White Bluff Parent Newsletter
Week of Sept 6th, 2021
A message from the Principal
Greetings Eagle Nation!
I am amazed at how nothing seems to phase our children. They have been the most vulnerable during this period of the Pandemic, yet they keep pushing through because they have a focus unlike anything that I have ever seen in my 25 plus years of education. Thank you, parents, for raising the best of the best and better than the rest, as I tell them each day during the morning announcements. And thank you teachers, paras, and all other staff for nurturing, protecting, and teaching them when they enter the school. For these reasons, and so many more, I am proud to be the Principal of White Bluff Elementary School, where we are soaring to even higher heights. We are not perfect, but we are striving for perfection!
Together We are Stronger!
Educationally yours,
Robert Lewis III, Ed.S.
Principal
White Bluff Elementary School
We Are Eagle Nation and We Are Eagle Strong!
Teacher of the Month
Student of the Month
Congratulations to fifth grader, Brianna Hernandez - Bello, our September Student of the Month.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 3 - Progress Reports Issued
September 6 - Labor Day, Holiday For All
September 7 - 21st Century After- School Tutorial Begins
September 16 - 8:00 am School Council Meeting Virtual Via Zoom (Link is forthcoming)
September 23 - Title 1 Annual Meeting via Zoom
September 23 - PTA Meeting via Zoom
Diagnostic Assessments
MAP Reading and Math Assessments will begin Sept 13th.
Covid Processes
Medication and Over the Counter Products
Parents and guardians are to bring ALL medication to the school. Students may never bring medication of any kind, including over-the-counter products, to school. (With a current doctor's order on file, Nurse may permit students to carry their Epi-pen or inhaler after checked in by the parent.)Supply List
Please find our 2021-2022 Supply List
Uniform Guidelines
Please follow this link to find our Uniform Requirements.
Join PTA
Your voice is important, especially in these times when the world is changing moment to moment in the blink of an eye. The PTA is a strong voice that influences educational legislation. https://whitebluffpta.memberhub.com/store
FYI - GMAS Schedule
We are providing this information now so you will know. Please do not schedule any doctors appointments or vacation trips during this time.
All Eagles will take the GMAS this year and we are looking forward to receiving and using the data. Please ensure your child will be in school on these days.
Mathematics April 26
Reading and Writing April 27
Language Arts April 28
5th Science April 29
Makeups May 2
PTA Facebook Page
Follow WBES on Facebook. Please click the link and like the school's page to be updated on school activities and news. https://www.facebook.com/WhiteBluffPTA/
Apply for Lunch Benefits Today
Apply for Lunch Benefits Today
We are encouraging 100% participation for completing the lunch application before the deadline. Applications are ready to be completed: Click HERE for the lunch application
Together Everyone Achieves More! Join the Winning Team - PTA !
Chatham County
Covid -19 Testing
Where?
- Local Health Department
- Primary Care Office
- Curtis V Cooper Healthcare
- CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, and other locations
Who?
- Anyone who would like to be tested for COVID-19 can get free testing.
When?
- If you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19
SCCPSS Requirements
- No one should report to school with Covid-19 related symptoms or if anyone else in the home has symptoms.
- Anyone with symptoms must stay home and report symptoms to the child's teacher.
- Students and staff must wear their masks daily
- Hand washing and sanitizing should be done consistently