January Student of the Month

Ariel Waller, TBE 1^st grader was chosen as Student of the Month for January.  Ariel’s teacher, Mrs. McLain, presented her to the School Board at the January meeting.  Ariel enjoys reading books, drawing, going on vacation with her family, playing “Littlest Pet Shop” online, and playing with her toys.  Congratulations Ariel!

Project Wisdom Quotes of the Month:

February:  Celebrating America’s Diversity

Quote:  Tell others what’s special about them.

January Jr. TOMCATS

Eli Allen, Kadence Armstrong, Ryan Amberson, Ameryss Brogdon, Ashlie Cass, Marly Cox, Madison Cureton, Dillon Curd, Makenzie Foust, Lindsey Garner, Shelby Harris, Anna Higginbotham, Aiden Jones, Payton Jones, Kayla Kennington, Hunter King, Marisa Lankford, Blake Watson, Ryan Weems, Cade Williams, Jaelyne Williams, Lexi Williams and Laramie Worley.

TBE Celebrates School Board Appreciation Month

Members of the TBE Student Council were on hand at the January School Board meeting to present school board representatives with a special token of appreciation for their hard work and service to our school.  The board members were presented with a bucket of treats that included chips and salsa, wooden name plates, bread, chocolate, nuts, meal certificates, a mouse pad, student created thank-you notes and a first aid kit.  The presenters were Ryan Clements, Morgan Walker, Allie Ellis, Abby Farrer, Bailey Yale and Kendal Britton. 

Dave Sargent, Jr. Visits TBE

On Jan 6, 2010, students at the elementary were treated to a visit from author Dave Sargent, Jr.  His dogs, Emma, Daphane, Tatum, and Spike entertained the students with tricks while Mr. Sargent encouraged our students to read and write their own stories.

**RSCCC Parent Portal**

New Parent Contact Program Ready!

See your child’s grades and attendance!

Very user friendly!

Parent Sign Up Night:  Tues, Feb 23

6-8pm

MS Cafeteria

MUST BRING DRIVER’S LICENSE!

Parents will be able to see their child’s grades and attendance on a daily basis. Grades are uploaded every Monday night. Parents will input their own password—school will not have access to passwords. Multiple children can be placed under one account. You have control of your access.

Calendar of Events

February

15  No School

22  School Board meeting 7:00 HS Library

23  Parent Portal Sign up Night – MS Cafeteria 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

24  Early Release Day 1:00  

26   Elementary to AG Barn during PE

March

  2   PTO Meeting 7:00 ES Cafeteria

       3 4^th Grade TAKS WRITING TEST

  15 – 19  Spring  Break!!

News From the Computer Lab

Our world is no stranger to time “eras”.  There were the ‘60s, the ‘70s and so on.  But most notably a new time frame has come about in the digital age:  BG – before Google.

The internet world is fast becoming a primary resource for all kinds of information.  We not only have to educate our students how to use the internet, but how to process the data they glean from the websites they visit.  Just because it is on the internet, it may not be reliable!  Unfortunately, when your child surfs the web, there are no specialists to sort the valuable information from the substandard.

We have to make sure they have the skills to evaluate information, check for author reliability, bias, misinformation, etc.  The five W’s is also a good place to start:  Who wrote the page and are they an expert in the field?  What does the author say is the purpose of the site?  When was the site created, updated, last worked on?  Where does the information come from?  Why is the information useful?  These tools can make a difference between informed and ignorant!

TBES Welcomes Oklahoma Wildlife!

On Wednesday, January 20^th, the students at T.B.E.S. had a special treat when they received a visit from the Oklahoma Wildlife Preserve.  Among the visitors from the Preserve this year were a Macaw named Hollywood and an albino Python named Caesar.  The students had the opportunity to learn some educational information about both of these creatures before being introduced to the star of the show, Benji.  Benji is a nine-week old Bengal Tiger.  The students listened to many interesting facts about Benji and some students were even able to feed Benji from his bottle the next day when they had the opportunity to have their photo made with him.  Having these beautiful, exotic creatures visit our school was an experience that won’t soon be forgotten!    

Fouth Grade Studies Ancient Architecture

4^th grade finished off their chapter on Native Texans with a bang and some elbow grease. For the past several weeks 4^th graders have been learning about the Jumano, Comanche, Karankawan, and the Caddo Indians, who once were spread throughout Texas, like an August drought. Students had the opportunity to experience first hand how these Native Texans built and lived in their homes.  The kids had a great time, and did a stupendous job replicating the ancient dwellings. Mrs. Newell’s students seem to have great potential as home builders! If you saw the structures in the front of Tom Bean Elementary, you can understand why. Way to go 4^th grade!

