Happy Holidays from our family to yours! As we head into the winter break, we’re grateful for the joy, dedication, and heart each of you brings to our school community. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, laughter, and time with loved ones!
Thanks to a generous donation, CCUSD is thrilled to be able to partner with SmartSocial, an online platform that helps parents understand tech and social media to keep kids safe and successful online. SmartSocial hosts live online Q&A events that address different themes each month. You can watch these events live, or watch them after the fact when it fits your schedule! With over 400 online resources at your disposal, SmartSocial can help parents navigate the challenges associated with technology, including parental controls, screen time, online safety, and more.
Your subscription is free when you register through CCUSD. We believe that this will be a valuable resource for our families and encourage you to register and see what they have to offer!
CCUSD is pleased to invite you to an important presentation on Tuesday, January 21st where national speaker Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka “The Tall Cop” will present his insights of our community and how we can keep our community safe and informed in regards to drugs and alcohol. Officer Galloway will share data from our own community and cover topics on how to recognize signs of substance use, prevention strategies, and resources available for support.
We believe that coming together as a community, we can make a significant impact in addressing this critical issue. Your participation and engagement are vital to our shared efforts.
We hope you will join us in learning and discussing how we can protect our loved ones and strengthen our community. We will provide food and drinks prior to the presentation as well.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 8th. You can use the QR code in the flyer or click the button below.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the well-being of our community.
Parenting is Hard - We’re Here to Help!
Parenting comes with its challenges, and we want to support you every step of the way. That’s why BMES offers a Parenting Book Checkout System, giving you access to award-winning, practical resources to help navigate it all.
Discover powerful tools and insights from books like:
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, a guide to helping kids thrive in an age of anxiety.
• The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey, celebrating the lessons kids gain from mistakes.
• Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD, with actionable strategies to ease struggles.
• How Children Succeed and The Coddling of the American Mind, both packed with research-backed approaches to raising resilient, independent kids.
Many parents have already benefited from these incredible reads—now it’s your turn!
🔹1/6 - School Resumes
🔹 1/20 - MLK Jr. Day - No School
🔹1/21 Future Stinger Night - All 6th Graders and Parents Invited. More info below:
🔹 1/24 - BMES Family Dance 5:30-7:30 PM
🔹 1/30 BMES Kindergarten Round Up from 5:00-6:30PM
🔹 2/7 - BMES Family Science Night 4:30-7:00PM
🔹 2/24-2/28 BMES Book Fair
🔹 3/10-3/14 - Spring Break - No School
On December 10th, the Governing Board decided to move forward with community forums in January to gather input on potential changes to district facility usage. These discussions include the possibility of consolidating two schools, with students from those schools potentially attending BMES or other CCUSD schools. Additionally, the board is considering moving 6th grade to STMS. A final vote is scheduled for January 28th.
While BMES is not being considered for closure, there is a lot of misinformation circulating. It’s important to stay informed. I encourage you to visit the Facilities Focus Group webpage to learn more and share your feedback. This site includes FAQs, previous board presentations, and other key updates, and will continue to be updated with new information.
The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF) is excited to host the annual Run the District event on Saturday, January 25, 2025! Join us for a fun and energizing run while supporting our amazing teachers.
