1. Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Newspaper
“Researching Our Past To Build Our Future”
November/December 2010
Volume 1, Issue 3
Principal:
Mrs. Sims
Assistant Principal:
Mrs. McGhee
Assistant Principal:
Ms. Gibbs
Bouchet’s Mission Statement
At Bouchet Math and Science
Academy, our mission begins with
the premise that all of our efforts,
resources, and talents are directed
at producing a child of the
millennium. In order to achieve
this, we realize that we will need to
accomplish three goals:
-Increase student achievement in
reading and math.
-Educate and train teachers,
paraprofessionals and parents
giving them state of the art tools
and methods.
-Acquire extra services and
resources by forming cooperative
partnerships with universities,
libraries and businesses.
Bouchet’s Motivational Concert
(Jawan Harris)
On Tuesday November 23, 2010 the students at Bouchet were rewarded with
a surprise concert. The students were rewarded with a concert to encourage them
to work hard and to believe in themselves. The concert was entertaining and
motivational. Jive Records newest R&B sensation Jawan Harris performed for
Bouchet’s student body.
Opening acts included local artist Shortie Mac and Nu Nu. The concert took
place in Bouchet’s assembly hall. Bouchet’s students danced and sung in and out
of their seats. Students were called to the stage to free style rap. Honestee Johnson
from Mrs. Love’s 5th
grade class rapped and blew up the stage! She showed
everyone in the assembly hall that girls can rap and do it well. Bouchet’s students
were appreciative of the concert. Bouchet’s students were excited that their
principal Mrs. Sims rewarded them with the entertaining gift.
Kids ID Program
Chicago's Kids Identification Systems (KIDS) is a service provided by the City
Clerk's office. As the official record keeper of City government, the Clerk's
office has launched this high-tech system to keep track of the most
important records of all -- our children. KIDS works by taking digital
picture of children along with information provided by the parents. This
information is stored securely in the Clerk's office to be used only when
police and the family report that a child is missing. Then the information
can be posted on the Internet and distributed to law enforcement, the
media and other search groups.
Parents receive an ID card with their child's picture and fingerprint using new,
inkless technology. On the ID card is a telephone number to call after
reporting a missing child to police. Once activated, the KIDS program can
produce a document containing the child's picture and biographical and
descriptive information. This service is free to Chicago parents. (Article
from City Clerks website)
The Kids ID program will be on site at Bouchet Math & Science Academy on
Wednesday December 1, 2010 from 8:30am- until finished.

