
Please use the link below to access the SC READY Parent Resource from the SCDE.
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/tests-files/sc-ready-files/sc-ready-spring-2025-assessment-brochure-english/?showMeta=2&ext=.pdf
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/tests-files/sc-ready-files/sc-ready-spring-2025-assessment-brochure-english/?showMeta=2&ext=.pdf

We are excited to share our first service learning project for the year, A Canned Food Drive!
We will collected cans from Oct 20 - Nov 14 to support Helping Hands of Goose Creek.
We will collected cans from Oct 20 - Nov 14 to support Helping Hands of Goose Creek.



Let's Celebrate Red Ribbon Week at DFE!

DFE Trunk or Treat - Tuesday, October 21 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM




Missed the SIC/Title I Planning/Lighthouse meeting on October 9? No worries! You’re invited to join us for the next meeting on November 13. Highlights from October include upcoming events like Trunk or Treat, student service projects, and exciting goals for student success. See the full meeting minutes for details. For questions or to get involved, contact Mrs. Foley at foleys@bcsdschools.net
Meeting Notes - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wh33PWNSNCxwhCKvW-sVu7ZNMtlcCspO?usp=drive_link
Meeting Notes - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wh33PWNSNCxwhCKvW-sVu7ZNMtlcCspO?usp=drive_link

PTO is still collecting candy donations for the DFE Trunk or Treat Event through October 17th.
These donations will assist with the cost of purchasing candy by the school and PTO.
These donations will assist with the cost of purchasing candy by the school and PTO.

📢 Reminder: SIC/Title I Planning & Lighthouse Meeting
🗓 Date: October 9
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Library
We’ll be discussing school updates and event planning.
Want to join virtually? Email foleys@bcsdschools.net by 9:00 AM on October 9 to get the link!
Don’t miss out—see you there!
🗓 Date: October 9
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Library
We’ll be discussing school updates and event planning.
Want to join virtually? Email foleys@bcsdschools.net by 9:00 AM on October 9 to get the link!
Don’t miss out—see you there!




34th Annual Picnic at the Park


Check out our October Parent Newsletter!
English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F_rQHeZJjhm8OVEP1TlxpmFyNfiNamSI/view?usp=sharing
Spanish - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Awld7FmAZZouHvl5XF8uOTFptLia2U0/view?usp=drive_link
Portuguese - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-_vi6zvif_7PSD1oiXHTJePEQ-6muuJo/view?usp=drive_link
English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F_rQHeZJjhm8OVEP1TlxpmFyNfiNamSI/view?usp=sharing
Spanish - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Awld7FmAZZouHvl5XF8uOTFptLia2U0/view?usp=drive_link
Portuguese - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-_vi6zvif_7PSD1oiXHTJePEQ-6muuJo/view?usp=drive_link

Dear Devon Forest Elementary Families,
Welcome to Beanstack!
Get ready to join your student on a reading adventure with Beanstack, a platform designed to make reading fun! Beanstack uses competition, recognition, and proven gamification principles to motivate students to read and develop a life-long love of reading. Whether your student chooses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, or articles online, any and all reading counts in Beanstack! By tracking their daily reading, your student will begin to build healthy reading habits and become a more confident reader.
When students log their reading via Beanstack’s web or mobile app, they:
● Earn digital badges as they reach milestones
● Compete on leaderboards and build streaks for reading every day
● Track everything they read on their virtual bookshelf
● For a glimpse of what your students will experience with Beanstack, click here!
Joining Beanstack is quick and easy:
● At school: Your student can access Beanstack directly through their device using Classlink log in on their chromebooks.
● At home: You as a parent or your student can download the Beanstack mobile app on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Parents can log reading on app or return the reading log.
We’re excited to have your family join us on this exciting reading adventure! If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Regan.
Keep reading,
Mrs. Beth Regan,
Library Media Specialist
reganb@bcsdschools.net 843-820-3880
Translated:
Portuguese - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j6FxEF9PL5-Fims99r6dBCkt89HXGPRwcOL_I6lpMXM/edit?tab=t.0
Spanish - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WT8DkVXuTPWZ7MAgvITVR8kbd1FJLE5G4zJ2cSo3E0A/edit?tab=t.0
Welcome to Beanstack!
Get ready to join your student on a reading adventure with Beanstack, a platform designed to make reading fun! Beanstack uses competition, recognition, and proven gamification principles to motivate students to read and develop a life-long love of reading. Whether your student chooses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, or articles online, any and all reading counts in Beanstack! By tracking their daily reading, your student will begin to build healthy reading habits and become a more confident reader.
When students log their reading via Beanstack’s web or mobile app, they:
● Earn digital badges as they reach milestones
● Compete on leaderboards and build streaks for reading every day
● Track everything they read on their virtual bookshelf
● For a glimpse of what your students will experience with Beanstack, click here!
Joining Beanstack is quick and easy:
● At school: Your student can access Beanstack directly through their device using Classlink log in on their chromebooks.
● At home: You as a parent or your student can download the Beanstack mobile app on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Parents can log reading on app or return the reading log.
We’re excited to have your family join us on this exciting reading adventure! If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Regan.
Keep reading,
Mrs. Beth Regan,
Library Media Specialist
reganb@bcsdschools.net 843-820-3880
Translated:
Portuguese - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j6FxEF9PL5-Fims99r6dBCkt89HXGPRwcOL_I6lpMXM/edit?tab=t.0
Spanish - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WT8DkVXuTPWZ7MAgvITVR8kbd1FJLE5G4zJ2cSo3E0A/edit?tab=t.0

School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
• DEVON FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE106925
• Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
• DEVON FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE106925
• Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.

Reminder - DFE Open House is tomorrow (9/23). Doors will open at 5:50 and teachers will begin their sessions at 6 PM.





Lost and Found is up and running. Please have your child check if he or she is missing a jacket.


Save the Date! September 30
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair will open at 4 PM in the media center—shop anytime until 6 PM!
🎉 Join us in the cafeteria 4:30–5:30 PM for bingo: kids win books, parents learn reading tips.
See you there!




Save the Date - Picture day is Tuesday, September 23!



Do you want to volunteer at DFE or want to chaperone on a field trip this year? Plan ahead and compete your yearly volunteer clearance form now!
It is a TWO step process.
Step ONE, participants must visit the following website and fill out the interest form. https://bcsdextranet.bcsdschools.net/volunteers/
Step TWO, watch your email inbox for an email from the school district with a link to provide additional information authorizing them to conduct your background check.
Once both processes have been completed, your contact information will be added to a list of volunteers and you’ll begin receiving emails about volunteer opportunities.
It is a TWO step process.
Step ONE, participants must visit the following website and fill out the interest form. https://bcsdextranet.bcsdschools.net/volunteers/
Step TWO, watch your email inbox for an email from the school district with a link to provide additional information authorizing them to conduct your background check.
Once both processes have been completed, your contact information will be added to a list of volunteers and you’ll begin receiving emails about volunteer opportunities.

Let's have some fun! Dot Day is Monday, September 15! Wear your favorite polka dotted items to school.


Join us for Open House - September 23 @ 6:00 PM




Parent Lighthouse Meeting this Thursday at 2:30 in our Media Center.


