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BCSVA Middle School Weekly Update

March 19-25

BCSVA MiddleSchool Weekly Update March 19-25

BCSVA Student Government Meeting - this FRIDAY!

Come join Ms. Hodges for BCSVA Student Government!

Check out the link below to come and join!

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Sparkle of the Week! Sparkle of the Week!

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An opportunity to see our Middle School crew!

Yay! We will get to visit with our middle school students as they work to complete their Reading and Math NC Check-ins!

We miss seeing our students, we are excited to see you!

Dress in layers :)

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What is Happening this Week with Teaching and Learning?


  • 7th Grade ELA: Students will start the planning phase of their argumentative essay.
  • 7th Grade SS: Students will study the effects of WWII.
  • 8th Grade ELA: Students are reading β€œThe Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
  • 8th Grade SS: Students will be examining the US in the Great Depression and the New Deal.



Reminder: The target end date for courses is March 29. Students should have all work completed by this time.

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Attendance

  • Parents and Middle School Students - please be sure that your student is attending each synchronous session with their teachers,this attendance is required and marked in PowerSchool.

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Focus on student growth & NC Assessments: Focus on student growth & NC Assessments:

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NC Check-Ins

NC Check-Ins

NC Department of Public Instruction implements NC Check-ins to identify where students are with proficiency for the course standards.


This process is in place to identify areas of need for teachers to connect with students for reteaching standards.

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NC CHECK-INS

7th Grade March 21, 2023

Students should arrive at 8:15


8th Grade March 21, 2023

Students should arrive at 12:15


Where: BCSVA Haw Creek Campus

10 Bethesda Road

Asheville, NC 28805


Planning ahead - Testing should take approximately 2-3 hours.

Students should bring their school laptop and charger.

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8th Grade Transition to High School! 8th Grade Transition to High School!

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Course Registration Information for High School classes will be emailed in April.

Packets with materials covered in our Transition to HS meetings last week will be sent home with students after NC Check-in.

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Communication & Relationships = SUCCESS!

  • Student grades are posted in PowerSchool weekly.

  • Students/parents will be reminded of your student’s academic/course completion status in Edgenuity via weekly emails on Fridays.


  • Parents, PLEASE remind your students to check their BCS email DAILY!

    • BCS School-based emails are required to be checked by students at least once daily.

    • This is our primary mode of communication.

  • Packets with materials covered in our Transition to HS meetings last week will be sent home with students after NC Check-in.
  • Course Registration Information for High School classes will be emailed in April.

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Community Engagement and Learning! Community Engagement and Learning!

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Hop in the car or walk to your local Buncombe County Public Library!

You can find Ms. Ayers at Buncombe County Public Libraries (county-wide)!

Stop by and drop in from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Students will be able to connect with students from their area, learn to be library users, and build community relations.


CLICK HERE FOR THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY SCHEDULE-

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Let's get moving this week! Come visit with us and BOWL or just hang out! Let's get moving this week! Come visit with us and BOWL or just hang out!

Help us plan for our Bowling Day!!!

If you are interested in Coming to Bowling Alley please let us know by filling out this Form

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Dental work is EXPENSIVE - Check this out! Dental work is EXPENSIVE - Check this out!

Zoe Dental has a free clinic on Saturday, April 22nd. Registration starts at 7 am but many people line up much earlier. Each person can receive a free cleaning OR extraction OR filling.

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🍎 BCSVA and BCS Happenings 🍎 🍎 BCSVA and BCS Happenings 🍎

Messages from Office Staff-

3/24/23 - This Friday is an Early Release day for students. Teachers, countywide, will be working on professional development with peers to focus on teaching and learning during this time (1:00-3:30)


The Parent Portal app is still not currently working. A ticket for repair has been issued to the State. You can access Parent Portal by using a computer or a browser on your phone. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the office.


Buncombe County Schools 2022-2023 Calendar


AND...if you are a planner!

Buncombe County Schools 2023-2024 Calendar

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πŸ’‘ REMINDERS- CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW FOR LINKS! πŸ’‘ REMINDERS- CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW FOR LINKS!

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What are YOU reading?


  • We would love to KNOW & SEE which/what book (s) you are reading.
  • Share a picture of you and your book OR draw an illustration of your book!
  • We are creating a visual of our love of literacy each day with new connections you make when you read!



CLICK HERE FOR SHARING LINK

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πŸ“… Upcoming Dates of Interest for March!

March 20-24- NC Check-Ins

March 23- Bowling at SkyLanes ALL School Field Trip from 1 pm-4 pm

March 24 - Early Release @ 1:00

March 27-March 31- Mid-Terms at 8:30 am

March 28- NICS Club at 12 pm

March 30- Stress Management at 12 pm

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BCS VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Email: bcsvirtual@bcsemail.org
Website: bcsva.buncombeschools.org/
Location: 21 Trinity Chapel Rd Building #10 Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 255-5102
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcs.virtual.academy/
Twitter: @bcs_virtual

Attributions

  • NC Check-ins, https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/hres/article/904460
  • Heart, https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/the-truth-about-your-heart
  • What are you Reading, http://barrowselementary.blogspot.com/2016/07/what-are-you-reading.html
  • Ecology Club, https://www.crestmem.edu/Page/90
  • Teach and Learn, https://vdc.edu.au/vdc-news/good-teaching-and-learning-what-really-makes-a-difference/
  • Testing Mission from NC, https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/testing-and-school-accountability#AnalysisandReporting-1232
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