🎁 The Holiday Shop is coming to BCE! 🎁
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Our Holiday Shop will be open Monday, November 16th – Friday, November 20th!
Students will have the opportunity to shop for special holiday gifts for family and friends. It's always so exciting to see their smiles as they pick out something special for the people they love! 🎁
📅 Check out the schedule to see when your child's class will visit the Holiday Shop.
We can't wait for a week full of holiday cheer!✨
#BCEGators
#ShineBrightTogether
#MartinMeansMore
🚨SCHOOLS REOPEN WEDNESDAY🚨
MCSD Families: Schools and District offices will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 4.
We know how important it is for our schools to be open for students and families when we can do so safely. We also recognize that some families are still dealing with flooding, difficult travel conditions and other impacts from the weather. If that is your family, we understand and want you to have the flexibility you need.
Here’s what to know for tomorrow:
-Attendance: If weather-related conditions prevent your child from attending school or cause them to arrive late, the absence or tardy will be excused with parent/guardian notification to the school. We also encourage employees to let their supervisors know as soon as possible regarding their ability to report to work.
-Transportation: Families using District buses should expect delays. If you are able to safely transport your child to and from school, we encourage you to do so.
-After-School: Extended Day will operate as scheduled. All outdoor after-school activities remain canceled. Indoor activities may resume at the discretion of individual schools and coaches, with any cancellations communicated directly to families. Activity buses will not operate, so families of students participating in indoor activities should plan accordingly for transportation.
-Makeup Day: At this time, no decision has been made regarding a makeup day. We will provide as much advance notice as possible once a decision has been reached.
As we prepare to welcome our students back, our thoughts remain with the families and employees who are still dealing with significant impacts from this weather. Please make the decision that is safest for your family based on the conditions where you live and travel.
The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our priority.
#ALLINMartin👊
MCSD Families: Schools and District offices will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 4.
We know how important it is for our schools to be open for students and families when we can do so safely. We also recognize that some families are still dealing with flooding, difficult travel conditions and other impacts from the weather. If that is your family, we understand and want you to have the flexibility you need.
Here’s what to know for tomorrow:
-Attendance: If weather-related conditions prevent your child from attending school or cause them to arrive late, the absence or tardy will be excused with parent/guardian notification to the school. We also encourage employees to let their supervisors know as soon as possible regarding their ability to report to work.
-Transportation: Families using District buses should expect delays. If you are able to safely transport your child to and from school, we encourage you to do so.
-After-School: Extended Day will operate as scheduled. All outdoor after-school activities remain canceled. Indoor activities may resume at the discretion of individual schools and coaches, with any cancellations communicated directly to families. Activity buses will not operate, so families of students participating in indoor activities should plan accordingly for transportation.
-Makeup Day: At this time, no decision has been made regarding a makeup day. We will provide as much advance notice as possible once a decision has been reached.
As we prepare to welcome our students back, our thoughts remain with the families and employees who are still dealing with significant impacts from this weather. Please make the decision that is safest for your family based on the conditions where you live and travel.
The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our priority.
#ALLINMartin👊
🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨
MCSD Families: As our community continues to navigate the impacts of the recent weather, the Martin County School District is closely monitoring conditions in Martin County and surrounding areas as we plan for Wednesday.
At noon today, school and District leadership teams will meet to review conditions across the region, assess our campuses and determine what is needed to support school operations tomorrow.
We know families and employees are making plans, and we will share an update on Wednesday’s school operations as soon as possible following today’s assessment.
We are especially mindful of our families and employees who are dealing with severe impacts from this weather. We hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe. The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our priority as we look ahead to tomorrow.
#ALLINMartin👊
MCSD Families: As our community continues to navigate the impacts of the recent weather, the Martin County School District is closely monitoring conditions in Martin County and surrounding areas as we plan for Wednesday.
At noon today, school and District leadership teams will meet to review conditions across the region, assess our campuses and determine what is needed to support school operations tomorrow.
We know families and employees are making plans, and we will share an update on Wednesday’s school operations as soon as possible following today’s assessment.
We are especially mindful of our families and employees who are dealing with severe impacts from this weather. We hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe. The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our priority as we look ahead to tomorrow.
#ALLINMartin👊
🚨WEATHER UPDATE: SCHOOLS CLOSED TUESDAY🚨
Due to the ongoing impacts of severe weather across Martin County and surrounding communities, all Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. This includes all after-school activities.
