K-1 Parents,
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, we will not host a family Letterland parade outside. Instead this event will be live streamed. We will share the link in the morning. Thank you!
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING - 3-20-24!!!!
Get your outfit and smiles ready for Spring Picture Day on Wednesday, March 20th. These pictures will be prepaid. Only students who return a payment envelope will be photographed. Pictures can also be paid for online at www.strawbridge.net. The online code is FM427235. The online order must be placed on or before March 19. Thank you!
Benvenue Elementary School readers are rounding the corner to the finish line on Monday, March 11th. Our students have read 1,364 minutes and raised $1095.09 in donations. We are so proud of them! Would you please share Read-A-Thon with all your friends and family to support our hardworking readers one last time? Our readers want to finish strong!
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/TRnTUL/2
Thanks so much!
I promise to be an #Upstander and ”Say Something” when I see someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others.
#SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools
Parents Did You Know… Your Child can ride the wave of success with healthy breakfast options at school?
Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates how school breakfasts can set students up for daily success. By observing this special week every year, we’re encouraging all K-12 schools to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day with breakfast to fuel children’s academic success.
#NCPS #NCPSchools #NSBW24 #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast
Know the Signs: Preventing Gun Violence and Other Harmful Acts
This #SaySomethingWeek, NCPS is raising awareness on learning the warning signs of violence and how to get help. Here are the 3 steps:
– Recognize The Signs
– Act Immediately, Take It Seriously
– Say Something
www.sandyhookpromise.org/warning-signs
BES Family Newsletter 3/4/24: https://www.smore.com/n/0g6xh
Bus notifications will no longer be posted to our social media or live feed.
Over the next few minutes a TEST alert will be sent via SMS to the families for each bus that operates for BES students. If your child rides a BES bus and you do not receive the TEST alert via SMS, you must notify your child's teacher.
DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS EXTENDED TO MONDAY, MARCH 4TH
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Our 4th/5th grade students are participating in the District Elementary Basketball League beginning this Saturday, 2/17 – 4/13. On Saturday, March 9th we are responsible for hosting and running the concession stand at Nashville Elementary. This is a fundraiser for our school. We are asking for donations of the following items:
Pickles (64 oz.)
Charms Lollipops
Bottle Water (16.9 oz.)
Individual Bags of Chips
Airheads (Regular Size)
Gatorade (12 oz. Assorted Flavors)
Can Drinks (12 oz. Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Diet Pepsi, Starry)
Regular Size Candy/Candy Bars (Skittles, Starburst, Reese’s, M&Ms, Snickers)
Tomorrow morning!! Tune into Spectrum News on Friday, March 1, 2024 - in a detailed interview, Jeannie Kerr, Project AWARE director at Nash County Public Schools (NCPS), shared insights into the district's efforts to enhance student safety and mental well-being. With new safety legislation effective March 1, Nash County Public Schools has updated its protocols accordingly.
Nash County Public Schools, distinguished as one of six districts in North Carolina to receive the Project AWARE grant, exemplifies commitment to creating a secure educational setting. This grant, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed through the Department of Public Instruction, highlights the district's proactive approach to student safety.
NCPS has updated its dress code policy. If an individual believes that they have a cause to file a Title IX Sexual Harassment claim, please contact the following Title IX contacts:
Sheila Wallace - Title IX Contact for Personnel
Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr. - Title IX Contact for Students
Angela Miller - Title IX Contact for Athletics
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=nash_county&s=160494
Good evening! Bus 210 will not have a driver on Friday March 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please provide transportation for you child. Thanks!
Deadline is 3 pm today to pay for field day t-shirts.
Our 2023-2024 yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 1st. The cost is $25. Please return the payment envelope to your child's teacher or you may order online at www.strawbridge.net. The online code is YB29549.
Good morning! Bus 324 does not have a driver for the PM route Today - Thursday, 2/29.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Please provide transportation for you child. Thanks!
Correction: Bus 324 does not have a driver tomorrow afternoon - Thursday, 2/29. Please make arrangements to pick your child up from school. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Have a great evening.
Bus 324 does not have a driver tomorrow afternoon - Thursday, 2/29. Please make arrangements to pick your child up from school. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Have a great evening.
LAST CALL!!!!!!!!
Field Day t-shirt orders are due by the 3pm on Thursday, 2/29. No Late orders will be accepted after this time. Due to these being custom items, no extras will be ordered. We encourage students to purchase their class t-shirt, however this is not a requirement to participate in Field Day. They are welcome to wear a t-shirt that is their class color.
Greetings! Please be advised Bus 324 will be operating on Bus 96 for the remainder of the week. Thanks!
Field Day t-shirt orders are due by the 3pm on Thursday, 2/29. No Late orders will be accepted after this time. Due to these being custom items, no extras will be ordered. Thank you!
Attention Local Business Owners!!
Benvenue Elementary is participating in a school wide Read-A-Thon to promote literacy. Please consider supporting the students at Benvenue Elementary School, by sponsoring an ad during our Read-A-Thon. There are three levels of sponsorship. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
