Blackburn Elementary

Chief for a Night Family Event Please join us at BES for the Chief for a Night Family Event on Thursday, October 10 from 6pm - 7:30pm. You will walk through your child’s(children’s) day and experience all the learning opportunities they have each day. Your child(children) have been working hard to show you all they are learning, what they excel with, and what they need to work harder to master. Each family will be given a schedule to follow. If you have multiple children, go to all the homerooms when you reach that part of the schedule. We look forward to seeing all of you next Thursday night.

School will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 26-27 due to the threat of flooding, high winds and possible power outages. Fall Break is next week for students. We will see everyone back at school on Monday, October 7th. Take care and be safe!

Fall picture RETAKES will be on Monday, October 14th. All students that were absent on the original picture day will have their picture taken. If you would like retakes from the original pictures, please send a note with your child. Please be sure to return the original pictures if you are having retakes.

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our BES Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $35,000 for Educational Needs and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause. #schoolfundraiser #supportourschool #choosebooster 💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 09/30/2024 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/16/2024 👟 Event Day – 10/25/2024

Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $20. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! https://arttoremember.com/school/73THFM

Captain D's night for BES is this Thursday, September 19, from 5pm to 8pm, at the Dahlonega restaurant. Dine in or carry out and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to BES.

Save the Date! Friday, November 1st will be a virtual learning day for our students. Teachers will hold office hours in the morning and the afternoon, but students will be at home completing their assignments on 11/1/24. This will allow our teachers and students to practice Virtual Learning Days for any possible inclement weather days we may have in the winter. It will also allow our teachers to have a professional learning day to stay up-to-date on best teaching practices. Mark your calendars now! #TR1BE

A special thank you to authors Barbara Myers and Brittny Stephens for donating their newly published book " All About Change" to our BES Media Center.

If you missed the Title One meeting opportunity at BES, you can still be a part of the district meetings on Tuesday, September 17th at either 10:00AM or 5:00PM.

Congratulations to Karen Antonia and Caroline Crocker for being chosen as the BES Extra Mile employees for August 2024. This award goes to one certified and one classified employee each month that do way more than their job description entails to support students and staff. Congrats to these two incredible employees.

Have you ever wondered about how the process works for a school to be qualified as a Title One school? Who comes up with the Parent-Student-School Compact and what is the revision process? How do I stay engaged as a parent at BES and have my voice heard? The answers to these questions, and more, are available at our Title One parent meeting. Come and join us at 8:00AM this Thursday!

Picture Day is tomorrow, September 4th! Get those smiles ready!

We have created a new link for you to use when your child is absent! Under 'Parent Info' on the Toolbar, click on 'BES Student Absence Form'. Complete the form and submit!

Thank you John Megel for serving our Teachers!

HURRY, ACT NOW! Last Day Remaining for Special Yearbook Offer. Lowest Price $30. Go to www.jostens.com to buy yours today!

Mrs. Cochran’s class got to dissect owl pellets for Friday enrichment. What a wonderful way to end our first week and our short study on food chains and food webs!

School Supply List

This is a terrific team of teachers and staff. BES is blessed with the BESt for sure. We had an amazing teacher/staff appreciation week earlier in May and we want to express our thanks to Papa Johns Pizza for donating enough pizza to feed our entire staff and to At the Tracks for catering a delicious Italian meal. To all of our BES students and families, we wish you a safe and fun summer.

Congratulations to Kari Ramsey and Lisa Garmon for being chosen as the BES Extra Mile employees for May 2024. This award goes to one certified and one classified employee each month that do way more than their job description entails to support students and staff. Congrats to these two incredible employees.

Congratulations to Brittany. Devault and Jennifer McCarty for being chosen as the BES Extra Mile employees for April 2024. This award goes to one certified and one classified employee each month that do way more than their job description entails to support students and staff. Congrats to these two incredible employees.