In making this decision, the District considered conditions throughout the region, including significant flooding and difficult travel conditions in communities where many of our employees and families live. As conditions progressed throughout the day, we received reports of employees and families navigating floodwaters to get home, leaving vehicles behind and waiting for a ride because of impassable roadways, and making alternate arrangements for overnight accommodations because they can’t safely stay in their own homes.
Those impacts matter as we consider the safety of our employees traveling to and from our campuses and our ability to have the staff and resources in place to support students throughout the day.
The decision follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ declaration of a state of emergency for Martin County and surrounding counties.
Our thoughts are with our families and employees experiencing the impacts of the severe weather, both within Martin County and in surrounding communities. We encourage everyone to use caution and prioritize their safety as conditions continue to affect our region.
Continue to follow the District's social media and website for any updates.
#ALLINMartin👊
📚🍂 NONFICTION NOVEMBER! 🍂📚
It's time for our November AR Challenge, running November 1–30!
This month's theme may be Nonfiction November, but here's the exciting part… ALL BOOKS COUNT!🎉
📖 Fiction? YES! 🕵️ Mysteries? YES! 🚀 Adventures? YES! 📚 Nonfiction? ABSOLUTELY!
Every book read and successfully completed AR quiz earns points toward classroom reading goals!
And remember, EVERY READING OPPORTUNITY COUNTS! Whether students are reading independently, listening to an audiobook, enjoying a classroom read-aloud, or sharing a book with family and friends, every opportunity to read helps grow a love of literacy.
Let's turn the pages, earn those points, and make November a month full of reading success! ❤️
Happy reading, everyone! 📚✨
#BCEGators
#ShineBrightTogether
#MartinMeansMore
🎨 Art to Remember Fundraiser Reminder! 🐊
Turn your Gator's artwork into a special keepsake while supporting Bessey Creek's Art Program! Choose from over 50 personalized products, perfect for holiday gifts! 🎁
📅 Order by Friday, November 6th to guarantee December delivery.
🛍️ Shop Here: https://arttoremember.com/school/PNMWP5
Thank you for supporting our talented student artists and BCE's Art Program! 💚💙
Turn your Gator's artwork into a special keepsake while supporting Bessey Creek's Art Program! Choose from over 50 personalized products, perfect for holiday gifts! 🎁
📅 Order by Friday, November 6th to guarantee December delivery.
🛍️ Shop Here: https://arttoremember.com/school/PNMWP5
Thank you for supporting our talented student artists and BCE's Art Program! 💚💙
🎃👻 Spooktacular STEM Fun! 🧪🕸️
Our 4th graders had a fun-filled day of Halloween STEM activities! 🎃 From creative challenges to hands-on experiments, students put their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity to the test! It was a day filled with learning, laughter, and a little Halloween magic! 🧡🖤
Who knew learning could be so SPOOK-tacular?! 👻🔬✨
Our 4th graders had a fun-filled day of Halloween STEM activities! 🎃 From creative challenges to hands-on experiments, students put their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity to the test! It was a day filled with learning, laughter, and a little Halloween magic! 🧡🖤
Who knew learning could be so SPOOK-tacular?! 👻🔬✨
Post updated: Update 11/2: Schools are open today. We understand that conditions vary throughout the county. Families should make the decision they feel is safest based on the conditions where they are. Please be cautious when traveling and take it slow.
We recognize delays are inevitable, especially as we urge families to take it safe and slow when arriving. Tardies will be excused with parent/guardian notification.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
We recognize delays are inevitable, especially as we urge families to take it safe and slow when arriving. Tardies will be excused with parent/guardian notification.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨
MCSD Families: With significant rainfall impacting parts of our county, we are closely monitoring conditions ahead of the school day tomorrow.
Families should plan for the possibility of traffic and transportation delays. Please allow extra time for the morning commute and, most importantly, be safe and do not rush. If weather conditions cause your student to arrive late tomorrow morning, the tardy will be excused with parent/guardian notification.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as new information becomes available. Please monitor the District’s website and social media channels for the latest information.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our students, families and staff safe.
