Falcon Family Flyer
January 3, 2022
B.M.Williams Primary School
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757 547-0238
Fax: 757 547-3475
Principal
Mrs. Brighid M. Gates
brighid.gates@cpschools.comAssistant Principal
Mrs. Mattie Gould
Assistant Principal
BMW - Believe. Motivate. Welcome.
I BELIEVE in the potential of every child.
I will be MOTIVATED by my why.
I will WELCOME each child with love.
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year! I hope you had a chance to pause, reflect and refresh over the winter holiday break. I know it was just what I needed. My intention for this newsletter is to continue sending it out every two weeks unless there is pertinent information that needs to be sent out sooner.
As you may know, the School Board held a special meeting on December 31, 2021, to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. At this meeting, the School Board proposed and approved an amendment to their previous motion from the December 13, 2021 meeting regarding masks for students. Therefore, masks will continue to be required for all students, staff, and visitors as per the Public Health Order when we return on January 3, 2022. Vaccines and testing for student athletes, however, will remain optional.
New Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines for Students and Staff
At the recent School Board meeting, Dr. Cotton also reviewed the new isolation and quarantine protocols recommended by the CDC/VDH/CDH that will be implemented on January 3.
The first major change is that all close contacts will only be required to quarantine for 5 calendar days, followed by 5 days of masking, unless they are fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC. Also, those who test positive for COVID-19 will only have to isolate themselves for 5 days, followed by 5 days of masking as long as they are free of symptoms. More detailed information can be found in the Important Updates Presentation.
Please know that I am here to help answer any questions you might have about the new quarantine and isolation guidelines.
Brighid Gates
Communication Corner
Remind app - BMW BUS updates: code: bb4ad6b
Twitter- @bmwprimary
Facebook- B M Williams Primary Business Page
Instagram- @bmwilliamsprimary
YouTube- Subscribe to our BM Williams Primary Channel
PeachJar - flyers only as needed
School Messenger - Sunday’s at 2:00 pm (as needed)
Weekly Synergy Emails
PTA Corner
Upcoming Calendar Dates
1/5 COVID testing for students and staff at BMW 3-7 pm
1/12 COVID testing for students and staff at BMW 3-7 pm
1/14 Early Release Day - Elementary schools only
1/17 MLK holiday - Schools closed
1/18 PTA meeting, COVID vaccine clinic at BMW 4-8 pm
1/28 Early Release Day - end of grading period
1/31 Teacher Workday - no school for students
2/1 Teacher Workday - no school for students
Technology Notes
Schoology Access for Students at home.
Principal Star Awards
At the end of each month, teachers select one student from their classrooms as their Principal Star. The Principal Star is a student who has been SOARing all month and following the behavior expectations in the classroom and other areas in the building. Principal stars are invited to a Principal Star party at the end of the month where they eat lunch with the Principal and/or Assistant Principals. They receive a treat, certificate, pencil and sticker.
Kindergarten
Lauren Barlow
Anderson Dong
Alanna Guevara
Kyrie Johnson
Leah Lemus
Alayna White
A'mya Pettyford
Nathan Smith
Skyla Tharp
Ava Kubera
Kroy Johnson
Jordyn Pinede
First Grade
Zuri Flynn
Chima Okafor
Joshua Ashby
Ava Brown
Landon Moore
Alexa Sanchez
Melody Hawthorne
Ashton DeJesus
Jadalynn Pruitt
Caleb Achoe
Canaan Wilis
Carson St. Hilaire
Kemari Eley
Second Grade
Athena Walton
Sophia Preston
Olivia Jones
Dash Etheridge
Armani Pitt
Naomi Newborn
Lila Myers
Maya Rose
Khari Long
Amaris Fallings
Jonas Northington
Happy Birthday! We love you!
12/8 Blanchard, Aubrey M., White, Markus M.
12/9 Ashby, Joshua J., Hawthorne, Mia T., Howell, Erin R., Zarghami, Lavina H.
12/10 Leon, Madison S., Wilson, Joshua E.
12/11 Juma, Nijmah J., Magee, E'layah A.
12/12 Achoe, Caleb G.Daniels, Tristyn S.Johnson, Karmyn S.Jones, Daniel L.
12/13Elliott, Caiden A.Hernandez, Ava S.Ivey, Rhilynn N.Richards, Taylor N.
12/14 Holland, Adonis J.
12/16 Banks, Mckenzie K.,Mariano, Zooey Claire L.,Masterson, Jack A., Phan, Francheska Simmons, Natalia J.
12/17 Goodman, Katelyn R., Johnson, Micah E., Lloyd, Chaz M., Morrell, Alexandria L., Seliquini, Gracelynn N.
12/18 Chhin, Eva S.Garcia, Shiloh I, .Hogue, Layla M.Wilkins, Tyler M.Woodhouse, Anya N.
12/19 Bland, Zimorah M.
12/20 Hammond, Ayden M.
12/21 Carlson, Dani M.Giusto, Hunter W., Herard, Venus N.Sanchez, Alexa Z. Teta
12/22 Erazo Batres, Osman J.Henry, Ean G. Jones, Shaw I.
12/23 Felix Romero, Esther A.Fields, Zy'Aire A.
12/24 Pouncil, Mateo G. Rogers, Ra'Niyah M., Sparks, Alyson L.
12/25 Davis, Darren D.,Emmons, Caralyn E.
12/26 Burks, Carissa N. Martino, Victor C. Merchant, Jordan N. Oduro, Dylan N. Patel, Sakshi J.
12/27 Le, AvaMatthews, Arileigh M.Taylor, Maddisyn J.
12/28 Coleman, Eden J., Morris, Tyler C., Williams, Aubrey K.
12/29 Hawthorne, Melody M.
12/30 James, Rylei C.,Lamb, Jahziel A.
12/31 Barlow, Lauren G.Morgan, Anthony M., Reeder, Alaya A.
Students are recognized on the morning announcements on the day of his/her birthday, and receives a birthday pencil and sticker from the Principal. Weekend birthdays are announced on the Monday following the weekend birthday.