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January 11, 2019
Dates to Know!
JAN 11 - REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION
JAN 15 - KID CHESS SPRING SESSION BEGINS
JAN 21 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL)
JAN 22 - TALENT SHOW APPLICATIONS DUE
JAN 26 - MOTHER-SON EVENT, GLADIATORS HOCKEY GAME, 7:30pm
JAN 29 - TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS, 7:10-7:40am (groups); K-3rd during specials
JAN 30 - TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS, 4th-5th, during specials
JAN 31 - LAST DAY OF CLUBS SESSION 4
FEB 1 - HONORING OUR HEROES ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE
FEB 1 - BOX TOPS DUE
FEB 2 - BIG CREEK NIGHT/CHORUS PERFORMS AT THE GLADIATORS HOCKEY, 7:35pm
FEB 4 - 22 - READ-A-THON FUNDRAISER
FEB 6 - LITERACY NIGHT, SESSION 1 5:30-5:50pm, SESSION 2 5:55-6:15pm, SESSION 3 6:20-6:40pm
FEB 14 - CLUBS SESSION 5 BEGINS
FEB 23 - TALENT SHOW
What's for lunch??
MENU FOR WEEK OF JAN. 14
Monday: Popcorn Chicken, Salisbury Steak, PBJ, Turkey & Cheese Roll-Up, Turkey Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Black Bean Burger
Tuesday: , Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Tomato Soup, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Chik’n Nuggets
Wednesday: Nachos (Cheese, Chicken, Beef), PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Taco Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Garden Veggie Burger
Thursday: Pasta (with Sauce/ Meatballs), PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Black Bean Burger
Friday: Pizza, PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Pinwheel
MENU FOR WEEK OF JAN. 21
Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, Buffalo Chicken Strips, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Chik’n Nuggets
Wednesday: Nachos (Cheese, Beef, Chicken), PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Taco Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Garden Veggie Burger
Thursday: Cheesy Bread, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Ham & Cheese Roll-Up, Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Black Bean Burger
Friday: All-Beef Hotdog, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Vegetable Soup, PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Rotisserie Chicken Salad Salad, Veggie Salad, Hummus, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Pinwheel
School Closure and Delay Information
To ensure the safety of our students and staff FCS has a comprehensive plan that is executed when there is consideration of a school closing or delay due to inclement weather.
The decision to close or delay school is made no later than 5:30 am, and communicated using email, phone, social media, and print/broadcast media. To make sure that you receive all messages, please login to your Parent Portal account and make sure your email and phone numbers are current, and that you have selected the appropriate messaging tool (email, phone, text or inbox) especially for emergency messaging.
More Details on Inclement Weather and School Closings/Delays HERE!
Literacy Night Fun!
Join us for Literacy Night on Wednesday, February 6 from 5:30-6:45pm. We will have activities all over the school -- in the cafeteria, media center, multipurpose room, helm, even the hallways. Come visit Camp Read-A-Lot and meet authors, visit grade-level campsites to hear stories from your favorite teachers and participate in BINGO for Books. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Big Creek at the Atlanta Gladiators!
It's almost time for Big Creek night at the Atlanta Gladiators game! This is an awesome event to get together with friends and family to watch some hockey, as well as see the Big Creek Chorus perform the National Anthem. A flyer is included below with information about the event, including a link to follow to purchase tickets. A portion of every ticket sold using this link will go back to Big Creek Elementary, so make you use this link purchase your tickets!
We hope to see you all there!
Kid Chess Registration - Spring 2019
Lost in Carpool
Stuffed animal
Toddler shoes
Glitter sneaker - toddler size 6
Dog toy
Flu season is fast approching!
Below is a link to the CDC with helpful information about managing the flu.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm
Please refer to the chart below for more information about the difference in symptoms between cold and flu.
A Few Reminders from Nurse G
Please send extra clothes for your child to keep in their back packs. You never know when milk will spill or a mud puddle will call for splashing in. Even the older students can have a need for a change of clothes.
Forsyth County Policy: The policy states that when a child has a fever (100 degrees or above), vomiting or diarrhea, they must be free of these symptoms for 24 hours without any medications for these symptoms (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin, Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, etc.) before they may return to school. Please do not send your child to school if they are sick. This passes germs to everyone else.
No medication should be brought to school with your child. Parents must bring all medications to the clinic- even cough drops. An Administration of Medication Form also is needed for all OTC medications (ie cough drops, Tylenol, etc.). If your child has allergies or a medical condition which requires treatment at school please make sure you complete the forms that were previously sent home. Once completed, please bring those in along with the required medications. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse G.
Cold Weather Clothing: As the weather turns colder, don’t forget those warm coats, hats and gloves. It can be cold at recess on frosty days, so bundle up!
It's Time for Some Mother/Son Fun
Talent Show Information
Big Creek Talent Show entry applications must be submitted in this Google Form by end of day Tuesday, January 22, 2019. All performances must be less than 2 minutes in length. No parents are allowed during auditions. If your child is in a group act, each student must enter a separate entry application. Auditions will be held Tuesday, January 29 for any age Group Performances from 7:10-7:40 am and for Kindergarten through 3rd Grades during their Specials Time. Grades 4th & 5th will audition on Wednesday, January 30 during their Specials Time. Visit the Talent Show page for more information.
Honoring our Heroes Essay Contest
Students are encouraged to write a one page essay about their real life hero. Essays are due February 1, 2019. Please visit the Honoring our Heroes page for more information and to print the application.
This Month on our Voyage Journey!
Forsyth Wellness Collaborative
Forsyth County has created a new initiative called the Forsyth County Total Wellness Collaborative. The TWC vision is mobilizing the community of Forsyth to support the growth and success of all learners to lead a balanced and successful life. Stay in the know by clicking this link for more Parent Resources or listening to the Total Wellness Collaborative Podcast!
Around Our Community
Did you know by the age of 7, a child has already been exposed to technology for 2 years...and 1 of those years is unsupervised??
If you want to learn more about technology that impacts our students, please attend this awesome parent night. See details below and use the link to register.
Technology Today: Empowering Parents -- Denmark Parent Series #3 -https://tinyurl.com/ycfklnbr
Please support our Partners in Education
At Big Creek Elementary, we are fortunate to have many wonderful businesses involved in our Partners in Education program. These community members generously give their time and resources to invest in our students’ well-being and successes. Please take a moment to learn more about our fantastic business partners and consider supporting the businesses that support Big Creek!
Big Creek Elementary School
Email: khays44@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1718
Location: 1994 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770-887-4584
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