Our 1st grade Bobcats had an exciting visit from Creature Features! 🐾 Students explored unique animals up close, learning about their habitats and adaptations. Hands-on STEM learning brought science to life right here at Blythe-Bower! 🌟 #STEMatBBES #BobcatPride
Huge THANKS to Dr. Deloach's Benevolence class & the Lee University tennis teams for painting our cafeteria! Their support helps us brighten & modernize the space as part of our long-term plan. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project! 🎨✨
🎉🏀 Congrats to our 4th & 5th grade Lady Bobcats on their big win against Waterville, 29-13, Thursday night! 🐾💪 Keep up the hard work and teamwork, ladies! #BobcatPride #LadyBobcats
A glimpse at the next few weeks at Blythe-Bower
The 4/5 Blythe-Bower Lady Bobcats hit the court and clinched their first win for their season opener! 🏀💪 These talented athletes showed off their hard work and team spirit, giving it their all. Here’s to many more victories ahead! #Go Lady Bobcats! #GameOn
The Blythe-Bower Bobcats Cheer Squad brought the energy to their first game of the season! 📣🐾 Our amazing cheerleaders rallied the crowd with their team spirit and enthusiasm, setting the tone for a fantastic season ahead. Go Bobcats! #BlytheBowerPride #BobcatCheer
We are excited to welcome Nurse Dee McCarthy to our staff here at Blythe-Bower!
Blythe-Bower is hosting a Service Learning Project for Sleep in Heavenly Peace-TN, Bradley Co. Collect loose change from now until Wed, Nov. 20 to help provide beds for kids in need. On Nov. 20, we’ll celebrate with a Pajama Day!
So proud of our Bobcat Royalty Chess Team at the Bradley County Chess Tournament! 🏆 Raelynn, Marshall, Dennis, Boston & Simon played four tough rounds and kept learning between matches. Boston placed 3rd and Dennis 5th in K-5! 👏♟️ Way to represent, Bobcats! #Chess #BobcatPride
Veteran's Day Program
Please click this link to honor your Veteran in our Veterans Day program on November 11.
https://forms.gle/Hgi84VzQwLRBdGoK6
Next Bobcat Bash in December
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! Join us from October 28th - 31st during school hours and on November 4th during parent conferences. Experience the limitless possibilities with your kids! Every purchase supports our school. Check it out: Scholastic Book Fair
Our kindergarteners at Blythe-Bower Elementary had a blast on their field trip to the pumpkin farm! They enjoyed picking their own pumpkins to take home and participated in a variety of fun activities. It was a wonderful day filled with learning, laughter, and memorable moments!
Mrs. Holloway's 2nd graders are exploring kinetic and potential energy by building marshmallow catapults! They took their learning outdoors, launching their fluffy creations while experiencing the principles of energy firsthand. A fun and engaging way to learn about physics!
Rock star interventionist Jena Gazaway has submitted a gorgeous set of painted pumpkins on behalf of the RTI team at Blythe Bower for the Bank of Cleveland Painted Pumpkin contest.
To vote for the "Punkin Donuts"
click here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1102228758577370&set=pcb.1102229565243956
and "like" the photo.
Facebook Voting Ends on 10/30 by 9am!
Book Fair
Dress Like a Book Character on October 31st
Please note the time change for iMom on Friday, Oct 25! We’ll start at 8:00 AM. Coffee and biscuits are first-come, first-served. Let us know you’re coming using the link https://tinyurl.com/iMom-Link or QR code.
Any Questions...email learby@clevelandschools.org.
Division on the Sidewalk
In Mrs. Berger's class, what a sight,
We took our math outdoors, so bright!
With chalk in hand and skies so blue,
Division’s fun—who ever knew?
We draw the numbers big and wide,
Step back, observe with math-filled pride.
Each quotient comes with careful thought,
On sunny sidewalks, skills are taught.
The concrete cracks can’t slow us down,
We’re math magicians all around.
From dividends to numbers small,
We solve them fast, we solve them all!
So here's to learning in the sun,
Where math and fun become as one.
Mrs. Berger's class—division pros—
We rock the sidewalk, watch us go!
Blythe-Bower hosted an All Pro Dad breakfast with 307 parents and students in attendance! Families enjoyed breakfast and a session focused on building stronger bonds and being present. A great continuation of a tradition of family involvement at our school!
3rd Grade Animal Habitat Diorama Project at Blythe-Bower Elementary
Our 3rd-grade students at Blythe-Bower Elementary recently completed an exciting and educational project focusing on animal habitats. As part of their science curriculum, students were tasked with researching an animal and its natural habitat. After gathering information, they showcased their creativity by constructing dioramas that accurately represented the environment in which their chosen animals live.
Students also wrote informative essays about their animals and their habitats, describing key aspects such as diet, adaptations, climate, and any environmental challenges their animal faces. The final step of the project involved presenting the dioramas in a school-wide exhibition, where students and staff voted on their favorite habitats.
This project integrated multiple standards across various subject areas, aligning with several Tennessee 3rd grade standards, including:
TDOE 3rd Grade Science Standards:
3.LS4.1: Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago. (This standard supports understanding of how animals are adapted to their habitats, both in the present and in the past.)
3.LS4.3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. (Students demonstrated understanding of how different animals adapt to their habitats.)
3.ESS3.1: Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard. (In discussions on habitat threats and animal survival, some students explored how weather impacts animal environments.)
TDOE 3rd Grade ELA Standards:
3.RI.KID.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. (During research, students asked questions about their animals and habitats and answered them using textual evidence.)
3.W.TTP.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (Students wrote essays about their animals and habitats, providing factual information.)
3.W.PDW.5: With guidance and support, develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing. (Students revised and edited their essays for clarity and accuracy.)
TDOE 3rd Grade Social Studies Standards:
3.16: Use information gained from illustrations, maps, and photographs to explain how the environment influences people, and how people influence the environment. (In their studies, students examined how environments influence animal behavior and vice versa.)
The diorama project not only deepened students' understanding of animal habitats but also allowed them to practice research, writing, and presentation skills. We are proud of the hard work and creativity demonstrated by our 3rd graders!