#ALLINMartin👊
🎃🐊 A Spooktacular Gator Parade! 👻🧡
Our little Gators brought the Halloween spirit to Bessey Creek with an amazing costume parade! From superheroes and princesses to creative and spooky characters, our students filled the campus with smiles, laughter, and Halloween fun! 🎃✨
A huge thank you to our families for joining us and cheering on our Gators! We loved celebrating together and making special memories with our school family! 💚💙
Happy Halloween from Bessey Creek Elementary! 🐊🎃
🌱🎃 Growing Little Gardeners! 🌻
Our kindergarten gardeners have been busy digging into the wonderful world of plants! From learning about what plants need to grow to discovering roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, we’ve been growing our knowledge right alongside our plants! 🌿
And the excitement doesn’t stop there… we planted our VERY OWN class pumpkin patch! 🎃 We can’t wait to watch our pumpkins grow and see what our little gardeners have growing throughout the season!
Little hands, big discoveries, and lots of growing fun! 💚🌱
#BCEGators #ShineBrightTogether
🐊🤝 Teamwork Makes Learning Better! 📚✨
Our second graders love to collaborate! Whether they’re working on math, reading, science, or social studies, learning together is always a plus!
We love seeing our Gators share ideas, support one another, and learn as a team! 🐊
#BCEGators
#ShineBrightTogether
#MartinMeansMore
🍎CONFERENCE NIGHTS🍎
Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
High school families, we will see you tonight!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
High school families, we will see you tonight!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Leveling up our math skills! 🎲✨
Our 6th Grade Accelerated Math students took integer rules to the next level by designing their very own board games! ♟️💡
To show what they know, students let their creativity shine by building every part of their games completely from scratch. They crafted unique game boards, made handmade playing pieces, and wrote custom game rules and challenge cards. Seeing them bring their original concepts to life in such a hands-on way was incredible! 🎨✂️
#BCEGators
#ShineBrightTogether
#MartinMeansMore
⭐ This week’s STAR Gators are worth celebrating! ⭐
There are so many ways that our STAR Gators make our school community better! Maybe it’s their sense of humor, their kindness, their curiosity, their creativity, their enthusiasm, or simply the way they make the people around them smile.
Whatever makes them uniquely them, we’re celebrating it!
#BCEGators #ShineBrightTogether #MartinMeansMore
There are so many ways that our STAR Gators make our school community better! Maybe it’s their sense of humor, their kindness, their curiosity, their creativity, their enthusiasm, or simply the way they make the people around them smile.
Whatever makes them uniquely them, we’re celebrating it!
#BCEGators #ShineBrightTogether #MartinMeansMore
Color Our School with Character! 🐊
💚 Green for Responsibility!
❤️➕💜🟰💗 Red + Purple = Pink for Caring & Citizenship!
Our Gators are showing their true colors by making great choices, taking responsibility, and showing kindness to others! 🌟
Let’s keep shining bright and showing what it means to be a BCE Gator! 🐊💚💙
#BCEGators
#ShineBrightTogether
#MartinMeansMore
✨ It's been a great week celebrating our STAR Gators! ✨
Every child has something special to offer our school community. STAR Gator is our way of saying, “We see you. We appreciate you. We’re glad you’re here.”
Thanks, STAR Gators, for being you!
#BCEGators #ShineBrightTogether #MartinMeansMore
Every child has something special to offer our school community. STAR Gator is our way of saying, “We see you. We appreciate you. We’re glad you’re here.”
Thanks, STAR Gators, for being you!
#BCEGators #ShineBrightTogether #MartinMeansMore
🏛️🚌 Learning Beyond the Classroom!
Our third graders had an amazing time exploring local government on their field trip! 📚
From learning about fire prevention to visiting the County Commissioners’ office, students discovered how local government works to serve our community. They even participated in a mock county commission meeting! 👏
What a fun way to bring classroom learning to life and make real-world connections! 💙💛
#BCEGators
#ShineBrightTogether
#MartinMeansMore
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.
Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.
Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
💙💛🧡CHARACTER COUNTS at our school! 💛💙🧡 Our students have been shining bright during our daily color challenge! 🌟 💙 Monday – Trustworthiness
💛 Tuesday – Respect
🧡 Wednesday – Unity 💚 Tomorrow is Green for Responsibility! ❤️➕💜🟰💗 Friday is Red + Purple = Pink for Caring & Citizenship! Let’s keep showing our character and making great choices! 💚 📸 Swipe through to see our amazing Gators showing their character! 🐊💙💛 🧡 #BCEGators #ShineBrightTogether #MartinMeansMore
