Hello BNI Parents,

I know I say this every month but HOW IS IT MARCH? This year is flying!! Just like all the other months, March is full of excitement at BNI! We’re kicking off the month with Read Across America, celebrating the joy of reading with fun activities and special moments to share our love of books. We will also have our 3rd quarter reading celebration! Want to volunteer? Sign up here!

Also, mark your calendars for Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. They are just around the corner. Your child's teacher will reach out if they feel a conference is necessary.

We’re also gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week (March 10-14) and we’d love your help in making it extra special! If you’re interested in donating a gift card, please sign up here—we appreciate your support in celebrating our incredible teachers!

And of course, Spring Break is coming up soon! We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break to rest, recharge, and make great memories.

Let’s make March a fantastic month of learning and fun! 📚🌸

Libby VanDolah

Principal

Don't Miss Out

Mark Your Calendars

3/3-3/7: Read Across America Week!
3/4: Chick-fil-A Night!
3/4: StuCo Meeting
3/5: Chick-fil-A LUNCH (preorder)
3/7: PTO Meeting (9:00)
3/7: Reading Log Cut off
3/10-3/14: Teacher Appreciation Week
3/11: Reading Celebration!
3/12: Parent Teacher Conferences
3/17-3/24: Spring Break- NO SCHOOL!
3/26: Parent Teacher Conferences
3/28: Frozen Friday

Staff Birthdays

3/5: Mrs. Wann
3/5: Miss Classen
3/18: Mrs. Sams
3/18: Mr. Roberts
3/19: Mrs. Rucker

Great Expectations

Word of the Month:

Self Discipline:

The ability to choose and control one's own actions

Quote of the Month:

“It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.”

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Volunteers Needed

Read Across America Week!

Attention 6th Grade Parents

All students entering 7th Grade are required by the state of Oklahoma to have a Tdap vaccine on file. Students will not be able to pick up schedules for Middle School in August without an up to date immunization record on file with the nurse!! Please send up to date immunization records to Mrs. Maxwell in the nurses office ASAP!

Reading Celebration

Step right up and help us celebrate our students’ reading success at our Reading Celebration Carnival on March 11! 🎉

We need volunteers and a few donations or borrowed items to make this event spectacular. If you’d like to help, check out our Sign-Up Genius: 🔗 Sign Up Here

Please note: Students have until March 7 to log their reading and join in on the fun—so keep turning those pages! 📖✨

Thank you for supporting our readers! Let’s make this a carnival to remember! 🎟️🎠🎈

Teacher Appreciation Week

March 10-14

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner, and our amazing PTO has planned a fantastic week full of treats and surprises to celebrate our incredible educators! Here’s what we have in store:

📅 March 10-14 📅

Appreciation Week Lineup:

✅ Monday: Panera breakfast (donated by Nowlin)
✅ Tuesday: Popeyes lunch & soda bar (donated by Popeyes)
✅ Wednesday: Snacks & Spartan Nutrition + gift provided by PTO
✅ Thursday: Smoothies during lunch (donated by Smoothie King)
✅ Friday: Rib Crib lunch

To make this week even more special, PTO is asking for gift card donations to treat our teachers and staff. If you’re able to contribute, please sign up using the link below:

👉 Sign Up Here! 👈

Want to do more? Parents are welcome to bring in gifts or treats throughout the week to show their appreciation! Need ideas? Check out our Staff Favorites List here:

📌 BNI Staff Favorites List 📌

February Teacher of the Month

Mrs. Wertz

5th Grade Teacher

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