The Compass

We are once again looking for volunteers to assist with BCES chorus for our upcoming production in the spring. Our spring production is quite ambitious so any bit helps. Please let me know if you or anyone you may know are willing to help with the following:

- Creating scenery or decorations for the stage
- Helping create costumes/masks for students
- Helping setup/assist during rehearsals

If you are able to assist in any way, please contact me here on talkingpoints or via email: msweet@wcpss.net

To stay in compliance with district and Environmental Protection Agency requirements, all schools must distribute the 2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification to both staff and families.

Please follow the links to review:

English

Spanish

Book Fair is here!!

We are so excited to help the kids shop at the Book Fair starting this Friday. Please note sales tax (7.25%) will be added to all Book Fair purchases (in person or online). Please make sure to account for tax when you send checks or cash.

All students will preview the Book Fair to make their Wish Lists on Fri Jan 31 or Mon Feb 3. They will bring their list home with prices. They can shop before and during school all week.

Create an eWallet and share with family and friends, so your student can shop with electronic funds at the Book Fair. You don’t have to worry about lost cash, checks, or change.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/buckhorncreekelemschool2

We can still use your help! Sign up to help work the Book Fair on the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EADAD2FA6F58-46987039-buckhorn

Happy Reading!

Grand-Persons (any family member) are invited to join their favorite Buccaneers for lunch! You are invited to have lunch during their scheduled lunch time in the cafeteria. This can be a time to enjoy your new book from the book fair while you eat with your Buccaneer!

We kindly request that younger children not attend and limit to 2 Grand-Persons per student. Please list the names of the Grand-Persons on the registration form below. You may bring your lunch or purchase in the cafeteria. If purchasing lunch at school, please know that credit cards are not accepted and smaller bills are requested.

A form was sent in last week's Tuesday folders if you wish to register via Paper Pencil. You may register by clicking here.

Adult Lunch (a la Carte Price): Entree $3.00 All sides $1.00 each and milk $.75

Student Lunch $3.50

Menu for Feb 4th- Entree: Beef Tacos Sides: black beans, salsa, diced pears

*Please note: menu selection is subject to change due to availability

Kindergarten

• 10:25-10:55 - Lunch
• 10:55-11:25 - Book Fair/Craft

1st Grade

• 11:00-11:30 - Lunch
• 11:30-12:00 - Book Fair/Craft

2nd Grade

• 11:35-12:05 - Lunch
• 12:05-12:35 - Book Fair/Craft

Pre-K

• 11:50-12:20 - Lunch
• 12:20-12:50 - Book Fair/Craft

3rd Grade

• 12:10-12:35 - Lunch
• 12:40-1:10 - Book Fair/Craft

4th Grade

• 12:40-1:05 - Lunch
• 1:10-1:40 - Book Fair/Craft

5th Grade

• 1:10-1:40 - Lunch
• 1:45-2:15 - Book Fair/Craft

Students will be taking NC Check-Ins on the following dates

• Jan 27 - 3rd Grade NC Check-Ins Reading
• Jan 28 - 5th Grade NC Check-Ins Reading
• Jan 28 - 4th Grade NC Check-Ins Math
• Jan 29 - 4th Grade NC Check-Ins Reading

For Field Trips and other school related payments, please use School Cash Online which is the WCPSS preferred method of payment.

https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/

This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Social Intelligence. Social intelligence means understanding other people's thoughts and feelings and why they act the way they do.

Social intelligence helps us build good relationships by being aware of others’ emotions and behaviors. It is different from "book smarts" and grows with experience. It also allows people to connect, form friendships, and protect themselves from being taken advantage of. It also helps us read facial expressions and understand what motivates others.

To practice and encourage the character strength of social intelligence 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.

Pre-K–K

Grades 1–2

Grades 3–5

Grades 6–8

Grades 9–12

Thank you for your support!

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!

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.

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

January

• Jan 27 - 3rd Grade NC Check-Ins Reading
• Jan 28 - 5th Grade NC Check-Ins Reading & 4th NC Check-Ins Math
• Jan 29 - 4th Grade NC Check_Ins Reading
• Jan 30 - Reschedule Learning Celebration
• Jan 31 - Book Fair Begins

February

• Feb 4 - Grand Persons' Day
• Feb 6 - Family Book Fair Night 5-6:30pm
• Feb 7 - Spirit Day - Dress like your favorite book character
• Feb 17 - No School - Teacher Work Day
• Feb 18 - Spring Pictures
• Feb 19 - PTA Meeting @ 2:45 In Person & Virtual Option

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