Bio-Diversity Quest at Bouchet Elementary involves 25 students learning about conservation biology and endangered animals from teachers Mr. Miller, Mr. Cre, Ms. Kara, and Ms. Little. The Chicago Park District offers numerous summer programs at locations near Bouchet Elementary like Don Nash Community Center and Rainbow Beach & Park. Bouchet Elementary has received grants totaling $125,000 from IDCEO, Energizabulls, and Jane Goodall's Mobile Biodiversity Quest for the 2010-2011 school year.

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Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy’s Newspaper
“Researching Our Past To Build Our Future”
May/June 2011 Principal Mrs. Sims Assistant Principal Mrs. McGhee Assistant Principal Ms. Gibbs Volume 1, Issue 6
Bio-Diversity Quest
Bio-Diversity Quest is facilitated by Mr.Miller, Mr.Cre, Ms.Kara, and Ms.Little. They are assisting twenty-five
students with becoming young conservation biologist and save endanger animals.
Kara
(1) What does Bio-Diversity mean to you? Understanding the breadth of spices that live together with us and having an
epresing them.
(2) How do animals help us? Animals remind us that we are all connected and teach us humility and that we should
always consider how we effect how others live.
Creek
(1)What does Bio Diversity mean to you? Different types of habitat or climate that animals and species live in.
(2) How do animals help us? Animals help us learn about ourselves, their species, balance out the ecosystem by being
predators and prey. Article Written By: Kyle Larry & DeVaugntae Hooks
The Death of Osama Bin Laden
Osama bin laden was one of the ten most wanted fugitives. Osama couldn’t be found for years. But now on may 2,2011 navy
seals raided Osama’s home, in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and a navy seal shot and killed him. That day is forever, and always will be,
memorable for the U.S. The body of Osama was dumped at sea. To prove that it was really Osama, scientist ran DNA tests and
other tests to be absolutely sure. Today the president is still trying to decide on whether they should release the photo’s of
Osama. Article Written By: Kierra Young-Bey

2. NEWSMay/June 2011 Bouchet’s News Continues…….
South Shore Area Parks (Chicago Park District)
The Chicago Park district offers numerous programs for
children, adults and seniors. Online program registration for
the Summer 2011 session begins Monday, April 4, at 9:00am .
Walk in registration for the Summer 2011 session begins
Saturday, April 9. The Summer session will starts Monday
June 13 and will ends Sunday, August 21. Below is a listing of
Park District locations in the South Shore community. Please
contact your nearest Park District 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
Woodhull Playground Park- 7340 S. East End Ave.
Bouchet’s Boys Softball
Bouchet’s Boys softball team have now won first place in the
regional and district 17 championship. This is the third year
Bouchet’s 7th
and 8th
team won the championship. In the words of
Coach Lomax, “As long as I can keep these boy’s out of
violence….. I’LL BE THERE TO COACH THEM!”
Bouchet’s Grant Awards for 2010-2011
•Bouchet is proud to have received Grant Awards for the
2010-2011 school year. The grants are from:
•IDCEO for $50,000 to be used for a tuck pointing
project;
•Energizabulls/Chicago Bulls Basketball Team for
$75, 000
•Jane Goodall’s Mobile Biodiversity Quest

3. MORE STUDENT PICKS
Music of the Month -- “My Last,” By Big Sean ft Chris Breezy
Shoe of the Month– Jordan 2011 sneaks “by NIKE”
Summer Outfit for Males – “By True Religion”
May/June 2011 Bouchet’s News Continues…….
No School
No School May 30, 2011 for Memorial Day
No School June 16, 2011
 Last Day of School ½ Day June 17, 2011
(Report Cards Sent Home)
STUDENT PICKS
Movie of the Month
Madea’s Big Happy Family
In Theaters: April 22, 2011
Directed By: Tyler Perry
Starring: Isaiah Mustafa, Loretta Devine & Bow Wow
Distributed By: Lions Gate Films
Rated: PG-13 for drug content, language and some mature
thematic material.
Madea’s back at it, again in Tyler Perry’s new movie
Madea’s Big Happy Family. When Madea’s friend Shirley
gets bad news about her health Madea tries to help bring her
family together before it’s too late. This movie will have you
rolling on the floor laughing. My star ratting:
By Kierra Young-Bey
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