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				<title><![CDATA[BOGO Book Fair Begins May 4]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[To create an eWallet, visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/blairpointeupperelemsch

Thank you for supporting the Scholastic Book Fair.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March and April Student of the Month Announced at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the headline above to see all group pictures and names.

Great behavior does not go unnoticed at Blair Pointe. when students are seen following the CARDS expectations, it is great to showcase those students. click the headline to see a list of students in grade three to six who have been chosen for the months of March and April.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Grade Students Feel "Marvelous" About Their Learning]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4th grade teachers worked together to have theme for their students while they are finishing up the year with testing and everyday academics. "Marvel" is the theme for the students and the halls around their classrooms show off their ways to finish the year and testing off strong.
Mrs. Tracy Renfrow said, "Positive affirmations written on the shields by the students will build confidence in the students so they know to not give up."
Other than shields with positive affirmations, posters with the Hulk and other "Marvel" characters were hanging for the kids to see. Students also colored different pages and did activities for math standards that resulted in different "Marvel" characters. The theme of "Marvel"ous left an impression on the students to not give up.
"Seeing the posters and making my shield made me feel brave and to remember to never give up on the test and on my work," said 4th grade student, Leilani Farrell.
Most students are wrapping up testing this week, but the drive to NEVER give up and to be "Marvel"ous for the rest of the year will be remembered by the 4th grade group.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No-Tech Tuesdays]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Ms. Murphy's class are "ditching" their laptops on Tuesdays to focus more on hands-on with critical thinking skills in all subject areas. Students are very excited to leave their laptops in their bags on Tuesdays. They will still be challenged academically, but take a break from screen time.
Liam Porter, 6th grade student said, "I like the idea of being unplugged from our computers instead of using them throughout the day because this will help my attention span because doing hands-on activities helps me focus more." 
"There are several activities I used before the laptop days and I know they are great hands-on activities for my students that will drive creativity, critical thinking, group work, and all around strong academics. It is awesome to see the students get excited to do this," said 6th grade teacher Leslie Murphy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peru Tiger Football Fundraiser]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sixth Grade Students Race to the End of the Year for Accelerated Reader]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sixth grade teachers at Blair Pointe have challenged their students to read books in their lexile and pass the tests through Accelerated Reader. This nine-weeks, the students are participating in the AR 500. For each book at their lexile that they pass, they receive a racecar. They must earn four racecars to earn a spot in relay races they will have at the end of the competition. 
The teachers can see an excitement in the students once they pass their test to earn their car and attach it to the racetrack in the hallway. 
"The race makes me think that my points from reading have more of a reason," said Amelia Reed. 
Jace Johnson added, "Earning a prize makes me want to read more, so I am glad we are doing this."
The end of the year goes quickly and sometimes students slow down and think ahead to summer, but at Blair Pointe, the sixth grade students are still going strong and racing to the end of the year in a positive way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wohlford Second at State for Peace Poster Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blair Pointe has amazing artists and 3 students were recognized at the Lion's Club meeting for their participation in the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest.  
Trace Clemons came in 3rd place; Emma York came in 2nd place, and Jasmine Wohlford came in 1st. All 3 students are current 6th graders. 
Jasmine's piece was not only 1st place out of the 6th grade students at Blair Pointe, but she was also 1st in the district and 2nd in the state level.  That is quite an accomplishment!  
Blair Pointe art teacher, Mrs. Julie Brower said, "I am very proud of all 3 of these students!  Great work!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Academic Challenge at Blair Pointe is a Success]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in the 5th and 6th grade L.I.F.T. program compete each year to see which team takes the top spot.
Each year, students are put into random groups with students from both grade levels. There are 3 rounds of competition during the day. Each round has 25 questions ranging in areas of math, literature, science, history, and random trivia. The top 3 teams were announced Monday, March 16th in the Blair Pointe gym. 
The top 3 teams, in no particular order, were as follows:
The Chicken Tendies- 
Bennett Peck, Mike Hopper, Gavyn Monesmith, Liam Porter, Emaline Overby
The Ceiling Fans-
Casen Samons, Amelia Reed, Cobain Parish, Cohle Morehead, Almira Opelt
21 Under-
Jolene Chumbley, Willow Suttle, Nila McClure, Leo Wohlford, Charlie Mathews

