The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - November 11, 2019
The Positivity Project - Other People Matter!
Other People Matter - Knowing My Words and Actions Affect Others
This week our students will learn more about the foundation of the Positivity Project, Other People Matter. The focus is furthered this week with an investigation into "Knowing My Words and Actions Affect Others."
Please use these quotes and videos to host a discussion with your children.
"Words have a magical Power. They can either bring the greatest happiness or deepest despair." ~Sigmund Freud
"One kind word can change someone's entire day." ~Unknown
Showing Integrity!!
On Tuesday certificates will be awarded to those bus riders who have shown the character trait of INTEGRITY during the first 9 weeks of school. These students were identified by their bus driver has always doing the right thing on the bus. We are proud that approximately 300 students won this award. You will get a SeeSaw message if your student earned one.
This week in Positivity Project we are focusing on Other People Matter Mindset: Our Words and Actions Affect Others. Students will be given a green wristband to wear for the week. They will decide how to mark their bands when they say positive things to others and when they receive positive messages.
BCES Family Academy
Who: All of our Buccaneer Families! What: An opportunity to learn more about math, Dreambox, reading, and/or social emotional learning and ways you can support your student(s). You will be able to choose sessions to attend, and take home materials will be provided. All sessions at both locations will be led by Buckhorn Creek staff. Where: Buckhorn Creek When: Thursday, November 14. The first session will begin at 6:00pm, and the second session will begin at 6:50 and end at 7:30pm. Why: As a staff, we want to connect with our families and communities as we partner together for the success of all of our students! To help ensure all of our families can attend, we will offer child care for children 18 months- 5th grade. Child care will be provided by Buckhorn Creek staff.
If you are able to attend, please follow this link and complete the sign up process ASAP!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM731a7IKla6JHLaDKAIkYEJnlL8mSI4Q-KYx0NVeN1cJVGw/viewform
Food Drive!
FOOD DRIVE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15!
Did you know that Buckhorn Creek Elementary has a program for kids that face food insecurity? The BCES PTA has partnered with Holly Springs United Methodist Church, Hope Community Church, and parents at our school to help provide bags of food each weekend to children that are part of the Meals for Mateys program. We are extending this program over the holidays to provide additional food to families in need. From Nov 12-15, we will be having a school-wide food drive to gather donations of food.
Kindergarten - Spaghetti noodles and sauce (Plastic Jars Please)
1st Grade - Stuffing/Dressing
2nd Grade - Cereal
3rd Grade - Canned Fruits or Vegetables
4th Grade - Canned Meats
5th Grade - Snack Items
Donations can be dropped off on the tables in the foyer. Thank you so much for supporting our school community. If you are interested leading a food drive with a group you are a part of or if you have any questions, please contact Sara Coats at Sarahcoats2@gmail.com
News from our Specialists!!
Up Coming Dates!!
Nov 14 - BCES Parent Academy
Nov 14 - Fall Make up pictures
Nov 22 - Spirit Day - PJ Day
Nov 22 - PTA Movie Night and General Meeting
Nov 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
About Us.
Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Location: 5651 Honeycutt Road, Holly Springs, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES