Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.
Throughout #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek, students got to try new breakfast options every day and randomly won daily prizes. Here is our Grand Prize winner at SRE! He was so excited to win this scooter and said "This scooter is just my size, I will ride it everyday!" #makingapositivedifference
Today, SRE took on the annual OneBerkeley United Games with other schools across the district. OBUG has helped tear down barriers and create awesome memories for students with special needs and their “buddies” from the general education classrooms. It's such a special event for our students, staff and families as so many schools turn out for this epic field day event that promotes inclusiveness and unity among all of BCSD’s students. Check out some of the amazing moments from today at Stratford High School. The smiles and laughs were echoing across the field as everyone came together for this wonderful event. And Sparky the Sangaree Star was a hit once again! ⭐️ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/116Es4GqzFndzCPs1UpZSXIfyXXvEd7sy
SRE FAMILIES Don't forget to fill out the Climate Survey. We need your voice.
The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All parents are encouraged to participate. This information is very important to our growth and improvement. Your opinion matters. Please take the time to login and complete this survey. Thank you!
The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view
Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!
Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.
The BCSD Teacher Forum Silent Auction is officially open today! 🏆 Bid on a wide variety of incredible items while supporting a great cause. Your participation helps fund valuable student scholarships and teacher resources! Remember bidding is open to anyone! Instructions for how to bid are in the link below along with the AMAZING baskets up for bid. Get to bidding :)
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Mrs. Baker’s 2nd graders are using the banker incentive system in their classroom. What a fun way to learn!
Drum roll please... 🥁🥁
And with that we present to you the Sangaree Elementary TEACHER OF THE YEAR, Our fabulous Music teacher: Dr. Charles Magwood!!!!
We are so proud to recognize Dr. Magwood for his dedication, passion, and impact on our students. Every day, he goes above and beyond to create a positive and inspiring learning environment, making a difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you, Dr. Magwood, for your hard work, commitment, and the love you pour into teaching. Our school is better because of you!
EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor.
Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.
BCSD schools and offices will re-open and resume normal operations tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 27.
Due to concerns about icy conditions and the ongoing impact of inclement weather, Berkeley County School District students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, January 24. All schools and offices will remain closed on Friday. Staff will work remotely. DETAILS: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1982626
In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday.
Additional info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1975777
Arrr you ready? Prizes, pirates and treasured eats - next week is National School Lunch Week! Don't miss out on the swashbuckling fun.
More Info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/nslw2024
Berkeley County School District will utilize the Teacher Workday/Inclement Weather Day on October 11 as a weather make-up, e-Learning Day for students, as designated in the BCSD Instructional Calendar. This adjustment is necessary due to the postponement of the first day of school from August 14 to August 15, following impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.
MORE INFO: https://bcsdschools.net/oct11elearning
Due to forecasted impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, September 27. All after-school activities and after-school care programs will close at 6 p.m. this evening.
All schools and offices will be closed Friday, and before and after-school care programs are canceled. As the storm system is projected to move out of the area that afternoon, after school activities may resume after 4 p.m. on Friday.
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For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.