The Boon Patriot Post is a weekly newsletter published by E.T. Boon Elementary.

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Boon Patriot PostVolume 12, Issue 20 | Thursday, January 19, 2017

Here's What's Happening at Boon...

Patriot Calendar at a Glance

January 19 Burgers & Baskets - 6th Gr. Fundraiser - 5-7pmPTA General Meeting & Milk and Cookies Bedtime Stories

Boon Cafeteria (parents) - 6:45pmLibrary (students) - 6:45pmMilk & Cookies served in the cafeteria after themeeting

January 20 Boon 6th Gr Choir Performs at Allen American Hockey Game

January 23 Patriot Dash Week Begins

January 24 Gifted and Talented Parent Information Meeting (Curtis)

January 27 Patriot Dash Day (obstacle course)January 31 STAAR Simulation - 5th Gr Math

February 1 STAAR Simulation - 5th Gr Reading

February 2 100th Day of School - Balloon Launch

Boon CalendarAllen ISD 2016-2017 Calendar

Allen ISD New Superintendent

Dr. Scott Niven is the new Allen ISD Superintendent ofSchools. The Boon Patirots are excited to welcome him to thedistrict and look forward to seeing him on our campus! Readmore about Dr. Niven, Allen ISD Superintendent ofSchools online.

Patriots of the Week

PTA would like to recognize Natalie Hankins as the Patriot of the Week. She has beenbusy organizing the 6th Grade Burgers and Baskets Fundraiser! 409 tickets have beensold, which totals $1,533.75 for 6th grade to put towards graduation and the end of theyear field trip. Way to go, Natalie! Thank you for making Boon Elementary an amazingplace for our kids!

Do you know of a teacher, student, parent, or member of the Boon community that hasgone above and beyond to show their Patriot pride? If you would like to nominatesomeone as Patriot of the Week, send their name and why they are being recognized toboonvolunteers@gmail.com

PTA General Meeting/Milk & Cookies

Please join us for the PTA General Meeting/Milk & Cookies Nightat Boon tonight, January 19.

It's a BIG night at Boon!

In-N-Out Burgers and Baskets 6th Grade Fundraiser -Boon Cafeteria - 5-7pmPTA Meeting for Parents - Boon Cafeteria - 6:45pmBedtime Stories for Students - Boon Library - 6:45(students can wear their pj's all day and to this event)Milk and Cookies will be served in the cafeteria after the PTA General Meetingends.

See you there!

Patriot Dash 2017 - Volunteers Needed!

Boon PTA is extremely excited to kick-offBoon's largest fundraising event, The Patriot Dash.

The dash consists of eight obstacles for kiddos to tackle and we would love to haveYOUR help in the gym. Volunteers will enjoy watching/helping the students in action!

Space in the gym will be tight with the obstacles so, unlike past events, there will not beroom for spectators in the gym.

Volunteers will need to complete an entire shift. Please check in at the gym to get your assignment. We ask that volunteers dress in RED, WHITE AND BLUE or wear "BOON" gear!Please save your spot by 1/23/17Bring lots of enthusiasm too!

Sign Up to Volunteer at the Patriot Dash!

For more info, please email Maria-Paula Carillo or via phone 214-783-3163.

Patriot Dash 2017 Timeline

January 19 Fundraising packets will be sent home with students in Thursdayfolders.

Learn more about the Patriot Dash and meet our sponsors at theJanuary 19, PTA General Meeting & Milk & Cookies Night. (6:45pm)

January 20 Online donation website goes live.

Parents receive an email containing a link to their student'sfundraising collection page.

January 23-26 Patriot Dash Week - students will receive prizes and entry intodrawings, based on daily fundraising goals.

January 27 PATRIOT DASH DAY! All students will complete a non-competitive,fun obstacle course in the gym during their classroom "specials"

rotation.

Boon Spelling Bee

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Boon Patriots who participated inthe Spelling Bee last week! The winner of the 5th/6th Grade bee willadvance to the Collin County Bee on February 1 - Good luck,Anthony!

1st/2nd grade Winner: Shrey GandhiRunner-up: Sokheng Tes

3rd/4th grade Winner: Sahely GoswamiRunner-up: Heidi Yu

5th/6th grade Winner: Anthony XuRunner-up: Christina Doublesin

PTA Reflection Contest Winners

Congratulations to Lauren Gillespie, Evelyn Macauley and AadheyaaLad! Each of their Reflections Contest Entries have advanced to State!Lauren's submission was in Photography, Evelyn's submission was in

Photography, and Aadheyaa's submission was in Dance Choreography. Way to goBoon Patriots!

Boon Choir Performs at Allen Americans Game

The Allen Americans are excited to invite all students, staff, family, and friends to theJanuary 20 Allen Americans Hockey Game, Headlined by a special performance of theNational Anthem by THE BOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR! All performers willreceive a complimentary ticket to the game!

Boon Elementary Choir Flyer 2017 Allen Americans

Boon World Culture Night

Boon Elementary will host World Culture Night on Thursday,February 16. We are excited to celebrate the diversity of ourschool and we could use your help!

The PTA is in search of parent volunteers interested in helping toplan this event. Please email Kimmi Cramer for more

information.

Boon World Culture Night

Boon 2016-17 Yearbooks

Calling all Patriots....

Don't forget to order your Boon 2016-2017 Yearbook!Last chance - $30You won't want to miss this!

Two ways to order:

QUICK & EASY ON-LINE ORDER Under the 'yearbook' filetab just click on 'Order Yearbook' and look up Boon Elementary

OR

FILL OUT the PINK FORM that comes home in your Thursday folder and turn inorder and money to teacher at school **all checks must be made out to BOONELEMENTARY and include a DL#

Don't dealy: all orders are due by January 27, 2017

Environmental Club

On January 10, Andrea Smith, the EducationSpecialist from the City of Allen's Keep AllenBeautiful Department, talked to the students aboutlitter and plastic bottles. Here are some interestingfacts we learned from her presentation:

1. 1,500 plastic water bottlers are used PER SECOND each day in the U.S.2. 80% of water bottles end up in landfills. Please, RECYCLE them, or use a re-

usable drinking container.3. It takes 800-1,000 years to breakdown plastic water bottles in landfills.4. Cigarette butts are still the #1 most littered item in the U.S.

Boon Environmental Club

Celebrate Calm Workshop

Take THIS QUIZ. Does your child:

1. Push your buttons and argue like anattorney?

2. Create power struggles overEVERYTHING?

3. Melt down over little changes, disappointments, and transitions?4. Control others, act bossy, and enforce 'fairness?'5. Struggle with being disorganized, forgetful, and impulsive?6. Relate well to adults and younger children, but struggle with peers?7. Appear unmotivated and underperform academically?

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, Celebrate Calm can help.Your PTA is inviting you to attend two FREE dynamic, laugh-out-loud, and funnyparenting workshops with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm. Kirk has given over 600,000parents and teachers in 19 countries very specific, practical strategies to stop theyelling, defiance, and power struggles.

For your convenience, a Workshop will offered in the morning, and in the eveningevening, on Thursday, February 23, at the Allen High School.

10am - Noon session will meet in the Black Box Room;6-8pm session will meet in the Cafeteria.

Watch video clips and learn more at www.celebratecalm.com.

Allen Eagle Run - Run, Support, and Win!!!

The 9th annual Allen Eagle Run is just around the corner and nowis the time to sign up!

What: Allen Eagle RunWhen: Saturday, February 25, 2017Where: Eagle Stadium, 155 Rivercrest Boulevard, Allen TX

Register by THIS THURSDAY to be entered in the first drawing which will take placeduring Friday morning announcements. Some of the incredible prizes include Fit Bits, ascooter, gym memberships, plus gift baskets and gift certificates to several popularlocal businesses. We will be drawing winners each week, so if you register now youhave a better chance of winning!

