

The Weekly Wildcat ROAR
Week of Monday, August 19 thru Friday, August 23
A few reminders...
All visitors to the building must successfully pass through the weapons detection system before being able to access the front office. Visitors should always have their ID on hand for entry or to sign a student out. Only those listed in PowerSchool will be granted access to students.
Please leave your car tags displayed until your student arrives at your vehicle.
Thank you for your help in keeping our Wildcats safe!
Upcoming Events:
August 19th-23rd- Fall iReady testing (August 20th- reading, August 21st- math)
August 23rd- Bernie and KONA Ice at BES
August 31st- BHS Band Fish Fry
Carolina Family Engagement Center Partnership
This year, BES will partner with the Carolina Family Engagement Center to build stronger school/home connections. Click on the link to see an introductory video!
We're Going Places!
As part of our learning, we would love to showcase travel and cultures. We have dedicated a bulletin board in our main hallway to showcasing family and staff travels. Please send in photos from your family vacations and experiences this summer!
Connect with us!!
School Website
Go to cherokee1.org and select Blacksburg Elementary on the drop down menu.
Social Media
Like us on Facebook at BES Wildcats ROAR.
Classroom Communication
Connect with your child's teacher and receive school updates using Kinvo.
BES PTO
Be sure to check in with your child's teacher to get signed up for PTO. Our PTO does amazing things for our students and staff. You don't want to miss being a part of this great organization!
Wildcat World Changers
Please use the link below to send a shout out for any BES staff members or students you see making an impact on our school and community!
Student and Parent Handbook
AVID Callback of the Week- Teachers: Stop! Students: Collaborate and Listen!
AVID focus for August- Organization
This week we will explore...
3rd Grade:
Math: Place Value to the hundred thousands place
ELA: Monitor, clarify, and figurative language
Grammar-types of sentences
OG-lesson 35 open and closed syllables
Science: Upcoming Unit- Forces and Motion
Social Studies: Continents, oceans, parts of a map
Music: Music Introduction- Rules and Procedures
Library: Internet Safety
Art: Art Introduction
PE: Pacer Test
4th Grade:
Math: Understanding Place Value
ELA: Collaboration & Team Building
Science: What is energy?
Social Studies: Continents & Oceans
Music: Music Introduction- Rules and Procedures
Library: Internet Safety
Art: Art Introduction
PE: Pacer Test
5th Grade:
Math:Comparing numbers and place value
ELA: Story Elements
Science: Observations - Science Research
Social Studies: Westward Expansion
Music: Music Introduction- Rules and Procedures
Library: Internet Safety
Art: SLO's
PE: Pacer Test
GT: GT classes will begin soon!
Blacksburg Elementary School
Email: julie.foster@cherokee1.org
Website: https://bes.cherokee1.org/o/be
Location: 402 Hardin Street, Blacksburg, SC, USA
Phone: 864-206-6518
Facebook: facebook.com/BESWildcatsROAR