BCS (PreK-12) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, December 5, 2024, due to forecasted inclement weather, as determined following the 8:00 p.m. state weather briefing. BCS will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the evening and into the morning to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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Opequon Elementary Newsletter
12/1/24
DON'T FORGET! Tell us how we're doing in the Superintendent's Stakeholder Survey. READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/e9s7p
Read about how students at Tomahawk Intermediate are helping victims of Hurricane Helene, and how AI can boost learning skills in this month's edition of BCS Insider! Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break! MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/mtg8bq
Please read an important message from Superintendent Saxe: https://secure.smore.com/n/6nd5q9
Families, we are excited to announce the opening of our Opequon Spiritwear store! The shop is open now through December 2nd. Please take time to check out the new gear we are offering. Items are scheduled to be delivered in time for Christmas. Happy Shopping!
https://opequon2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
A Safety Concern with Car Riders: When dropping off students, please pull all the way up in the line and REMAIN in the vehicle until school personnel is present to get your student from the vehicle. Thank you for your help with this important safety item.
LIVE Event Today! Join Superintendent Saxe for a virtual conversation to help you understand the dangers of social media and learn strategies to protect your student. REGISTER HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/eqz30
The first episode of our new podcast BCS Unplugged is now available! Download it today from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music! Just search "BCS Unplugged" and subscribe today!
LISTEN: https://tinyurl.com/mrca5yp6
Opequon Elementary Newsletter for 11/17/24
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Opequon students will receive a fresh fruit or vegetable option every Friday as part of the Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Today, students will bring home mango. Each Friday students will receive a different fresh fruit or vegetable to take home.
Read about Leave of Educational Value being eliminated and other important guidelines in the state's updated attendance policy here: https://secure.smore.com/n/u0mjq
Tomorrow we will have a practice evacuation drill. Please make sure that your child wears a coat to school.
Today we had a Code Orange that involved a situation outside of the school. At no time were any students in danger. We want to thank the BC Sheriff's Office for their quick response in managing the situation.
Update on Free Meal Program: https://secure.smore.com/n/q0wva
Dr. Saxe wants your feedback! Tell us how we're doing in the Superintendent's Stakeholder Survey. The survey closes November 26: https://secure.smore.com/n/e9s7p
Join Superintendent Saxe for this LIVE, virtual event to help you understand the dangers of disappearing messages and learn strategies to protect your student. REGISTER HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/jumwd
Opequon Elementary Newsletter for the Week of 11/10-11/15
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Tonight 5-7 is Parent Teacher Conferences by appt. Please enter through the open side door by the parking lot side. There will be staff to direct you to the classrooms. Joe Corbi pick-ups will be 4:30-7 in the front lobby. Please use the bus loop and staff will come to your car. Orders must be picked up tonight.