Follow this link to information about the

Conservation Poster Contest 2013.

This contest is sponsored by the

Cherokee Soil and Water Conservation District.

It is open to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Anyone who participates should turn their poster

in to Mrs. Paula Parker, Media Specialist, by Tuesday, April 9th.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A watershed is an area of land that catches rain and snow and then drains into a body of water like a marsh, stream, river, or lake.
Some sources of water in a watershed include mountain/glaciers, mountain springs, lakes, streams, rivers, oceans, and precipitation
like rain and snow. Watersheds come in all different shapes and sizes. Some watersheds are very large and include big rivers like the
Mississippi River. Others consist of small creeks or maybe a small ditch by your house and the small area that drains into it.
Rainwater and melting snow run downhill and start the process of making a watershed. Rainwater and melting snow flow into rivers
and streams, and then collect in lakes and ponds. Some water continues to flow into successively larger rivers and then into the ocean.
Rivers carry sediment, or dirt, and other materials like pesticides, trash, and pollution from the air into our rivers and streams, lakes,
and eventually our oceans.
Watersheds are important for many reasons. They provide water for drinking, irrigating crops, sustaining various habitats and wildlife,
and for recreation like boating, hunting, and fishing. We need to protect our watersheds by keeping them clean. Overuse of water for
lawn care, car washes, and other commercial uses depletes ground water and reduced precipitation can cause severe drought
conditions.

Parent Conferences

for 3rd 9 weeks

Thursday, March 28th    3:30-7:00pm

Friday, March 29th          8:30-11:30 am

You are invited to attend a parent night

on Thursday, March 14^th at 6:00 pm

at Blacksburg Primary School.

Several items will be discussed:

Unveiling of our George Washington portrait

that was donated to our school

by the Buffalo Lodge #202 Ancient Free Masons.

Jackie Childers with Relay for Life

PTO Financial report and overview

Safety Plan review

We hope you can attend this informative meeting.

On Monday, March 11th, the Cherokee County Fire Chief’s Association will bring their mobile safety house to instruct students on how to stay safe if severe weather strikes.

Spring Pictures will be made Wed, March 6, 2013.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS @ BLACKSBURG

Blacksburg Story & Activity Time (ages birth-11)

Wednesdays from 3-3:45pm @ the Blacksburg Library

March 6th: Oh, the Thinks You Could Think with Dr. Seuss
We will read some of our favorites, play Dr. Seuss games and make a flying fish craft.
March 13th: Wind Sock Craft Time
Get crafty by making colorful wind socks!
March 20th: Doo Wop Boogie
We will read stories about music, listen to a record player and have a special guest performer join us for storytime.
March 27th: Easter Egg Hunt Storytime
Join us to read some funny egg stories, hunt for eggs inside, and play “listen and move” games.

BPS will have our 3rd 9-Weeks Awards Day on Thursday, March 28th.

The schedule is different from previous Awards Day, so please read carefully.

 8:30 Blanton, Fowler, Miskelly, Sisk

9:00 A. Earls, McDaniel, Benton, Hogue

9:30 J. Earls, Hamrick, Lanier, Green, Helms

10:00 Gordon, Pittman, Gragg, Maynor, Williams

There will be no school for students on Monday, February 18th.
This is a Staff Development Day for teachers.

BPS is no longer taking transportation requests over the phone. If you have a change in transportation you must come into the office and make the request in person or send a note. This is effective immediately!!