Bessey Creek Elementary

Home of the free because of the brave 🇺🇲 The Martin County School District is proud to honor the brave men and women throughout history who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our liberty and freedoms. May we never forget that freedom isn't free. #MemorialDay #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, help us show appreciation for Ms. Katherine Travato from Bessey Creek Elementary School! "I’ve been a behavior technician helping in Mrs.Travato’s class going in since the first day of school and it’s been amazing seeing the impact she has on the students' academic and behavioral growth," Grategul colleague Nina Fernandes shared. "Mrs.Travato is extremely patient and thoughtful when teaching her students. Every day, Mrs.Travato comes in with a smile and makes her students and staff happy to be at school!" Thank you, Ms. Travato, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

☀️SUMMER STARTS NOW☀️ Happy Summer, Families! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students will be posted today, May 26. Report cards for middle and high school students will be posted on Monday, June 12. View your child's grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/. If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Can you believe summer is just around the corner?! During the Summer Break, the Martin County School District will continue to nourish all students for success! Our Food & Nutrition Services Department will continue to offer free meals to children aged 18 and under during the summer months with no income restrictions. Breakfasts and lunches will be served starting May 30 at specific locations. Full list of locations and times: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1125714 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, help us show appreciation for Mrs. Brittany Hilliard from Bessey Creek Elementary School! "She reminds me of sweet potatoes because she is so sweet," grateful parent and Assistant Principal Tiffany Roth shared. "She also makes me laugh a lot because she laughs a lot. Mrs. Hilliard makes me feel amazingly happy!” Thank you, Ms. Hilliard, for being a bright light for your students and colleagues! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health. The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and contribute to the efforts that fight stigma, provide support, and enhance our knowledge about mental illness. Students, employees and families are encouraged to show support by wearing green tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, in honor of our districtwide Mental Health Awareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, help us show appreciation for Ms. Leonila Suan Lyons from Bessey Creek Elementary School! "I’ve been Leny’s para for three years now. Leny is an amazing teacher," grateful colleague Diana Velez shared. "Her teaching style has inspired me. I’ve learned a lot from her in the last three years." Thank you, Ms. Suan, for leading by example and going above and beyond for your students and colleagues! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we continue our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts with fourth-grade teacher Heather Nocito at Bessey Creek Elementary School! "Mrs. Nocito has been there in so many ways for my daughter," grateful parent Kari Cumming shared. "She taught her in 1st grade and then moved up with her to 2nd grade. Now this year she was able to teach her again in 4th grade. She has taught her so much. She is the kindest, most thoughtful teacher and Kaylee has been blessed to have her throughout elementary school. She has made such an impact on my daughter that will leave an impression for a lifetime. Thank you, Mrs. Nocito, for all you do." Thank you, Ms. Nocito, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms and mom-like figures! Thank you for all you do for your students, schools, community and families. #ALLINMartin👊

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These Martin County High School seniors were all smiles as they walked through the school where they started their educational journey, Bessey Creek Elementary School! At the same time, the BCE students are looking up to see their very bright futures 💛🤩 #ALLINMartin👊

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for May! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for May: 📙Pre-K: "I See Summer" by Charles Ghigna 📕Grades K-2: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach 📗Grades 3-5: "Charlie & Frog" by Karen Kane 📘Grades 6-8: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank 📙Grades 9-12: "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhà Lai #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 As we continue our #TeacherAppreciation shoutouts this afternoon, we are spotlighting third-grade teacher Ms. Nicole Beasley from Bessey Creek Elementary School! "My son absolutely loves her," grateful parent Diana Velez shared. "She’s very patient with him and the rest of the class; she’s understanding and communicates with me regarding my son's progress in class. She’s always greeting the kids at the door in the morning when they come in and, from what I’ve seen, has made special connections with them. She knows what she’s doing and makes the kids feel safe and at home!" Thank you, Ms. Beasley, for everything you do for your students! If you would like to send a teacher shoutout, please visit: https://bit.ly/ThankATeacherMCSD #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🍎CELEBRATING TEACHERS🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Without our amazing teachers, the Martin County School District couldn't educate ALL of our students for success. Thank you, teachers, for everything you do each and every day to help our students achieve their dreams. "Every day, you come to school with a passion for teaching and a desire to help our students reach their full potential," said Mr. Michael Maine, Superintendent of Schools. "You inspire them to learn, to grow, and to achieve their dreams. You provide them with the tools they need to succeed, both academically and personally. You create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and be their best selves." We appreciate you! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎉CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS🎉 Administrator. Leader. Teacher. Friend. Substitute. Difference maker. These are just a few adjectives to describe a school principal. We know our school principals wear many hats. We know that no matter which hat they must wear at any given point of the day, they are determined to help every student and teacher succeed. On this School Principals' Day, we can't thank ours enough. Thank you for everything you all do for our students and our community ❤️ #ALLINMartin👊

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Check out the materials coming home with your student today on how you can help our school! Make sure you register and enter 10 or more contacts to get in on the FUN! https://app.pop4kids.org/besseycreekes34990 #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ That's a wrap to a wonderful first MCSD Math Week! Today's theme was "Math Can Take You Places!" You can see our students and staff nailed the tacky tourist look! We had a total of 4,728 Daily Math Challenge Kahoots completed during Math Week 2023 😎🤩 Prize patrol will be out at schools next week, delivering prizes to our grade-level champions! 📸 Citrus Grove Elementary School 📸 Hidden Oaks Middle School 📸 District Math Coaches Denise Harrison and Nicole Golden with Deputy Superintendent Michael Maine #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDMathWeek

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child. While their soldier parent is the hero on the battlefront, Guard kids are the heroes on the homefront! There are more than 1.6 million military children who face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents' service. Show support of Military kids and wear something purple today (can be paired with Tacky Tourist Friday for MCSD Math Week)! #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp23

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Break out your fanny packs and Hawaiian shirts! Math can undoubtedly take you places, so we invite you to wear your best tacky tourist attire for our final day of Math Week! Don't forget to test your Financial Literacy knowledge for your grade in tomorrow's Daily Math Challenge. An incredible 1,130 MCSD students competed in yesterday's grade-level challenges! You, too, can crush the challenge by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Ahoy, mateys! Thursday is "Pi-rate Day" and scallywags abound! More than 900 MCSD students participated in yesterday's Daily Math Challenge and more than 1,100 participated today! Shiver me timbers! Don't forget, you can compete for prizes by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