BFES Monthly News

May Newsletter

Kindergarten is doing many new and interesting things in the month of May. We are learning about how to sound out words with blends in them. A blend is two or three consonant letters that appear together in a word, where each consonant makes its own sound. Some of the different types of blends are : bl, fr, and sw. In reading comprehension, we will be learning about how to do a five finger retell which includes characters, setting, problem, solution and the events of story. In science we will learn about birds with their lifecycles, body parts and adaptations. We will learn about different insects’ life cycles and body parts. We will also be learning about different animal habitats such as the rainforest, polar regions and savanna. Our last science topic we will discuss are frogs and ponds! Our testing window for Dibels and Iready will open on Friday May 2nd. Important dates to remember are May 2nd, this is the field day as long as weather permits. May 6th interim reports go home. May 9th is muffins with moms where moms can come in the morning to eat a muffin with their child in the classroom. May 27th is donuts with dads where dads can come in the morning to eat a donut with their child in the classroom. May 30th we have a free field trip to the park planned. Please remember to check binders and ClassDojo daily for messages and important papers from your student’s teacher.

Dear Families

It’s almost the end of the year, but we are still learning lots of fun things! In the upcoming weeks, we will be diving into some exciting topics. Language Arts, students will study nouns and verbs, learn about commas in a series of words, explore long vowel spellings, and practice instructional writing. Mathematics, we will focus on telling time to the nearest hour and half hour, measuring lengths, and comparing and ordering lengths. Social Science, our discussions will revolve around spring, insects, and life cycles. Please encourage your child to share what they are learning at home!

In May, our enthusiastic 2nd graders are diving into the exciting world of geometry, exploring shapes, angles, and spatial reasoning through engaging activities and hands-on learning. As they tackle more complex texts filled with multisyllabic words, students are enhancing their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, igniting a passion for literature. Additionally, they are preparing for end-of-year assessments, showcasing their growth and mastery of key concepts. This month is a celebration of their hard work and a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their learning journey throughout the year!

Dear Families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well. As we embrace the month of May, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership in your children’s education. Together, we are creating a nurturing environment where our students can flourish.

Important Announcements

We have several exciting events coming up this month:

· Field Day: May 2nd

· In-House Science Field Trip: May 8th (Soil Experiments)

· EOG Pep Rally: May 21st

· Talent Show: May 22nd

Please mark your calendars!

Celebrations from the Month

April has been a month full of joy and celebration! We were thrilled to witness a wonderful Choral and Step Team performance. The talent and dedication displayed by our students were truly inspiring, and it was a fantastic way to showcase their hard work and creativity.

Additional Information

As we approach the end of the academic year, please take note of the following important testing dates:

· NC Check-In for Math: May 1st

· ELA EOG: May 28th

· Math EOG: May 30th

We encourage you to support your children during this testing period to help them feel confident and prepared.

ELA: Students will soon start preparing for end-of-grade reading tests. To help them feel confident and prepared, we'll be using a variety of practice materials and test-taking strategies in class. Regular attendance is crucial for students to keep up with the review material, so it's essential that they attend school daily unless they're genuinely ill. Consistent attendance will help students stay on track and make the most of our test prep activities.
Social Studies: Students will dive into their North Carolina state project, where they'll create the ABCs of North Carolina. To get started, they'll conduct research using various resources that are packed with historical facts, notable places, influential people, and iconic symbols that showcase the state's rich heritage. By exploring these resources, students will gather the information they need to craft a comprehensive and engaging representation of North Carolina, one letter at a time.

Hello 5th Grade Families!

The end of the year is fast approaching, and we will be visiting middle schools! Students that will be going to Jacksonville Commons Middle and Northwoods Park Middle have already received registration materials. The other middle schools will likely give their materials out during our visit on May 9th. Permission slips have been sent home, so please return them by the close of school on May 6th. Here is what we will be tackling in May:

• ELA: Reviewing for EOGs
• Math: Reviewing for EOGs
• Science: Continuing our study of ecosystems and reviewing for EOGs
• Social Studies: Continuing Civil War studies

As a reminder, don’t forget to join PowerSchool's Parent Portal if you have not done so already. This way, you can help your child keep track of their grades and missing assignments. Students have been logging in to complete their assessments and check their grades as well. Please feel free to stop by the front office with identification to complete the form to join.

Thank you for your continued support, and please be sure to keep in touch with us!

We had an incredible time during the Career fair! Our guest speaker inspired us all by sharing his journey of learning English later in life.

We’re continuing our exciting unit on The Five Senses, and this month we’re focusing on touch. Students will begin each class with a hands-on mystery activity where they’ll feel an object from nature or the classroom. Then they’ll make predictions through writing or by discussing their ideas with a partner. We’re using descriptive language to explore texture—words like bumpy, smooth, soft, and rough.This follows our hearing unit, where students listened to mystery sounds and wrote predictions using sentence starters like “I hear..”