Registration is easy! You can either fill out the paper form that came home in yourchild's Thursday folder or you can register online.

Register for the 5K, the Fun Run/Walk, OR to"Sleep In"

$20.00 through 2/3 at 11:59pm$25.00 2/3 at 11:59pm through 2/23 at 11:59pm$30.00 Race Day - Starting at 7am at Registration BoothCash, check, VISA, Mastercard, and Discover accepted

See you at the finish line! Run, Support, Win!

Register Online for the Allen Eagle Run 2017

Boon Elementary Scholarship

Do you have a Graduating Senior? Did they attend Boon Elementary? If so, yourgraduating senior can apply for the Boon Elementary Scholarship. It is easy and agreat way to earn some money for college!

Boon Elementary Scholarship Application

Little Eagles Cheer Camp

Future Eagles are invited to join the AHS Spiritathletes for a fun-filled Camp! Campers will learnproper technique and pep rally material, receive a t-shirt, and access to secure photosite!

January 28, 2017 9:00AM-12:00PM Lowery Freshman Center Ages K-6th Grade may registerCost is $35 pre-register/$38 on Eventbrite ($40 at the door)

Registration: 8:30-9am Pep Rally For Parents: 11:45am-12pm

Little Eagle Cheer Camp Registration Form

Gifted and Talented Parent Information Meeting

There will be a Gifted and Talented information meeting on Tuesday, January 24 atCurtis Middle School from 6:30-7:30pm in the Curtis cafeteria.

This meeting is designed for parents of interested students in grades K-12 to learnmore about the gifted program and the process for identification and assessment andthe programs that are offered.

This is for new and interested students who want to attend our Gifted and Talentedprogram.

Allen ISD Learner Services

AmazonSmile

Did you know that there is a super easy way for you to contribute toBoon while you shop?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Boon every time youshop, at no cost to you. 0.5% of every eligible purchase price will be donated to Boon.

On your first visit to AmazonSmile select: "ET Boon Elementary PTA" as the recipient ofdonations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. You have to shop fromsmile.amazon.com or if using your app, after you put items in your cart, then open thebrowser on your phone/tablet and go to smile.amazon.com and finish the order.

Allen ISD Bad Weather Information

Bad weather, such as snow and ice, can sometimes cause Allen ISD to cancel or delayschool. Procedures and policies related to inclement weather, delays and closings canbe found at Allenisd.org.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Award

Allen ISD has been names as a finalist for the H-E-B 2017 Excellence in EducationLarge School District Award. This prestigious award is the largest monetary program foreducators in the state. H-E-B has awarded more than $8 million in funding tooutstanding Texas public schools. Winners of this award will be announced on May 7,2017.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Student Nutrition in Now Hiring

Please review this great opportunity within Allen ISD Student Nutrition Department.

$10.50 per hour plus benefits.Work only when your kids are in school.Prepare and serve lunch & breakfast.Please Apply for Student Nutrition Opportunity online:

Click on "Employment Opportunities-Classified-Student Nutrition"

Allen ISD Employment

Boon Volunteers

Boon is an incredible school for our children because of volunteers like YOU. Boon PTAis always looking for volunteers to contribute their time and talents to the manyactivities we sponsor throughout the year. Even if you only have an hour or two, hereand there, there is a role for you!

Complete this on-line Volunteer Form (the same as the green form handed out at Meetthe Teacher) and let us know how you would like to help.

Room moms will also be reaching out to you shortly to volunteer in your child'sclassroom. Remember: All volunteers must complete a background check online viaAllen ISD Volunteer Registration.

Boon Spiritwear

If you would like Boon Spiritwear, contact Kristen Young (or text214-762-4747).

Boon Spiritwear

Lost and Found

Is your child missing a jacket, shoe(s) or other personal item(s)? Please come checkthe lost and found.

Sending in News Items

Items for the Boon Patriot Post should be sent to boonpatriotpost by 3pm on Monday forpublication in the next edition. The Boon Patriot Post is sent out on Thursday morningsduring the school year.

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