Dallas Symphony at the Meyerson Field Trip

 On Tuesday, February 2^nd, the Second and Third Grade students of Tom Bean Elementary, under the direction of Stefan Anderson, had the distinct pleasure of experiencing the Dallas Symphony at the Meyerson in Dallas, Texas.  The students received an introduction to the family of instruments and were entertained at a level of expertise only the Meyerson can present.  Tom Bean Elementary students represented their school with great pride by being a respectful audience.  Later, the students ended their field trip experience by going to CiCi’s Pizza in Mckinney, where they displayed excellent behavior.  The Second and Third grade students returned to Tom Bean Elementary filled with new knowledge about a professional orchestra and a greater appreciation of music. 

February Student of the Month

A Kindergartener, Karson Johnson, has been selected as the Student of the Month for February. Karson will be presented to the TBISD School Board by her teacher, Mrs. Clark, at the monthly board meeting to be held on February 22^nd.  Karson enjoys playing with toys, taking naps, and wearing make-up.  She says she loves he family and her sister! Congratulations, Karson!

Pizza With The Principal

January’s “Pizza with the Principal” was a huge success!  Mrs. Counts hosted a pizza picnic for four elementary students. The luncheon was held on Friday. January 29^th .  Students attending were Kaleigh Higginbotham, Kenzi Clark, Alyssa Edwards and Jonisun Commola.  They also enjoyed brownie sundaes for dessert!  Each month we will be drawing four students’ names to have lunch with the Principal. Don’t forget to enter your child’s name!

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Please enter my child,______________________, in the drawing for “PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPAL.”  Parent’s signature____________________

PTO Notes:

Opportunities abound for you to get involved with your PTO! Here are a few

needs and opportunities for this spring:

-Volunteers are needed to send yummy snacks for our teachers once

a month. We are calling this Treats for the Teachers/Sweets for the Staff.

Many thanks to those of you who have already helped make this

morale-booster a success this year! We need to provide snacks on Feb. 8th,

March 8th and April 12th. All of these dates are Mondays and you can send the

snacks in the morning to the front office. **Reimbursement money is available

from the PTO for this - so please save your receipt!** We need 3 volunteers for

each date. If you would like to help with this please e-mail me at

mathes2004@msn.com or call 214-364-0149 (Alyssa Mathes).

-Volunteers are needed during the school day every day of the week for one-on-one

tutoring! Call the school to schedule when you can help in the Math Lab

with Mrs. Probst and in the Reading Center with Mrs. Johnson.

- Volunteers will be needed to staff the Spring Book Fair from May 3- May 7

-PTO would like to begin collecting Campbell’s Soup “Labels for Education” to

benefit the school and a parent volunteer is needed to coordinate this. Maybe it’s

you?…This could all be done from home on your own time schedule!

- Tomcat Flip-flops in assorted sizes are still available for $20/pair. Look for

these to be on sale at basketball and baseball/softball games as the weather

warms up!

-Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00pm in the

Cafeteria. This will be a “working” meeting at which we will be preparing items

for next year’s fall festival! Please come and join in! Your input, ideas and

suggestions are always welcome!

Thank you,

Alyssa Mathes

TBE PTO

Mathes2004@msn.com

 Perfect Attendance - Fall Semester

Pre-K:  Chauk Bailey and Emma Royal.

Kindergarten: Tanner Booth, Karson Johnson, Ian Morris, Kendall Robinson, Skylar Robinson, Mackenzie Smitherman, Levi Webster- Hopper and Conner Yearry.

First Grade: Katy Allen, Brandon Crabtree, Jonathon Crabtree, Melanie Dickison, Caleb Higgs, Thomas Lightfoot, Zane McNealy, Gabriella Narro and  Hayden Thompson.

Second Grade: Lindsey Garner, Destiney Gregory, Jeremy Goss, Heather Heistand, Alexa Holloway, Andrew Johnson,  Shelby Mason, Caden Miller, Tori Monk, Taya Sanders and Madi Williams.

Third Grade: Erica Alexander, Christian Armstrong, Ellie Bailey, Austin Barron, Austin Detzel, Mark Dickison, Kirsten Duncan, Chris Garrison, Kaleb Graham, Austin Jones, Madison Kirby, Austin Lee, Corey Mason, Tom Newell, Patrick Oates, Jaelyne Williams and Lexi Williams.

Fourth Grade: Jewleia AhChing, Max Allen,  Lidda Briley, Cheyann Lifsey, Wisper Miller, Jacob Stratton, Kayla Williams and Cheyanne Worley.

