
Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to embark on a journey of learning and growth with us. We have several important updates and information to share with you.
Please be sure to complete your child's returning student registration in the Parent Portal. To create a Parent Portal account please see https://www.bcsdschools.net/page/powerschool-parent-portal.
For support with registration or the parent portal please contact Stacy McDonald at macdonalds@bcsdschools.net.
We are excited to share class placements and schedules, you will receive class placements and schedules via Rooms by August 12th . To set up Rooms please download the App on your phone, you can see the links to the app below and our BCSD Support Page!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3O5kYgm
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/44whsRp https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/rooms-support
We look forward to working together to ensure a successful and enriching learning experience for your child. Please allow your child to build on the strong relationships they’ve developed with our high-quality teachers. Each member of our staff is dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make this school year a fantastic experience for your child!
Back to School Bash: Join us for our annual Back to School Bash on Aug. 12th from 5-7 pm. This event is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect with teachers, meet new friends, and learn more about what the upcoming year has in store. There will be fun activities, food, and resources available for everyone! We will have staff onsite to help with Rooms, Thrillshare and our BCSD applications to get families set up for success!
We look forward to seeing you soon!




Back to School is coming soon! Save the date for our Back to School Bash on August 12th from 5-7! In case you are already shopping here are our 24-25 School Supply Lists! We look forward to seeing you soon!




Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

LAST CHANCE: You can vote for Olivia's doodle to make it to the next round as one of the five national finalist spots:
https://doodles.google.com/d4g/


Fine Arts Night was a HUGE hit! We are so grateful for the talent and dedication our teachers and students put on display for the community to enjoy. Thank you to everyone that attended!









Recently, Kindergarten students went on a field trip to Cypress Gardens! They were able to visit the Butterfly House, Swamparium, walk the nature trails, and play on the playground after eating lunch. Rain and shine: We had a great time!!

Congratulations to Carolyn Lewis School's Olivia McKelvey on being one of the 55 state and territory winners of the Doodle for Google contest! Olivia will now go on to compete for one of the five national finalist spots. You can vote for Olivia's doodle to make it to the next round at https://doodle4google.com. #makingapositivedifference #arteducation

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Formal King and Queen, Tess Glass and Christian Ashe!


FINAL KONA ICE DAY is this FRIDAY! Prepay ends TOMORROW, May 22, @7:00pm.
(no cash payments)
A portion of ALL purchases goes to student activities!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/F01072523

Thanks for reading with us this year! All books should be returned to the library by TOMORROW!


It's Time to Buy School Supplies! Order Deadline: July 1st
Parents, in just a few clicks, get everything your child's teacher has requested, including brand names you trust, like Crayola, Ticonderoga and Clorox. What are you waiting for? Buy today, before the end of the school year!
https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=598080111&utm_source=coord&utm_medium=emailfwd&utm_campaign=c-wk7-2-fwd


As a way of continuing to promote child nutrition and adding to the many celebrations capping the end of the school year, Berkeley County School District’s Office of Child Nutrition Services will launch a special giveaway next week (May 20–24) that will offer some big prizes.
Elementary, middle and high school students eating lunch and/or breakfast next week will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include, but are not limited to:
*iPads
*Wireless earbuds/headphones
*Underwater cameras
*Projectors
*Action cameras
*Bluetooth speakers
Students will receive one entry into the drawing for each meal they eat. Winners will be drawn at random, and those who eat multiple meals will obviously have an increased chance of winning.


2024-2025 EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION


CONGRATULATIONS to our Rookie Teacher of the Year, Ms. Abby James! We are so grateful for her dedication, compassion, and persistence in the classroom. Ms. James is one of our biggest cheerleaders at CLS! Thank you Ms. James, for making CLS a brighter space for everyone!


Mark your Calendars! Join us May 23rd for our first CLS Fine Arts Night! You don't want to miss it.


Our Elementary School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Latoya Stephens, was honored this morning as a Bright Idea Grant Winner with Berkeley Electric Cooperative!


Round of applause for our Chorus students, Mr. Nagelkirk, and Ms. Burr! We are so grateful to all who joined us last week for their end of the year performance at CLS!








Thanks for joining us today at Popsicles with the Principals!










Congratulations to Kayla Greene and Myla Brown whose artwork was selected for the BCSD Board Art Show!



Last Kona Ice Day of the Year! PREPAY ENDS ON WED, May 22 AT 7 PM. We are only doing pre-paid orders online. (no cash payments). Please use the link below OR scan the QR code.
https://app.konaicepay.com/#//F01072523