Please take a moment to review this BCSD Office of Special Services newsletter. It includes information about multiple events and opportunities. https://www.smore.com/ra6x7
Our Kinder Chameleons had a blast wrapping up the Crazy Color Creatures Unit by celebrating with color stations today!! Thank you to our teachers, staff, and volunteers for making today extra special and engaging for our kindergartners!!
We would like to say THANK YOU to the BCSD Innovative Learning Coordinators and to all of our parents for giving us the opportunity to attend professional development this afternoon. Spending time learning from each other was AWESOME! Check out the teachers learning new ways to engage our students!
Friday, September 15th was International Dot Day!
International Dot Day celebrates creativity, courage, and collaboration as inspired by the Peter Reynolds book "The Dot". Using theatre, dance, music, art, and technology, our Chameleons joined in on this global celebration and had a blast!
To better serve the physical and mental wellbeing of those who work for BCSD, the YMCA has partnered with the school district to provide free memberships to all BCSD employees. In celebration of this partnership, BCSD employees are invited to come out to the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290.
You heard right, Chameleons! We are the first elementary i-Ready Super School this school year for having the highest completion rates on our i-Ready tests and the fewest rush flags.
Let's get those creative juices flowing! Exploring different artistic avenues allows our students to not only have some fun in the classroom, but also think outside the box and approach academics in a new way. #makingapositivedifference #NationalArtsinEducationWeek
Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Idalia, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule (https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules) on Wednesday, August 30. Thursday, August 31, students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments. All schools and offices will be closed Thursday. BCSD will resume normal operations Friday, September 1.
Before and after-school care programs, activities, and athletics, to include practices and games, are canceled for Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. Normal activities and operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
On Thursday, August 31, students will complete eLearning assignments from home via Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, or other designated virtual learning platforms. Specific information about assignments will be provided by the student’s teacher and/or school. Teachers will share information regarding their office hours to support students completing eLearning assignments at home. More information here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/elearning-day-faqs
Due to the potential for severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, staff, and families, the district will not operate virtual feeding sites on Wednesday or Thursday.
BCSD officials work in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and receive regular updates regarding the weather from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, officials will continue to monitor the weather and assess any resulting damage.
Schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, September 1.
Berkeley County School District is currently monitoring the forecasts and receiving regular updates from Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service on Tropical Storm Idalia. At this time, there are no changes to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated to staff and parents.
Beginning Monday, Berkeley County School District parents and guardians will begin to receive invites for Rooms.
Rooms is a platform that lives within the new BCSD mobile app. It supplements school and district news and information by providing direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc.
Our goal is to streamline communication and minimize the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication.
Parent Overview: https://youtu.be/upJMsLmn91Y
Introducción de los padres a las habitaciones: https://youtu.be/7pyvEIc3OOU
Please note that not all teachers and schools are utilizing Rooms at this time, but there is a plan to launch all schools on the platform in the future.
**Additional notes**
Parents will still need to use the PowerSchool Parent portal for academic information.
Rooms will not replace student learning management systems (Schoology).
With the first day of school less than one week away, we want to make sure families are aware of the new transportation features that pertain to bus riders. Learn more about My Ride K-12 and the student transportation tag program at www.bcsdschools.net/article/1203059.
REMINDER: Before/After School Care Registration will open on July 12 at 9 a.m. for schools with programs. Follow this link to register - https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/registration-links-for-all-schools
Berkeley County School District will continue to serve meals to students this summer.
The 2023 Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to all students and children in the Berkeley County community. The program is free to all children under the age of 18. Dates, times and site information can be found at www.bcsdschools.net/summermeals.
Congratulations to the AIMS Safety Team! They received recognition as the #1 Safety Team in all of BCSD! Thank you for all your hard work to keep all of our Chameleons safe!
Always a great day at Howe Hall AIMS when musician, poet, and author Allan Wolf comes out to share his talents with us! Another great day to be at AIMS!
Congratulations to our own Principal, Chris Swetckie, who was honored by the College of Charleston's Education Department as their 2023 Alumnus of the Year! Way to go Mr. Swetckie!
Congratulations to all of our Chameleon-Grads who participated in today’s Grad Walk. Whether you’re a high school, college, or graduate school member of the Class of ’23, remember #onceachameleonalwaysachameleon
On this final day of Teacher Appreciation Week we want to take one more opportunity to let you know how we feel!
REMINDER: May 30th is a half day for all students. It is also the final day of school for all students. May 31 is a teacher workday and the final day of the school year for teachers.