A Busy Week-Before-Holiday-Break for Bossier Parish Schools

Bossier Parish schools get out for the long holiday break this Friday, but there are plenty of activities going on before then.

Here's the list sent to us by Bossier Schools Liaison Sonja Bailes:

Monday, December 15
Stockwell Place Elementary
8:15 a.m.
“The 410 Bridge Final Tally”

Did Stockwell Place Elementary reach its goal of raising $5,000 to help 410 Bridge build a classroom block in Ereri, Kenya? The FCA sponsors challenged W.T. Lewis and Legacy Elementary Schools to help as well as Cope Middle School, all of which accepted the challenge and have been raising money. An anonymous donor has agreed to match dollar for dollar the grand total up to $5,000. School representatives from W.T. Lewis, Legacy and Cope will be at Stockwell at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 to present their checks and the grand total will be announced to students over the intercom. This will be big, I assure you!

Monday, December 15
Pilgrim Manor Guest Care
1524 Doctors Drive
Bossier City
11 a.m.
“Cards From the Heart”

Plantation Park Elementary will spread Christmas cheer to those oftentimes forgotten. Students have created by hand more than 700 Christmas cards. At 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, second grade students and the Pink Ponies service group will travel to Pilgrim Manor Guest Care to pass out these cards to residents. Sponsors of the event will also be wearing hearts as they hand deliver these cards, because they are “Cards from the Heart.” They hope the cards, their visit and hugs from the young will bring smiles to their elders this Christmas season.

Monday, December 15
Bossier High School Library
10:40 a.m.
“Christmas Store”

What a great way for the Bossier High Bearkats to do their Christmas shopping - and for free! For two days, a Christmas store will be open for business in the school library during lunch shift for students to come shop for their brothers and sisters. Free toys and stuffed animals are available for the taking. Tis better to give than to receive and what a great feeling the Bearkats will have Christmas morning when their siblings unwrap gifts chosen especially for them!

Tuesday, December 16
Legacy Elementary
9 a.m.
“Scripps National Spelling Bee”

Legacy Elementary students will compete in an old-fashioned spelling bee at 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 16 to determine who will advance to the regional Scripps competition. The words get pretty difficult as the contest advances. Ever heard of somnipathy?

Tuesday, December 16
Bossier High School Library
10:40 a.m.
“Christmas Store”

What a great way for the Bossier High Bearkats to do their Christmas shopping - and for free! This is the final day for students to come shop in the Christmas store during lunch break for their brothers and sisters. It’s the best deal in town because the toys and stuffed animals are free for the taking. Tis better to give than to receive and what a great feeling the Bearkats will have Christmas morning when their siblings unwrap gifts chosen especially for them!

Tuesday, December 16
Stockwell Place Elementary
1:15 p.m.
“Help for the Homeless”

Third grade students at Stockwell Place have been collecting items for the homeless this holiday season. They will be packaging the items at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 at school for delivery by Candy Jett, a Stockwell parent who serves approximately 100 homeless every Saturday in Downtown Shreveport. She does this not through an organization but rather from the goodness of her heart and those who help, such as the students at Stockwell.

Tuesday, December 16
Apollo Elementary
1:30 p.m.
“Academy Sports Bike Giveaway”

Christmas will come early for 30 good girls and boys at Apollo Elementary. Academy Sports and Outdoors is giving away 30 bicycles and helmets to first and second graders for outstanding academic performance, good behavior and attendance. This will be a complete surprise to these students, so you can only imagine their faces when they walk in to learn all those shiny new bikes are going home with them! It’s happening at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 16.

Thursday, December 18
Curtis Elementary
9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
“Crazy Carols: Christmas Favorites with Wacky School Time Lyrics”

A good time will be had by all at Curtis Elementary’s “Crazy Carols: Christmas Favorites with Wacky School Time Lyrics” performance. The first show is at 9 a.m. and the second, at 10:30 a.m. Each performance lasts about 25 minutes. It will also be Polar Express Day, so don’t be surprised if you see students in their pajamas. During the day they will enjoy reading the book, watching the movie and sipping hot cocoa.

Thursday, December 18
Bossier Elementary
1 p.m.
“Scripps Spelling Bee”

Can you spell ‘ornithopter’ - without looking? Bossier Elementary students’ spelling prowess will be put to the test at the annual Scripps School Spelling Bee. The competition starts at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 in the auditorium. The stakes are high because the winner will advance to the regional Scripps Spelling Bee. No pressure!

Thursday, December 18
Bossier Parish School Board Central Office
4:30 p.m.
“Haughton Middle School Contract Signing”

With the stroke of a pen, a significant step forward will be made toward building the new Haughton Middle School. A formal contract signing will be held at 4:30 p.m. with Hand Construction in the School Board Conference Room. The three-story Haughton Middle School will be one of the largest projects of Bossier Schools’ Construction Bond program, approved by voters in April 2012.

Thursday, December 18
Bossier Parish School Board Central Office
5 and 6 p.m.
“Final Bossier Parish School Board Meeting”

A Building and Grounds/Planning and Development Committee meeting will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the final BPSB meeting of 2014 at 6 p.m. This also marks the last meeting for our out-going board members, who we will recognize and honor for their many years serving the students and employees of Bossier Schools. A short reception will be held afterward.

Thursday, December 18
Wal-Mart on Airline Drive, Bossier
6 p.m.
“Shop With A Cop”

Forty children from Bossier, Central Park, Plantation Park and Waller Elementary Schools will get to Shop With a Cop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at Wal-Mart in Bossier City. Not only will they be able to select items from their own wish list, but presents for siblings as well. Their shopping spree is made possible by Bossier City Police Local #645 and the Bossier Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. This is not only fun but a good bonding experience for these children as they shop alongside law enforcement officers sworn to serve and protect them.

Friday, December 19 - January 5

All Bossier Schools and centers will be closed for Christmas break. Employees will return Monday, January 5 for a teacher in-service day.

Tuesday, January 6

Students return for the second semester Tuesday, January 6.