The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - August 30, 2021
No School
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept 6 in observation of Labor Day!
- There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, Sept 7 for a Teacher Work Day.
First Week of Kindergarten
Carpool This Week
To reduce the number of cars arriving at school at the same time, I am requesting (not requiring) families stagger the time they arrive to carpool to pick up students.
- Families with the last name beginning with:
- A-G: 3:45
- H-N: 3:50
- O-S: 4:00
- T-Z: 4:10
Please remember, this is a request (not required). However, our hope is that staggering pick up time will alleviate traffic backing up on to Honeycutt Road.
Here are a few other things that you could do to assist.
- Please help your child memorize their carpool number
- Move car seats or other items to the driver’s side of the car to allow student to enter from the passenger side.
- If your child needs help with a seatbelt, pull forward to a parking space to assist them
- PUll up to the car in front of you. Leaving large gaps takes space and backs traffic up even further
Please feel free to exit the school utilizing the bus driveway. This will reduce the congestion at the carpool entrance.
Returning To School After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Exposure, or Illness
Please know we recognize that every situation for each family is different and that the process is not clear cut. Please feel free to reach out to the school and we would be happy to assist you with your individual situation.
If it is after school hours and you need support, please call Dr. Simons' cell phone at (919) 437-7083.
Virtual Open House!
Each year we host a Open House during the second week of school. Open House allows teachers the opportunity to share more individualized information about their classroom and build connections with families.
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
- Open House would occur virtually on the following nights:
- Tuesday, August 31
- 5th Grade – 5pm
- 2nd Grade (except Ms. Dietrich's class) - 6pm
- Wednesday, September 1
- 1st Grade – 5pm
- 3rd Grade - 6 pm
- Thursday, September 2
- Ms. Dietrich's Class (2nd Grade) – 5pm
- 4th Grade - 5 pm
- Thursday, September 9
- Kindergarten – 5pm
Teachers will be emailing/sending via TalkingPoints a link for families to join the Open House. virtually. Teachers are also being asked to record the Virtual Open House and send it to all families at the conclusion of the event.
Important Dates
August
Aug 30 - Kindergarten First Day of School
- Aug 31 - Virtual Open House 5th Grade – 5pm &2nd Grade (except Ms. Dietrich's class) - 6pm
September
Sept 1- Virtual Open House - 1st Grade – 5pm & 3rd Grade - 6 pm
- Sept 2 - Virtual Open House - Ms. Dietrich's Class (2nd Grade) – 5pm & 4th Grade - 5 pm
Sept 6 - Labor Day - No School
Sept 7 - No School - Teacher Work Day
- Sept 9 - 3rd Grade BOG Assessment
- Sept 9 - Kindergarten – 5pm
- Sept 16 - No School - Teacher Work Day
- Sept 23 - Fall Yearbook Photos
- Sept 24 - Interim Report Cards
- Sept 30 - PTA Boosterthon Matey-Move-athon begins
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