Join Us for National School Lunch Program Month!

Bethel Hill Charter School is excited to celebrate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) throughout the month of October! Our cafeteria staff would love to welcome parents and family members to school for a delicious and nutritious lunch with their child.

Because seating in the cafeteria is limited, specific days have been designated for each grade level:

Kindergarten: October 7, 8 & 9

1st Grade: October 12, 13 & 14

2nd Grade: October 7, 8 & 9

3rd Grade: October 12, 13 & 14

4th Grade: October 19, 20 & 21

5th Grade: October 19, 20 & 21

Adult Lunch Price: $3.50

If you plan to join your child for lunch, please let your child's teacher know in advance. You may also contact Marie Martin by email at Marie.Martin@bethelhill.net or by phone at (336) 599-2823, ext. 131.

Come enjoy a great lunch and make your child's day extra special!

Please remember to let us know which day you plan to attend so that we can make the necessary arrangements and be ready to welcome you.

PLEASE NOTE: To help us remain in compliance with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations, please do not bring soft drinks or fast food to school. These items may not meet the nutritional standards established by the NSLP and could put the school at risk for fines or loss of program participation.

We look forward to having you join us!

Battle of the Books Work Sessions

Below are the dates for after school work sessions for Battle of the Books (BOB). These sessions will be from 3:00pm - 4:15pm and will allow students time to catch up on reading, work on questions, and get prepared for the competitions that will take place in the Fall.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Thursday, January 21, 2027

Thursday, February 11, 2027

Thursday, March 11, 2027

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Clarke by email at heather.clarke@bethelhill.net

AR Testing Information

We encourage our students to read both at school and at home to build strong reading habits. However, AR tests must be taken at school only. Even if your child is absent for a short time or out for an extended illness, they can make up AR tests once they return. This ensures test results reflect your child’s independent understanding and provide teachers with accurate information to guide instruction. Thank you for supporting us in keeping AR a meaningful tool for your child’s learning.

NC Check-Ins

NC Check-Ins are interim assessments developed by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI) that are aligned to North Carolina grade-level content standards (for
reading and mathematics) and North Carolina Essential Standards (for science). The main
purpose of NC Check-Ins is to provide students, teachers, and parents, with immediate in-depth
action data and a reliable estimate of students’ current performance on the selected subset of
content standards. The end-of-grade (EOG) tests share a common question bank with the NC
Check-Ins, which then exposes NC Check-In students to similar question types and rigor found
on the EOGs. The NC Check-Ins will be given three times a year; once in the fall, winter, and
spring. Third and Fourth graders will take both Reading and Math Check-Ins. Fifth graders will take
reading, math, and science Check-Ins. Individual Student Score Reports will be available within
10 school days following the close of this Check-in testing session.

Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming dates:

Save the Date - BHCS Annual Curriculum Night

Please join us on the evening of November 10th to learn more about what your child is learning this year. Information will be provided on the standards and curriculum your child is interacting with, as well as strategies and techniques you can use to support their learning at home!

Be on the lookout for more information to follow as we get closer.

Welcome Our New PTO President!

Please join us in welcoming Tammy Reilly as our new PTO President! We are excited to have Tammy stepping into this important role and are grateful for her willingness to serve and help support our students, families, teachers, and staff. Welcome, Tammy! We’re so glad to have you leading our PTO! 🎉

Fall Carnival Planning Meeting
Mark your calendars! Our next Fall Carnival Planning Meeting will be held on October 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. We hope you’ll join us! Your ideas, input, and participation are greatly appreciated as we continue to plan a fun-filled event for our school community.

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BHCS Volunteer Background Check (Bchex: Secure Volunteer)

October 2026