

The Weekly Wildcat ROAR
Week of Monday, September 9- September 13
A few reminders...
All visitors to the building must successfully pass through the weapons detection system before being able to access the front office. Visitors should always have their ID on hand for entry or to sign a student out. Only those listed in PowerSchool will be granted access to students.
Changes to transportation can only be taken in writing. We cannot take changes via phone call. Students cannot be signed out from the front office after 2:00PM.
Thank you for your support of BES!
Upcoming Events:
September 12th- Progress Reports go home
September 12th- Parent conferences, 3:00-6:00
September 13th- Ned Show at BES
September 16th-20th- Book Fair at BES
September 16th-27th- Yo-Yo sales for the Ned show
September 17th- GT Parent Night at I2, 5:30-7:30
September 18th- Fall Picture Day
September 20th- Kona at BES
Weekly Attendance Winners!
3rd Grade- It's a tie! Mrs. Phenicie and Mrs. Will
4th Grade- Ms. Seay
5th Grade- Ms. Cantrell
Ned Show Info!
http://www.thenedshow.com/ned_program.html
NED's Resiliency Ride, is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.
We're Going Places!
As part of our learning, we would love to showcase travel and cultures. We have dedicated a bulletin board in our main hallway to showcasing family and staff travels. Please send in photos from your family vacations and experiences this summer!
Connect with us!!
School Website
Go to cherokee1.org and select Blacksburg Elementary on the drop down menu.
Social Media
Like us on Facebook at BES Wildcats ROAR.
Classroom Communication
Connect with your child's teacher and receive school updates using Kinvo.
BES PTO
Be sure to check in with your child's teacher to get signed up for PTO. Our PTO does amazing things for our students and staff. You don't want to miss being a part of this great organization!
Wildcat World Changers
Please use the link below to send a shout out for any BES staff members or students you see making an impact on our school and community!
Student and Parent Handbook
AVID Callback of the Week- Teachers: To infinity... Students: and beyond!
AVID focus for September- Organization
This week we will explore...
3rd Grade:
Math: Rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100.
ELA: Text and Graphic Features, Retelling, Point of View
Science: Upcoming unit Forces and Motion
Social Studies: Mapping Our World
Music:Meter Signatures
Library:Compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction books
Art: Continuation of last project.
PE: Continuing Wiffle Ball
4th Grade:
Math: Fluently add & subtract multi-digit numbers
ELA: Author’s Purpose & Perspective
Science: Energy
Social Studies: European Explorers
Music:Octaves and Concert Music
Library: Compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction books
Art:Continuation of last project.
PE: Continuation of Wiffle Ball
5th Grade:
Math:Adding and Subtracting Decimals
ELA: Secret Garden discussion
Science:Matter - Properties of Substances
Social Studies: Industry, Immigration and Spanish/American War
Music:Rhythm Review
Library:Compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction books
Art:Continuation of last project.
PE: Continuation of wiffle ball
GT:
Math Studio: Problem Solving Strategy- Make an Organized List
Word Up: Cause and Effect Analogy Focus
Exploration: Note Taking Strategies
Blacksburg Elementary School
Email: julie.foster@cherokee1.org
Website: https://bes.cherokee1.org/o/be
Location: 402 Hardin Street, Blacksburg, SC, USA
Phone: 864-206-6518
Facebook: facebook.com/BESWildcatsROAR