The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - March 14, 2022
Reminder - No School
Love of Learning!
Our focus this week will be on the character strength Love of Learning.
Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard. They enjoy learning simply for the sake of learning. They don’t need a prize or a high grade as a reward. Their reward is the process of doing the work and improving.
The parent virtue for the Love of Learning is Wisdom and Knowledge. Strengths of wisdom and knowledge are cognitive strengths related to the acquisition and use of information. Strengths comprised in this virtue are creativity, curiosity, open-mindedness, love of learning and perspective
Please use these quotes, video links, and character card to host conversations with your child about the character strength.
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." ~Anthony J. D'Angelo
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." ~Chinese Proverb
Inside The Mind Of Jaxon Cota An 11-Year-Old Kid Genius
Learn Something New Every Day!
Love of Learning Character Card
August 2020-April 2021Check out the P2 for Families website, which contains 1 quote, 1 video, and 3 questions for your family to discuss. This is designed to be easy for parents to use to lead conversations around the importance of character strengths and positive relationships. It is differentiated for grades Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Most of these webpages are password protected and the password (very simple) is: P2
Landscape Help!
Hey BCES families! We are offering another opportunity to spread mulch and beautify our campus this Sunday March 20 from 1-5p. Please bring your wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and garden gloves, as we will need as many of these tools as possible (you might even want to label what's yours so you are sure to go home with it!). We will provide snacks and drinks but there may not be bathroom access so please plan accordingly. Come for some part or all of the time allotted. We could really use as much help as possible! Please contact Melissa Nelson (melissabrandt81@gmail.com) or Kristen Crawford (klmanton@yahoo.com) with questions or to let us know to expect you!
2022-2023 Student Enrollment Intentions
Yearbook orders are due!
Purchase your Buccaneer yearbook at www.treering.com/validate and enter the school code 1015984616711453. The cost is $26 which includes 2 free customizable pages.
*Deadline to order your 2021-2020 BCES yearbook is Friday, April 1, 2022.
*5th Grade Recognition Ads due 03.14.22
Spring "Grab and Go" for our amazing BCES Staff!
PTA is stocking the teachers' lounge with grab & go snacks and drinks on 03.23.22. Please help by signing up to donate items through the signup genius and for more information. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FA8AD22A64-bces
*All items will be collected in morning carline & bus arrival 03/21 & 03/22.
We appreciate your help!
Kindergarten Enrollment!
2022-23 Kindergarten registration is OPEN! Your child must turn 5 by August 31 to be eligible to enroll. Please visit the website below for information on how to enroll. You must start the process at your base school. You may request a transfer to Buckhorn Creek February 25 - March 11 if you will be coming from another base school.
Parent Cafeteria Support
Single Subject Acceleration
Hello Buckhorn Creek Parents,
Information on Single Subject Acceleration is below. You should find all the answers to your questions by watching and reading these items, but feel free to reach out if need be.
Ms. Hancock (khancock@wcpss.net)
Link to watch narrated slide deck:
https://watch.screencastify.com/v/I6GixHwPnIstWa16F5ha
Link to slide deck without the narration:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16ZS7O_0c6OJif8Fogyt_YQOepb8yBH4ErKjfMZ5Bq7E/edit?usp=sharing
Link to SSA Parent FAQ document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fxu2t3E0u6y0PcgJU_jyKQX3e4wtOFTOUtiWABlX7c/edit?usp=sharing
Meal Benefits Application
Yes, meals will still be free for all students through June 2022 but we still need you to complete a meal benefits application so our school can be eligible for this extra education funding next school year. Also, this ensures your student is covered for the first few weeks of school next year. Information about applying for Meal Benefits can be found at www.wcpss.net/meals. Help our school continue to receive this funding by completing an application online at MySchoolApps.com. Paper applications can be requested by calling 919-588-3535.
Important Dates
March
- March 18 - No School - Teacher Work Day
- March 28 - No School - Teacher Work Day
- March 30 - 4th Grade Camp Flintlock
- March 31 - 5th Grade Camp Flintlock
April
- April 5 - Quarter 3 Report Cards sent home
- April 11-15 - Spring 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