Nexton Elementary

Here are this week's Dismissal/Arrival/Bus Ticket winners!!!! Way to go!!!!

Thank you for attending our Open Houses this week! We loved having so many of our families come out! If you were able to attend, please take a moment to fill out this survey so we can better prepare for future events! https://forms.gle/i7bWNt9oepKsFon57

Thank you for the AWESOME turn out for our K-2 Open House night!!!! We can't wait to see our 3-5 grade families on Thursday!!

Congratulations to our first Dismissal/Arrival Ticket winners! Students can earn arrival and dismissal tickets throughout the week for showing BLAST expectations. They turn those tickets into a box for a drawing on Fridays. We are so proud of the winners this week! Next week we will add in our bus tickets! Students who show BLAST expectations on the bus will get a chance to earn bus tickets from their drivers! We will draw those names as well on Fridays!

Open House is NEXT WEEK!! We want to see all of our families at Open House! This is an important night where we will be going over all of the things that help us have a great school year! You will attend three different sessions beginning at 5:00 (please be on time, this is not a drop in event). You will be able to go to your student's classroom for a message from their teacher, go to the multipurpose room to hear from the Admin team, and enjoy a hot dog dinner as a family! Please use this link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/tiPGub7YVHWDmnyM7 See you soon!

Grits with Grands is coming up on September 7th from 9-11! Adult tickets are $10 and students are FREE!! There will be breakfast, games, photos, crafts and LOTS Of fun!! Here is the link for the QR Code: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.givebacks.gives%2Fe51869%2FCampaign%2FDetails&data=05%7C02%7CWhiteJessica%40bcsdschools.net%7Cbe1726dc823b4ac06fde08dcc2b654a7%7C579aed70f477454d8072eb13e7a78d65%7C0%7C0%7C638599335567809999%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QHJGVJ4wHlmoDoLqn2AD3dh%2BV1ZhsGMreB1DEFNM5Rc%3D&reserved=0

Hello Explorers, An email went out this morning and some parents were able to see the maps with the traffic patterns and some were not. So we are resending just the Car Rider Traffic Patterns. Please, Please, Please use these maps for your pathway to school. Some lines will seem or be shorter, but if we keep crossing in front of each other...the risk for a traffic accident increases.

Good Wednesday Morning! Tomorrow (Thursday, August 15th) marks our first day of school! Here are some important details to keep in mind: • Doors Open: 6:50 AM • Students in Class by: 7:20 AM Arrival Information: • Parents are welcome to walk in with their students, but please note that all K-5th grade teachers will be on Unencumbered Time, mandated by the state, until 7:15 AM. • K-5th grade students will have designated waiting areas: o Cafeteria o Hallway outside their classroom o 3rd grade (except Cook) at their assigned cafeteria table On the first day, parents will wait with their child until the teacher opens the door. Parents can walk their students to class for the first 3 days of school, after which we will ask you to hug them goodbye. Traffic Advisory: • Expect heavy traffic tomorrow, as we anticipate 700+ families visiting the school. • After the first day, the number will drop to 500 or fewer families. • Please avoid parking in numbered spots; they are reserved for teachers and staff. • To avoid the long car line, we recommend arriving in the car line or parking by 6:45 AM. If staff members or our SRO communicates with you about parking or entry, please be considerate, as the first day can be stressful for everyone. Tardiness Policy: • We will allow leniency with tardies due to traffic congestion on the first day or two. Your children will be accommodated without penalty for arriving late. Dismissal Information: • Dismissal will begin at 1:50 PM and may take longer than usual as we ensure all 1000 students are accounted for. • Bus Riders: Expect a 30-45 minute delay. • Walkers: Delays of 15-20 minutes. • Car Riders: Up to a 1-hour delay due to various factors. If you haven't done so already, please visit the front office today before 3:00 PM to obtain your car tag. We have attached traffic maps for arrival and dismissal for car riders. Please follow these maps closely: • K4-K5: Across the front • 1st-5th: Main car loop This plan has been approved by our SRO to ensure safety and efficiency. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we get all 1000 students settled. We love all of you and are excited to see everyone tomorrow! Every day will get better, faster, and more efficient!

Unfortunately, our phones and internet are currently down. We hope to have them up and running soon. We are still planning for meet the teacher tonight from 5-7. See you then!

Calling all K4 and Kindergarten Parents! We know the first day can be tough for you! Join the PTA for a Boo Hoo Breakfast for parents of kindergarten and K4 students on Thursday starting at 7.

For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff. “We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.” School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders. Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.” Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.

BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9 Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9. All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads. In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices. BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our

Nexton Families- Here is the most current supply list for each grade level. This supply list was shared earlier in the summer, but many did not receive it.... so we are re-sending it. Can't wait to see everyone Monday for Meet The Teacher Night from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Parents- The communication app "Rooms" is available for all Berkeley County Families. Teachers will communicate to you through this platform. Rooms will take the place of Remind, Talking Points, Class Dojo, and etc. The two major apps that Nexton will use this year for parents and students are PowerSchool and BCSD Rooms... please join both to stay up-to-date with all information "Rooms" For Parents Link Support: https://www.bcsdschools.net/page/rooms-support

Good Evening Explorers, Meet The Teacher: This will be on Monday, August 12th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. If your child is in Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd...please park in our back parking lot. If your child is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th... please park in the front or car loop. All entrances will be open. Class Placements: You will learn your child's teacher at Meet The Teacher Night. We will post class lists for you to find your child's name outside of every entrance. Registration: We still have over 100 incomplete registrations for new and returning students. If you attend Meet The Teacher Night and are incomplete...your child will NOT have a teacher to meet. Please all of your registrations completed with all of the documentation needed by Monday. See Everyone Soon!!!!

Beat the rush and sign up for your car tags now!! Use this link: https://forms.gle/D4cG3vUqFusxns5Z8 If you have registered for car tags prior to 12:00pm on August 12th, you can pick your car tag up at meet the teacher. You can still sign up for them that night, however, you will not be able to sign up and pick them up that same night. If you sign up for a car tag at meet the teacher, you can pick it up beginning at 9:00am the following day, Tuesday, August 13th.

Nexton Elementary's Campus will be a host site tomorrow for The Summerville Artisan Fair with crafts and food available. Disclaimer: This is not a Nexton Elementary or Berkeley County School District Event. This event is being organized by an outside agency.

Our After School Program (Extended Day) is hiring for Counselors for the 2024-2025 school year. The hours will range from 1:30pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday. This program follows closely with BCSD Instructional Calendar. You must be 16 years or older.

Have a preschooler or kindergartener? Join other parents for a Boo Hoo Breakfast!