Fifth Grade: Kaycee Alexander, Tatum Allen, Nikki Backest, Annie Bailey, Ryan Clements,  Garrett Gomez, Zach Gordon, Will Holloway, Payton Jones, Charles Mason, Sean Payne, Meredith Pennell, Ashley Shrum, Alan Stevenson, Ethan Ulmer and  Josh VanDeren.

Perfect Attendance - 3^rd Six Weeks 

Pre-K:  Chauk Bailey, Jonathan Ball, Jace Comola, Wyatt Curd, Emma Royal, Madison Ulmer, Brett Waller and  Laramie Worley.

Kindergarten: Baylee Bean, Tanner Booth, Faith Golleher, William Harris, Dustin Hickman, Kalie Hill, Kenzie Hill, Madison Holmes, Karson Johnson, Aiden Jones, Emma Lowing, Ian Morris, Jeniffer Pantoja, Kendall Robinson, Skylar Robinson, Alexander Sanchez, BreAnna Schmeidler,

Jeffrey Smith, Mackenzie Smitherman, Melanie South, Ethan Tillett, Levi Webster- Hopper, Cadence Williams, Kimberly Williams, Victoria Wilson and Conner Yearry.

First Grade:  Katy Allen, Madison Brinkley, Andrew Clark, Brandon Crabtree, Jonathon Crabtree, Melanie Dickison, Chloe Farrer, Alexa Foy, Coleton Garrett, Pacen Harris, Caleb Higgs, Abbie Jones, Thomas Lightfoot, Zane McNealy, Gabriella Narro, Perla Ponder, Hayden Thompson and Ariel Waller. 

Second Grade: Dylan Avila, Hally Bollier, Ameryss Brogdon,  Izabelle Carlson, Justin Detzel, Tanner Enslow, Brantly Flynn-Winters, Lindsey Garner, Macy Graves, Destiney Gregory, Jeremy Goss, Heather Heistand, Kelsey Hodgdon, Alexa Holloway, Andrew Johnson,  Shelby Mason, Madison McWater, Caden Miller, Tori Monk, Ayden Norton, Mirian Pantoja, Samantha Rodgers, Taya Sanders, Kaelyn Toone, Bethany VanDeren, Taylor Whitehurst, Gavin Williams, Madi Williams and Kaleb Wyrick.

Third Grade: Erica Alexander, Christian Armstrong, Ellie Bailey, Chelsie Ball-Wright, Ashley Barfield, Austin Barron, Kendal Britton, Jonisun Comola, Austin Detzel, Mark Dickison,  Kirsten Duncan, Dakota Enslow, Chris Garrison,  Kaleb Graham, Rebekah Gross, Maddy Harris, Anna Higginbotham, Austin Jones, Madison Kirby, Sophia Langford, Austin Lee, Corey Mason, Tom Newell, Patrick Oates, Heaven Parum, Blayne Royal, Paige Skaggs, Charlie Stofa, Jaelyne Williams, Lexi Williams and Robert Worsham.

Fourth Grade: Sydney Achimon,  Jewleia AhChing, Eli Allen, Max Allen, Sam Allen, Triston Bankston, Dustin Barnett, Jillian Beck, Lidda Briley, Payton Clark, Landon Collum, Allie Ellis, Abby Farrer, Reid Fuller, Shaylen Garrison, Branden Green, Tanner Johns, Cheyann Lifsey, Wisper Miller, Haylie Monk, Alec Narro, Janna Payne, Hank Peeples, Melony Rasor, Lillie Rodgers, Jacob Stratton, Ty Wheeler, Chandler Wilhelm, Kayla Williams, Perry Williams and  Cheyanne Worley.

Perfect Attendance - 3^rd Six Weeks - Continued

Fifth Grade: Kaycee Alexander, Tatum Allen, Nikki Backest, Annie Bailey, Anna Battles, Shelby Bulen, Ashlie Cass, Ryan Clements, Taylor Detzel, Kristian Enbysk, Jarret Foster, Garrett Gomez,  Zach Gordon, Angela Griffin, Abigail Gross, Kelli Gross, Blake Hamilton, Will Holloway, Tyler Hunt, Payton Jones,  Charles Mason, Tanner McWater, Sean Payne, Ben Peeples, Meredith Pennell, Brieanna Reynolds, Ashley Shrum, Alan Stevenson, Shelby Thompson, Ethan Ulmer and Josh VanDeren.

