We have finally pushed past the halfway mark and are SPRINTING to home plate! Can you believe that we are under a month away from the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL?! We just have a few more bases to cover before we can finally cheer HOME RUN! But of course, like baseball, you have to sprint to successfully finish the diamond, so finish this year off strong!
Don't give up, you're almost there! As always, Stay #BearBuilt!
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HONORS DAY PROGRAMS
MAY 2023
BURKE CO. HIGH:
Senior Honors Night
Thursday, May 11, at 6:00 pm
9th, 10th, and 11th Grade
Friday, May 12th at 9:00 am
BURKE CO. MIDDLE:
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
Wednesday, May 17 at 9:00 am
Location: BCHS, James D. Smith Auditorium
BLAKENEY ELEMENTARY:
3rd Grade Honors Day
Tuesday, May 16 at 11:00 am
4th Grade Honors Day
Thursday, May 18 at 11:00 am
5th Grade Honors Day
Friday, May 19 at 11:00 am
SGA ELEMENTARY:
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade
Wednesday, May 24 at 9:00 am
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Wednesday, May 24 at 10:30 am
Pre-K
Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 am
WAYNESBORO PRIMARY: (8 programs, separating each grade level in half)
Pre-K
Monday, May 22 at 9:00 and 11:00 am
Kindergarten
Tuesday, May 23 at 9:00 and 11:00 am
1st Grade
Wednesday, May 24 at 9:00 and 11:00 am
2nd Grade
Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 and 11:00 am
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We’re excited to tell you about a free program, ENGAGE Georgia, that will provide your student with an extra layer of academic support this school year. Here’s what one parent had to say about this program:
“I couldn't ask for better dedication and support for my daughter. Our Academic Success Coach is a blessing and has incredible energy. I love how she got my daughter out of her shell and talking more (and finding her voice to speak up more). Thanks to our coach and this program, my daughter loves school and learning again. This program is the best thing that could ever happen for my daughter and me!” — ENGAGE parent
The state has partnered with Graduation Alliance to provide an extra layer of support for K-12 students and their families to boost school engagement and academic success during the school year.
If your student chooses to participate in the program, they will be assigned an Academic Success Coach who will answer questions, connect them with resources, and develop a plan to help them stay on track and engaged with their schooling!
Their coach will reach out by phone, email, text message, and more to provide support such as:
- Encouragement and motivation to help them stay on track with their studies
- Organization and study tips
- Technical support or assistance connecting with teachers
- Educational resources and exercises to help strengthen reading and math skills
- Referrals to local agencies and organizations that can provide social-emotional support
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity! If you have any questions, feel free to email the program directly at EngageGA@graduationalliance.com or visit RegisterGA.GraduationAlliance.com.
Don't Miss Another Important Call
855-977-0602 is Burke County Public Schools Mass Notification phone number.
Unfortunately, some phones may send this number into a spam folder which leaves you to miss out on all of the news and updates sent by the school.
There is a way to prevent that from happening! Simply add 855-977-0602 to your contacts and you will receive all of the informational updates we send out!
American Rescue Plans Funds Stakeholder Feedback
American Rescue Plan funds may be spent for learning improvements, educational technology, health and safety, buildings and facilities, and continuity of core staff and services.
Please share with us any suggestions or feedback that you have regarding the use of these funds for Burke County Public Schools.
Clicking here or on the image above will redirect you to a google form that allows you to enter your suggestions. Your feedback is greatly valued and appreciated.
The term of the day is Savings Account! A savings account is a place to set aside money for future expenses.
You may use your savings account to build an emergency fund, meet short term goals, or even save for the future. Most savings accounts accrue interest, so you earn money by just leaving it in the account! Isn't that neat?
We challenge you all to use this terms as many times as you can this week, extra points if you use it in the right context, EVEN MORE points if you have to explain to somebody what it means!
