Belwood Elementary School

It is Teacher Appreciation week and we love our Belwood teachers! This is our first grade crew! Seated:left to right: Angela Raley, Brittney Cole, Faith Snyder, and Stephania Hyde! Please give them a shout out or encouraging word below and let them know what a great job they are doing!

FIELD DAY IS COMING THIS FRIDAY, MAY 9TH for students in GRADES K - 5! Friendly reminders: 1. You MUST check in at the front office with YOUR ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. Be prepared. 2. Students should wear their class t-shirts and sneakers so they can run fast! 3. Bring a water bottle with a name on it!!! 4. Please see attached schedule. Times have changed. 5. HAVE FUN!

Belwood Elementary School has an exciting event to look forward to this Thursday, May 8th. Children's book author Anita B. Adhikary will be here to talk to our students and read one of her books!! But you also have an unique opportunity to hear her by joining her Author Talk and Book Signing at the Calhoun local library at 4 pm, also this Thursday, May 8th at 4 pm. Please join her! And bring your book for her to sign:) From Author Anita Adhikary: I’ve been a teacher for almost 45 years, 30 in the Montessori field. I became an author simply by chance; not seeing any books in the US about Nepal, my roots and books on children for healthy and a holistic living. I published one book which led to another and finally five books, now! I have almost reached the milestone where I have read my books to about 38,000 children worldwide, my passion is educating peace, and seeing children becoming happy healthy individuals from a very young age. I cannot express my gratitude to principal Monica Holt for meeting her by chance and now coming to present my books at Belwood Elementary school, is simply magical. The power of the universe is mind-boggling- sheer joy. Cheers Anita Adhikary

ATTENTION ATTENTION: SHS "Class of" pictures will be taken at Belwood next week on Wednesday, May 14th. There is a form coming home to be filled out if you are interested in your child being in the photo. The cost is $5.00 and you may pay by Venmo, cash or check. Forms and money are due this Friday, May 9th, but pictures will not be taken until Wednesday, May 14th. If you have questions, please email sonoravilletouchdownclub@gmail.com

Let’s Celebrates School Lunch Hero Day (a few days late and we are so sorry)! At Belwood, we’re proud to recognize OUR School Lunch Heroes! Our dedicated cafeteria team goes above and beyond to ensure every child is served with a smile, a warm meal, and a caring heart. They are the BESt! Join us in CELEBRATING the heroes behind the lunch line- THANK YOU, Belwood Lunch Heroes! Your hard work and commitment make a difference in every student’s day! You Are Loved!

Don't forget we have an AMAZING opportunity on May 8th to learn from author Ms. Anita B. Adhikary when she visits Belwood Elementary School. From Ms. Adhikary: "From cherry blossoms to a dream come true! Sometimes, life surprises us in the most amazing ways! While catching up with an old friend in Annapolis, Maryland and chatting about my book, Y is for Yoga, a sweet stranger nearby overheard us. She turned out to be a principal visiting from Georgia for the cherry blossom! One thing led to another, and now I’m thrilled to say I’ll be visiting her school Belwood Elementary to share my books and love of yoga with over 500 students!" We cannot wait!!

School Principals' Day is TODAY and we want to take the time to say thank you to Mrs. Monica Holt, our beloved Belwood leader who looks after our children every day. Please take a moment to thank our principal who’s made a difference in our lives and our school community. Use the form below to send a heartfelt note directly to Mrs. Holt— it only takes a minute, but it means the world. You can also scan the QR code or feel free to comment on this post below! THANK YOU MRS. HOLT for being the BESt principal ❤️💙❤️💙 https://forms.office.com/r/2gXHZWD91i

School Principals' Day is tomorrow, May 1 and we want to take the time to say thank you to Mrs. Monica Holt, our beloved Belwood leader who looks after our children every day. Take a moment to thank our principal who’s made a difference in our lives and our school community. Use the form below to send a heartfelt note directly to Mrs. Holt—it only takes a minute, but it means the world. You can also scan the QR code or feel free to comment on this post below! THANK YOU MRS. HOLT for being the BESt principal ❤️💙❤️💙 https://forms.office.com/r/2gXHZWD91i

It was another great day of testing in Gordon County Schools! Belwood students were able to enjoy the great weather outside for recess after finishing up today. Way to go, everyone! ELA continues tomorrow. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Friendly Reminder: At Home Learning Day for Gordon County Schools this Friday, May 2nd. No School for Students. See you Monday, May 5th ready to test Math Part 1 Milestones (also known as End Of Grade tests).

