Ronald McDonald House Project

The Bodine School students collected 110lbs.in can tabs this school year for the Ronald McDonald House, a home for families who are in Memphis while their child is receiving  treatment for cancer or another catastrophic illness at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Francesca Yasseri, a second grade student at Bodine, says "You look at this tiny can tab and don’t think it can’t do anything, but a lot of tiny things built this house.”  The students delivered the can tabs to the Ronald McDonald House and were thanked by the staff for helping support the facility that offers families a bright, safe and free place to stay while their child undergoes treatment at the hospital.

The reason students collect the tabs instead of the whole can is because the tab is made of a purer, higher-grade aluminum and there is more money to be made from the tab itself.

Bodine Supports St. Jude

The Bodine School recently participated in the Math-a-Thon fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital here in Memphis.  Raising money for St. Jude helps the hospital to continue their life saving work. No child is ever turned away because of the family's inability to pay for their treatment; this includes lodging, travel and food. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude.

Every spring, Bodine students work math problems in order to get their sponsors to donate money to the world-renowned hospital.  Since the school began supporting St. Jude over twenty-four years ago, the students have raised $35,135.81.  This year, The Bodine School was able to send $2,132 to help the sick children!

In May, all participants were recognized in a school-wide assembly, with various prizes being awarded to students reaching certain fundraising goals.  Ms. Lee, Ms. Smith, and several parents took the top fundraisers out to lunch to celebrate their outstanding efforts.  The students enjoyed a fun lunch at one of the oldest restaurants in Memphis, The Arcade.

We are very proud of our students for working so hard all these years to support this wonderful local hospital that changes the lives of children from all over the world!

Mrs. Falvey’s Fifth Grade Class Builds Fort Sumter

Our class spent the second semester bringing the Civil War to life by building a model of Fort Sumter. Led by fifth-grader Ruffin W., the students used books and maps to learn about the history of the Civil War and to design the site. The class also e-mailed back and forth with a park guide at Fort Sumter National Monument to ensure that the model was historically accurate. We learned that the ground was covered in oyster shells and the entrance to the fort is called a “sally port.” It was a great learning experience, and we had fun, too! 

Field Day & Awards Day

On Friday, May 21, The Bodine School celebrated Field Day followed by their Awards Ceremony. It was a fun day of games, slides and water balloons. Thanks to Cathy Erb and her parent volunteers, a wonderful picnic lunch was served. Following the morning of fun was an afternoon of awards. Students received awards for the many achievements that they made during the school year. The Student of The Year went to eighth grader Stephen K. who truly is a great leader. Bulldog Awards were presented to Olivia P., sixth grade and Francessca Y., second grade. Parents were recognized for their volunteer service, and Dawn Dia received Volunteer of the Year. Special recognition was given to Wege Criegler and Cathy Hisky for their years of service to the school.

2nd Graders Soar

First Communion

Francesca Y. and Mark B. made their first communion at St. Peter Church on April 18, 2010. Dr. Lee, Ms. Shaw, and Ms. Lee were in attendance. Congratulations Frannie and Mark!

Special Visitor

Wayne Woodrow Hayes Lee, aka Woody, came to the school on May 6 to visit with the students and have his picture taken with students and classes. Everyone loves a bulldog!