Congratulations to all of the students who received an award today. Thank you to all of the parents for all of the support.
This week 6th grade Social Studies learned about the impacts of the Imperial China dynasties. They completed a lab on how terraced farming worked and created their own version of Ming porcelain.
Today, students in Mrs Allen’s class got to participate in a spooky Halloween lab creating chemical reactions and making observations of physical and chemical changes.
6th grade science classes were creating informational posters on Human Body Systems. Students have to be able to teach someone about the Body System of their choice with this poster.
Do you have a bachelor's degree? You could be a teacher in Berkeley County!
There will be two alternative certification info sessions for prospective teachers. The first session will be held virtually on October 18 at 6 p.m., and the second will be on November 1 at 4:30 p.m. at our main office in Moncks Corner.
Learn More: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1270631
Superintendent Dixon had a great time mixing and mingling with students and parents from Berkeley High's feeder pattern at Alien Cow in Moncks Corner.
Please take a moment to review this BCSD Office of Special Services newsletter. It includes information about multiple events and opportunities. https://www.smore.com/ra6x7
In PLTW Gateway: Medical Detectives we are currently learning about microorganisms and how they affect the human body. Last Wednesday through Friday the students conducted a bacteria experiment to test which antibacterial tablet works best for their fictitious patient. The students were very excited about plating, watching the bacteria grow, and seeing the antibacterial tablets working to fight off the bacteria.
To better serve the physical and mental wellbeing of those who work for BCSD, the YMCA has partnered with the school district to provide FREE memberships to BCSD employees.
In celebration of this partnership, BCSD employees are invited to come out to the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. for the formal announcement of the partnership, and to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290
Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Idalia, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule (https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules) on Wednesday, August 30. Thursday, August 31, students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments. All schools and offices will be closed Thursday. BCSD will resume normal operations Friday, September 1.
Before and after-school care programs, activities, and athletics, to include practices and games, are canceled for Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. Normal activities and operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
On Thursday, August 31, students will complete eLearning assignments from home via Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, or other designated virtual learning platforms. Specific information about assignments will be provided by the student’s teacher and/or school. Teachers will share information regarding their office hours to support students completing eLearning assignments at home. More information here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/elearning-day-faqs
Due to the potential for severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, staff, and families, the district will not operate virtual feeding sites on Wednesday or Thursday.
BCSD officials work in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and receive regular updates regarding the weather from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, officials will continue to monitor the weather and assess any resulting damage.
Schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, September 1.
Berkeley County School District is currently monitoring the forecasts and receiving regular updates from Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service on Tropical Storm Idalia. At this time, there are no changes to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated to staff and parents.
The South Carolina Department of Education purchased and provided Berkeley County School District and other school districts in our state with My Ride K-12 for communication of bus routes and delays. The app has been unable to provide parents with consistent delay information. BCSD is now tracking bus delays for parents using Google documents.
Bus Delays: https://www.bcsdschools.net/busdelays
With the first day of school less than one week away, we want to make sure families are aware of the new transportation features that pertain to bus riders. Learn more about My Ride K-12 and the student transportation tag program at www.bcsdschools.net/article/1203059.
Berkeley County School District will continue to serve meals to students this summer.
The 2023 Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to all students and children in the Berkeley County community. The program is free to all children under the age of 18. Dates, times and site information can be found at www.bcsdschools.net/summermeals.
Ms. Hensley's classes participated in Poetry and Popsicles. Students went outside and wrote haiku poems about nature and then traded their compositions for a popsicle.
Mrs Hammonds classes investigated ratios and chemical reactions creating Memory Clothes using Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol this week!
Ms. Hensley's classes participated in Poetry and Popsicles. Students went outside and wrote Haiku poems about nature and then traded their compositions for a popsicle.
Teachers really are superheroes! Yesterday after school, a kitten was trapped in the undercarriage of a car. Teachers were able to rescue the kitten just as animal control arrived. Mrs. M. Garrett has agreed to foster the kitten until he/she is healthy and ready for a furever home.
Amazing 6th grade projects.
Ms. Allen’s classes participate in The Great Chain Race. The objective was to see which group could make the longest paper chain out of 5 pieces of paper.
