WARRIORS IN 'THE KNOW'
2/11/2022 ~ Superintendent's Newsletter ~ 18th Ed.
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"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."
~ Charles M. Schulz
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'YET'
As I was visiting I.W. Evans earlier in the week, I noticed this book hanging outside of Mrs. Benson's room!
It was a good reminder of Jake Thompson's story to frame situations with "I am not there YET".
While I doubt there will ever be a time in my life when I am able to say "I am all the way there", the feeling of progress - or the 'yet' - feels better than the seemingly final aspect of 'I am not there at all'.
So please cut yourself some slack and remember to 'yet'. Even better - teach your students about 'yet'.
~ Kelly
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CFO Introduction and CFO Appreciation Day - February 11th
It has been a busy week at Central Office. On Monday, we welcomed our new CFO into the Warrior Family.
Carly Snead will serve as Chief Financial Officer for Bonham ISD. She has 13 years experience in school finance - most recently as the Business Manager for Melissa ISD. Carly also has a lot of experience in the area of payroll - working at Community ISD and Northwest ISD in previous years.
On Friday, she met all campus and department secretaries and shared her vision for the future. Staff are excited to work with Carly and they are working to schedule their first official roundtable meeting. In addition to the meet-and-greet, she was showered with CFO appreciation gifts as Friday, February 11th was CFO Appreciation Day.
As a TCU graduate, she was excited to learn our school colors are purple and white and Carly can't wait to fully #BleedPurple as a Fighting Purple Warrior.
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February Birthdays at Central Office
We celebrated Chris Dickson, Brandy Godbey and Charmayne Scott (who was out sick) with Dr. Pepper cupcakes, Key Lime Pie and Cheesecake.
Happy Birthday!
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State of the District 2021 - Part 2
I put together a comprehensive State of the District for the 2021 year - from January to December 2021 - to share with the Board of Trustees, staff and the community. It showcases all the wonderful things the District IS and DOES!
The second section is 'Community Partnerships'. It contains examples of the many ways BISD contributes to and supports the larger community.
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BISD Employee Makes Presentation at State Convention
Stephanie Avery (Instructional Technology and Software Support Specialist) presented at TCEA’s (Texas Computer Education Association) State Convention earlier this week.
Her presentation, "Potty Training - Not Just for Teachers Anymore”, used a concept of posting information and tips for teachers in the bathroom, aka Learning in the Loo. Her presentation included ideas for posting information for students as well. Information for students would be focused on subject-area concepts and standards that can be difficult for students to learn. Her presentation included how she posts, where she posts and where she gets her information.
She had a nice size audience and helped put ‘Bonham’ on the map as teachers from all over the state attend this annual convention.
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Coach Hicks Presents to Bonham Kiwanis Club
Coach Hicks and two players, Avian McCain and Michael Crosby, talked about what it means to be a Purple Warrior basketball player and what it means to #BringTheJuice and #BleedPurple.
So glad they could represent BHS!
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Senior Night for Girls Basketball
Paizley Vaught, Cameron Person, Monserrat Rodriguez
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FFA at the Majors
Lilly Godbey at San Angelo
Mr. Roberts
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T-SHIRT DAY WITH RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Along with your random acts of kindness this Thursday, February 17th, email me pics of you and your team wearing a positive, 'kind' or uplifting t-shirt.
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Message from Jake Thompson
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COVID Chart as of Thursday, February 10th
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Parent Information - Three Great Topics
The program originally scheduled for February 3rd, will be rescheduled and announced.
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● Sat. Feb. 12 – LHR G BB District Tourn @ Whitewright
● Sat. Feb. 12 – LHR B BB District Tourn @ Bonham
● Sat. Feb. 12 – BHS G Soccer @ Quinlan @ 10:00
● Sat. Feb. 12 – BHS Softball Scrimmage @ Sunnyvale
● Sat. Feb. 12 – BHS Baseball Scrimmage @ Home @ 1:00
● Mon. Feb. 14 – BHS G Powerlifting @ Home @ 4:00
● Mon. Feb. 14 – BHS G Soccer @ Farmersville @ 5:00
● Mon. Feb. 14 – BHS B Soccer @ Farmersville @ 6:30
● Tues. Feb. 15 – LHR Track Meet – Indian Time Trials @ BHS @ 4:00
● Tues. Feb. 15 – BHS B Basketball @ Home (Sr. Night) @ JVB-5:00, JV-6:15, VAR-7:30
● Tues. Feb. 15 – BHS Baseball Scrimmage @ Home @ 5:00
● Tues. Feb. 15 – BHS Softball @ Home @ 5:00
● Wed. Feb. 16 – BHS G Soccer @ Anna @ 5:30
● Wed. Feb. 16 – BHS B Soccer @ Anna @ 7:15
● Thur. Feb. 17 – BHS Track Meet – Warrior Time Trials @ BHS @ 4:00
● Thur. Feb. 17 – BHS B Powerlifting @ Home @ 4:00
● Thur. Feb. 17 – Sat. Feb. 19 – BHS Softball Tourn. @ CFB
● Fri. Feb. 18 – BHS Baseball Scrimmage @ Gainesville @ 5:00 (VAR only)
● Sat. Feb. 19 – BHS B Soccer @ Home @ 10:00
● Sat. Feb. 19 – BHS G Soccer @ Home @ 11:30
● Sat. Feb. 19 – BHS Band Solo & Ensemble Contest @ Anna
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Stay in Touch
Email: kelly.trompler@bonhamisd.org
Website: www.bonhamisd.org
Location: 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham
Phone: (903) 583-5526
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