The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - July 15, 2019
Summer Office Hours
Meet the New Buccaneers!
Ms. Ellen Jerome ~ Pre-K
My name is Ellen Jerome, and I teach the Part-Day Structured Teaching Pre-Kindergarten classroom. I have taught in special education preschool for seven years, ten years teaching in total. I absolutely love what I do, and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I believe that preschool is a magical time, and where the love for learning begins.
I graduated from East Carolina University with a Degree in Fine Arts. I then went back to school to get my teaching degree from Western Carolina University.
My husband and I moved from Asheville to Holly Springs in 2011, and we love it here. A wonderful place to raise our two boys.
Proud to be a Buccaneer!
Ms.Amanda Merrell-Gonclaves ~ 5th Grade
Ahoy Buccaneers! My name is Amanda Merrell-Goncalves, but I go by Mrs. G. I am ecstatic to be apart of the Buckhorn community. I was born and raised in sunny, Southern California. I received my undergraduate degree from, Hope International University, in Children’s Ministry. I went on later to receive my multiple subjects teaching credential, as well as my Masters of Science in Education from, California Baptist University. It was in the Winter of 2017 that my family and I began to call beautiful North Carolina, home. I have been teaching since 2011 and have had the wonderful opportunity to teach 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade. I believe in establishing a safe and positive learning environment for all students; that allows all students to be successful. The students are my why, to what I do!
When I am not in the classroom, you can often find me with my three daughters, and husband. We enjoy traveling, kayaking, swimming and volunteering in the community. When given the opportunity you will often find me creating a new recipe in the kitchen to try. I love to bake!
Class Assignments
1st-5th grade students and parents will be provided the class assignment during the Meet the School/Teacher Night on August 22nd.
Families that are not able to attend the event may pick up their class assignment on Friday, Aug 23rd or on Monday, Aug 26th.
Kindergarten Families will receive and email or call from their assigned teacher on the evening of Thursday, August 29th after the completion of Staggered Entry Week.
Carpool
Need a carpool number? Please feel free to pick up a carpool number during our office hours beginning August 5th.
Stock the house for Mr. Warfield!
As he begins to plan his move, we are looking for ways to help him get established. Like our other teachers from abroad, he will arrive with just 2 simple suitcases. Thus, we want to help him out as much as possible! If you happen to have an extra set of pots and pans, dishes, silverware, or any other kitchen items in your house that you no longer need, please drop it off to the Buckhorn Creek office. We will also be looking for any living room furniture, dressers, etc. that can be utilized to help Mr. Warfield.
Thank you all in advance for your support!
Summer Learning
Salamanders Game!
Join Buckhorn Creek Elementary on July 28th at 5:40 PM for the 2nd annual Fundrasier with the Holly Springs Salamanders.
Tickets are $9, while $2 per ticket will be donated back to Buckhorn Creek Elementary. There is an additional donation option at checkout.
Wear your Buckhorn Creek Elementary Spirit Gear to the game and cheer on the Salamanders as they take on the Morehead City Marlins at Ting Park.
Please click on this link to get your tickets!
*Children 2 and under = FREE admission
Gates open at 4:40 PM
Up Coming Dates!!
July 28 - PTA Salamanders Game
Aug 7 - Family Picnic @ Womble Park
Aug 8 - Before & After School Care Registration 9-11am
Aug 22 - Open House & Meet the Teacher 4-7p
Aug 26 - First Day of School
Aug 30 - Kindergarten Meet & Greet
Sept 2 - Labor Day - No School
Sept 3 - Kindergarten First Day of School
Sept 11 - PTA Meeting & Open House
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