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Black Mountain Elementary School Preparing students for the global stage

NOW ENROLLING for the 22-23 school year

Students who are 5 by September 1st are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. If anyone you know is waiting to enroll, please let them know that even though schools can enroll year round, doing so sooner ensures that we are given the best staffing possible for the next school year. Therefore, the time is NOW. Registering now helps their child and yours.

Please swing by the BMES front office to complete a registration packet as soon as possible.

Intramurals - Recreational Sports

INTRAMURAL sports are available for students in grades 3-6. If you would like to learn more, please review the information below.

When?

  • 3rd & 4th, Mondays at 8 am
  • 5th & 6th, Thursdays at 8 am

Sign up sheets:

Sign up sheets can be found below as well as in the office or in the gym. 3rd and 4th graders can bring their forms with them Monday the 10th, if they would like to join.

Congratulations to Kristin Steward, BMES Kindergarten teacher!!!! This week, Mrs. Steward was surprised by news cameras and excited students as she was named the Channel 12 A+ Teacher. So very well deserved!!!!

CCUSD Teacher of the Year Nominations

Each year, one teacher from each CCUSD school is recognized for their amazing contributions to students and school community. This year, nominations have been opened up to the larger CCUSD community. Nominate a deserving BMES teacher today!

Education and Community Services (ECS) Enrichment at BMES
While far from a complete view of the wonderful learning experiences from each day, below are a few moments we captured from this week. Enjoy!

A few pictures from before the winter break.

Such talent!!!!! Still so proud!
Holiday fun!

2022

Celebrating a great start to 2022!
To celebrate the New Year, 4th grade reflected on last year and decided on a word they want to focus on for 2022. They wrote their reasons and a plan.
Kindergarten received their Bee Kind shirts this week to celebrate our year long KinderKindness unit and the kickoff of our new PBL curiosity question, “Why do we need bees?” These kindness ambassadors are ready to spread kindness everywhere they go! Just look at those smiles!
A few pics from Dance this week
Pictures from Preschool this week in Drama, the classroom, and on the playground. .
Pictures from Drama this week. The students were learning about costume design. Too much fun!
Another awesome guest reader in 2nd grade
This is open to and we encourage ALL CCUSD families PreK-12 to attend.
  • 1/10 & 1/11: Jungle Book Auditions (open to all 4th-6th graders) 3:30-5:00PM both days. Click here for the audition packet.
  • 1/17: MLK Jr Day - No School
  • 1/18: Site Council Meeting at 8:00AM
  • 1/19: Finance Facts Learning series. The topic will be “State Funding formula – how are tax dollars spent?” MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND (IN-PERSON AND ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE). If you are interested in attending, contact Lori Haye in the Business Department at Ihaye@ccusd93.net.
  • 1/20: CCUSD Business Breakfast at the Holland Center
  • 1/26: Early Release. Students dismissed at 11:50
  • 1/27: Kindergarten Information Night & 22-23 Registration at 6:00PM
  • 1/27: Future Stinger Night
  • 2/7: BMES 6th graders tour STMS today
  • 2/16: Site Council Meeting 8:00AM
  • 2/17: Family Science Night 5:00-7:00PM
  • 2/18: Spring picture (classes and clubs)
  • 2/21: No school - Presidents Day
  • 2/22: No school for kids - Teacher professional development day
  • 2/25: Black Mountain’s Got Talent - Talent Show

Plan ahead

We are VERY excited to be bringing back our BMES Talent Show in 2022!!! Please sign up for an audition slot below.

Additional details:

WHO:

All students welcome to audition! Entrants will be broken into 3 age categories with only a certain number of entries per grade level allowed in the show (will depend on numbers that sign up to audition):

  • Kindergarten-2nd Grade
  • 3rd Grade-4th Grade
  • 5th Grade-6th Grade

If an act has multiple students, the group will be considered in the age group of the OLDEST member

WHAT:

Acts will be broken into 6 categories, with only a certain number from each category allowed into the show:

  • Instrumental (Piano, Guitar, etc)
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Monologue/Comedy
  • Gymnastics/Baton/Hula Hoop/other physical acts
  • Misc....magic, juggling, etc

WHEN:

  • 1/21/22 - Sign-Up deadline for auditions:
  • 2/1, 2/2, 2/3 - Auditions Dates
  • 2/4/22 - Approved acts announced
  • 2/24/22 - Dress Rehersal after school
  • 2/25/22 - Performances

Time(s) TBD

WHERE:

Performances in BMES Gymnasium

WHY:

Ummm, we have some AMAZINGLY talented students and it is just FUN!

HOW:

Acts not to exceed 2 minutes in length - total show 90 minutes (roughly 25 acts with brief intermission)

Costumes and Music for approved acts to be approved by committee and/or BMES admin

Judges for Evening Performance to award scores based on "rubric" and award top scoring acts in each grade level

Sign up for your audition here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4dabaf28a5fb6-black5

We are in need of lunch and recess volunteers to assist with cafeteria and recess duties for all grade levels through the end of the year. This is a fantastic chance to spend some time on campus and get to know other parents, staff and kiddos in your grade!

Fingerprint clearance and confidentiality agreement needed before first "shift". If you do not have these, or are not sure if you do, please email or call Janet Kennedy to find out more. jkennedy@ccusd93.net or (480) 575-2100.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4dabaf28a5fb6-lunch

Ever wonder what your favorite BMES teachers REALLY need/want for their classrooms?? Now you can search it all out in one place on the PTO website (yes....we have one of those....).

These may just come in handy with the holidays around the corner...

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support BMES PTO every time you shop, at no cost to you! Go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser and/or activate it in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones, select Black Mountain Elementary School PTO as your default recipient. Going forward, every time you shop on Amazon, simply enter amazonsmile.com and shop as usual. You should see this icon at the top (with or without “prime”).

So excited to share that the world famous Bobcat Spirit Store is now ONLINE!!! Now your whole pack can get outfitted in the latest spirit wear supporting your BMES Bobcats!!

Place an order by noon on Thursday, and your order will be delivered to your child's teacher on Friday to be sent home with them! Yep, this means even grandma and grandpa can place orders from afar and your Bobcat will be stylin within just a few days!

Online order minimum is $10 due to credit card processing fees, but check back often for new merchandise and clearance deals!! Let the shopping begin!!

Governing Board:

Administration:

Matt Owsley, Proud Principal
Created By
Matt Owsley
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