Beacon News Week of 11.07.2021
Principal: Lutashia Dove Assistant Principal: Greg Hackmann
Veteran's Day
Veteran’s Day, November 11th, is an important day set aside to thank and honor those who have served in the military. Honoring our veterans is important to us at Ballentine Elementary School. Please take time to thank a Veteran for serving our country.
Pumpkin Night
Pumpkin Night was a great success, and it was great to see our school community together and have time to socialize. Thank you to our fantastic PTA for organizing this traditional event, looking forward to our next BES Family event.
Bus Driver Shortage
Thank you so much for your flexibility, support, and patience as we navigate the bus driver shortage. This past week was much better, and we hope that the bus situation continues to improve. All families who use the WCPSS bus service can visit the bus updates page to check the status of their child’s bus. If possible, parents should arrange transportation for their students if their bus route is affected. We apologize for the inconvenience.
November 12: Workday for ALL
The WCPSS Board of Education voted to amend the school calendar for the current school year. Friday, November 12, 2021 is no longer a school day for students on tracks 1, 2, & 4 and traditional calendar. (Students were already scheduled to be off on Thursday, 11/11, for Veterans Day.) Since students on track 3 are tracked out, they will instead have a non-instructional day on Monday, November 15, 2021.
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, November 11th: No School for Staff & Students
- Friday, November 12th: No School (Board Approved)
- Friday, November 12th: Track Out Day for Track 2
- Monday, November 15th: No School, Track 3 ONLY
- Wednesday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School for Students
About Us
Email: ldove2@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/ballentinees
Location: 1651 McLaurin Lane, Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA
Phone: 919-557-1120
Twitter: @BESFirefly