Briggs Elementary Bulldog Bulletin
2021-2022
Welcome Back!
We are thrilled to be returning to school Monday, August 2nd, and can not wait to see our Bulldogs! We have worked hard this summer preparing for our best year yet!
As many of you know, we are a Leader in Me School. We use the 7 Habits to empower our students to become life-long learners. This year we hope to achieve Lighthouse Certification. This certification will evidence the outstanding results, in school and student outcomes, made possible by implementing the Leader in Me process with fidelity and excellence. Much like a lighthouse, we want our Bulldogs to SHINE BRIGHT this year!
Our Wildly Important Goal will be for students to grow at least nine months in reading and math, as measured by our STAR test.
Our students will continue to use Leadership Notebooks. These notebooks contain tools and data, used by students, to help them set and achieve academic and personal goals.
Back by popular demand, we are excited to host student-led conference days, and awards programs, celebrating our students throughout the year!
New this year, every Bulldog will have the opportunity to participate in clubs! Every month students will have the opportunity to attend a club that is focused on an interest important to each student. Details coming soon!
Again, we are excited to SHINE BRIGHT this year at Briggs! Should you need anything, please reach out to Mrs. Willard or Mrs. Newton. We look forward to working with you this year!
Briggs is even better!
Over the last two years Florence One and our APT have made several improvements to our building. New windows, doors, bathrooms, gym flooring, signage, and an awning were installed by Florence One Schools!
Each classroom is now equipped with state of the art SMART Boards and digital phones.
This year updates will continue:
- Several mobiles will be removed from our campus as we now have ALL students inside for ALL classes!
- Our gym and media center are being painted this week.
- Our playground will be updated with new pieces being added to our grounds.
Our amazing APT continues to support our capital improvement efforts with additional murals, new umbrellas, and landscaping improvements.
Sweet Treats!
During orientation, Kona Ice and Freckles and Giggles (ice cream) will be here! Don't forget your debit card or cash.
August 2nd is the first day of school!
First Day Procedures
It is imperative that we know how your child is going home on day one. If this has changed since you entered this information in the registration portal; please email your child's teacher, Mrs. Newton (tnewton@fsd1.org) and Mrs. Willard (awillard@fsd1.org).
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Association of Parents and Teachers (APT)
We have an AMAZING APT at Briggs!
Information on joining APT and purchasing items from our Online School Spirit Store will be coming out after school starts. Information will be shared via The Bulldog Bulletin, Facebook, and email. We hope you all will join our AMAZING APT!
Our AMAZING APT provides funds for student incentives and awards, teacher treats, social events, and field trips for our students, in addition to capital improvements.
Thank you to those who donated benches and flower pots to our awning area. We will be finishing that project, and rebuilding the raised beds at the farm, very soon.
Farm Event
Thank you Naturally Outdoors!
Chromebooks
Textbooks
ELA~
F1S has purchased a new ELA curriculum, HMH Into Reading. Into Reading is differentiated by design to offer a balanced approach to literacy instruction. Students will have a consumable book in addition to online resources.
Math~
We will continue to use Big Ideas for math instruction. This provides each student a consumable math book and a digital platform for teachers.
Science~
Our science tech book, Discovery, continues to provide students with multiple learning opportunities through digital media.
Social Studies~
All grades except 3rd will have a consumable textbook by McGraw Hill. Social Studies Weekly will be purchased as well.
Playground Upgrades Coming Soon!
Leader in Me!
Briggs is proud to be a Leader in Me School. Leader in Me is a whole-school improvement process based on the idea that everyone can be a leader. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life-skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. We focus on developing the whole-child by:
- teaching LEADERSHIP to every student,
- creating a CULTURE of student empowerment,
- and aligning systems to drive results in ACADEMICS.
Questions? Please give us a call 843*664*8169
Briggs Elementary School
Email: tnewton@fsd1.org
Website: https://www.f1s.org/briggs
Location: 1012 Congaree Drive
Phone: 843-664-8169
Facebook: www.facebook.com/briggselementary
Twitter: @BriggsElem
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