2009-2010
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Mrs. Duvall and Mrs. Miller work to help parents with registration.
Ricky Smith BIS PTO President and helpers sell BIS t-shirts and sign up members.
CHARACTER COUNTS
Mrs. Hutchens and her daughter-in-law add each character trait to the columns at the front of the school. Each color and trait represent the 6 pillars of character. Blue - Trustworthiness, Yellow - Respect, Green - Responsibility, Orange - Fairness, Red - Caring, Purple - Citizenship
AESOP'S FABLES
On September 10th students were treated to a performance of Aesop's Fables. Some students were chosen to take part in the performance.
ELL PARENT NIGHT
On September 15th ELL Parent Night was held at BIS. Mr. Saint translated for Mrs. Garner as she told parents about the BIS Lunch Program, Mrs. Mullinax as she told about Extended Day and the 5th grade Science Program. 4th and 5th grade teachers also spoke about the expectations of students. Ms. Brown, Federal Programs Coordinator spoke to parents about our Title I program and rights of parents as Mr. Saint translated.
BETA CLUB INDUCTION
On September 29th, BIS held the BETA Club Induction Ceremony. The BIS BETA Club members are 5th grade students. The requirements for all BETA Club members are an "A" in all subjects during 4th grade and maintain the "A" in 5th grade and pledge to be honest and truthful at all times to maintain a creditable scholastic record, be of service to teachers and fellowmen, and conduct themselves in an ethical and moral manner to reflect credit upon their school and community. Principal John Beck, Sponsors Kathy Hutchens, counselor and Kari Holland, 5th grade teacher are pictured with the new BETA Club members.
BOOK FAIR
The week of October 5th - 9th BIS Library held the annual Book Fair. Mrs. Springfield worked helped students choose and purchase books. The book fair was also open on Parental Involvement Day for parents to help their child make purchases.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY
On Monday, October 5th, parents were invited to attend Parental Involvement/Family Reading Day. "What in the World Goes on at BIS? was this years theme. Parents were able to shop at the book fair with the child, tour the school and visit with teachers, attend the Annual Title I Meeting with Vivian Brown, watch a video of what goes on at BIS and enjoy pizza provided by the PTO. This years activities were a huge success.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS VISIT BIS
On Friday, October 16th Boaz City School Board Members, Alan Davis, Fran Milwee, and Alan Perry joined Mr. Beck for lunch. After lunch they toured the school and visited classrooms.
RED RIBBON WEEK
The week of October 19th BIS observed Red Ribbon Week. During the week activities were scheduled by Mrs. Hutchens to promoted Drug Awareness.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Sheriff Heath Thomas spoke to students about drugs and students toured the Marshall County Sheriffs Office "Sheriffs Against Meth" trailer
NASA SCIENTISTS VISIT BOAZ INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
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On November 27th, NASA Scientists Shari Asplund, Alan Gould, John Ristvey, Jaclyn Allen, Kay Tabola, Wil Robertson, and Jennifer Reed-Taunton conducted a teacher workshop at the Boaz Public Library. On November 28th, Scientists conducted classroom visits and demonstrated hands-on activities for BIS students. Different activities that focused on exploring the solar system and questions missions are trying to find answers to.
Boaz Middle School 6th Graders visited BIS
BIS BETA Club members help direct 6th grade
Mrs. Hutchens gets caught up in wearing yellow. She wants yellow from head to toe.