Kid's STEAM camp happening this summer at Gordon Central High School. It will be for rising K-5th grade! June 3rd and 4th 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Cost is only $40.00

EXCITING NEWS! Author Anita Adhikary is visiting BELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEXT WEEK, THURSDAY, MAY 8TH! Her books have reached almost 40,000 children worldwide! And now she’s bringing her stories and joy to our school and the Calhoun-Gordon County Library. We can’t wait to welcome her. More information about this BIG EVENT will be coming soon! To learn more about this amazing author, visit her social media pages. Anita Adhikary (@anitaadhikary632022) Anita's Alphabet Adventure (FACEBOOK)

HUGE SHOUT OUT to this young man! From Mrs. Zimerle, one of our kindergarten teachers: I wish to nominate YUVAN UDAYAGIRI for the Big Three Award. Yuvan is a student who sets personal goals and works to his full potential. He inspires his classmates by setting a positive example and encouraging others. He is a desirable role model and an exemplary leader. WAY TO GO YUVAN!!

Belwood Elementary End of the Year Program Schedule! Monday, May 19 8:00 am - Fifth Grade Tuesday, May 20 8:00 am - Kindergarten 9:30 am - Fourth Grade Wednesday, May 21 8:00 am - Second Grade 9:30 am - Third Grade Thursday, May 22 8:00 am - PAL 9:00 am - Pre-K 10:00 am - First Grade Friday, May 23 Early Release at 11:30 am (No programs or parties this day)

RED BUD PHOENIX RISING 6TH GRADE FOOTBALL TRYOUTS When: FAIRMOUNT & SONORAVILLE: May 12th RED BUD & BELWOOD: May 13th *3:45-5:15 @ Red Bud Middle Practice Field What to bring: cleats and athletic attire preferably in school colors (red, black, grey, white) *MUST have valid physical brought with you!* PARENTS: drop off/pick up is at the field house. Please do not park on the red bud road side of the field house (left lane). Please park on the right side and pull all the way up to the baseball field to give room for everyone to park. Please obey the direction arrows. No parents allowed on the practice field. Questions? Email Coach Hilley at bhilley@gcbe.org

Gordon Central is excited to announce an upcoming Warrior Basketball Skills Camp for students in grades K-8th and they would love to invite your children to participate. Please see the flyers for additional information. Camp Details: Dates: May 28th and 29th Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: GCHS Gym Open To: All students, grades K-8th, with any level of basketball experience. The camp will focus on developing fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork, in a fun and supportive environment. Our goal is to help young athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and foster a love for the game! Registration Information: To register, please have students or parents fill out the registration form, or they can register the day of the camp.

Announcement: For Red Bud Middle School Rising 6th graders only (current 5th graders): Open Gym-April 28 and 30 from 3:30-5:30 in the RBMS gym. Tryouts for 6th graders begin on May 5th from 3:30-5:30 in the RBMS gym. ALL girls wanting to tryout and participate in open gym MUST have a sports physical on file before they will be allowed to participate in either.

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, we would like to recognize two exceptional individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their roles — Mrs. Melisa Rodriguez and Mrs. Amy Morris. Their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support make a profound impact on our entire school community each and every day. We are truly grateful for all that they do to ensure our school runs smoothly and remains a positive environment for students, staff and parents. Thank you, Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Morris for your outstanding service. Happy Administrative Professionals Day! If you see these ladies today, tell them THANK YOU!

Coach Gowan, Gordon Central High School's new head football coach, brought football tickets and meal vouchers to students picked as being a "Star Student" in class by demonstrating exemplary character and good work ethic! He also spoke to the classes about finding what you are passionate about, sticking to practice and always strive to get better! #TogetherGCS #TogetherBES #TogetherWeGrowLeaders

This past Friday, Belwood's fifth grade Leadership Team had a special treat when Mr. Ish Lewis came to present an interactive and practical lesson on public speaking. Mr. Lewis started by telling the students that most people are actually scared of public speaking, but with Practice and Feedback, everyone has the opportunity to go from being afraid of it to being really good at it. Mr. Lewis stated that, "Practice makes Progress" and also told the students that Feedback is always a gift! After partner and small group speaking, students were given the opportunity to speak for one minute in front of their peers, with no prep time. The volunteers showed courage and initiative, and all students did a great job on giving and receiving feedback. Thank you Mr. Lewis for giving up your valuable time to invest in our current and future leaders! #TogetherGCS #TogetherBES #TogetherWeGrowLeaders