2. Newspaper Paper
Team:
Facilitated by Resource
Coordinator Ms. Latonya
Wilson
8th
Grader - Shannon
Kimble
8th
Grader-Teresa Roberts
8th
Grader- Kierra Young-
Bey
7th
Grader- Matthew Keys
7th
Grader- Rosalyn
Robertson
7th
Grader- Emaya Ginn
6th
Grader- DeVaughntae’
Hooks
6th
Grader- Shawnya
Smith
6th
Grader- Kamissa
Diarra
6th
Grader- Alesia
Houston
6th
Grader- Kyle Larry
6th
Grader- Destiny
Holmes
4th
Grader- Deandra
Moore
4th
Grader- Trevion
Evans
High School Fair
Bouchet’s High School fair is Wednesday December 1, 2010 from 1:00pm-
3:00pm. Numerous high schools from the Chicago land area will be attendance.
All 8th
graders and their parents are encouraged to attend the high school fair.
The High school fair will be in Bouchet’s main building on the first floor.
Science Fair
Bouchet’s Science fair is on Friday December 10, 2010. Science projects from
students in grades 5th
through 8th
grades will be displayed at the fair. The winner
of the science fair will be determined by the judges.
No School
There will be no school for students on Friday December 3, 2010 for
Professional Development Day. Winter Break is Monday December 20, 2010
through January 2, 2011.
COMMUNITY SPOT (Chicago Park District)
The Chicago Park district offers numerous programs for children, adults and
seniors. Program registration for the Winter 2011 session starts Saturday
December 4, 2010 at 9:00am. The Winter session starts January 3, 2011 and ends
on March 20, 2011. Below is a list of park locations in the South Shore
community. Please contact your nearest park for details or visit the Chicago Park
District website at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Don Nash Community Center- 1833 E. 71st
Street
Rainbow Beach & Park- 3111 E. 77th
Street
South Shore Cultural Center- 7059 S. South Shore Drive
“5TH
GRADERS SHARE YOUR VOICES”
Bouchet’s newspaper team is currently looking for two fifth grade students to
join the newspaper team. At the current time there is no fifth grade
representation on the newspaper team. To become a member of Bouchet’s
newspaper team you must submit an essay. The essays should be detailed and the
title of the essay should be “My Voice Makes A Difference Because”. In order to
be picked for the team you must have good grades, love to read and have a
passion for sharing your opinion. Please submit all essays to Ms. Latonya Wilson-
Safe Schools Health Students Resource Coordinator in Room 331. All essays are
due by Friday December 10, 2010.
Bouchet’s Newspaper Team Goal
Bouchet’s newspaper team is working on creating interesting ideas to include in
Bouchet’s monthly newspaper. In the upcoming months Bouchet’s newspaper
team will be distributing newspapers throughout the South Shore community.
The newspaper team knows that our school needs support from the community.
We want the alderman, local businesses, churches and residents to know that
Bouchet is a learning institute with educators and students who believes in hard
work, dedication and the power of learning.

3. Field Trip
On Monday December 13, 2010 Bouchet’s 3rd
and 4th
grade students will be
visiting Chicago Agricultural High School. The children will be going to the high
school to study hydroponics, which is the study of growing plants in water. The
students are excited about the upcoming field trip.
2010 Holiday Bizarre
On December 15, 2010 and December 16, 2010 there will be a holiday bizarre to
celebrate the Christmas season. Modular teachers will be teaching a craft to their
classes. Each class will visit at least three stations to make a holiday craft.
Students will be charged $2.00 to cover materials.
Box Tops
Box tops are all about the difference one can make. This year, our goal is to raise
$2,000, for equipment and textbooks. Here are five easy, everyday ways you can
help:
Clip- Clip the Box Top from hundreds of participating products and send them
to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box
Tops for Education.
Shop online- Shop at your favorite online stores though the Box Top
Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15% of your purchase
total is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you, Plus,
you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deals and discounts!
Read- Buy Books online through the Reading Room, a partnership between Box
Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6% of qualifying
purchases.
My Class Essentials- the newest way to earn is a free online registry to help
classrooms get the learning tools they need. Our school earns a 2% cash
donation with every purchase.
Sign up- It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com,
where you can:
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other
prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated
on the program, and for Marketplace newsletters with Box Tops members-only
deals and discounts. To learn more, visit boxtopseducatiton.com. Thanks for
choosing to make a difference for our school with Box Tops!
(Article by Elnora Carey- Box Tops Coordinator at Bouchet Math and Science Academy)
Bouchet’s Newspaper Team Goal
Bouchet’s newspaper team is working on crating interesting ideas to include in
Bouchet’s monthly newspaper. In the upcoming months Bouchet’s newspaper
team will be distributing newspapers throughout the South Shore community.
The newspaper team knows that our school needs support from the community.
We want the alderman, local business, churches and residents to know that
Bouchet is a learning institute with educators and students who believes in hard

4. work, dedication and the power of learning.
Music of the Month
Song: Whip My Hair!
Artist: Willow Smith
Boys Gym Shoe of the Month
Company: Nike
Gym Shoe Name: Nike Men’s Air Max Elite II
Girls Gym Shoe of the Month
Company: Pastry
Gym Shoe Name: Smoothie Gooseberry
Fitted Hat of the Month
Company: Adidas
Hat Name: Adidas NBA Buzzer Beater Flex Cap