2nd Grade Science Lab

Second graders participated in a ‘hair raising’ experiment in the Science Lab.

2nd Grade Class Project

Second graders with the help of three wonderful mothers are working on their class project for the auction – a beautiful bench.

Ms. Assel's Polar Plunge

Ms. Assel with some of the Special Olympics swimmers she coaches. She was dressed as a polar bear to "plunge" into the 35 degree water at Mud Island on February 7th. Two hundred and fifty chilly people plunged to raise money for Special Olympics. The teachers at Bodine thinks she's crazy, but they all sponsered Ms. Assel to take the plunge!

Harrison K. Proves His Need for Speed

After perfecting last year’s Pinewood Derby Car, 4th grader Harrison K. won 3rd place in his troop and 2nd place in his pack for 2009’s Pinewood Derby Contest in the Webelo 1 Den. The ketchup-red car decked out with racing stickers was spot-on for the weight requirement of 5 ounces. Way to go, Harrison!

4th Grade Mechanical Genius?!

After the middle school students shared their mechanical creations, 4th grader Carter W. was inspired and determined to create a mechanical device of his own. So the following weekend, Carter make a motor-operated miniature boat using the following found materials: a 12-pack Coke box, 3 plastic Coke bottles, Styrofoam, aluminum foil, purple duct tape, scotch tape, a handheld fan for the motor, and a Statue of Liberty-shaped hat bearing the boat’s name: Liberty Tax Service. Carter tested his boat in the bathtub to make sure the Styrofoam and plastic Coke bottles would work as flotation devices and that the weight of the boat was evenly distributed. After filling up the front Coke bottle with just the right amount of water, the boat passed the bathtub test and took a ride in the neighborhood pond. Excellent job, Carter! Now that’s determination and motivation for you!

2nd Grade Guest Reader

Braden Hixson, a former Bodine student, returned as Guest Reader to our second grade class.

4-H County Speech Competition

On Thursday, January 29, The Bodine School was represented by Carter W., Ashley W., and Caleb B. in fourth grade and Lily H., Kendyl H., and Carter O. in fifth grade at the
4-H County Speech Competition. All of these students demonstrated excellence by preparing their speeches, winning in the school-wide competition, and executing their speeches with poise and determination at the county competition. Almost thirty students from across the county presented speeches in both the fourth and fifth grade. All received ribbons for participation. Carter W. received 3rd place in fourth grade and Lily H. placed 3rd place in fifth grade. Way to go!!!

20 Years of McTyier

Friday, January 30th was declared Janice McTyier Day by the Mayor of Germantown as The Bodine School celebrated “20 Years of McTyier”. Mrs. McTyier was honored in a surprise celebration that brought her family, including her dog, Cody, Board Chair, Val Darling, and many former colleagues and students to the School. Students and teachers performed their own rendition of “These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things” celebrating our favorite things about Mrs. McTyier. Congratulations Mrs. McTyier and thank you for giving so many years to The Bodine School! We hope to benefit from at least another 20 years of your skills, talent, charm and dedication to Bodine students.