BCS Elementary Education Newsletter
November 2023
Message from Jen Damin
Dear BCS Elementary Teachers,
As an Elementary Instructional Coaching team, we understand the importance of having reliable and up-to-date resources to enhance your teaching experience and support our students' growth. With that in mind, we're excited for you to explore the content area Google Slides and our BCS Elementary Instructional Resources Google Site, which continues to be updated based on your feedback and the needs of teachers and students.
Explore Essential Resources for Every Subject:
Our user-friendly newsletter offers a wide range of resources tailored to your needs, including Content Area Google Slides. Click through the Google Slides, which are filled with relevant November resources for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Grade-Level Specific Information:
We've ensured that our resources are grade-specific, giving you the exact support you need to succeed in your classroom.
Engage Parents and Students:
Our content Google Slides are a valuable tool for engaging parents and students. Discover tips and strategies to foster productive home-school connections and empower your students to thrive academically.
Explore the BCS Elementary Instructional Resources Google Site:
Visit our site at BCS Elementary Instructional Resources Google Site to explore curriculum resources and more. You can access this on Clever under District Resources by clicking the Elementary Resource app. Or, better yet, star the Google site to add it to your bookmark bar!
November: A Time to Express Gratitude:
As we enter November, let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible work that you do every day to ensure our children are safe and receive the best education possible. I am thankful for your dedication and commitment to our students and their future.
Your passion, intentional work, and resilience are the cornerstones of our BCS community. As we approach the holiday season, our Elementary IC team expresses our heartfelt gratitude for the role you play in shaping the minds of our future leaders.
Thank you for all you do. We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey.
Warm regards,
Jen Damin
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WIT AND WISDOM SHOUTOUTS
Southport Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Mrs. Brennan's third grade students participate in a Socratic Seminar as part of Module 1 Wit & Wisdom, "The Sea." Students were discussing two researchers they learned about in the text, Giant Squid, and sharing thoughts about what it must have been like to discover the largest squid ever!
Waccamaw School
Bolivia Elementary
Mrs. Creech's kindergarten students worked in learning groups to find evidence from the text, "My Five Senses" from Module 1 to create posters that gave examples of each of the senses. The students also practiced their listening and speaking skills while presenting the posters they created to their classmates.
Important Dates
October 30-December 1 - NCCI Check-Ins
November 7 - LETRS Zoom Unit 6/District PD Day
November 10 - Veteran's Day Holiday
November 13 - Report Cards Go Home
November 17 - 60 Day NC ELI Checkpoint (Kindergarten)
November 17 - BCS Elementary IC PLC Meeting
November 22 - Annual Leave
November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
November 24 - Holiday
December 20 - End of Semester
December 21/22 - Annual Leave
December 25-27 - Holiday/Christmas
December 28/29 - Annual Leave