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September 20, 2019
Dates to Know!
SEPT 25 - CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY
SEPT 26 - STEM NIGHT, 5:30-7PM
SEPT 27 - IRONMAN DANNY'S LEMONADE STAND AT RECESS (wear superhero or yellow shirt)
SEPT 27 - LAST DAY FOR PTO FALL PARC FUNDRAISER
SEPT 30 - OCT 4 - FALL BREAK, NO SCHOOL
OCT 7 - BOX TOPS DUE
OCT 7 - 18 - BOOK FAIR
OCT 11 - BRAVES SPIRIT DAY
OCT 11 - BOOK FAIR FAMILY SHOPPING, 4-7PM
OCT 11 - PTO FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 5-9PM
OCT 12 - iRUN FOR BYOT
OCT 17 - PTO AROUND THE WORLD NIGHT
OCT 17 - REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED
OCT 18 - IMPRESSIONS ENTRY DEADLINE
OCT 18 - PARENTS NIGHT OUT AT PRO MARTIAL ARTS
OCT 23 - PICTURE RETAKE DAY
OCT 23 - BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
OCT 23 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (PARENT CONFERENCES)
OCT 23 - FAMILY CONNECT NIGHT (NO HOMEWORK)
OCT 24 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (PARENT CONFERENCES)
OCT 25 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (NO SCHOOL)
OCT 28- 30 - RED RIBBON WEEK
What's for lunch??
MENU FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 23
Monday: Popcorn Chicken, Salisbury Steak, PBJ, Turkey & Cheese Roll-Up, Turkey Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Garden Veggie Burger
Tuesday: Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Chik’n Nuggets
Wednesday: Nachos (Cheese, Chicken, Beef), PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Taco Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Black Bean Burger
Thursday: Mini Burgers, Tikka Masala with Beans, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Garden Veggie Burger
Friday: Pizza, PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Pinwheel
MENU FOR WEEK OF OCT. 7
Monday: Cheesy French Bread, PBJ, Turkey & Cheese Roll-Up, Turkey Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Garden Veggie Burger
Tuesday: NEW Chicken Bites, Buffalo Strips, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Chik’n Nuggets
Wednesday: Nachos (Cheese, Beef, Chicken), PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Taco Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Black Bean Burger
Thursday: All-American Burger, Tikka Masala with Beans, PBJ, Pizza Munchable, Ham & Cheese Roll-Up, Chef Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Garden Veggie Burger
Friday: Breaded Cheese Raviolis, PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Rotisserie Chicken Salad, Veggie Salad, Vegetarian Option: Veggie Pinwheel
If you would like to make any additional donations in Danny's honor, please visit:
https://www.alexslemonade.org/userFamily STEM Night is a FREE evening of entertaining and informative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math sessions hosted by Big Creek teachers and PTO volunteers. The BCES STEM sessions provide the entire family with hands-on exposure to science, technology, engineering, and technology. We encourage all BCES students (and their parents, caregivers, and siblings) to attend!
Since this event encompasses dinner time we will be pre-ordering pizza. The only way to pre-order your pizza is online. Pizza will not be sold during the event, only pre-orders will be available. Please help us plan for this event by filling out the information here. You can pre-order your pizza here
Box Tops 4 Education
The deadline for the first Box Tops collection will be October 7. Place them in a ziploc baggie or envelope labeled with the student's name and turn them in to your teacher. No box tops? No problem! How about a dime, quarter, dollar? Just $.10 equals a Box Top. Contact Caroline Russo at president@bigcreekespto.com or Lauren Molnar at Mrsmolnar79@gmail.com with any questions.
A Message from Deputy Gober
- If you are travelling north on Peachtree Pkwy, please do not turn left into the parking lot unless you can safely pull your entire car into the driveway. It is unsafe to block the roadway and additionally, any car has the potential to be struck on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- If you are travelling south on Peachtree Pkwy, please do not turn right into the parking lot unless there are no cars turning into the lot from your left. Cars turning right must obey the posted yield sign and allow cars turning left to enter into the lot in front of them
- Additionally, PLEASE remember common courtesy at the turn where two lanes of cars merge into one. We have posted a sign reminding drivers to merge. This means that every car in the right hand lane should allow one car from the left hand lane to move over in front of them. If you are in the right hand lane, please allow this to happen. If you are in the left hand lane, please wait your turn to be allowed to merge. Do not try to merge two or more cars at one time.
Thank you for doing your part to help our students arrive to school safely.
September Teacher of the Month - Vote for a Big Creek teacher today!
We are so proud that three of our fabulous Big Creek teachers - Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Stair and Ms. Stewart - have been nominated for the Forsyth County News's September Teacher of the Month.
Please vote and help our teachers receive some well deserved recognition!
Voting runs through September 24. Please click the link below to vote:
https://forsythnews.secondstreetapp.com/Forsyth-Teacher-of-the-Month-September-2019/gallery/
Bricks for Big Creek Update
Our Bricks for Big Creek legacy program is off to a roaring start! We have already sold 50 bricks in just the first few weeks of schools. Thank you so much!
The Bricks for Big Creek program is just one way we are commemorating 80 amazing years of Big Creek Elementary. Won’t you join us in our celebration of students, staff and community members past and present?
Purchase a brick today for a chance to win a prize. The 60th, 70th and 80th bricks sold will receive some special Big Creek branded merchandise as a thank you for your support.
Notes from Nurse G
Boys Donations Still Needed
The clinic is still low on extra shorts and pants for younger boys and also pants for older boys. If you have any gently used items you would like to donate, we will gladly take them off your hands.
Thank you for supporting the clinic as we start the year off right!!
~Nurse G
Are you visiting soon? See below
Lost and Found
Boys Tie
Egg Allergy Pin
Fox Change Purse
This Month on our Voyage Journey
Around Our Community
iRun for BYOT
https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/BYOT
Red Ribbon Campaign Poster Contest
Each year, the Georgia Red Ribbon Campaign Kick-off highlights a visual arts segment with an art walk display of all poster contest entries and announcement of winning posters from across the state. This year’s poster contest theme is “Life is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free.” Winning posters will also be featured in the next year’s Governor's Red Ribbon Campaign Planning and Resource Guide, which is distributed to schools and organizations all over Georgia. Deadline to enter the poster contest is October 3.
Click here for Georgia Red Ribbon Campaign poster contest rules
Georgia Poison Center's Poison Prevention Poster Contest
The poster contest is only open to students Kindergarten through Fifth grade. This year’s themes from which to choose from include “Children Act Fast, So Do Poisons,” “Poisonings Span a Lifetime,” “Home Safe Home,” and “Medicine Safety.” Each entry should illustrate one of the themes.
All entries must be submitted by the deadline of Friday, October 18. Poster entries should be submitted via mail. For more information, please visit https://www.georgiapoisoncenter.org/education/poison-prevention-poster-video-contest/
Please support our Partners in Education
At Big Creek Elementary, we are fortunate to have many wonderful businesses involved in our Partners in Education program. These community members generously give their time and resources to invest in our students’ well-being and successes. Please take a moment to learn more about our fantastic business partners and consider supporting the businesses that support Big Creek!
Big Creek Elementary School
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1718
Location: 1994 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770-887-4584
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigCreekES/
Twitter: @BigCreekES