Bessey Creek Elementary

🌟🐊 Meet our amazing S.T.A.R. Gators! 🐊🌟
These students go above and beyond to show what being a true Gator is all about! 💚💛👏
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🫁 🫀Curious minds at work! Our 2nd graders have been learning about lungs, heart, brain, and stomach with fun hands-on activities -making lungs from balloons and straws, creative brain hats, and mapping where body parts live on chalk art. Next up: a messy, memorable digestion experiment to finish the unit to reinforce scientific observation and inquiry skills! 🐊 #BCEGators #LearningInAction #UnstoppableTogether

🎄🍪HOLIDAY SURPRISE🍪🎄

Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!

You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! 🎉

A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! 🤩

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

Last Friday our kindergarten classes celebrated a beautiful Grateful Gathering, reflecting on kindness, gratitude, and togetherness. We are thankful for our wonderful students, supportive families, and the joy this community brings. We hope everyone had a warm and happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡 #BCEGators #UnstoppableTogether #LearningInAction

🎄✨ Winter AR Reading Challenge! ✨🎄 Starts: December 1st Ends: January 5th 📚 Keep reading all through the holidays! Here’s how it works: * Read books and take your AR quizzes to earn points. * Prizes: Paradice Shaved Ice Co. free ice cream cards, treasure box, etc * You’ll still get your Education Foundation rewards too — this is extra fun just for the holidays! 🎁 Let’s see who can reach the most points and finish the year as a Winter Reading Star! #BCEGators #LearningInAction #UnstoppableTogether

🦃🍁🍂HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🍂🍁🦃

Today, we’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. 🧡

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

🌟🐊 Shoutout to our incredible S.T.A.R. Gators of the Week! 🐊🌟
Their kindness, effort, and positive attitudes make Bessey Creek shine brighter every day. 💚💛👏
#BCEGators #UnstoppableTogether #LearningInAction

🌾🐄 Field Trip Fun! 🐓🌻 Our kindergarteners had an amazing day visiting the farm after wrapping up our nonfiction writing unit! 📚✏️ Seeing real animals and farm tools brought their learning to life in the best way. Students made connections to everything they’ve been writing about—from how farmers care for animals to the plants we eat every day. 🌽🐑 We loved watching their curiosity bloom and hearing them share fun facts they learned during our unit. What a perfect way to celebrate all their hard work! 💛✨#BCEGators #LearningInAction #UnstoppableTogether

🍁THANKSGIVING BREAK REMINDER🍁

Good news, Martin County families: Thanksgiving Break is almost here, and yes… students and teachers still have the entire week off (Nov. 24–28)! 🙌

Since we didn’t need to use any emergency makeup days this year, the full week remains wide open for rest, gratitude, and perhaps a piece of pie or two. 🥧🦃✨

View this year’s instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🎭✨ Be Our Guest! ✨🎭

The Bessey Creek Elementary Drama Club proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! 🌹

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, magic, and a tale as old as time — brought to life by our amazing young performers! 🎶👑

📅 Date: Saturday, January 17
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Martin County High School Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets: Available now — reserve yours before they’re gone!

Don’t miss this enchanting performance that’s sure to warm your heart and leave you singing all the way home! 💛

Last week, our 4th graders had the opportunity to hear directly from local government professionals about how they identify challenges and develop solutions that support our community. Students asked thoughtful questions, learned about real-world problem-solving, and gained a clearer understanding of how civic leadership works in everyday life. We appreciate our guests for investing time in our students and helping them see the impact they can make in their own community. #BCEGators #LearninginAction #UnstoppableTogether

🍎🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS🎉🍎

Tonight is the big night, Martin County!!

Who will be named the Martin County School District 2025-2026 Elementary, Middle, High School, and Overall Teacher of the Year?! 🏆 And which school will bring the most energy and take home the coveted Spirit Award?!

The Education Foundation of Martin County Teacher of the Year Awards Celebrations will begin at 4:30 p.m. View all of our outstanding nominees here: https://bit.ly/3BWsJ4l

Cheer on our incredible educators in the comments below! 👏🎉

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📚 Fall Into Reading Month at Bessey Creek! 🍁 Our first graders are falling in love with reading and becoming more fluent readers each day! 🌟 Their confidence, expression, and excitement for books continue to grow with every page they turn. This month, we’re celebrating Fall Into Reading by welcoming our amazing parents into the classroom to share their love of reading, too! 💛📖 Together, we’re building a community where reading is celebrated, stories are shared, and imaginations soar. #BCEGators #UnstoppableTogether #LearningInAction

Curious minds in 2nd grade finished their Benchmark Unit on Government Workers with an unforgettable trip to Martin County Sheriff’s Department! 🚓 👮 👮‍♂️ Students toured the 911 call center, learned about past and current sheriffs, explored the forensics lab, and learned when it’s appropriate to call 911-plus they got to meet Patches, the therapy dog! 🐶 ♥️ A heartfelt thank you to all the men and women who keep our community safe, and to the MCSD for welcoming our students and giving them a hands-on learning experience. #BCEGators #LearningInAction #UnstoppableTogether

🎨🌾 Celebrating Our Talented Bessey Creek Artists! 🌾🎨 We’re so proud of our incredible artists who participated in the Brian Mast Congressional Art Contest this year! Each year, the contest highlights a special theme — and this year’s focus was Agriculture 🌱. Our Bessey Creek students showcased their creativity and talent through artwork that beautifully captured the importance of agriculture in our community. 👏 Great job to all our Bessey Creek artists for their hard work, imagination, and dedication. You make us so proud! 💚🎨 #BCEGators #UnstoppableTogether #LearningInAction

🌟🐊 Celebrating Our S.T.A.R. Gators of the Week! 🐊🌟
These shining Gators are making a difference each day — through kindness, leadership, and being their awesome selves! They’re a true reflection of what it means to be part of the Bessey Creek family. 💚💛👏
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🐔❤️ Chick-fil-A Give Back Night! ❤️🐔 Join us for a delicious way to support our Bessey Creek PTA and all the incredible programs that help our amazing Gators thrive! 🐊✨ 📅 Thursday, November 13 🕑 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Grab your friends and family for an early dinner or late lunch—every bite counts! 🍗🍟 💡 Don’t forget to use our school’s special code at checkout (in-store, drive-thru, or mobile app) so Bessey Creek earns extra funds! Let’s show our Gator spirit and make this a night to remember! 💚💛

🇺🇸HONORING HEROES🇺🇸

On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who have served our great nation. Your bravery protects our freedoms and inspires generations. Today, we stand grateful—now and always. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

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Kindergarten is rocking and rolling with all things MATH, READING, and SCIENCE! 🎸📚🔬 Our little learners are counting, exploring, and discovering the world one exciting activity at a time. We’re building big brains and bright futures every day! 🌟💡#BCEGators #UnstoppableTogether #LearningInAction