BULLDOG BLAST

Brushy Creek Bulldogs,

The kick off to the 2025-2026 school year is here! Through the Bulldog Blast our goal is to keep you informed and better serve our school. Everything from school updates, Spike's Spirit Rock, social media, volunteer opportunities and more! A new feature of the Bulldog Blast is selecting which language you would like to receive your newsletter. You can change this at the top of the newsletter at any time under the word "Translate."

We are so excited to be back in the swing of things. Make sure you scroll through and click the Table of Contents for quick findings.

As a reminder, Brushy Creek Elementary operates on the following schedules:

• Regular Day Schedule: 7:45 am to 2:15 pm
  
• Half Day Schedule: 7:45 am to 11:45 am

Soon your students classroom schedule will be shared by your teacher. Make sure you take note of their Related Art schedule as classes may change from "A Week" & "B Week". In the future you will see a clear notation on this newletter stating which week we are on. The first week of school is an A Week. (Related Arts this year at BCES include PE, Library, Art, Music and STEAM.)

Keep and eye out for the Bulldog Blast weekly. You won't want to miss it! GO BULLDOGS!

**Did you know you can forward this newsletter? Make sure our fellow Bulldogs stay in the loop! Also make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the newsletter too!

PTA Website: By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to the BCES PTA website. Make sure to save this link in your favorites! We will reference our PTA website often.

PTA Membership: By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to our PTA Membership page. Memberships are annual and need to be purchased each school year, one per family. This 2025-2026 school year memberships are $7.00 and directly impact our school. Thank you!

Level II Volunteer: Want to help out at the school and/or be eligible to go on field trips? By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to the Greenville County Schools website form. Please fill out the Level II form and save your email reply. We appreciate you!

Be sure to follow us on social media for all things Brushy Creek Elementary!

• Click here for all our links (and subscribe too!)
  
• Check out our PTA website (Givebacks)
  
• Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@brushycreekpta)
  

There are a few hidden items in our LINKS so make sure to check it out!

Brushy Creek Elementary School will offer breakfast and lunch during school hours. By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to the weekly menu. For the 2025-2026 school year breakfast and lunch are no charge for students.

If you would like to add funds to your students lunch accounts please visit "My School Bucks," download the My School Bucks app or go to the online backpack. Students can select items for purchase at school such as cookies, chips, snack and special beverages.

Lunch Visitors: Starting the week of September 8th visitors will be allowed to join their student's for lunch on designated days of the week. Be on the lookout for that official announced soon!

Here is an example of the lunch menu below. YUMMY!

**Menu is subject to change and without notice.

The PTA will host an orientation meeting on Tuesday, August 19th. This meeting will take place twice to better serve our community. The meeting details are as follows:

• 8:30am in-person at Brushy Creek Elementary School
• 6:00pm via Zoom (link to follow)

If you are interested in helping Brushy Creek Elementary thrive by being a volunteer we would love to have you join us! We have many opportunities both at the school and behind the scenes. Looking forward to an amazing 2025-2026 school year at BCES!

**THE SAME INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED AT BOTH MEETINGS.

CLICK the "Staff Lunch Break" below to be directed to our Sign Up Genius.

Follow these steps:

1. Make your reservation from our Sign Up online form first (CLICK HERE). (PLEASE NOTE: If your desired date is not available you will need to pick a new date.)

2. Pay the $10 Spike's Spirit Rock fee and note the date from your online reservation. (CLICK HERE) **FEE MUST BE PAID WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RESERVATION OR YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE RELEASED**

3. Wait till your reserved day and you get to paint the rock with your own special message and materials.

NOTE: Reservations for Spike's Spirit Rock are valid for 24 hours. No two days may be booked consecutively for the same student. You have from 4pm the day before date booked to 4pm the day of your reservation. (Example: If you book your reservation for April 4th, you can begin painting the rock at 4:00pm on April 3rd for your message to be ready on April 4th. Easy as pie!) Painting can take time so plan accordingly.

Grades 1-5 need your help making copies. We try to lighten the load for our teachers PLUS it's an awesome way to serve our school. First time making copies or need help, just ask! Call or text Bonnie Sleight (501-952-9226) or Sarah Thomas (843-697-9844).

• Grade 1: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 2: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 3: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 4: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 5: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  

Please note that each grade level has designated days of the week for copies. You do not need to select your child's grade level to help. Any time you are willing to give (10 minutes or an hour) our teachers are most grateful. Thank you!

Would you like to help as a Parent Volunteer with the BCES School Store? CLICK HERE to sign up for morning shifts before school begins. Remember you need to be a Level II volunteer. Thank you!

Email: ctdavis@greenville.k12.sc.us

Website: CLICK HERE

Location: 1344 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors, SC
Phone: (864) 355-5400

Giddy Up for Greatness!

PTA Website: https://brushycreek.givebacks.com/w/

Spirit Rock Reservation (Step 1): CLICK HERE

Spirit Rock Payment (Step 2): CLICK HERE
PTA Email: bcespta01@gmail.com

2025 - 2026 BCES PTA Executive Board

• Joseph Eskridge ~ President
• Michelle Mathis ~ President Elect
• Ashley Frye ~ VP of Communications
• Sam Kelly ~ VP of Fundraising
• Jada Kidd Robinson ~ Co-Treasurer
• Allison Kirtz ~ Co-Treasurer
• Jill Haggard ~ Secretary