School starts August 31!

Students should arrive before 8:00 AM, and gather on the field to the left of the school building.  When students go inside at 8:00 AM, parents are invited to a coffee hour with Mrs. Hodges in the small chapel near the sanctuary. 

At 9:00, we’ll all come together for our annual “Opening Convocation,” to start the year with praise and prayer for the year.  Plan to come and celebrate our first day of school – and to bring the BCS family together!

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Wednesday is BCS Office Day!

On each Wednesday, the BCS office will send home a folder with your child. Please make every effort to look for it each week.  It will contain the week’s lunch order form, a BCS Connection, AfterCare billing, and other pertinent information.

The first day of school’s packet will include your child’s emergency form, Student Handbook, Computer Use Policy, lunch program information, and medication information.  Please return all documents by Tuesday, September 6.

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Tips for a great school year!

Dear Parents/Guardians –

              I thought you would enjoy a few simple ideas that might help you and your family gear up for a great school year!

• Start praying with your child for his or her teacher and classmates

• Write a quick note to your child’s teacher, to introduce your child and your family

• Make a plan for after school – AfterCare, day care, home?

• Label all your child’s belongings for school!

• Schedule adequate time for homework, play, clubs, sports, and practice – and sleep!

• Scale back TV time

• Provide suitable place for study and work.   Spruce up a study space for your children.  Include pens, pencils, dictionary and other needed supplies for homework assignments

• Organize work and backpack

• Help your child to be responsible for coming to school prepared

• Make sure your child gets healthy meals, enough sleep, and good exercise.

• Encourage reading

• Establish bedtimes for school nights

• Collect important phone numbers. Update doctor, work, and other listings for the school office after school programs, and one or two neighbors or family emergency contact people

• Create a car pool if possible. 

• Find another parent who will exchange school pickup favors in case you get ill or delayed

• Get children in the habit of getting ready the night before school. Set out clothes, pack lunch, and put the backpack by your front (or back) door

I trust these few hints will help, and will help us to have a great year!     – Mrs. Hodges

kihodges@brocktonchristian.com

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First Day of School Checklist

Please make sure that your child has everything that he or she needs for the first day of school.

• A good night’s rest the night before

• Eat a good breakfast!

• A packed lunch and morning snack

• All clothing, sweaters, backpacks, and supplies labeled with name!

• Finished book reports for grades 2 – 8

• All supplies listed in the “back to school list” – check the list at www.brocktonchristian.com

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Financial Information

As you prepare for the first day of school on August 31, please make sure that your first month’s tuition and all fees have been paid!  You may contact Debra Powell, our treasurer, at the school office at (508) 588-4669 between the hours of 12:45 and 2:30 PM.  If you prefer, you may email Mrs. Powell at dapowell@brocktonchristian.com if you are unsure of your balance. 

            Tuition accounts need to be paid on time, so we can pay our bills and teachers on time!  (And you will avoid a $25.00 late fee!)

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SPECIALS EACH WEEK

Tuesday

Art class for grades K - 8

Wednesday

Chapel – 8:15 Parents invited

Music class for grades PreK - 8

Thursday

Library for grades K – 5

Instrumental Music for grades 4 – 8 (optional)

Friday

Gym class for grades K – 8 (wear gym outfits ordered at Harvey Uniforms)

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Upcoming Events

Robert’s Music Assembly

Thursday, September 1, at 1:00 PM.  Students will have opportunity to learn about musical instruments offered in our music program. (Gr. 4 – 8 only)

Parent’s Music Information Meeting

Monday, September 12, at 6:00 PM. Parents of students in grades 4 – 8 can learn about and rent instruments.

Back to School Night

Monday, September 12, at 7:00 PM.  Come to hear your child’s teacher talk about this year’s program and expectations.  Teachers will give 2 20-minute presentations (7:00 and 7:25) to allow for parents of more than one child to attend each class.  This meeting is a MUST for parents!  We encourage both parents and/or guardians to attend!  Please note:  this is NOT an Open House night, so please either keep your children with you, or leave them with a babysitter.  Thank you!

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New AfterCare phone number

We have found that the cordless telephone does not work in all parts of our building.  We now have a cell phone for AfterCare and CLubHouse use only – 508-345-4215.

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