“A” Honor Roll - Fall Semester

First Grade: MaKayla Alexander, Katy Allen, Morgan Bryant, Jessica Carter, Bryce Clark, Andrew Clark, Melanie Dickison, Chloe Farrer, Aiden Farrington, Hannah Fisher, Alexa Foy, Abbie Jones, Hunter King, Marisa Lankford, Thomas Lightfoot, Zane McNealy, Harley Mitchell, Gabriella Narro, Perla Ponder, Cody Rigsbay, Kyndle Selman, Hayden Thompson, Alexis Usrey, Ariel Waller and Alexia Womack.       

Second Grade:  Heather Heistand, Kennedy Howery, Andrew Johnson, Seth Kee, Jacob Mathes, Madison McWater, Maggie Rodgers, Kaelyn Toone, Blake Watson, Kyleigh Williams, Kaleb Wyrick.

Third Grade: Erica Alexander, Ellie Bailey, Kendal Britton, Dakota Enslow, Jolie Goss, Maddy Harris, Madison Kirby, Sophia Langford, Patrick Oates, Blayne Royal, Charlie Stofa and  Zoee Watson.

Fourth Grade: Sydney Achimon ,Alyssa Edwards, Allie Ellis, Abby Farrer, Branden Hamilton, Laci Hamilton, Briana Johnson, Lyndsey McGraw, Alec Narro, Janna Payne, Lillie Rodgers, Jacob Stratton, Perry Williams, Cheyanne Worley.

Fifth Grade: Jarret Foster, Tyler Goff, Garrett Gomez, Josh Goss and Sean Payne.

“A” Honor Roll - 3^rd Six Weeks

First Grade: MaKayla Alexander, Ben Allen, Katy Allen, Morgan Bryant, Jessica Carter, Bryce Clark, Andrew Clark, Kendal Cole, Brandon Crabtree, Melanie Dickison, Chloe Farrer, Aiden Farrington,  Hannah Fisher, Alexa Foy, Zach Hunt, Abbie Jones, Hunter King, Daley Langston, Marisa Lankford, Thomas Lightfoot, Zane McNealy, Harley Mitchell, Gabriella Narro, Perla Ponder, Cody Rigsbay, Kyndle Selman, Hayden Thompson, Alexis Usrey, Ariel Waller, Brea Wallin, Ryan Weems, Tori Wheeler  and Alexia Womack.

Second Grade: Lauren Buckhannon, Tanner Enslow, Lindsey Garner, Jeremy Goss, Heather Heistand, Kelsey Hodgdon, Kennedy Howery, Andrew Johnson, Seth Kee, Jacob Mathes, Madison McWater, Caden Miller, Katie Reynolds, Maggie Rodgers, Samantha Rodgers, Taya Sanders, Leyton Smith, Kaelyn Toone, Bethany VanDeren, Blake Watson, Kyleigh Williams and  Kaleb Wyrick.

Third Grade:  Erica Alexander, Ellie Bailey, Kendal Britton, Jonisun Comola, Kirsten Duncan, Dakota Enslow, Jolie Goss, Maddy Harris, Madison Kirby, Sophia Langford, Faith Norton, Patrick Oates, Blayne Royal, Charlie Stofa, Zoee Watson and  Jaelyne Williams.

Fourth Grade:  Sydney Achimon, Jillian Beck, Payton Clark, Dillon Curd, Alyssa Edwards, Allie Ellis, Abby Farrer, Reid Fuller, Branden Hamilton, Laci Hamilton, Briana Johnson, Cheyann Lifsey, Lyndsey McGraw, Alec Narro, Janna Payne, Lillie Rodgers, Jacob Stratton, Kayla Williams, Perry Williams and Cheyanne Worley.

Fifth Grade:  Anna Battles, Samantha Chapman, Jarret Foster, Tyler Goff, Garrett Gomez, Zach Gordon, Josh Goss, Shelby Harris and Sean Payne.

“A/B” Honor Roll - Fall Semester

First Grade: Ben Allen, Gracie Bearden, Madison Brinkley, Kendal Cole, Brandon Crabtree, Jonathon Crabtree, Pacen Harris, Caleb Higgs, Zach Hunt, Daley Langston, Maddy McAdams, Morgan Stroud, Brea Wallin, Ryan Weems, Tori Wheeler and Briana Yale.

Second Grade: Zach Adcock, Dylan Avila, Ryan Barker, Hally Bollier, Ameryss Brogdon, Lauren Buckhannon, Izabelle Carlson, Justin Detzel, Tanner Enslow, Lindsey Garner, Macy Graves, Destiney Gregory, Jeremy Goss, Makaylah Higgs, Alexa Holloway, Shelby Mason, Cayla Miles, Caden Miller, Sarah Miller, Tori Monk, Dalton Moore, Ayden Norton, Mirian Pantoja, Zachary Perks, J.J. Reynolds, Katie Reynolds, Samantha Rodgers, Taya Sanders, Leyton Smith, Bethany VanDeren, Taylor Whitehurst, and Madi Williams.

