The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - November 25, 2024
Reminder: No School
- Wednesday November 27 - Friday, November 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
New Schools & Student Assignment Information
To provide additional support to our families, we want to share the timeline for information regarding the new schools and student assignment.
Timeline:
Nov. 26 - Board approves the plan & a community message will be sent by WCPSS
Nov. 26 - General message to all impacted families following approval of the plan sent by WCPSS
Dec. 4 - Specific message to all families that are eligible for a stability transfer will be sent by WCPSS
Dec. 4-18 - Stability Transfer process dates
We will continue to update this timeline and provide information from WCPSS Office of Student Assignment.
NC Check-Ins
- Dec 10 - 5th Grade Math
- Dec 16 - 5th Grade Science
- Jan 14 - 3rd Grade Math
- Jan 22 - 4th Grade Math
Field Trip Payments
For Field Trips and other school related payments, please use School Cash Online which is the WCPSS preferred method of payment.
Bravery!
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength, even when you know things are difficult or scary.
Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgment; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness but instead the overcoming of fear.
Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their houses and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.
To practice and encourage the character strength of bravery at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
BUCKHORN CREEK ELEMENTARY - BUCCANEER GEAR!!
Check out our school's Buccaneer Gear: https://bceshs.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Our PTA has worked with a vender to ensure this link is open ALL YEAR!
Parent and Student Lunch!
Please only select ONE time period per family. This allows two families an option each day to have lunch with their children.
We are excited to offer the opportunity for parents and visitors to have lunch with students once again. However, in order to ensure safety, manage space limitations, and to ensure the process is successful we must maintain guidelines and expectations for logistics. Please read the expectations and logistics on the sign up.
Buckhorn Creek Parent/Student Handbook 2024-2025
Important Dates!
November
- Nov 27 & 28 - No School - Thanksgiving
December
- Dec 6 - Spirit Day - Pajama Day
- Dec 16 - Chorus Concert - 6pm
- Dec 17 - PTA Cultural Arts Assembly - Dancing Drums
- Dec 21-Jan 2 - Winter Break
January
- Jan 3 - School resumes
About Us.
Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Location: 5651 Honeycutt Road, Holly Springs, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES