BPS will have no school Friday or Monday. Friday, teachers will have a professional day and Monday is Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, Sept 5.
Mrs. McGovran's fifth graders working together to measure the school.
Mrs. Root's third grade class learn about force and push/pull with a magnetic fishing experiment.
Mrs. Taff's third class is "Saving Sam" in a fun science experiment.
Mrs. Chuculate's third graders are enjoying their "Saving Sam" science activity.
Third graders learning about chemical reactions. We appreciate the activities our teachers provide for our students.
5th graders having fun with the watermelon/measurement unit. We would like to give a shout out to Cody Beach and Janet Wilson for helping us out and donating watermelons for our students.
We have had a great start to our school year. We are blown away by so much community support in school supply donations , people asking to help, and of course, our police department. We appreciate so many gifts for teachers and have been blessed by Amazon Wishlist deliveries. Thank you to our great community for supporting us as we educate your children.
Mr. Cook (our Thinker) says, "Bring on the Students"! We are ready for tomorrow.
Pirate Pete visits Collins on Meet the Teacher night.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Sarah Stinnett is a fifth grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She teaches Reading, ELA, and history to sections 5A and 5B. She has been teaching for 6 years. She taught ELA and social studies in a previous district. Sarah says, "I love watching the kids begin to invest in their own education. Every year we have a conversation about college and future goals. It is amazing to watch students begin to realize that they have so many doors open to them. I want them to realize that school is not a punishment or a chore, but a stepping stone to whatever they dream"! This year Sarah wants to teach students to see the beauty and art of writing, instead of viewing it as corporal punishment. In her free time she loves gardening and traveling with her kids. She says, "Every year we choose five weird plants to add to the garden and I love that my kiddos are so invested in choosing the craziest plant. Snake beans? Yes. Purple Broccoli? Yes. Berries that are poisonous unless cooked? Absolutely"!
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Camy Nicholson is a Special Education teacher at Collins Elementary. She has been teaching for 22 year in multiple special education classes. She has taught TMH, EMH, physically disabled, learning disabled, resource rooms, multi-handicapped classes, visually impaired classes, hearing impaired classes , and gifted and talented classes. She has also been a bus driver for many years. Her favorite part of teaching is being actively involved in students lives and seeing the brightness in their eyes and their smiles, when they have comprehended new learning. Camy's goals this year are to help students believe in themselves and to know they have a safe, loving, and kind environment to come to everyday. She also wants students to know that she believes all students can and will learn. In her free time, Camy enjoys taking care of and playing with her menagerie of animals, fishing, camping, trap competitions, and gardening. She loves spending time with family, which includes flying with her husband. She also spends time in Bible study.
This event is tomorrow! Head out for a good time with the kids, get some free school supplies, and enjoy the different trucks.
The new school year is just around the corner.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Deva Darr is a 4th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She teaches math, science, and social studies/geography. Deva has been teaching for 21 years. She taught 2nd grade, before moving to 4th grade, where she has stayed, because she loves it. Her favorite part of teaching is instilling a love for math in her students. Her goal this year, and every year, is that her students enjoy learning. Deva uses many fun activities to engage her students. In her free time, Deva loves to hang out and enjoy her family.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Deva Darr is a 4th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She teaches math, science, and social studies/geography. Deva has been teaching for 21 years. She taught 2nd grade, before moving to 4th grade, where she has stayed, because she loves it. Her favorite part of teaching is instilling a love for math in her students. Her goal this year, and every year, is that her students enjoy learning. Deva uses many fun activities to engage her students. In her free time, Deva loves to hang out and enjoy her family.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Jason Williams is a 4th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. He has been teaching for 20 years. He started with Bristow at Edison Elementary teaching 3rd grade and 2nd grade, but has been at Collins for several years. This year he will teach 4th grade math, science, and social studies/geography. His favorite part of teaching is making connections with his students. He is relentless in checking on students (even those from the past) and making sure they are staying on track. This year, Jason's personal goal is to make learning enjoyable.. He wants his students to have a "fun-filled" learning experience. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, coaching, and golfing.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Melody Wolbert is a new special education teacher at Collins. Melody has been a teacher for 16 years. She has taught in general education in Pre-K through 5th grade classrooms, before becoming a special education teacher. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know her class of students,. She says, "I love building relationships and seeing students grow. Also, there is no better feeling than when one of my former students stops me in the hallway (or Walmart) to say hello. The students become "my kids" and each an every one has a piece of my heart". Melody is excited to meet her new students here at Bristow. This year her goal is for her students to have a great classroom experience. She wants the year to pass quickly for them because "time flies when you're having fun"! In her free time she participates in hobbies she enjoys such as all kinds of crafts, especially upcycling home décor and furniture. Her hobbies are usually incorporated into a "side gig". If she really gets a spare moment, she spends time with family and her pets.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Rachael Ledbetter joins our team at Collins this year as a 3rd grade teacher. This is her 10th year as a teacher at Bristow. She has taught 1st and 2nd grade at Edison, before moving to Collins this year. Her favorite part of teaching is when students walk into the classroom each morning with a big smile on their face and watching them light up as they see you. Rachael has a goal this year of learning all the aspects of a new school. She says" I want to see my students grow and mature in learning and in life. I am excited to start in a new school and build relationships with my students and my coworkers. In her free time, she loves spending time with her kids, extended family, and her friends. She loves taking road trips with her group of friends, laughing and exploring.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Coach Howard "Big Daddy" Moore teaches PE for our students at Collins. He has been in education for 28 years. He is also the High School wrestling coach. Prior to being named the High School coach, he coached Jr. High football. The students love him and look forward to PE. He is a visible part of our community, attending many youth sporting events in addition to his high school responsibilities. Coach loves seeing kids learn a new skill or finally get something they have been working on for a long time. This year, he wants to improve his coaching and teaching by improving his overall communication with students. He wants students to understand that communication and making good choices is their key to a quality education and those skills and attitudes will serve them well in life. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son, "Little Daddy Moore", golfing, weightlifting, cooking, and coaching anything.
