BULLDOG BLAST

Brushy Creek Bulldogs,

We are officially into Week Two of the school year! As students bring home their Chromebook's please make sure to charge them nightly. This helps our students be as successful as possible.

This week in the Bulldog Blast make sure to look for:

• BCES School Store OPENING date
• PTA Orientation Meeting
• Breakfast/Lunch Menu Links
• Staff Lunch Break Sign Up's
• so much more!

The Bulldog Blast is here to keep you informed with the latest and greatest. A new feature of the Bulldog Blast is selecting which language you would like to receive your newsletter. You can change this at the top of the newsletter at any time under the word "Translate." Also, hit the SHARE button at the top of the newsletter and send to your fellow Bulldogs.

As a reminder, Brushy Creek Elementary operates on the following schedules:

• Regular Day Schedule: 7:45 am to 2:15 pm
  
• Half Day Schedule: 7:45 am to 11:45 am

Make sure to scroll below to sign up for the PTA Orientation Meeting, Volunteer and Teacher Lunch Break. GO BULLDOGS!

ALL VISITORS at Brushy Creek Elementary School must come through the Front Office, scan a valid ID and wear the printed visitors badge. If you do not have your printed visitors badge clearly visible you will be escorted back to the Front Office to do so. This is a safety measure we must all follow insure the security of our school. Thank you.

Remember: NO ⛔ entry will be permitted without valid ID by all parties AND the printed visitors badge must be clearly visible.

The PTA will host an orientation meeting on Tuesday, August 19th. This meeting will take place twice to better serve our community. (BONUS: The morning meeting may be some 🍩.) The meeting details are as follows:

• 8:30am in-person at Brushy Creek Elementary School
• 6:00pm via Zoom (CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK)

If you are interested in helping Brushy Creek Elementary thrive by being a volunteer we would love to have you join us! We have many opportunities both at the school and behind the scenes. Looking forward to an amazing 2025-2026 school year at BCES!

Full Zoom link for 6:00pm meeting: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88255806152?pwd=a9ZdS9eGrw7XTyMC419VTzyhygTetg.1

**THE SAME INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED AT BOTH MEETINGS.

Did you know there is a place to find all BCES PTA links in one spot?

Did you know you can subscribe to our Linktree?

DID YOU KNOW IT'S FREE!

The PTA Linktree can be found by CLICKING HERE or simply here as well: https://linktr.ee/brushycreekpta

Our Linktree is also located on our social medias for quick reference. Thank you!

PTA Website: By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to the BCES PTA website. Make sure to save this link in your favorites! We will reference our PTA website often.

PTA Membership: By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to our PTA Membership page. Memberships are annual and need to be purchased each school year, one per family. This 2025-2026 school year memberships are $7.00 and directly impact our school. Thank you!

For the 2025-2026 school year breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students. By CLICKING HERE you will be directed to the weekly menu.

Adding Funds: If you would like to add funds to your students lunch accounts please visit "My School Bucks," download the My School Bucks app or go to the online backpack. Students can select items for purchase at school such as cookies, chips, snack and special beverages.

Lunch Visitors: Starting the week of September 8th visitors will be allowed to join their student's for lunch. The grade level approved days are listed below:

• K4: Thursday
• K5: Wednesday
• 1st Grade: Tuesday
• 2nd Grade: Monday
• 3rd Grade: Tuesday
• 4th & 5th Grades: Friday

Remember ALL VISITORS at Brushy Creek Elementary School must come through the Front Office, scan a valid ID and wear the printed visitors badge. If you do not have your printed visitors badge clearly visible you will be escorted back to the Front Office to do so. This is a safety measure we must all follow insure the security of our school. Thank you.

**Menu is subject to change and without notice.

CLICK HERE to contribute to the "Staff Lunch Break" to be directed to our Sign Up Genius.

We are starting the year off with a welcome back Teacher & Staff Lunch break on Friday, August 22nd. We will be collecting Venmo contributions along with a few items to provide our Brushy Creek staff with a delicious catered meal!

Venmo payments can be sent to @Alison-Search. If you are sending in gift cards for the drawing or drinks, please label these as Teacher Lunch Break and drop them off anytime before August 21st. Desserts can be sent in with your student or dropped off at school on the morning of Friday, August 22nd.

Thank you for your support and for helping us show thanks to our amazing teachers and staff at Brushy Creek Elementary as we begin the new school year!

For $10, you can reserve Spike's Spirit Rock! Follow these steps:

1. START HERE: Make your reservation online first (CLICK HERE). (PLEASE NOTE: If your desired date is not available you will need to pick a new date.)

2. NEXT STEP: Pay the $10 Spike's Spirit Rock fee on the PTA Website and note the date from your online reservation. (CLICK HERE) **FEE MUST BE PAID WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RESERVATION OR YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE RELEASED**

3. LASTLY: Wait till your reserved paid day and you get to paint the rock with your own special message and materials.

NOTE: Reservations for Spike's Spirit Rock are valid for 24 hours. No two days may be booked consecutively for the same student. You have from 4pm the day before date booked to 4pm the day of your reservation. (Example: If you book your reservation for April 4th, you can begin painting the rock at 4:00pm on April 3rd for your message to be ready on April 4th. Easy as pie!) Painting can take time so plan accordingly.

📄Grades 1-5 need your help making copies. We try to lighten the load for our teachers PLUS it's an awesome way to serve our school. First time making copies or need help, just ask! Call or text Bonnie Sleight (501-952-9226) or Sarah Thomas (843-697-9844).

• Grade 1: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 2: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 3: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 4: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  
• Grade 5: Sign up by CLICKING HERE
  

Please note that each grade level has designated days of the week for copies. You do not need to select your child's grade level to help. Any time you are willing to give (10 minutes or an hour) our teachers are most grateful. Thank you!

Hey Bulldogs! Our very own BCES School Store is OPENING SOON! Here are some details:

• Opening date is Monday, August 25th
• Store Hours: 7:15am - 7:40am on days school is in session (all grade levels at this time)
• Items range from $0.25 up to $2.00 a piece. (Cash/Coin only)

Would you like to help as a Parent Volunteer with the BCES School Store? CLICK HERE to sign up for morning shifts before school begins. Remember you need to be a Level II volunteer. Thank you!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for all things Brushy Creek Elementary!

• Click here for all our links (and subscribe too!)
  
• Check out our PTA website (Givebacks)
  
• Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@brushycreekpta)
  

There are a few hidden items in our LINKS so make sure to check it out!

Email: ctdavis@greenville.k12.sc.us

Website: CLICK HERE

Location: 1344 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors, SC
Phone: (864) 355-5400

Giddy Up for Greatness!

PTA Website: https://brushycreek.givebacks.com/w/

Spirit Rock Reservation (Step 1): CLICK HERE

Spirit Rock Payment (Step 2): CLICK HERE
PTA Email: bcespta01@gmail.com

2025 - 2026 BCES PTA Executive Board

• Joseph Eskridge ~ President
• Michelle Mathis ~ President Elect
• Ashley Frye ~ VP of Communications
• Sam Kelly ~ VP of Fundraising
• Jada Kidd Robinson ~ Co-Treasurer
• Allison Kirtz ~ Co-Treasurer
• Jill Haggard ~ Secretary

Please visit our Brushy Creek Elementary PTA Website for a full list of our Executive and General Board Members. We are so thankful for each and every one of our volunteers!