We are so proud of our students’ progress in Lexia! Many students have completed levels and are working on their Lexia Skill Builders—creative projects that let them share personal experiences. Students are writing poems, making drawings, and giving presentations that connect to their learning. It’s amazing to see how they express themselves in English with confidence and creativity!

Kindergarten Registration opened April 1st for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit the Onslow County website to registration on-line. Note that all kindergarteners must turn 5 on or prior to August 31, 2025.

Out of District applications for the 2025-2026 School Year will open on May 1, 2025 and closes July 15, 2025. Any current 2024-2025 OOD approvals will need to re-apply for the 2025-2026 if planning on returning.

This information is located on the Onslow County School Website https://onslowk12ncus.finalsite.com/families/parents-students/current-student-reassignmentout-of-county-placement

Parents, if your child will not be returning to BFE for the next school year, please contact the school me at 910-347-4459 EXT. 74005. Thank You ~

ID Check – Per Onslow County School Policy, we are a 100% ID check school. Please make sure you bring a state issued ID or driver’s license with you, a military ID will not be accepted as a form of ID.

We appreciate your help and support as we work together to ensure your child has a safe and successful school year.

School Counselor: During the month of May:

Kindergarten will learn some safety tips.

First and Second Grade will review the year and tell ways they showed excellence.

Third and Fourth grade will be discussing the EOG's and how to do their best.

Fifth Grade will be talking about middle school and how to have a smooth transition.

Nurse Custy : If your child/student has medications at school, please make arrangements to pick them up by 3:00pm on June 6th. School policy prohibits storing medications over the summer. MEDICATIONS LEFT AT SCHOOL AFTER FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2025 MAY BE DISCARDED. Onslow County Schools requires an updated Medication Permission form each school year; the form is available on the Onslow County Schools web page

**All children with fevers of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater will be excluded from school until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aspirin, etc.). Those with vomiting and/or diarrhea can return when they have been symptom free for 24 hours.

School Social Worker -If you feel I can be of assistance for your student and/or family, please reach out to me by calling me at 910-347-4459 ext. 74015.

CHEW Food Drive- Week of May 12th -16th

We have approximately 80 students who receive CHEW at BFE.

Please donate to help with the food insecurity of our students and help ensure they have food on the weekends.

Items Needed:

Individual items:

Fruit cups

Fruit snacks

Cereal

Grits

Oatmeal

Canned Vegetables

Bag snacks

Peanut butter

Jelly

Ramen Noodles

Microwave mac-n-cheese

Chef Boy R Dee microwave items

Breakfast bars

Pop tarts

Vienna Sausage

Art -K- New lesson about Summer and basic questions

1-2 : New lesson about Summer, basic questions. Continue with Spanish writing and reading.

4-5: New lesson about Summer continues reviewing vocabulary words, conversation, basic questions.

Thank you!

Media- We are finishing up our book of the year competition. Summer Reading is just around the corner! Check out the Summer Reading at the local library. Students will be able to get a Summer pack of books from the school library starting next week! These books DO NOT need to be returned.

Spanish -Kindergarten: Spring/fruits vocabulary

1-2 grades: Spring vocabulary, working with translations, learning to read Spanish and conversation.

3-5 grades: Spring vocabulary, translation and conversation.

PE- May is here and that means that the school year is coming to an end. We start off the month with our annual Field Day. Parents are welcome to come and cheer your child on as they participate in several fun relay races. During May we will be doing parachute activities (a favorite in all grades), 4 square with the upper grades, and we will finish up with a unit on backyard games.

Remember that students should be wearing tennis shoes on their PE days as they are the safest shoes for all the various activities that we do in class.

I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer.

In Music - Music students will continue to learn about the importance of the history of jazz music. We will also explore the various instruments of the orchestra.

MAY

5/1 AR FIELD TRIP

MATH CHECK INS 3-5

5/2 FIELD DAY

K-2 - 9:15 - 11:30 AM

3-5 - 12:30 - 2:30PM

5/5 MATH NC CHECK INS

AR FIELD TRIP STUDENTS ONLY

5/6 NC CHECK IN 5TH LIFE SCIENCE

5/9 FIELD DAY 4TH ONLY

KINDERGARTEN MUFFINS WITH MOMS

5TH GRADE TO MIDDLE SCHOOLS

5/13 ELEMENTARY CHESS COMPETITION

5/21 3-5 PREP RALLY 12-1 PM

5/22 TALENT SHOW 5:30 PM

5/23 SENIOR WALK -KINDERGARTEN HALL

5/27 KINDER DONUTS WITH DADS

5/28 ELA EOG

5/29 MATH EOG

5/30 KINDER TO THE PARK FIELD TRIP