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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade LIFT Students "Light Up" the Classroom]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in 6th grade LIFT are "lighting up the classroom " with hands-on science. Students are using teamwork to work through the scientific method with electrical circuits!! 
Trevor Finnerty, a student in 6th grade, said he had some background knowledge already because he helped his grandpa build his ham-radio tower. It helped him to better understand the questions on current, voltage, and amplitude and he shared that with his group.
Student, Bennett Peck, said "When we connected all the clips to the batteries, the light bulb got very bright and it was fun to see how and why the light faded or would go out."
They didn't want to stop and were looking around the classroom for other conductors of electricity. Their excitement leads to great discussion!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Artist of the Month at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[October 2026 “Artist of the Month.”  "I am proud to nominate Asher Crowe for the October Artist of the Month," said art teacher julie Brower. Asher is a 6th grade student in Mrs. Shafer’s class.  Mrs. Brower has had the privilege to have him in class each year since 3rd grade.  Asher has grown so much into a respectful young man.  6th grade students from Mrs. Shafer and Ms. Murphy’s 6th grade class has been working on their Lion’s Club Peace poster.  Mrs. Brower stated, "Asher worked very hard on this project and spent extra time before school started and even at the end of the day to finish!  He did an outstanding job!   His poster is one that I will be sending in to be judged in the competition!"
Way to go, Asher!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe 3rd Graders Enjoy National Talk Like a Pirate Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ahoy Mateys! 
Students in Mrs. Suzanne Gray's 3rd grade class took a few minutes last Friday to enjoy National Talk Like a Pirate Day. 
Students enjoyed Pirate Booty snacks while playing an informative pirate Kahoot, and trying their hand at following directions, and drawing a cartoon pirate.  A few students, Charlee and Alan, showed some real pirate spirit by dressing up!  
ARGH....it was a great day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe 6th Graders Go to BizTown]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All 6th grade students have been working in their history classes to prepare for their big day at JA BizTown in Ft. Wayne. 
Students work in a variety of skills that focus on community, citizenship, financial literacy, and running a business. 
Each student has a set job and everyone in the business has to work together to pay off the business loan. They receive 2 paychecks and on their break, they get eat lunch and shop the town to help the economy. 
Mina Arwood was selected as mayor. She spent her day running the town and setting a good example for the citizens. 
“Seeing the students work together for one purpose is great. You see kids that focus on their job and they get excited too,” said Misty Russell, 6th grade teacher. Mrs. Russell has been attending BizTown for over 15 years. 
“I liked how real life today was,” said Kaisleigh Gilleland. Another student, Lillian Luke, said she enjoyed how the work they did was actual work or made the day go quickly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art is Everywhere at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blair Pointe art teacher, Julie Brower, has been busy working with students to start the new year. Check out the different artwork in the photos from the gallery below to see the creativity from the students.

6th grade students from Miss Donathan and Ms. Murphy's 6th grade are showing their Tiger spirit!  They have been working on their tiger portraits, inspire by famous artist Tamera Phillips.  

5th grade students in Mrs. Zak's class created fluorescent fall leaves! 

4th grade students in Mrs. Wylam's class studied value and made these amazing value cactuses!

3rd grade students in Mrs. Wynn and Mrs. Gray's class learned how to weave watermelon and studied famous artist Piet Mondrian.  They created their very own abstract art!  
We can't wait to see what the halls will be decorated with next.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTO Hosts Fall Carnival at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wagon rides, raffle baskets, cake walk, games, and pumpkin contest voting will all be happening at Blair Pointe this Saturuday, October 24, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary.

You can order pre-sale tickets: 25 for $10 or 50 for $20. 
Games=1 ticket
Cake walk and wagon rides= 2 tickets
Raffle= $1.00
Come support the PTO with food, fun, and friends!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mobile Dentist is Coming to Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mobile Dentist is coming to Blair Pointe November 9th - 12th. 
Forms were sent home and need to be turned in by October 23rd.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Linkenhoker's Class Had Bandits in the Room to Wrap-Up a Math Unit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Linkenhoker's 4th grade classroom turned into a crime scene. The Place Value Bandits stole something from room 113! Students worked together solving 19 clues to answer the riddle. The riddle is "Why did the two 4's skip lunch?" The bandits could be anyone! What did they steal? 

Mrs. Linkenhoker chose to use this hands-on learning after completing Unit 1 in math. She stated, "The students learned - place value through the millions, expanded form, word form, and standard form of numbers to the million, and how to compare whole numbers through the millions."

Students used soft start to investigate the room. They wrote down all their suspects: Mr. Mathews. Mrs. Clark, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Martin, Mr. Linkenhoker, and Benji. The students went on with their day, noticing little things that they thought were moved or missing. 

After a hard day of solving problems to learn clues, the riddle was solved and the bandits were identified.

Now, what you have all been waiting for...the riddle answer: because they already 8. And who were the bandits that stole the chicken, Hei Hei...none other than Mrs. Linkenhoker's own children!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:09:00 -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.
Bennett Peck, 6th grade student said, "I like having the option to do things differently. The square puzzles are tough and it's fun to play chess." 
"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[Sports Physicals for 26-27 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If your student plans to participate in Blair Pointe travel/interscholastic athletics (3rd-5th cross country, 6th volleyball, 5th-6th basketball) or junior high athletics (cross country, tennis, wrestling, track & field, golf) which are offered to 6th graders, a completed physical form and signed concussion form must be on file with the office prior to participation.  A link to the IHSAA forms, same as required for our jr-sr high school athletes, is provided below.






https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uCr4ZatuF00uWwIrdZtF13V9_5nJtcBM/view]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Recognized at the State Level for their Art]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to recognize Jasmine Wohlford and Harper Bender for their success in "The Juried Exhibition of Student Art". 
Competing against 11,000 peers from 54 counties across the state is a remarkable feat. Congratulations to our talented artists and to all the participants who represented our school so well. 
Jasmine Wohlford said that she is glad to be recognized because the arts are important to her and other students. "To be recognized in one of the biggest competitions in Indiana makes me happy," Wohlford added.
Thank you to teacher, Julie Brower, for inspiring your students to turn ideas into art.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Students Back for the 2026-2027 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff began a new year August 6 and everyone is excited to get back at it.
Mr. Weeks, 5th grade teacher, has been welcoming students for 31 years. He looks forward to meeting new challenges and experiences with new faces. 
4th grade student, Kinsley Murphy, was excited to get back to school so she can spend time with her friends at recess.
All staff wishes the students a year of success. Go Blair Pointe Tigers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:00 -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[Travel Volleyball at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:43:00 -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[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[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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