The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - February 25, 2019
Positivity Project - Zest/Enthusiasm
This week our character strength focus is Zest/Enthusiasm.
Zest/Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate zest and enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.
The Parent virtue for Zest/Enthusiasm is Courage. Strengths of courage involve applying will and fortitude in overcoming internal or external resistance to accomplish goals. Strengths comprised in this virtue are bravery, perseverance, integrity, and zest/enthusiasm.
Use the quotes and videos below to host discussion with your child.
"In bad times and good, I have never lost my sense of zest for life." ~Walt Disney
"Without zest, what is life?" ~Rajneesh
Sesame Street: Mindy Kaling and Elmo are Very Enthusiastic!
Marine Corps Leadership Traits: Enthusiasm
School Improvement Survey
Buckhorn Creek Elementary is in the process of crafting our first School Improvement Plan (SIP). Our first action step is to create a vision statement. Parents, guardians, and community members are important stakeholders in our school community and we value your opinions.
Please take a few moments to provide us input on your thoughts. As you reflect, we ask that you respond to the questions thinking about your child's experience at Buckhorn Creek in the past, present, and the future.
Out of respect for our dedicated staff, please refrain from mentioning anyone by name while completing the survey. Thank you for your time.
*Please complete the survey before March 4, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.
**Please note our SIP Team will use this information to DRAFT a vision statement for our school. The DRAFTed statement will be sent out to the community for additional input.
Read Across America Week!
Check out this flyer for full details.
Monday, March 4- Pajama Day
Tuesday, March 5- Seuss Day
Wednesday, March 6- Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, March 7- Dress in Shapes
Friday, March 8- Dress like a Super Star
Friday Mandy 8 - Drop Everything and Read Day - Parents are invited to come read with students from 12:15-12:45. Parents who have multiple children will be able to sign students out of class and bring their family together to read. Parents are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on and may find any comfy space in the halls or media center to read with their children.
Author Visit - Mac Barnett
Mac Barnett, Author of Triangle and Square, is coming to Buckhorn Creek Elementary School Thursday, March 7th! Some books will be available the day of his visit, but pre-ordering is highly recommended. Click here to access the order form.
Please turn in forms and money by February 26. School prices reflect a 20% discount plus sales tax. Make any checks payable to “Quail Ridge Books.”
Changing the World and Leading through Mathematics!
On March 1st, our 3rd-5th Grade students will receive an amazing opportunity to hear from Mr. Michael Moore, Ms. Katherine Johnson's Grandson.
Ms. Katherine Johnson was one of NASA's Human Computers. Many of us learned of the amazing accomplishments of Ms. Johnson and her team through the 2016 movie Hidden Figures. We are excited to learn and hear more about Ms. Johnson, the impact she had on our world, and her accomplishments.
Visit Ms. Katherine Johnson's Biography Page
Up Coming Dates!!
Feb 18 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
Feb 20 - Field Trip: 2nd Grade - Junie B Jones Play
Feb 26 - Field Trip: 4th Grade - NC Symphony
March 3 - JellyBeans - PTA Spirit Day! 1-5pm
March 4-8 Read Across America Week
March 4 - PTA General Meeting 6:30pm
March 5 - Spring Pictures
March 7 - Field Trip: 5th Grade - Camp Flintlock
March 8 - Early Release
March 8 - School Spirit Day - Be a Star - Dress Like a Movie Star! - Drop Everything and Read!
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