Spotlight Teacher of the Week 🎉🎉
My name is Marilyn Edmonds. I have been teaching for 24 years. This is my 12th year at BBE. I was Boulder Bluff’s TOY 2017. I have two sons, Jordan (24), Jackson, (17), and a bonus son, Lincoln (9). I also have a “grandcat”, Samara. I am a 1998 graduate from South Carolina State University with a BS in Early Childhood Education. I spend most of my weekends on the soccer fields. When I’m not at the soccer fields, I just enjoy being at home or hanging out with friends. My favorite color is black and I have a lowkey ink pen habit. I love sweet tea, matchas (Lodi), and iced coffee.
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 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. for the formal announcement of the partnership, and to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290
Congratulations to the Lin family for being one of our first BBE Lighthouse Families for the school year.
If you would like to become a Lighthouse Family, please complete the lighthouse activity requirements for each of the 7 Habits.
Spotlight Teacher- Angela Katsilianos My name is Angela Katsilianos. This is my 30th year of teaching (24 years in Berkeley County and 6 years in California). I have taught elementary, middle, and high school students during my 30 years of teaching. I graduated with a BS in Elementary Education and Master's in Education from Southern Wesleyan University. I am certified in Special Education and have my Gifted and Talented endorsement. I have been married for 31 years to my husband, Ike. We have one son, Alex, and a brand-new daughter-in-love, Jessica. I enjoy watching movies, playing games, eating Mexican and Italian food, M & Ms, and ice cream. My favorite colors are blue and orange. Congratulations 🎉🎉
Spotlight Teacher- Amy Owen
My name is Amy Owen. This is my 17th year teaching (all 17 have been spent at BBE). I am a mom to two: Ace (8) and Austen (4). I have two dogs: Oscar and Ophelia. They are terrier mixes with a small dog complex that I adopted from the Doc Williams SPCA. Animal rescue holds a very special place in my heart. I graduated with a BS in Early Childhood Education from the College of Charleston. I also have my Masters in Literacy from the Citadel. I love sushi, coffee, the color pink, flair pens, flamingos, and Sustain Nutrition teas. I was BBE’s TOY in 2018.
Congratulations to our Spotlight Teacher, Amy Owen.
Spotlight Teacher- Mrs. Cecilia Bell
I was born in 1962 in Cary, NC. I grew up in Vienna, Va. I went to college at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, Va.- graduating with degrees in sociology, as well as early childhood and elementary education. Since then, I have lived in Mobile, Al, and here. I have been teaching since 1985. I taught in Fairfax County Va and Mobile County, AL before moving here. I have been at BBE for 25 years. I am married with one son, Sean. He lives in West Ashley, so we see him frequently. I am addicted to reading. I spend my summers in North Carolina reading by the river behind our RV or by one of the waterfalls in the surrounding area. My husband, Mike, is retired. I have always loved dogs and have two now. I am looking forward to our coming adventures when I join him in retirement at the end of this year.
Congratulations to our Spotlight Teacher of the Week!
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.
The South Carolina Department of Education purchased and provided Berkeley County School District and other school districts in our state with My Ride K-12 for communication of bus routes and delays. The app has been unable to provide parents with consistent delay information. BCSD is now tracking bus delays for parents using Google documents.
Bus Delays: https://www.bcsdschools.net/busdelays
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.
Good evening BBE Parents,
Just a friendly reminder that rosters will be completed and posted on the front door this Monday, August 14th at 5:00pm. Those students who do not have a completed registration and proof of residency on file for the 23/24 school year will not be placed in a class until this process is done.
If you have received an email regarding an update registration reminder, then your child's registration is not complete.
Feel free to call the office at 843-553-1223 for any assistant with the registration process.
We are looking forward to a fabulous school year!
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.
ICYMI: We are an i-Ready Super School!!
BBE had a college graduate and BBE Alumni join in for the Senior Walk. Reiley Wilson graduated Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Nursing. We are so proud of all of Riley's accomplishments!
Ms. Swan and Ms. Rivera’s Pre K class invited our dads in to participate in an early Father’s Day activity. It was a very special day ❤️
The Columbia Marionette Theater visited our Pre K students with a wonderful performance of the Three Little Pigs! A great time was had by all!
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.
Thirteen BBE students and our very own art teacher, Ms. Lepping will have art displayed at The North Charleston Arts Fest 2023!
MORE INFO: https://www.northcharlestonartsfest.com/?fbclid=IwAR1OyYr4y53A_QSAEsEkgK400bvZ5SsV4bPyE83DjbgxclpGvXI0Nt9rVOA
