will be held at 11:00 AM.  Please plan to drop off your child at 9:00 AM in the front drive.  You may return at 11:00 for the parent session or at12:00 for student pick up.  No snacks or lunch will be served, so please send your child with a water bottle if needed.

RSVP by clicking on the link below and filling out the form.  RSVPs are due by Wednesday, July 12^th.  https://goo.gl/forms/m5GerIt0eOLrDPiA2

Bear Blast

Bear Blast will be held on Thursday, August 10^th at Beckendorff Junior High from 2:00 – 7:00 PM.  During Bear Blast, your child has the opportunity to pick up his/her schedule and walk the schedule from 1^st period to 8^th period class.  Unlike elementary school, teachers are not available to talk, however many have information posted outside their classrooms.  Please take this opportunity to purchase spirit wear and help your child acclimate to the size and arrangement of our building.  This will help him/her feel more comfortable on the first day of school.  It is a come and go event, so you do not need to stay the entire time.

6^th Grade Parent Night

Beckendorff Junior High will be hosting a 6^th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, August 24^th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the BDJH Cafeteria.  Mrs. Kirila and the counselors will be presenting information about the transition from fifth to sixth grade, including the change in rigor, homework, studying, and campus policies & procedures.  We will be sharing a few specific organization tips, as well as general information to help you support your child’s growth at home.