🌟 STAR Student of the Month: Quest Garner! 🌟
Congratulations to Quest Garner, a 4th grader in Mrs. Landess' class at B. Everett Jordan Elementary, for being named our STAR Student of the Month!
Quest truly embodies the ABSS qualities:
🔄 Adaptable: Great communication skills and resilience
⚖️ Balanced: Shows empathy and a collaborative spirit
🚀 Self-Reliant: Embraces a learner's mindset and personal responsibility
💡 Solution-Oriented: Demonstrates critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Principal Dail and Mrs. Landess shared: "Quest is a well-rounded student in our 4th and 5th grade combination class. He is always willing to help a friend, either academically or by offering a witty way to cheer someone up. Quest is creative and tries his best on his assignments, even if the work is difficult. Quest is an asset to our class family!"
Keep shining bright, Quest! Your hard work and positive attitude inspire us all. 🎉👏
🌟 Our STAR district recognitions return! This month, we recognize Quest Garner from B. Everett Jordan and Paula Alcorn from E.M. Holt Elementary! We will be sharing more about them in separate posts. They were recognized at tonight's Board of Education meeting. Please join us in congratulating them! 🏆
🤔 What are STAR Awards? They're monthly recognitions for outstanding students and staff in the Alamance-Burlington School System who go above and beyond!
🎓 STAR Students embody the ABSS qualities: They're adaptable with great communication skills and resilience; balanced, showing empathy and a collaborative spirit; self-reliant, embracing a learner's mindset and personal responsibility; and solution-oriented, demonstrating critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
👩🏫 STAR Staff members shine through their responsibility, exhibiting good character, maintaining excellent attendance, and showing unwavering commitment to serving students on an ongoing basis.
🏆 Here's how it works: Schools nominate their Stars, with all student nominees featured on the ABSS website. Each month, one exceptional student and one outstanding staff member are chosen for special recognition, receiving a trophy at the Board of Education meeting. A special shoutout to our generous sponsor, B & H Trophies in Burlington, for making these recognitions possible!
That feeling when the letter "a" looks exactly how it should on your whiteboard! Or is it that Friday feeling? Either way, we're grinning over here in Mrs. Dalton's class at B. Everett Jordan! 👍
✨38 Days, 38 Schools: At B. Everett Jordan Elementary, education goes far beyond just reading, writing, and math. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child, and meeting every student's academic, social, and emotional needs. BEJ believes all students benefit from activities that build skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Through integrated lessons combining core subjects with the arts, engineering, and technology, BEJ aims to prepare students to fully thrive in the 21st century as productive citizens.
There are also a variety of special community events throughout the year, including the Fall Festival, Curriculum Nights where families can learn about the school's academic programs, an Arts Fest celebration, and musical concerts showcasing our talented Tiger Cubs!
📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!
📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested.
📍 Highland Elementary
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🗓️ April 13th, 2024
#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!
✨ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year.
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program
✅ Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!
We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! 🌟
These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their students’ growth and success every day. Whether helping a struggling learner find their confidence, making lessons fun through imaginative activities, or supporting students through life's challenges, their student-first commitment is worthy of praise.
Please join us in celebrating them! 👏
Great news! Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! For information, locations, and application links, please visit our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten
Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!
An application must be completed to receive free or reduced school meals for the new school year. 🥪 If your school is already eligible for free meals or you bring lunch from home, the application is still worthwhile as it provides waivers for testing and college applications! 🖥️ lunchapplication.com
We are so excited to welcome back our former BEJ students who are in the class of 2023 on Friday, June 2nd at 1:30pm to walkthrough the halls one last time and celebrate their accomplishment. If you or someone you know attended BEJ and are graduating from high school this year, please share the information below with them and have them fill out the RSVP form here: https://forms.gle/9b8ukNeTBdLx6k8q6
All ABSS rising 6th graders are invited to attend 4 jam-packed, fun, and engaging days at their assigned Middle School for 2023-2024! Light breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided. Complete the registration form on or before May 26, 2023 for a chance to win some school swag. Deadline to register is June 23, 2023. Please contact your child's middle school for any additional questions. https://bit.ly/SummerBridgeABSS
We are excited to host this year's Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-2024 school year on Thursday, May 4 from 4:00 until 6:00 at B. Everett Jordan Elementary School. If you have or know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2023, you may register for kindergarten using the online registration that can be found on our BEJ website and attend orientation on Thursday.
Please scan the QR code in our movie poster to see our video with a very special guest. We look forward to meeting our new Tiger Cubs on Thursday.
We had the best time exploring careers yesterday with our family, friends and community. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a part of it! You can view all the fun at the link below:
https://youtu.be/OyQduCvXBb4
April 24th-28th is Career Week at BEJ. We will celebrate all week with a different theme each day as we explore community helpers and career paths. We are excited for the fun that lies ahead!:)
Want to know why B. Everett Jordan Elementary is a great place to work and learn? Watch this video to find out!
BEJ Parents and Community - we need YOU! Come join our annual Career Fair and Community Helper carousel. This year's Career Fair is Friday, April 28th from 8:30am-11:00am at BEJ.
Fill out this interest form (QR Code attached): https://tinyurl.com/BEJCareer
