The Compass

School will not be in session on:

• Friday, September 20 - Teacher Work Day

We are moving close to 300 cars through the carpool dismissal each day. To reduce the number of cars arriving at school at the same time, we are requesting (not requiring) families stagger the time they arrive to carpool to pick up students.

o Families with the last name beginning with:

• A-G: 3:45
• H-N: 3:55
• O-S: 4:05
• T-Z: 4:10

Our Open House for Kindergarten-5th Grade will be Thursday, September 12th. Teachers will host these meetings in their rooms and will be provide details about their classrooms. Sessions will begin at 5:00pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm.

This is an information session for parents. Students are always welcome, but please know the event will be more focused on sharing with parents how each classroom will operate and curriculum

This week, our school community will focus on the Other People Mindset. This means anything that builds relationships is going to make you happy.

The Positivity Project (P2) aims to empower youth to build positive relationships by understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the character strengths in us all. People who have a strong “Other People Mindset” are able to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with others by consistently practicing these five Other People Mindset principles:

1. Cheer other people on when they succeed

2. Recognize the good in other people

3. Remain present when giving people your attention

4. Support others when they struggle

5. Understand that everything you say and do affects other people

While mental health is incredibly complex, we do know that positive relationships can help people become happier, healthier, and more resilient. And, the Positivity Project believes educators have a tremendous opportunity and vital role to play in this endeavor. Our nation’s youth spend a large percentage of their time in school. By deliberately and consistently teaching students that relationships are important — and that positive relationships are cultivated through character strengths and the Other People Mindset — educators can roll back these trends and create strong citizens and leaders for our communities and countries.

To practice and encourage the Other People Mindset at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you will watch a video clip together and discuss a quote and three questions.

Thank you for your support!

Get excited – our school is hosting the Buckhorn Creek Fun Run at the end of our fundraiser on 09/27/2024! This school-wide event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all students. All students are invited to attend, regardless of financial participation.

Sign up for our Buckhorn Creek Fun Run at MyBooster.com to get Buckhorn Creek Fun Run ready! 💪Anyone who signs up online before kickoff will be entered into a drawing to win principal for an hour.

Key Dates to Remember:

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 09/04/2024

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/18/2024

👟 Event Day – 09/27/2024

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!

We will open up the opportunity for parents to eat lunch with their children in early October. We appreciated the understanding for the delay. Our focus for the first month of school will be to ensure students know procedures and routines. Focusing on this at the beginning of the year strengthens our work for the months to come. Thank you!

BCES PTA wants you to join us for the 2024-2025 school year!

Memberships are annual and are up for renewal each school year. By purchasing your memberships, you help sponsor programs such as: The Positivity Project, Boosterthon, Book Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, Assemblies, classroom needs, and more.

We are running a membership drive from July 1st until September 15th. The class in each grade with the most memberships will earn an ice cream party and the teacher will receive a $25 gift card. We would love you to join us whether that means taking an active volunteer role in a committee, room parent, volunteer, or simply showing support for our school and staying informed.

Visit the link below to join now!

PTA Membership Page

The Buckhorn Creek Elementary Spirit Rock is a great way to send a message for all to see! Congratulate your favorite student on an accomplishment, wish a student a Happy Birthday, show appreciation to your favorite teacher or staff member, celebrate a team win or let everyone know how much you love our school! The rock is available for rental to families and staff of BCES for their use and enjoyment. All proceeds will go directly back to BCES through our PTA.

Rent the Rock Page

Families who were approved to volunteer in the 2023-24 school year will receive an email on June 1 outlining the simple volunteer renewal process for the 2024-25 school year. Families are encouraged to renew their volunteer status during the renewal window, July 1-Oct. 1. Review details at wcpss.net/volunteers.

NEW Volunteer Registration Process is now open! Please take a moment and complete the registration process. You may begin the registration process today!

You must be registered as a volunteer if you are planning to support any of the below activities.

• Tutor (in person or online)
• Field trip chaperone
• Helping with the front office
• Activity/club sponsor
• Room parent
• Field day worker
• Regular/recurring readers for classrooms
• PTA members assisting in volunteer activities

We have been working this summer to update the Buckhorn Creek Parent/Student Handbook for the 2023-2024 School year. Please feel free to begin reviewing this document for information about our school.

2024-2025 Buckhorn Creek Parent/Student Handbook

September

• Sept 12 - All Grades - Open House 5-7pm
  
• Sept 19 - PTA Boosterthon Begins
• Sept 20 - No School - Teacher Work Day

Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Location: 5651 Honeycutt Road, Holly Springs, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES