Bobcat Bulletin

We’re settling into the school year, and there is so much happening around BAS! Our students did a great job with MAP Testing last week. We did experience a few technical difficulties, so a few classes will be finishing their testing this week. Thank you to our students, teachers, and families for your patience and flexibility!

We’re also excited to get our Hot Lunch program underway! 🍕🌮🥗 Parents, we would love your help! If you’re available to volunteer with Hot Lunch, be sure to check out the sign-up information in this week’s Bulletin. Our volunteers make programs like this possible, and we appreciate you!

September brings plenty of activities, athletics, and special events, so keep an eye on the Bobcat Bulletin and our BAS School Calendar to stay up to date. View the BAS School Calendar

Thank you for another great week, BAS families. Let’s keep learning, growing, and cheering one another on! Go Bobcats!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5

As we settle into the school year, there will be great days, challenging days, and plenty of unexpected moments along the way! This week, let’s remind our Bobcats that no matter what comes their way, they can trust God to walk with them through it all. 💛🐾

• Hot Lunch: Our regular Hot Lunch program will not begin until after Labor Day, so please continue sending a lunch with your student each day.

  🍕 Friday Exception: We WILL have Pizza Hot Lunch this Friday! Lunch includes pizza, salad, fruit, and a drink.

  🍬 Snack Sale: We will also have snacks available for purchase, including chips, Ring Pops, candy bars, and more. Prices range from $0.50–$2.00. Students may bring cash or charge snacks to their school account. If your student has permission to charge snacks, please let their teacher know.

• Jewelry: Just a reminder that jewelry is not permitted at school per BAS policy. Please see the information below for additional details.
  
  Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed and the school day running smoothly! 💙

As parents, our instinct is to step in when our children struggle—but now is a safe time for them to learn how to fail, problem-solve, and try again. A forgotten assignment, a disappointing grade, or a mistake can become an opportunity to build independence and resilience.

Our goal isn't to keep our children from falling down; it's to teach them how to get back up.

A few ways parents can help:

• Let small consequences happen. Forgot an assignment or something needed for school? Before rescuing, ask: “What can you do differently tomorrow?”
• Ask before solving. Try: “What do you think your next step should be?”
• Middle school parents—encourage self-advocacy. If your student is frustrated about a grade in Jupiter, sit down together and say, “Let's message your teacher.” Help your child write the message and ask the question themselves rather than contacting the teacher for them.
• Praise the comeback. Celebrate when your child corrects a mistake, asks for help, or tries again—not just when they get it right the first time.

Let them struggle a little. Encourage them a lot.

And help them discover that they can do hard things.

And stay tuned! 👀 In upcoming Parent Partnership features, we’ll be sharing tips directly from our BAS teachers on how you can best support your student at each age and grade level.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming BAS dates!

• 🇺🇸 Monday, September 7 — Labor Day — NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long weekend!
• 🩺 September 9–11 — Health Screenings — More information will be shared as we get closer.
• 📸 Monday, September 14 — Fall Picture Day — Get those smiles ready!
• 🏃‍♀️ Friday, September 25 — Field Day — 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Get ready for a fun day of activities and friendly competition!

September is going to be a busy month! Be sure to add these dates to your family calendar.