We have started our Annual Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday Food Drive this week!
Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at BES, or any other Pendleton County School to benefit our local C.A.N.
The PDF can be found online here: https://5il.co/29k3j
BES 4th graders hosted their families for a 1st Annual Thanksgiving Parade before the break. Students created their own balloons, wrote descriptions, and presented to the group. Families then worked together to create a thankful pumpkin and played board games. Check out the pics or watch the parade here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xAAt9VbjiwFSJuYzgrOwTrXw8orsnLqT/view?usp=sharing
Students in grades 3-6 who are interested in youth basketball and cheerleading will need to complete the following forms and return them to Travis Heavner by Dec. 1st. These forms were sent home with students and can be found on our site: https://www.pendletoncountyschools.com/documents/recreational-basketball%2Fcheerleading/265649
Did you know that Thursday, November 16th is National Parent Involvement Day? To celebrate, there will be a webinar with Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona November 17th at 7pm held by the Office of Communications and Outreach. For more information visit our website and view the PDF with clickable links. https://5il.co/28xt2
BES 2nd grade hosted "Poetry About Apples" for their family this past week. The event was a success due to the hard work and preparation of the whole class! Thank you to all family that showed up to support their young readers 😊📚
Happy Veterans Day! A huge thank you to George Armstrong, Steve O'Toole, Larry Flinn, and Alicia Johnston for visiting BES and reminding students about why we celebrate this important holiday. Thank your local veterans for their service!
Please complete a short survey about the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. You can access the survey by going to the county website at:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNahHPqlDEX7BOuZ567nuVmNpURVJEVEdONzMyT1hWV0JMNkpQUFpRVk0wTy4u
BES Preschool enjoyed Halloween games with their families. Looks like fun and thank you to all who participated!
Pumpkins with Poppas at BES last week was a hit. A big THANK YOU to all parents that showed up to read and spend quality time with their child!
Our November menu is online, here's a copy in case you missed it! https://www.pendletoncountyschools.com/page/meals-and-cep-info
Middle school girls' basketball tryouts begin Monday, October 30th from 3:30-5:30pm at the PCMHS Auxiliary gym. This is for students grades 6-8. Students need to have a physical in order to participate. They also need water, gym shoes, and appropriate gym attire for tryouts.
The BSA will meet Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00 in the library. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
BES 3-6 students enjoyed a field trip to Monticello. It was an educational experience with beautiful sights. Check out the pictures!
Thursday, October 19th is an Early Release day for students and Friday, October 20th there is No School for students due to a professional learning day for faculty. BES walkers and parent pick-up will be dismissed at 12:45 and buses will pick up students at 1:00 on Thursday.
Families of students who are participating in grade 1-2 Rec Basketball, please note coaches should be reaching out sometime this week. Please also know, it is important that players have their physicals ready to turn in at their first practice, if they have not already done so.
Attention Wildcat Fans: The boys and girls middle and high school basketball teams are joining forces to provide you with the chance to purchase Wildcat Appeal. The fundraising event is set for October 16 - October 26, 2023 through BSN SPORTS. Please note, no orders will be accepted after the deadline. Please visit www.bsnteamsports.com and use access code MUPKt1bz7d to place your order today.
BES K & 1st graders traveled to Harrisonburg "Back Home on the Farm" for a field trip this past Friday. Check out these pics! Looks like they had a blast 😃
Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated at BES from Oct. 23-27th. Our students will be learning the importance of making healthy decisions and choosing to be drug free. To help raise awareness, we will be asking students to participate in the following spirit days.
The Brandywine School Association will meet Thursday, October 12th at 6:00 in the library. All parents are welcome and hope to see you there!
Our October lunch menu is ready!
