| Batesburg-Leesville Primary and the B-L and Twin City Rotary Clubs will present "Got Book?" on Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m. in the BLPS cafeteria. An art show will also be held from 5-7 p.m. and a spaghetti supper sponsored by the school's PTO will be held in the cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. |
| Common Planning/Early Release Day will be held on Wednesday, February 1. There will be no Afterschool Program at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School on this date. Dismissal times for all schools are as follows: B-L Primary, 12:45 p.m.; B-L Elementary, 1:00 p.m.; B-L Middle, 1:36 p.m; and B-L High, 1:50 p.m. |
Recent Activity| Phylis Bouknight | |
P.E. Teacher
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
Meet Mrs. Bouknight 
I graduated from Winthrop College in 1973 and have been teaching P.E. at the Primary School since it opened in 1984. The 2011-2012 school year will be my 37th year of teaching. I teach K-5, first and second grade students P.E. once a week for a 50 minute period.
I love children and enjoy teaching them physical education. I want my students to learn all they can about being healthy while having fun participating in physical activities. At the end of every school year we have Field Days. Students have a good time, and their parents are invited to come and celebrate the completion of the school year with them.
I encourage parents and children to engage themselves in physical activity throughout the year. Participate in physical activities together...play ball or horseshoes, bowl, ride bikes, hike, run, swim, roller skate, dance, golf, etc. In your activities, always teach, model, and expect good sportsmanship. The seeds parents sow today will produce the plant that has been sown. Will the characteristics of the plant you sow be a healthy and producing one? I hope so!
Welcome  Christopher Owings, Arizona Diamondbacks to SpeakThe Just Say No Club is in for a treat again as Christopher Owings of the Arizona Diamonbacks organization comes to speak at the December 13th meeting. Christopher is the son of John and Sherri Owings, one of our K-4 teachers. He has two other "baseball playing brothers", Kyle, who plays for USC Upstate, and Conner, who recently signed to play baseball for Coastal Carolina.
Plan to attend if you are able and hear Christopher's story.  Jump Rope for Heart...School and Individual Winners!Recently, Batesburg-Leesville Primary School was recognized for being the 8th top Jump Rope for Heart fundraising school in SC. during the 2010-2011 school year. This is a tremendous honor since schools include public and private schools K-5 through college. BLPS raised $12, 843 in their efforts to save lives by fighting heart disease and stroke. Donations are used primarily for heart research and school/community education.
Catherine, BLPS's top collector was South Carolina's 3th top money raiser with $1,944. (photo shown) Congratulations to BLPS and to Catherine.  K-5 Trike-A-Thon, 2011K-5 students enjoyed participating in the annual Trike-A-Thon on November 11, 2011. The event was held in the gym and all students in kindergarten (K-5) rode the tricycles down the "roads" created for their class on the gym floor. Teachers, assistants, and parents helped with the event.
Money raised by the students will go to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Thanks goes to the students for supporting this Children's Research Hospital. Send donations to BLPS by November 21st. The picture shows Jervonte riding his trike during the Trike-A-Thon.  Walk for Good HealthWant to Get Healthier…Take the first step. Start with walking! Why? It's easy, it works and it pays!
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This information is provided by American Heart Association.  Magical Say No ShowThe Just Say No Club members were entertained at their first meeting on September 29 by Mr. Ron Conley, magician from Myrtle Beach. Mr. Conley's "say no" messages within the program will remain in the minds of these young students forever.
