May menus
Don't forget the parent meeting for Red Bud Middle school tonight at 5:30 in the RBMS gym!
Belwood Elementary recently held a Volunteer Appreciation luncheon for the many people who help serve the students and community of BES. These volunteers included community members who participated this year as Lunch Buddies, were members of the School Governance Team, helped with GET Reading, served meals for staff, provided monetary donations, acted as student mentors, and donated essentials for students.
Thank you to all community members of Belwood Elementary! It certainly takes a village, and everyone coming together in collaboration to help students and the school makes a difference!
Belwood Elementary invites parents of students entering Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year to attend our parent meeting to gain ideas on how to help your child prepare for the transition to Kindergarten.
Contact Jennifer Pulliam @ jpulliam@gcbe.org or 706-629-9547for more information.
May 3, 2024
8:00 am
Kindergarten Classrooms
Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals' Day.
I want to celebrate Amy Morris and Melisa Rodriguez. They are the face of Belwood Elementary. We are so grateful for their hard work, professionalism, and positive attitude. They support students, parents, and teachers as well as keep our office running smoothly each day. We couldn't do it without you!
You are both SO loved!
Mrs. Holt
Please let these ladies know how much we appreciate them!
Gordon Central High School's Teaching as a Profession teacher, Mrs. Kodi Albright, visited Belwood Elementary's PAL program with her students in Mrs. Jessica Childers' classroom today.
Mrs. Albright's students prepared lessons to work with the 3-4 year old students on counting, number identification, and many other activities. These students have worked on created number cards, thematic counting books, sensory bags to practice number-writing, and lesson plans connecting these activities with standards and best teaching practices.
Students will return later in the week to work on reading activities with their little partners!
Thank you to the Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association for their donation to allow these day trips for Gordon Central students, and Mrs. Albright is very appreciative of Mrs. Childers and Belwood Elementary for allowing her students to have such a great learning opportunity.
Parents of 5th graders going to Red Bud Middle School, don't forget the parent meeting next Monday, April 29th at 5:30 in the RBMS gym.
Parents, guardians, community members, stakeholders - WE NEED YOU!
Belwood is planning a Career Day on Tuesday, May 14th. Please read below and use QR code to sign up to volunteer! Thank you!
Don't forget field day is this Friday, April 26th, from 8:45 - 1:45. Lunch for everyone will be from 11:20 - 12:05. Visitors please check in to the front office FIRST before finding your child's class.
Travel through time with the Belwood Singers as they present Jukebox Time Machine on Thursday, May 9th at 6:30 PM on the Belwood Cafeteria Stage.
Testing Tips for Parents
With students in grades 3 – 5
(Kids aren’t the only ones who need test taking tips.)
Tip #3 Attendance Matters
(and so does on–time arrival)!
Attendance always matters – and even more so now.
Make sure your kids are present (if they aren’t sick).
The most important driver to doing well on the test is being present.
They’ll get to take the test alongside their peers, which will be a familiar and comfortable environment for them.
No one can enter the testing rooms after the tests have begun.
Late students will have to wait in the office until testing is finished and take the test on a make-up day.
If you your child is going to be late or absent, please communicate this information with the school.
You can send his/her teacher a Dojo message or call the school. (706) 629-9547
The Gordon County College and Career Academy is hosting its STEAM EDVENTURE Summer Camp May 28-31 for current 5th through 8th grade students. Students will enjoy a variety of activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Register now by using the QR Code or following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0d3qbv1eWzu9_nIJKzXOtnPNAwl0ZegPH3_fy90xSNvAMuw/viewform
Dear Parents,
As EOG Milestones approach, (begins Tuesday, April 30th and ends Wednesday, May 8th) your child needs all the encouragement that they can get! My mom always left me little notes when she knew I had a big test or something stressful was going on at school. It really helped me get through those times and put a smile on my face.
I still have the notes to this day!
It would be very special and encouraging if you did this for your child during testing. I know they would love and cherish these notes from you. I am attaching some notes and you are more than welcome to use them! You can also use notes you already have or create your own. This is completely optional, but I know that this would help ease their minds before the test.
I have included 8 notes to give you a variety to choose from. These notes could be left on the kitchen table, given to them before they get on the bus, stuck in their take home folder as a surprise, or put into an envelope that says, “Open before EOG!”. There are so many things you can do with these notes to start your child off on the right foot.
If you have any questions about these notes, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am glad to help! I will also be happy to print off a set for you and send home in an envelope.
From one parent to another,
Darlene Bateman
School Counselor
Testing Tips for Parents
With students in grades 3 - 5
Tip #2 for parents and care givers!
Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the nights before the tests and keep mornings calm.
Save the screaming and frustration for the other 355 days of the year. We know that mornings can test the patience of a saint.
Still, double down on patience (and prepare as much as you can the night before), so your child can start the school day feeling calm, happy and ready. Get them to school on time for breakfast at school (starts serving at 7:10), or give them a good breakfast at home.
Testing Tip #1 for Parents with students in
grades 3 - 5.
Mark testing days on your calendar to help remind you and your child when the
testing will take place and plan your preparations.
Reschedule any doctor or dentist appointments if possible.
Testing begins shortly after announcements
Please have your child in school by 7:35 at the latest
No one can enter the testing rooms after the tests have begun. Late students will have to wait in the office until testing is finished and take the test on a make-up day.
More "Shark Week" fun!
Mr. Allee visited the lower grades at Belwood Elementary today to teach them facts about sharks! The students were totally engaged in the interactive presentation and will be sure to be coming home this afternoon with lots of stories to tell about his visit:)
Some days are better than others, and these two girls stepped in to help someone who was having a really bad day. When they saw a student drop her breakfast tray, these two girls stopped what they were doing to help her pick it up and get her some more food. If we could all be like this the world would be a much better place! Thank you Delilah Moore and Amelia Oliver for being awesome!
Belwood would like to recognize these teachers who were nominated by their peers for showing the character trait PEACE during the month of March! Congratulations ladies! We have Ms. Zimerle in Kindergarten and Ms. Scearce, Ms. Thompson and Ms. Willis in 3rd grade (not pictured is 3rd grade teacher Jessica Kelley).
This kind hearted student showed some extra love and care to a student who was anxious about being new to our school! Way to go Aubrey Lipscomb! Aubrey has only been at Belwood since February, so clearly she could relate to the feelings a new student might have. We are so thankful you are at Belwood, Aubrey!
