The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - October 4, 2021
Be Present!
This week our students dig in deeper to the Other People Matter Mindset with a focus on Being Present.
What is the Other People Matter Mindset? This mindset is taking the time to look beyond ourselves. Recognizing the feelings, love, and care within others. Furthermore, it is important to recognize them as individuals and recognize they matter.
This week we will continue to build this mindset by identifying the benefits of being present. Often our days are busy and we are not fully present. But when we stop and take a moment to reflect or see the good in others the world around us changes.
Students this week will be practicing seeing the good in others and being appreciative as they build their other people matter mindset. #OtherBucsMatter #BuccaneerPride
"What makes me happy is the appreciation of people around me." ~Nadia Comaneci
"Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated." ~Lou Holtz
Please use these quotes and discuss with your child what they learn about Open-mindedness this week.
Video Links:
Check out the P2 for Families website, which contains 1 quote, 1 video, and 3 questions for your family to discuss. This is designed to be easy for parents to use to lead conversations around the importance of character strengths and positive relationships. It is differentiated for grades Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Most of these webpages are password protected and the password (very simple) is: P2
It Takes A Village!
The BCES Student Support Services invites you to the first meeting of our parent support group, "It Takes A Village." Our October meeting will be on Thursday, 10/21 at 7:00 pm and a repeat session Friday, 10/22 at 10:00 am.
A Google Link will be mailed out to all members of our school community just prior to the start of the meeting.
The purpose of this group is to connect with other parents, address common parenting challenges, and share effective strategies.
Agenda Items for the first meeting: Introductions of SSS Staff, Survey link for topics of interest, and Book summary of 1-2-3 Magic. *All parents in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the book!
Matey-Move-athon!
We are at about 70% of achieving our goal! Thank you to everyone for supporting our school and help raise funds for our PTA. Keep getting those pledges!
This week we kick off our Matey-Move-A-Thon DanceFit! Our goal is to raise $20,000 for automated shades for the gym & a new outdoor learning space. Here is a quick video overview of our fundraising program: https://vimeo.com/569362100/5771c49baa
We want all families to get registered by 9/30! Log on to MYBOOSTER.COM today and enter your family’s details.
We are working hard to make this fundraiser safe, fun, and successful for everyone!
Key dates to remember:
• Registration Opens - 9/16
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM
• Donating Starts - 9/23
• Fundraiser Kick Off - 9/30
• Event Day - 10/08
SAVE THE DATE!
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
PTA School Beautification
Please join us for our FIRST EVER Buckhorn Creek Elementary School Beautification Event! Tasks will include pulling weeds, trash pick-up, and digging holes to plant the azaleas gifted to the school. Dates are 10/16 from 8a-12p and 10/23 from 8a-12p. Please see the sign up genius for more information and sign up to volunteer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4BA5AB28A46-2021. We appreciate your help!
Returning To School After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Exposure, or Illness
Please know we recognize that every situation for each family is different and that the process is not clear cut. Please feel free to reach out to the school and we would be happy to assist you with your individual situation.
If it is after school hours and you need support, please call Dr. Simons' cell phone at (919) 437-7083.
Important Dates
October
- Oct 8 - PTA Boosterthon Dance-athon
- Oct 11 - No School - Teacher Work Day
Oct 16 - PTA School Beautification Day
Oct 19 - Spirit Night - Bruster's Ice Cream Truck
Oct 23 - PTA School Beautification Day
Oct 25 - Virtual 3rd Grade Parent - Read to Achieve Meeting
- Oct 27 - No School - Teacher Work Day
- Oct 29 - Kindergarten - LetterLand Parade
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