The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - Nov 7, 2022
Spirit Day
Reminder- No School & Early Release
- Tuesday, November 8 - No School - Election Day
- Thursday, November 10 - 2 Hour Early Release - Dismissal begins at 1:45
- Friday, November 11 - No School - Veterans' Day!
A Little Pie and a Big Thank You!
Please sign up for as many spaces as you are interested in donating. For example, if you would like to donate 3 pies; you would sign up in 3 spaces.
Pies may be dropped off in the front office beginning Thursday, November 17 and should be dropped off no later than Friday, November 18 at 1pm.
Staff members will be invited to pick a pie flavoring of their choice at the end of the day on Friday, November 18.
It Takes A Village: Parent Support Group
Tuesday, November 15 6:00-7:00
Elizabeth Edwards, a therapist at Foundations Family Therapy, will be our guest speaker to talk about Anxiety in Kids and how parents can help their children who are experiencing worry. For this meeting, we are pleased to be able to offer childcare for school aged kids (K-5).
Please fill out this form if you would like to attend and need childcare.
5th Grade Parent Meeting - Human Growth and Development
Please join us on Wednesday, November 9th at 6pm in the Media Center.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Rhodes at srhodes@wcpss.net.
Volunteer Support In The Cafeteria
We have shifted the sign up to be 3 times:
- 10:30-11:30 - 5th and 4th Grade
- 11:30-12:30 - 2nd and Kindergarten
- 12:40-1:40 - 3rd and 1st Grade
Please consider signing up for just one day to provide support. Thank you!
Spirit Night @ Daddy D's
Monday, November 14
Daddy D's BBQ
1526 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Bravery
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.
Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgement; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.
Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.
To practice and encourage the character strength of bravery with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
Important Dates!
November
- Nov 8 - No School - Election Day
- Nov 10 - 2 Hour Early Release
- Nov 10 - Spirit Day - Favorite Sports Team
- Nov 11 - No School - Veterans' Day
- Nov 14 - Spirit Night @ Daddy D's in Fuquay Varina
- Nov 15 - Report Cards Sent Home
- Nov 15-17 - NC Check-Ins 3rd-5th Grade
- Nov 23-25 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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