Inside Bodine

Holiday Party

2009-12-21T15:56:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to the Bodine School Board of Directors and Parent Organization for a wonderful Holiday Party for the faculty and staff!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Boy Scout Leader Visits Bodine

2009-12-15T09:36:00.000-08:00

This morning Kelbert Fagan, the Eastern District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, spoke to the male students about the Boy Scouts program.

Irish Dancing

2009-12-14T08:24:00.000-08:00

Eileen W. is a team member of the Inis Acla School of Traditional Irish Dance. As an advanced beginner, Eileen danced in a 4 hand with 3 others under 9 years of age and an 8 hand with 7 others under 12 years of age dance in Dallas Texas this past weekend. Her team placed 8th and 10th amongst about 30 teams from all over the Southern region. The regional competition is once a year and it is called an Oireachtas (pronounced a-rock-tus). Irish dance is a passion of Eileen's and the accomplishment of her team is fantastic! Congratulations Inis Acla Irish Dance Team!

Thank You, Val Darling!

2009-12-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

The Board of Directors celebrated board chair, Val Darling, a parent of an alumnus, for her 6 years of leadership with a special dinner at Old Venice. The night was a celebration of Val’s hard work and dedication to the school and its growth.

4-H Winners

2009-12-08T08:46:00.000-08:00

Kendyl H. – 6th grade, 1st place for photography and 2nd place for poster art.

Michael C. 5th grade, 2nd place for 4th grade photography

Carter W.- 5th grade, 3rd place for the Piggy Bank 3rd place for public speaking

Ruffin W.- 5th grade, 2nd place for the Piggy Bank

Matthew D.- 5th grade, 3rd place for his demonstration on Wrestling

Lily H.- 6th grade, 1st place in bread baking and 3rd place in public speaking

Congratulations!

2nd Grader, Emma G.'s Triathlon

2009-11-19T10:16:00.000-08:00

Second Grader Emma G. participated in the Bartlett Recreation Center Kids Triathlon this summer on August 8, 2009. She won her age division. Congratulations Emma! We are so proud of you!

Make a Wish

2009-11-18T11:48:00.000-08:00

For the second year in a row, third grader Eileen W. held a garage sale and then donated all the money she earned to the Make A Wish Foundation. She was aware of the work they did and wanted to be able to help a child receive a wish. Way to go, Eileen!

"Pictured with FM100’s Ron Olson and Dana Fox, Eileen W. proudly donated $100 to the Mid-South Chapter from a garage sale she held to raise funds for Make-A-Wish."

3rd Grade's Native American Art

2009-11-18T10:44:00.000-08:00

Third graders have been learning about Native Americans in both Art and Social Studies. In Art, they made jewelry, masks, and pouches from real leather. Earlier this year, they made Native replica dwellings of mud houses and tepees to represent different tribes. In Social Studies, they have been reading about the many types of tribes and their cultures. Students will be interacting on a virtual website to learn about the Wampanoag tribe that helped the Pilgrims.

Historical Halloween

2009-11-03T09:36:00.000-08:00

Our Historical Halloween theme this year was “World Leaders Throughout History”. Some of the leaders pictured here were: Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Cleopatra, Charlamange, Pocahontas, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, Mother Theresa, Winston Churchill, Eva Peron, and Abigail Adams. Students researched their leaders, then prepared and practiced a short speech to present themselves as that person.

Awards were given for Authenticity of Costume, Quality of Research, or Unique Presentation. Prizes were from Putt-Putt, Chik-fil-A, Wendy’s,and USA Karate. The Middle School students then put on a fall festival for the elementary students with games, face painting, and candy!

First Time in Bodine History!

2009-11-03T09:20:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, the Middle School students experienced for the first time ever a Virtual Lab. Through the computer, they were able to culture dangerous pathogenic bacteria that cause pneumonia or influenza. They also got to experiment on different types of disinfectants and medications to see which were effective against these organisms. Obviously, this would be too dangerous to actually do in a middle school lab. However, it was a valuable experience for the students and a resource offered free through our current text book. Students could also record their data, make tables and answer questions about the experiment on-line.

In addition, our students can log on to an online edition of their textbook if they forget their book at school. They need to log onto: http://www.life.msscience.com/ and then use this student code when they are prompted: E7A97E2806. Study guides, practice quizzes, photos, videos and even some on-line dissections are available on this site. Anyone in the school is welcome to check out this source of valuable information.

1st Graders Get Slimed!

