

The Weekly Wildcat ROAR
Week of Monday, September 16- Friday, September 20
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 16th-20th- Book Fair at BES
September 16th-27th- Yo-Yo sales for the Ned show
September 17th- GT Parent Night at I2, 5:15-7:30
September 18th- Fall Picture Day
September 20th- Kona at BES
2025- 2026 Academic Calendar Survey
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School Website
Go to cherokee1.org and select Blacksburg Elementary on the drop down menu.
Social Media
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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: Ready to Rock! Students: Ready to Roll!
AVID focus for September- Organization
This week we will explore...
3rd Grade:
Math: Place Value and Rounding Review
ELA: Ask and Answer Questions; Elements of Poetry
Science: Forces and Motion
Social Studies: Upcoming Unit: Landforms and Climates
Music:Whole and Half notes
Library:Book Fair. Explore online book libraries.
Art: Finishing up last week’s lessons.
PE: Contnue current unit
4th Grade:
Math: Finish Addition & Subtraction Unit Next unit Using Strategies and Properties to Multiply by 1 Digit Numbers
ELA: Author’s Perspective
Science: Energy
Social Studies: European Explorers
Music:Singing, Triad’s, and Concert Music
Library: Book Fair. Explore online book libraries.
Art:Finishing up last week’s lessons.
PE: Continue current unit
5th Grade:
Math: Multiplying numbers
ELA: Plot Development and Theme
Science: Matter - Physical and Chemical Changes
Social Studies: Innovation and Immigration
Music:Continuing Rhythm Review
Library:Book Fair. Explore online book libraries.
Art:Finishing up last week’s lessons.
PE: Continue current unit
GT:
Math Studio: Making a Table Problem Solving Strategy
Word Up: Review Cause and Effect
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