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The Paw Print

Burke County Public Schools - Home of the Bears

The Paw PrintBurke County Public Schools - Home of the Bears
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We have made it through another successful week of school! We were even able to end it with a win by our very own Burke County Bears in the Bear Den! It doesn't get any more perfect than that! We are happy to see the faces of all of our students and staff back at school after the much-needed Labor Day break! From here on out, the Paw Print will be sent out on Wednesdays at 5 PM. The newsletter features sports updates, events in the community, and fun activities for the family... so stay tuned!

What's Happenin' in the DEN? What's Happenin' in the DEN?

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BCHS Football

The Bears Football Team won their first game in the Bear Den against Richmond Hill this Friday with a score of 27-26.


If you want to stay tuned to the Bears, you can listen to the Bears Broadcast, hosted by Dan Wiggins, Ben Roberts, and Earl Huddleston, and be a part of all the Friday Night Action from a distance! The Live broadcast can be found on 92.9 "The Soul Mine," or the official Burke County PS App.


C'mon Burke County!

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BCHS Volleyball

The Burke County High School Volleyball team had their first game August 31 at Richmond Co. Technical Magnet School and took home two W's! The team has maintained their 5-0 win streak to perfectly lead into their first home game tomorrow, September 9.


If you are interested in supporting the Lady Bears Volleyball Team, their schedule will be posted below and the link to their game updates is in the graphic above.


It's a great day to be a Lady Bear!

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BCHS Softball

The Burke County High School Softball Team continues to work hard with a current record of 3-6. There is a home game today against Screven County at 5:30.


If you are interested in supporting the Lady Bears Softball Team, their schedule will be posted below and the link to their game updates will be in the graphic above!


Let's go Lady Bears!

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Burke County Volunteer Fair

Make your way over to Burke County High School for friends, food, and fun! Title I Director, Dr. Jessica Edenfield and Federal Programs Coordinator, Dr. David Skinner are hosting the first district-wide volunteer fair!


There will be opportunities to sign up for different volunteer events in our schools, learn about district initiatives, and so much more!


Saturday, September 11, 2021

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Burke County High School

1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy, Waynesboro


More information is provided in the WJBF News channel segment which is linked in the graphic above.


Save the date!

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got produce?

Come on down(town)! If you are interested in meeting the smiling faces behind our fresh produce (or the fresh produce itself) the farmer's market is where you need to be! The items featured will be scuppernongs, tomatoes, squash, watermelons, and okra!


The local farmer's market is hosted every Tuesday

from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

in the Southern Bank Pavilion, 855 Liberty Street in Waynesboro, GA.


Don't be shy, come out and say hi!

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NURSES CORNER

The Delta Variant is continuously on the rise so we continue to require our students and staff to wear their masks in and out of the building.


Vaccines are the most efficient way to keep our community safe. Are you looking for an easy way for you and your family to be vaccinated? The Burke County Health Department along with other medical providers are hosting a Covid-19 vaccine walk-in clinic. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are offered for patients 12 and older-your choice of vaccine.


As always, remain washing hands frequently, social distancing when possible, and staying home when you are not feeling well. Stay safe, Burke County!

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Clearing Car Rider Congestion

Y'all spoke, and we listened! One of the main issues that has been brought to our attention is morning and afternoon traffic in the school zones. We have attempted to resolve this issue by enacting different procedures for speedier pickup and drop off. The new procedures are linked in the graphic to the right.
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National Day Calendar

September 8th commemorates International Literacy Day, National Ampersand Day, National Iguana Awareness Day, and National Pardon Day. Burke County Families can celebrate today by reading a book that is full of ampersands (the fancy "and" symbol) to your pet Iguana that took years worth of begging your parents for!


To the left, is the pet bearded dragon (which is close enough to a iguana to count) of Chloe Lanier, a BCHS junior. Her name is Venus! Fun fact: Iguanas AND bearded dragons eat people so watch out!

Kidz Korner Kidz Korner

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A splash of color!

To match the Iguana Day theme, attached to my coloring sheet on the right is a link to a website that has both an online and printable Iguana coloring sheet to create your dream iguana! Do you guys like my drawing?
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Chamber Golf Tournament

Plans for the 14th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament "Bird Dogs & Birdies" are in full swing! The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 30th and there are a few spots still available for teams and sponsors. Please contact us very soon if you would like to participate or for more information!

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100th Bird Dog Cycling Event to be Held in Burke County

Gravel cycling enthusiasts will be coming from as far away as Nebraska and Iowa to compete along the gravel and dirt roads in Burke County. The Chamber is looking forward to welcoming approximately 300 participants who will travel here for the BIRD DOG 100 which is being hosted by Cycling Quests. The first annual event is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th and guests will be here for the majority of the weekend. We will be encouraging the out of town guests to shop and dine in our local establishments and will be offering chamber members the opportunity to provide coupons to help lure the potential customers to your place of business. We will also be looking for volunteers for registration/welcome tables, as well as working the rest stops during the ride on Saturday. Please contact us if you are interested!

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Chamber to Relocate Office

The Burke County Chamber of Commerce Office will soon have a new home and it will be located right inside the front doors of the Burke County Historic Courthouse. We are excited about the central location on Liberty Street and look forward to utilizing the large foyer as a showcase for our community. We expect to use this space to welcome large numbers of newcomers and visitors to our area throughout the year. We will be offering chamber members the opportunity to put brochures or business cards in the lobby to promote your business or organization. Plans are to move in the last week in October and officially open our doors on Monday, November 1st.

Download our free Burke County Public School App today!

Our district app is intended as an on-the-go information source for parents & families. With the BC App, all information is brought together and delivered to one platform.


One feature of the app is that those without social media can access the district’s social media posts via the News section of the app. Additional features include access to breakfast & lunch menus, individual school calendars, push notifications, sports scores, one-click email to staff via the Directory section, and much more!

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Website News

From our district website, www.burkeschools.org

You can easily access Calendar Events, Transportation, Registration, Nutrition, or ClassLink.


Check out the 5 blue buttons located in the center of our homepage.

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THE PRIDE OF BURKE COUNTY

D'Wayne DuBose, Jr. Director of Bands, is asking for strong community support for the band this year as they prepare to represent GA in the Capital City Parade, Washington DC Summer 2022.


Sneak peak:

https://youtu.be/GMHPSMe0gCw

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Blackboard - notifications

The Blackboard mass notification system is useful to BCPS families and our faculty/staff because of its ability to deliver district-level and school-specific notifications.

The school system and schools use your student's information in Power School to send email, phone calls, text messages, and emergency notifications to families.

Efficiency depends greatly on parents/guardians providing us with correct phone numbers and email addresses.

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Short Videos for Parents

Check out our short instructional videos so you can help your child succeed in a virtual learning environment. The image above is a link to a short instructional video.
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Tech Support Form for Parents

A link to submit tech support & hotspot requests may be found in the image above, along with the BCPS agreement form for student device loans.
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Missed the call?

All messages sent from our Central Office can be located on our website. Just look for the RSS feed pictured above.


Messages can also be located on our BC App -click on the envelope labeled Important Messages.

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Amy J. Nunnally

Public Information Officer

Burke County Public Schools

&

Jada Curd, BCHS Junior

Work-Based Learning

Email: ajnunnally@burke.k12.ga.us
Website: www.burkeschools.org
Location: 789 Burke Veterans Pkwy, Waynesboro, GA, United States
Phone: (706) 554-5101
Twitter: @BCPS_Bears

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