As we approach the much-anticipated spring break, I wanted to take a moment to extend warm wishes to you and your families. Spring break offers a well-deserved opportunity for relaxation, rejuvenation, and quality time with loved ones. It's a chance to step away from the routines of everyday life and create cherished memories together.

While we all eagerly anticipate this break, I want to emphasize the importance of time. As a father of 4, I know how quickly time flies and our children are preparing to head off to college. Please, take advantage of the time you have with your children, make lasting memories, and enjoy every moment.

As we embark on this spring break journey, let's prioritize safety, responsibility, and making meaningful connections with our families. I encourage you to take this time to unwind, recharge, and create lasting memories that will bring joy and fulfillment to your lives.

Thank you for your partnership in promoting a safe and enriching spring break experience for our entire school community. Wishing you all a wonderful and rejuvenating break ahead!

#soaringtogether

B. Gantt

Our mission is to cultivate a caring community that utilizes a multitude of teaching and learning experiences to prepare children for their next adventure.

1. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and appreciated.
2. We believe that all children deserve a high quality education.
3. We believe in collaboration and making connections.

Staying Safe

Owning Your Actions

Acting Responsibly

Respecting Everyone & Everything

The annual School Climate Parent Survey is now available in Parent Portal under "Forms." We would appreciate you taking the survey at your earliest convienence. The survey takes between 2-5 minutes to complete.

If you have multiple children, you might get several links. We are only asking you to complete one survey. Data from the survey is reported on the 2024 School Report Card, and also helps us identify strengths and opportunities for growth.

Please log into Parent Portal to access the survey. Link to Parent Portal: https://pschool.bcsdschools.net/public/home.html.

Directions for using a web browser and the mobile app are attached.

Accessing the Parent Climate Survey (English)

Accediendo a la Encuesta sobre el clima de los padres (Espanol)

Thank you in advance for completing the survey.

Sincerely,

Brandon Gantt, Ed.D.

Friday, March 29: Half Day for Students

Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5: Spring Break

Thursday, April 11: One Berkeley United Games

Thursday, April 11: PTO Board Meeting

Friday, April 12: Career on Wheels

Thursday, April 18: PTO Meeting

Friday, April 19: Volunteer Breakfast

Friday, April 25: WES STEAM Night

Monday, April 29: SIC Meeting

Tuesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 2: 3rd-5th Grade iReady Spring Diagnostic

What should your child know by the end of the year...

• In Kindergarten...
• In First Grade...
• In Second Grade...
• In Third Grade...
• In Fourth Grade...
• In Fifth Grade...

During the month of March, students can read their favorite books and complete 5 of the activities in a row (in any direction) to receive a prize on March 29th.

Every month WES students will learn about a character word. This month, the word of the month is Perseverance.

Perseverance -- being persistent in one's efforts to accomplish a purpose or goal despite difficulty or obstacles; willingness to try again despite mistakes and failures.

Share with your child what perseverance means to you and ask them how they have had to persevere.

“South Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law requires that a parent or guardian shall require his child to attend regularly a public or private school or kindergarten of this State which has been approved by the State Board of Education, a member school of the South Carolina Independent Schools and Association, a member school of the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools, or some similar organization, or a parochial, denominational, or church-related school, or other programs which have been approved by the State Board of Education f rom the school year in which the child is five years of age before September first until the child attains his seventeenth birthday or graduates from high school.”

Montessori at WES: Whitesville is the only BCSD school to offer a Montessori Program! If you or someone you know is interested in Montessori, please plan to come to an upcoming Parent Awareness Session. Our program consists of 2 classooms; both multi-age with a certified teacher and assistant. Families must live in the WES attendance zone to be eligible for the admission lottery. Come to a session to learn more and receive registration info!

3/20/24 at 6:00pm

3/28/24 at 2:30pm

Mrs. Milo

Gavin Hogue

Daisy Cruz-Reyes

Raylan Simmons

Bella Gore

Mary Watson

Arely Sanchez (not pictured below)

Ava Gantt

Finn Steven (not pictured below)

Layla Guetersloh

We love our Volunteers! Please make sure to complete the BCSD Volunteer Clearance Check at https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Nzplbi1VUw== in order to volunteer!

• Dalton Bernzott
• Tiffany Bernzott
• Lori Coffman
• Jaleesa Forbes
• Stephanie MacInnes
• Ashleigh McClung
• LaShanda Palmer
• Kaleena Roberts
• Kristin Sheard
• Shayla Tarplin-Murray
  
• Tiffany Yacobozzi
• Paul Yacobozzi