PBC NEWSLETTER 14 January 2011

PBC NEWSLETTER 14 January 2011 A REMINDER ABOUT WINTER WEATHER COMMUNICATION PLANS As we face colder temperatures and forecasts with occasional snow, the possibility increases for the delay or closing of school. During the winter months Transportation Director Mike McCloud and Superintendent Joe Tinius keep a close watch on the weather. If there is a possibility for precipitation, they are up during the early morning hours checking road conditions, listening to forecasts, and communicating with surrounding districts. Their cooperative efforts determine if the roads are safe for our students and employees. If the decision is made to delay or close school, our district will make every effort to notify parents, guardians and employees as soon as possible by utilizing local media outlets and AlertNow (via email). The following media are contacted during inclement weather: Television: Radio: WBKO WKCT 930 am WNKY NBC 40 WKYU 88.9 fm WTVF Nashville Ch 5 WCVK 90.7 fm WGGC 95.1 fm WBVR 96.7 fm WKLX 100.7 fm “Every person must decide whether to walk WCLU 102.3 fm WUHU 107 fm in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is the judgment. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for BETA CLUB FUNDRAISER ITEMS others?” The Beta Club will be selling a variety of items - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from $0.25 - $5.00. Gift items range from $0.25-$3.00. In addition, you may purchase a $5 Sonic gift card that has a value of $15.00 in Sonic items! Beta Club is also selling candy and UPCOMING EVENTS gum. Don’t forget to support your Beta Club! JANUARY 17TH – MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY – NO SCHOOL JANUARY 31ST – “SHOW LOVE FOR YOUR TEACHER” FUNDRAISER BEGINS TH FEBRUARY 17 - FAMILY TIES NIGHT: MATH PBC NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 Adult Education and Family Literacy Classes English as a Second Language classes and GED preparation classes are offered by the Bowling Green Technical College at Parker-Bennett-Curry school on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. If you are interested in attending the classes, please call Teresa Sneed at 746-2276 or Bernadette Tardy at 746-2274 or just come to the classes. The classes are free. Child care is free for families who live in the Bowling Green City School District. The January class dates are: Tuesday, January 18th Thursday, January 20th Tuesday, January 25th Thursday, January 27th ON THIS DAY… th January 14 , 1784 - The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War. -and- th January 14 , 1952 - NBC's "Today" show premiered. DID YOU KNOW? Carrots are not always orange and can also be found in purple, white, red or yellow. Carrot Trivia 1. (2009). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from World Carrot Museum: http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/trivia.html. OUR BOARD MEMBERS: Christine Dressler ([email protected]) Mike Bishop ([email protected]) Hamp Moore ([email protected]) Deborah Williams ([email protected]) Dianne Howerton ([email protected]) Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School 165 Webb Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 Phone – (270) 746-2270 The PBC family works Fax – (270) 746-2275 together to encourage Cheri Smith, principal learners to be all they http://www.b-g.k12.ky.us/Schools/parkerbennett/index.htm Unless otherwise noted, photos are courtesy Elizabeth King can be everyday! .

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