Bear Bulletin

BES Families -

We are kicking off our annual food drive (and gearing up for the big game) with a little friendly competition! See info below how you can support your team and support our community.

Top "Need to Knows" in this week's newsletter:

• the lunch menu for the week & links to set up / access your child's lunch account
• volunteer opportunities (these are updated frequently, so check back often!)
• upcoming fun family events at the Richland County Public Library - Ballentine Branch
• information about the spirit wear sale (there are several fun options that would make great gifts!)
• how to reserve your spirit rock ONLINE!

For Your Calendar:

• Mon, Nov 11 - Veterans Day
• Tues, Nov 12 - Author visit, Make-up picture day (Once the picture is made, you can subscribe to get alerts when your images are ready. https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/248386 )
• Wed, Nov 13 - Future Career Dress Up Day
• Mon, Nov 18 - American Education Week
• Tues, Nov 26 - Clemson / Carolina Day
• Wed, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 29: Thanksgiving Break. All D5 schools and offices are closed.
• Thurs, Dec 5 - WinterFest - save the date!

Our Bears have bright futures ahead of them! As part of National Career Development Week, students are encouraged to dress up in attire that represents a career of interest. Dream BIG!

Here are some fun activities for Ballentine area families through the Richland County Public Library Ballentine Branch.

Meet Your Neighbors from Around the World

Meet your neighbors from around the world as refugees from many places share their experiences.

We will create a library passport and you can get a stamp each visit!

4 – 5 p.m., Thursday, November 14 - Burma

Build-a-Thon: LEGO Challenge

Get hands-on by building towers, robots, creatures and more. Who can build it tallest? Who can build it strongest? Build Freely and find out!

3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 19

There is also a scavenger hunt for kiddos available anytime you drop by the Richland Library Ballentine location!

Front Office - 803-476-4500

School Nurse - 803-476-4509

Cafeteria - 803-476-4508

School Counselor - 803-476-4534

Library - 803-476-4518

Parent input and feedback are always appreciated. Whether through a phone call or an email, we welcome your thoughts and ideas. The Administrative Team at BES is always available to help in any way we can! You can contact us by calling the main office at 476-4500 or emailing us directly.

Principal Robin Bright rbright@lexrich5.org

Assistant Principal Zach Keister zkeister@lexrich5.org

Assistant Administrator Allison Babb ababb@lexrich5.org

Follow us on social media as well!

Facebook @BallentineElementarySchool

Twitter @BallentineElem

Our Mission…

The mission of Ballentine Elementary School is to join together community, staff, students, and families to ensure that all students are provided a world-class, rigorous education.

Our Vision…

In partnership with the community, staff, students, and families, Ballentine Elementary School will exemplify excellence in education in a positive, safe and nurturing environment in order to prepare our students to be fully participating citizens and leaders. We will foster the development of creative thinking, encourage curiosity and problem solving, promote respect for individual differences and uphold high ethical standards.