We were happy to have many parents at our meeting also.  Baseball, Soccer, or Softball Anyone?Team sports are great for students of all ages. If your child is playing softball, baseball, or another team sport, I hope you support them as they practice and play their games. Good sportsmanship is such a valuable lesson learned in playing sports or when participating in any competitive activity or event. Parents are role models for their children and their children's friends as well as their teammates. Make sure you give the chiildren a good example to follow as you watch the games/events. Practice time at home with a parent is so rewarding for the child. Try to find time in the afternoons to give the little one some quality practice time with you, the parent.  Jump Rope for Heart Was G-R-E-A-T!Jump Rope for Heart 2010-2011 Was Jump Rope for Heart was held on Friday, February 4, 2011 from 2:30-4:30 in the cafeteria. Second grade students jumped to raise money for The American Heart Association. Money collected from JRFH is used by the Association mainly for heart research and school and community education.  Christopher Owings: Just Say No Club Speaker
 Get Moving! Fitness Tips for KidsHere is the rule: get 1 hour or more of physical activity each day! The good news is that your kids’ 60 minutes of physical activity doesn’t need to happen all at once. Just help them get active for 10 or 15 minutes a few times a day.
You don’t need fancy equipment or a health club to help your kids get their daily physical activity. All you need are some regular household items and a little imagination. Combine a few of these tips, and they’ll quickly add up to a fun and healthy 60-minute routine. Naturally, the best way to get your kids moving is to get up and go with them. So make daily activity part of the program, and you could enjoy the health benefits too!
At-Home Gym
 Red Ribbon WeekFaculty, staff, and students participated in Red Ribbon Week at BLPS October 24th to 28th. Each day was a "special day" in helping students to remember to make good choices and say no to drugs. Students signed their name on a large banner that read "I Say No To Drugs". They also had drug-free lessons in P.E. and Guidance during the week, they decoratd Bi-Lo paper bags to be given out utring the week, and brought food items for The Christian Ministry.
The following days were observed: Monday- "Give Drugs the Boot"...Wear boots. Tuesday- "Black Out Drugs"...Wear all of the black that you can. Also, wear sunglasses. Wednesday- "National Wear Red Day"...Wear as much red as you can today to support a drug-free America. Thursday- "Support our Military and a Drug-Free America"...Wear a camo shirt, an American flag shirt, or the color of your favorite branch of service. Friday-"Team up Against Drugs"...Wear your favorite team jersey, t-shirt, or the colors of your favorite team. Our Just Say No Club business sponsor, Kwik Karry treated all Just Say No members to a red drink on Friday. :)  Trike A ThonK-4 and K-5 students participated in a Trike A Thon in November to raise money for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. They had a lot of fun riding on the "roads" in the gym with the guidance of their teachers and Mrs. Bouknight. The participating students who collected money raised $815.08 for the hospital in hopes that many of the children at the hospital will be able to ride a tricycle one day like they do now. The top collectors were: Jacob, Jada, and Patrick. Thanks to all students and parents who participated in the 2010-2011 BLPS Trike A Thon.
 Can You Tie Your Shoes?Dear Parents, Please make sure your child can tie shoes in a double knot. All students should be able to tie shoes for safety reasons. Untied shoes can cause children to trip and fall or cause someone else to fall. Some children may need a little more practice than others, but the skill can be learned. Students are so proud when they can tie their own shoes. Just Say No Club The Just Say No Club is for second grade students here at BLPS. It is all about making good choices and decisions. We thank our club sponsor, Kwik Karry of Batesburg with Mr. Al Asbill, Mr. Paul Gantt, and Ms. Sheila Wylie, owners. Check out the white trailer behind Kwik Karry. It reads..."Proud Sponsor of the BLPS Just Say No Club". Thanks, Mr. Asbill, Mr. Gantt, and Ms. Wylie. WEAR TENNIS SHOES ON P.E. DAYS! Check the schedule to the right for your child's P.E. day.
Also, please make sure your child remembers to wear tennis shoes on their "P.E. Day". Thanks, Mrs. Bouknight  In PE class, students learn balance, body control. motor and manipulative skills, dances, and games. They are expected to show respect and practice good sportsmanship in class at all times. At the primary school level, we begin talking about the importance of leading physically active lifestyles. As their teacher, I encourage the students to participate in team and individual sports and other physically active endeavors. Family support and involvement in healthy living has a great bearing on choices the children make. Let's work together to build a healthier, happier future for our children.
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