Barnett Shoals Elementary has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by Franklin Covey Education. This recognition is evidence that the school has produced outstanding results in

school and student outcomes, and because of the extraordinary impact the school has on staff, students, parents, and the greater community.

Leader in Me unites students, staff, and families around a common goal to prepare students with college-, career-, and life-readiness skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment. With Leader in Me, students learn to become self-aware and interdependent, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritize their time, be considerate of others, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, live a balanced life, and contribute to society.

We are elated to receive this recognition!

We will have our Lighthouse Celebration on Wednesday, December 20th.

Thank you for all of your participation and donations Barnett Shoals collected 871 CANs!!! 🐻

ADMIRALTY: 277 cans

CHICHAGOF: 186 cans

KODIAK: 86 cans

YAKOBI: 322 cans

Join us for our last regular season game versus Winterville Elementary at the CCSD District Gym!!!

Monday, December 4th at the CCSD District Gym (595 Prince Avenue)

Girls Game: 4PM

Boys Game: 5PM

FTA Meeting: Immediately following the boys’ game

Please stay for a few minutes immediately following the games for our BSE FTA meeting!

We have a few updates for you and want to share some exciting things planned for 2024!

Join in the winter fun and let's show some holiday spirit!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th: MAD ABOUT PLAID DAY - Wear anything or everything plaid!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th: GRINCH DAY - Wear green or Grinch gear!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th: WINTER GEAR DAY - Wear any winter gear/apparel!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th: TWINKLE TOES DAY - Wear festive socks or footwear!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th: FESTIVE SWEATER DAY - Wear your festive sweater!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th: PAJAMA DAY - Wear your school-appropriate pajamas (no slippers)!

Barnett Shoals will hold its 15th annual Winter Wonderland Store on Dec. 14-15 & 18-19, 2023.

During this time, scholars who have earned a BSE Winter Wonderland ticket will have the opportunity to shop at the Winter Wonderland store.

In order for this event to be a success, we are asking for donations of like-new gently used items. We are not asking you to purchase any items but simply to donate things you have but no longer use.

Sample items include:

• household decorative items
• holiday items
• wintry items like snow globes
• picture frames
• kitchen items
• wallets
• tool sets

• bags/purses
• sporting items or paraphernalia
• journals and/or pen sets
• craft supplies
• unused candles
• books
• unused items such as lotions

Donations can be brought to the school office beginning Monday, November 13th.

You can also help by volunteering to work the Winter Wonderland Store wrapping gifts, assisting students with shopping, and setting up the store!

If you have questions, comments, or would like to sign up to volunteer, please contact Ms. Jennifer Flores via Class Dojo, call 706-357-5334 ext. 35241, or email floresj@clarke.k12.ga.us.

Thanks in advance for your contributions and your help in making this year’s Winter Wonderland a success!

Barnett Shoals SWAG invites you to our 2023

❄️Winter Formal❄️!

Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer as our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade scholars, along with our school choir, perform in this year's Winter Musical!

THURSDAY, December 14, 2023

Barnett Shoals Cafeteria @6PM

Scholars need to arrive no later than 5:30PM

Scholars should wear the festive attire of their choice for this event.

Contact Anna Meyers with any questions

Barnett Shoals is a Leader in Me school! Leader in Me is based off of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective people and it is already shifting the mindsets of staff & scholars and the culture of our school.

We are beginning to focus on Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

TOAST (Treating Our Awesome Staff & Teachers)!!!

TOAST- Teacher Treats

TOAST- Birthday Cards

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity Events:

Please fill out this form to sign up for a weekly Food Resource here at Barnett Shoals.

If you would like for me to contact you regarding any further resources (food or otherwise), you can also use this form to contact me.

Thank you,

Jennifer Flores, Family Engagement Specialist.

floresj@clarke.k12.ga.us

(706) 357-5334 ext. 35421

https://forms.gle/56raTh2aeodCK65dA

THIS EVENT IS FOR EASTSIDE SCHOOLS!

Please put this on your calendars! Barnett Shoals families are invited to these markets!

These events, in partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, allow many Athens-Clarke County families the opportunity to receive free food, drinks, house and school supplies, and toys.

The market will be held monthly at Fowler Drive Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.

The market dates are scheduled for:

400 Fowler Drive, Athens, GA 30601

4:00-5:30 PM

**School accessible by bus line!!

Location: 3220 South Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-357-5334
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Barnett-Shoals-Elementary-School-101931715495031/