Third Grade: Christian Armstrong, Chelsie Ball-Wright, Chloe Bates, Jonisun Comola, Mark Dickison, Kirsten Duncan, Jayde Freeman, Michael Glenn, Kaleb Graham, Rebekah Gross, Anna Higginbotham, Fletcher Isakson, Austin Jones, Kayla Kennington, Austin Lee, Mandy Mack, Releigh Mack, Corey Mason, Tom Newell, Faith Norton, Paige Skaggs, Parker Steele, Jaelyne Williams, Kaylynn Williams, Lexi Williams, Robert Worsham and Powell Zuniga.

Fourth Grade: Max Allen, Chloe Battles, Jillian Beck, Abby Burns, Payton Clark, Landon Collum, Marly Cox, Mary Cox, Dillon Curd, Reid Fuller, Shaylen Garrison,  Branden Green, Tanner Johns, Cheyann Lifsey, Hank Peeples, Kakana Puana, Melony Rasor, Danielle Rigsbay, Ty Wheeler and Chandler Wilhelm. 

Fifth Grade: Kaycee Alexander, Annie Bailey, Abby Bankston, Anna Battles, Samantha Chapman, Hunter Clayton, Ryan Clements, Jacinda Earnhart, Kristian Enbysk, Laci Fritts, Zach Gordon, Josh Goss, Kolbi Graham, Michael Gregory, Angela Griffin, Abigail Gross, Blake Hamilton, Shelby Harris, Tyler Hunt, Azelin Isakson, Payton Jones, Tanner McWater, Jacob Miller, Maci Moore, Ben Peeples, Meredith Pennell, Keoni Puana, Ashley Shrum, Alan Stevenson, Ethan Ulmer, Josh VanDeren and Morgan Walker.

 “A/B” Honor Roll - 3^rd Six Weeks

First Grade:  Gracie Bearden, Madison Brinkley, Jonathon Crabtree, Makila Flowes, Pacen Harris, Caleb Higgs, Maddy McAdams, Morgan Stroud and Briana Yale. 

Second Grade:  Zach Adcock, Dylan Avila, Ryan Barker, Hally Bollier, Chandler Boyd, Ameryss Brogdon,  Izabelle Carlson, Morgan Clark, Justin Detzel, Brianna Faison, Brantly Flynn-Winters, Macy Graves, Destiney Gregory, Makaylah Higgs, Alexa Holloway, Shelby Mason, Cayla Miles, Sarah Miller, Zachery Moncier, Tori Monk, Dalton Moore, Ayden Norton,  Mirian Pantoja, Zachary Perks,  J.J. Reynolds,  Taylor Whitehurst, Madi Williams, Taylor Williams and  Kayla Youngs.

Third Grade:  Christian Armstrong, Chelsie Ball-Wright, Ashley Barfield, Madison Cureton, Austin Detzel, Mark Dickison, Jayde Freeman,  Michael Glenn, Kaleb Graham, Rebekah Gross, Anna Higginbotham, Kaylee Hood, Fletcher Isakson, Austin Jones, Kayla Kennington, Austin Lee, Mandy Mack, Releigh Mack, Corey Mason,  Tom Newell, Paige Skaggs, Parker Steele, Kaylynn Williams, Lexi Williams, Robert Worsham and  Powell Zuniga.

Fourth Grade:  Max Allen, Dustin Barnett, Chloe Battles, Abby Burns, Landon Collum, Marly Cox, Mary Cox, Shaylen Garrison, Branden Green, Tanner Johns, Hank Peeples, Kakana Puana, Melony Rasor, Danielle Rigsbay, Kelly Welch, Ty Wheeler and Chandler Wilhelm.

Fifth Grade:  Kaycee Alexander, Tatum Allen, Annie Bailey, Abby Bankston, Shelby Bulen, Ashlie Cass, Hunter Clayton, Ryan Clements, Taylor Detzel, Jacinda Earnhart, Kristian Enbysk, Laci Fritts, Kolbi Graham, Michael Gregory, Angela Griffin, Abigail Gross, Blake Hamilton, Paysha Hightower, Tyler Hunt, Azelin Isakson, Payton Jones, Tanner McWater, Jacob Miller, Maci Moore, Jessica Owens, Ben Peeples, Meredith Pennell, Keoni Puana, Ashley Shrum,  Alan Stevenson, Skylar Stewart, Shelby Thompson, Ethan Ulmer, Josh VanDeren and Morgan Walker.