Belmont Central News
May & June 2015
Field Day & Technology Showcase
Student Shout Outs
*Gracie Durham and Kayla Counts were selected as the school winners for the Poetry and Prose Contest.
*Karalynn McClellan, Hatsue McQuay, Abbygale King, Reagan Hollifield, Summer Kelso, and Anna Huffstickler had art work selected for the Belmont/Cramerton Arbor Day and Earth Day Poster Contest.
Reminders about School Procedures
*Trading/sports cards along with toys are not permitted on campus.
*Please remember the dress code as outlined by Gaston County Schools. We understand the weather is getting warmer, but we want to make sure students are dressed in an appropriate manner for school.
*Students may be dropped off at the school in the mornings at 7:20 a.m. The tardy bell rings at 8:05 a.m. In the afternoons, all students should be picked up by 2:50 p.m. unless they are participating in an after-school club or activity.
Faculty & Staff Shout Outs
*Ms. LaShonda Alexander, EC teacher, has recently published a book entitled "Myra's Book." The book is about a beautiful child named Zymyra Grace Mobley and her journey with cancer. She lost her life on 8/16/10 at the tender age of 5. The children's book educates kids on how to cope with a friend or family member who has a terminal illness.
*Mr. Todd Goff, Assistant Principal, completed the Future Ready Leadership Program which is done by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals Association.
School Calendar of Events - May/June 2015
1 - 2nd Grade Guest Presenters from Gaston County Museum; Benchmark Testing Begins for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders in mClass
4 - 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
4 - 2nd Grade Program: Twiggy the Tree; Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a; Kindness Club for 3rd Grade
6 - SIT Meeting (3:00 p.m.)
7 - Interim Reports Issued
11 - Kindness Club for 4th Grade
18 - Career Day for 5th Grade; Kindness Club for 5th Grade
21 - GCS Pinnacle Showcase
25 - No School (Memorial Day)
27 - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Reading EOGs
28 - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Math EOGs
29 - 5th Grade Science EOG
June
1 - 4 - AR Ice Cream Celebrations
4 - EOG Retest for 3rd Graders
4 - Student Council & Peer Helpers End of the Year Celebration
8 - 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony (8:30 a.m); 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony (10:00 a.m.)
9 - 4th Grade Awards Ceremony (8:30 a.m.); 5th Grade Awards Ceremony (10:00 a.m.)
10 - Last Day of School for Students
18 - All Report Cards Mailed by This Date; No Report Cards Will Be Able to Be Picked Up from the School
About Us
Website: http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/Domain/9
Location: 310 Eagle Rd, Belmont, NC, United States
Phone: (704) 825-8479
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelmontCentralElementary
Twitter: @BelmontCentral