Bayou View Elementary

4898 Washington Ave.

Gulfport, MS 39507

(228) 865-4625

Tess Lawrence, Principal

Heather Chesman, Asst.

Principal

Lindsey Byrd, PTA President

May 11, 2020 Volume 15, Issue 37

Every Decision. WHAT IS BEST FOR CHILDREN? Every time.

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New Faces of BVE

USDE National Blue Ribbon School

COMMITTED to the CORE!

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, life-long learner, and productive member of society.

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Lesson Col-lection and Distribution at 1:00-4:00 *Return li-brary books also

May 12

Kindergarten 2020-2021

Thank you for stopping by BVE on April 28 to receive information about kindergarten next year. We cannot wait to meet our up-coming Vikings and future Admirals! Please complete the follow-ing form as a part of our Kindergarten Round Up. A copy of this form can be found on our BVE Facebook and Twitter pages. https://forms.gle/xiBwwx6QQ1Bf399r9

Happy Birthday!

BVE would like to say “Happy Birthday” to the following students: Alice Coleman-Lee (May 10), Aiden Sinclar (May 10), La’Siah James (May 11), Hudson Mecham (May 13), Zaidyn Wills (May 14), Katelyn Wojnaroski (May 14), and Ryan Jenks (May 15).

Take a few minutes to complete the 2020 Census today. As of April 28, only have of Mississippi households have self-responded to the 2020 Census. 50.1% of Mississippi households have responded which is below the national average of 54.3%. While the self-reporting rate is increasing, the growth rate is slow, and Mississippi is falling behind other states in response rates. Participation has a direct impact on congressional representation and federal funding availa-ble to support students within Mississippi schools. Families can complete the census online at https.//my2020sensus.gov/.

2020 Census

2020-2021 Registration

Please be sure to return your child’s demographic sheet on the next distribution day on May 12 with updated information to ex-pedite and simplify the require registration process. Registration for the next school year will begin on Tuesday, May 26, from 8-2:30 and will continue to be scheduled Mondays-Thursdays from 8-2:30 and on Fridays from 8-12. Students who are attending Kin-dergarten Camp must be registered by July 10 in order to attend Kindergarten Camp, which will be held July 13-July 17.

Hi, my name is Gretchen Brown, and I will be the new self-contained teacher at BVE. I have been in the field of education for over twenty years. I have earned both a bachelor's and master's de-gree in education, and I am currently pursuing my specialist's degree. Additionally, I am dual certified in general education and special educa-tion and have taught both throughout my ca-reer. I am looking forward to being part of the BVE team.

My name is Amy Hengen, and I am thrilled to be joining the first grade team at BVE! I grew up on the Coast and received my Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. I am currently finishing my Master’s Degree in Dyslexia Therapy at William Carey University. I have been teaching first grade for 13 1/2 years, and I ab-solutely love it! I am looking forward to an amazing year!

My name is Amy Rudolph, and I am one of the newest members of the Special Educa-tion Department at BVE. I graduated from William Carey College, where I received a Master's Degree in Special Education. I am certified to teach Mild to Moderate Disabili-ties grades K-12 and have an endorsement in General Education grades 4-12. This will be my 16th year teaching. I have a passion for helping children progress in all areas of their development- academic and social-emotional. I am ex-tremely excited to be part of this school family.

My name is Shelby Davis, and I grew up in Columbus, Mississippi. I graduated from Mississippi State University in 2017 earning my degree in humane science and child development. This is my third year of teaching, and I am looking for-ward to joining the kindergarten team at Bayou View Elementary in August.

Hi, my name is Anna Levine. I am so excited to

join the BVE family and the first grade team. I

am originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,

where I graduated from Oklahoma State Univer-

sity earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary

Education. This next school year will be my sev-

enth year of teaching. In my free time, I love to

run and spend time outdoors. Teaching is my

passion. I look forward to meeting all of you!

Hello, I am Mrs. Amy Seay. This year will be my 20th year of teach-ing. I have taught fourth grade for 18 years, and I taught third grade for one year. I have also taught as a night school adjunct instructor on the college level for four years. I have a Master’s Degree in the Art of Teaching, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and a Associates’ Degree in Travel and Tourism. I look for-ward to joining Gulfport School Dis-trict.

Hey everyone! I am Brianna Cardenez. I recent-

ly graduated from the University of Southern

Mississippi with my Bachelor's in Elementary

Education, specializing in reading and science.

When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy spend-

ing time with my fur baby, reading, and baking.

I am super excited to join the third grade team

here at Bayou View and cannot wait for the

upcoming school year!

My name is Mandy Scroubelos. I have been teaching for two years. I have a bachelor’s de-gree from Mississippi State and my master’s degree from Wil-liam Carey. I am so excited to be continuing our family tradi-tion of teaching in the Gulfport School District and of being a part of the Bayou View family. My grandmother is a former assistant at BVE, and her chil-dren are former students. I live in Biloxi with my husband and three girls.