The top 3  teams competed in one final round to declare a champion. After 10 questions and the last tie breaker, the team that came out on top was...
The Chicken Tendies----Congratulations to Bennet, Mike, Gavyn, Liam, and Emaline

Teachers, Mrs. Christy McGuire and Ms. Leslie Murphy are proud of the hard work and effort shown by each team throughout the day and night.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spotlight on Blair Pointe Art Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since students returned from winter break, all art classes have been working on an art project that has to incorporate the violin and music in it somehow.  I would like to recognize the students listed below for having their artwork chosen in the upcoming 2026 Juried Exhibition of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This competition only happens every 4 years.  This is one of the largest competitions in the state of Indiana with several Indiana schools participating.  
Please help me wish them all good luck!!!!  

Keagin Flanery , Nila McClure, Jasmine Wohlford, Alexis Marburger, Grayson Haywood,  Gracelyn Marburger, Sienna Ambrose, Cora Armstrong, Harper Bender, Lucina Fisher, Isabella Isaac & Kenleigh Manriquez]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Announces Student of the Month for February]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click title to see all pictures.

Third Grade:
Cynthia Sims			
William Long
Isabella Cart			
Mason Taylor
Arya Blanton			
Paisley Carter
Azari Crowder		
Bentley Woodall
Ivory Simbeck	
Adaline Boyd			
Sabashton Woodall
Kinsley Murphy		
Skyla Davis
			
Fourth Grade:
Riley Atkinson 		
Zekial Henkle
Robert Simons III		
Haileigh Jarreau
Jorden Cox	                
Jack Lyday
Jessa Barrett			
Sawyer Van Baalen
Fayah Gomez		
Remy Chumbley
			
Fifth Grade:			
Caydence Campbell	
Trinity Perry
Lillian Luke			
Cohle Morehead
Zerenity Lewis		
Kooper Hughes
Grayson Black		
Vivianna Carlin
			
Sixth Grade:
Theo Sims			
Lilly Maus
Maggie Brewer		
Braley Seifert
Elijah McKamey		
Kiara Hoff
Meredith Sturch		
Nila McClure]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Students Attend "The Boy from Troy" in Carmel Indiana]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Sixth grade students attended HERO- The Boy from Troy at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana. The play focused on the life and legacy of  John Lewis. Lewis stood up for civil rights and eventually became a congressman to carry out his ideas. 
"From an early age, John wanted to save things, and that included the chickens on his family's farm. It  was neat to see how this carried on in his political career," Jack Taylor said. 
Draven Smith learned that the actors were from New York City and have been working on the production since early December. The performers kept the students engaged throughout the performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Announces Spelling Bee Winner for 2025-2026 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifth grade student, Charlie Mathews, pictured on the left, is the winner of the Blair Pointe Upper Elementary Spelling Bee.  On January 13, twenty students participated in the bee from grades five and six.  Mathews' winning word, equestrian, came in round 8, and he spelled it with confidence to take the top spot. 
Going to the end with Mathews, was sixth grade student, Sebastian Smith, pictured on the right. 
Mathews will now move on to vie for a spot in the Regional Bee by competing in a regional qualification round. The qualification ends on February 25 and Mathews will know his standing at that point. 
Congratulations to all spelling bee contestants and best of luck, Charlie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safety Patrol is On Duty at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Resource Officer, Steve Hoover, heads up the Safety Patrol at Blair Pointe. Students in 6th grade are selected by their 5th grade teacher for this opportunity.
Patrol watches for student behavior and helps visitors find their way if needed. By doing this, students learn they need to do the right thing. 
Jasmine Wohlford, afternoon patrol, said, "I have wanted to be a patrol officer since I started at Blair Pointe in third grade. I like that we get to do new things."
Patrol will begin their positions on September 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buddy Classes Begin at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week students at Blair Pointe are beginning to work with their Buddy Class. 
Research shows that "Buddy Class" activities can be a great way to foster friendships, improve social skills, and engage students in learning.
Mrs. Shine Hall, counselor, said, " Our goal is for students make connections throughout our entire building and have fun while doing it!"
August's activity was for each student to introduce themselves to each other with lots of fun "Would You Rather" questions. Then they worked to complete an "All About Blair Pointe" crossword puzzle.
Students are excited to see what they will be doing in September.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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