2009-10-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

1st graders are slimed in the Science lab. The 1st graders had fun making slime and experimenting mixing solids and liquids to see what they could “create”.

1st Grade Brown Bear Project

2009-10-26T10:55:00.000-07:00

The first graders worked hard creating a slideshow about the book Brown Bear Brown Bear, What Do You See? They used KidPix and Photostory to complete this class project in the computer lab and the classroom. Way to go 1st graders!

5th Grade Science Lab

2009-10-21T11:49:00.000-07:00

Barnes & Noble Book Fair

2009-10-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

Delta Fair Performance

2009-10-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

Our very own Collier B., a fourth grader, sang on stage at the Delta Fair this year! Looking and acting presidential, he sang, “No One Tells the President What to Do.” Collier has performed in local plays and school programs in the past, but this was his first solo performance.

Besides his family and grandmother, he had many supporters in the audience. Classmates, Olivia W., Jonathan L., Andrew L., and their families were on hand to lend their encouragement. Ms. Mower, a member of The Bodine School Student Services team, complimented his confidence and talent. Who knows where we may see Collier next!

Friday Fun for 1st & 5th Graders

2009-10-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

On Fridays at The Bodine School, Mrs. Falvey’s 5th grade class is choosing their favorite books to read to Mrs. Blakley’s 1st grade class. What a great way to enjoy a good book!

Article in Memphis Parent

2009-10-06T08:31:00.000-07:00

The Bodine School has a great article in the current issue of Memphis Parent. We also expect to have a guest editorial in the Commercial Appeal this month, as well as a feature in the Memphis Business Journal. Great stuff is happening!

Memphis Parent Article

The Bodine School Library Series

2009-10-06T08:27:00.000-07:00

Dr. Lee is conducting Information Seminars for parents and professionals at various locations around the city. Be sure to check out the flyer to learn more. Make your plans now to attend!

Information Seminars

Rainy Day Fun

2009-09-17T10:10:00.000-07:00

Coach Koji helped students sharpen up their putting skills during indoor P.E. time on one of the rainy days this week.

Hummingbird Festival

2009-09-17T09:35:00.000-07:00

Third graders enjoyed many wild-life adventures at the Hummingbird Festival. David, Eric, and Billy all got to hold and release hummingbirds!
Everyone enjoyed the “Bat Man” who had real bats of all sizes, especially a large fruit bat that looked like a dog with wings. Many students were impressed with the Snakes of the Mid-south presentation. Most of us had never seen a live rattlesnake before. Students also got to see hawks, owls, and opossums at the Wildlife Conservation exhibit.

Spirit Week Photos - PJ & Favorite Book Character Days

2009-09-10T08:19:00.001-07:00

Mr. Shames in The Sound of Music at Theatre Memphis

2009-09-09T08:13:00.000-07:00

Our very own Mr. Shames is currently in Theatre Memphis' Sound of Music! He plays the part of Franz, the butler, who ends up betraying Captain von Trapp in the end. Mr. Shames used to do a lot of theater in college, but this is his first stage appearance, other than church, in 25 years. We are so proud of Mr. Shames, and we hope everyone will go see him at the theater!

The play runs now through September 20th.

Jim Jaggers Visits Ms. Shaw's Class

2009-09-09T08:12:00.000-07:00

Ms. Shaw’s class recently finished up a unit on weather with a visit from Jim Jaggers. Mr. Jaggers talked to the class about what to do and how to stay safe during a tornado. The class really liked hearing from Mr. Jaggers and appreciated the time he spent with us!

Take us out to the ball game!

2009-08-26T07:13:00.000-07:00

Home runs, baseball diamonds, and fans were just a few of the ideas our kids came up with when asked to illustrate what baseball meant to them. Our fifth graders recently made posters to welcome kids from all over the country to the National Youth Baseball Championships in Cordova this weekend.

Bodine Alumnus Receives Awards

2009-08-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

Bodine School alumnus, Bobby Mills was recently awarded the Golden Eagle and Right Choice Awards at the St. Benedict High School graduation ceremony. The following was written in the July 8, 2009, issue of the Germantown News.

"Bobby Mills receives the Golden Eagle Award for soaring beyond the expectations that others set before him. He was selected by a vote of the faculty for his determination, diligence, and dedication."

"The Right Choice Award is presented, by a vote of the senior class, to those classsmates who they feel stand up for what is right. This year's recipients are Bobby Mills and Maria Tucci."

Congratulations, Bobby!