Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Performing Arts

📢 BFESCPA Educators on the Move! 🎭🎨🎶 Yesterday, our dedicated educators traveled to Angel Oak Elementary School for an ArtsNOW Demonstration of Learning Day! While there, they had the opportunity to network with other arts-integrated schools from Charleston County and witness live arts-integrated lessons in K-5 classrooms. This enriching experience allowed our team to gain fresh ideas, innovative strategies, and creative inspiration to bring back to our students. Seeing arts integration in action reinforced the power of engaging students through movement, music, drama, and visual arts. Definitely worth the drive—we can’t wait to implement what we’ve learned! #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry 🚀✨

🎭🎨 Congratulations to our Creative and Performing Arts Students of the Month! 🎉 This month at Brown’s Ferry Elementary School, we’re celebrating students who embody the Character Trait and Principle of the Month: Respect! These talented individuals have not only showcased their creativity and dedication to the arts but have also demonstrated kindness, consideration, and mutual respect in all they do. Thank you for making our school a shining example of excellence in the arts and character. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟

GCSD Magnet Programs are now accepting applications! Apply to be a part of the magnet programs by visiting http://georgetownmagnets.novuschoice.com The application window will close at 5 p.m. on February 26, 2025. Don't delay, apply today!

The ACCESS for ELL Testing window will be from January 20th through March 7th. A more detailed schedule will sent home at a later date.

🎄✨ The 12 Days of Christmas are officially underway at *The Ferry*! 🎉🎁 We had a *special visit* from none other than the mean one herself—The Grinch(ess)! 💚 She spread holiday cheer to our students and brought delicious *Grinch Punch* for our staff to enjoy. 🥤✨ All of our hearts grew three sizes that day! ❤️🎄 Stay tuned for more holiday fun as we count down to Christmas with exciting surprises and festive activities! #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry 🎅🎶

Christmas Pictures will be taken on tomorrow December 8, 2024. JazzyJae Creations will be our photographer! Come dressed in your Christmas PJs or Christmas attire!

🌺🌴 Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas: Mele Kalikimaka! 🌴🌺 We traded snowflakes for sunshine as we celebrated Mele Kalikimaka Day in our favorite vacation attire! From Hawaiian shirts to tropical vibes, our students and staff brought the beach to BFESCPA. 🌞✨ The holiday fun continues tomorrow—stay tuned! #MeleKalikimaka #VacationAttire #12DaysOfChristmas #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry

🎄✨ Check out our December calendar of events! From festive crafts to joyful performances, there’s something for everyone. Join in as many Christmas activities as you like and make this holiday season unforgettable! 🎅🎁 #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry

🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Drive at Brown’s Ferry Elementary School! 🎄 This holiday season, let's come together to spread joy and make a difference for children in need! From December 2-18, our Bengal Ambassadors will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program. Your generous donations will go directly to bringing smiles to less fortunate children in our community. ❤️ 📍 Drop off your toys in the collection box located in the school lobby. Let’s make this a season of giving and show the power of our community! Thank you for your support! #ToysForTots #HolidayGiving #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry 🎅✨

🎨📚 Our 4th graders combined creativity and math in a Piet Mondrian-inspired art lesson! Using symmetry, area, and fractions, they explored math concepts while creating their own unique masterpieces. 🟥🟦⬛ From bold primary colors to intricate designs, their work showcases the perfect blend of art and math! #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry #ArtsIntegration #MathInArt #CreativeLearning #MondrianInspired

Big news for BFESCPA! We were honored at last night’s board meeting for meeting our MSAP goal and making strides in diversifying our student body. A huge thank you to our amazing community for their continued support and commitment to our school’s mission. Together, we’re building a brighter future! #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry

📸 **Calling All Families! Help Us Honor Our Veterans!** We want to celebrate the veterans in our school community, and we’d love your help! Please send in photos of your family’s veterans so we can display them proudly. 📬 **How to Share:** - Send in printed photos with names and your student’s name - Or email pictures to **tgasque@gcsd.k12.sc.us** Let’s make this Veterans Day extra special by honoring those who have served. Thank you for sharing your family heroes with us! 💙❤️ #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry

We are honored to invite all veterans in our community to a special breakfast celebration at our school! Join us as we show our appreciation and gratitude for your service. 🗓 Date: November 11, 2024 🕒 Time: 8:30-9:30 am 📍 Location: 7292 Brown's Ferry RD This is a great opportunity for students, staff, and families to say "thank you" to the heroes among us. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can prepare a warm welcome for all attendees! To RSVP, contact our Guidance Counselor Mrs. Charlene Lennon at clennon@gcsd.k12.sc.us or 843-527-1235. Let's make this a memorable morning! 💙❤️ #VeteransDayBreakfast #ThankYouVeterans #greatthingsarehappeningattheferry

🎉 Tomorrow kicks off the first day of Red Ribbon Week! 🎉 We’re excited to see all of our students, teachers, and staff wear red to show that we pledge to be drug-free! Let’s unite as a school community and make this week a celebration of healthy choices. See you in red tomorrow! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreePledge #HealthyChoices #BFE

🍁 Pumpkin Exploration in Mrs. Snowden’s Class! 🎃 This week, our students dove into the world of descriptive writing with an autumn twist! Using all five senses, they explored pumpkins inside and out—feeling the rough skin, smelling the earthy scent, seeing the bright orange color, tasting pumpkin seeds, and hearing the sounds of scooping and cutting. They took three-column notes, filling them with descriptive words, phrases, and colorful illustrations of what they observed. ✍️🖍️ Descriptive writing is a critical skill that allows students to express themselves creatively and vividly. It builds a strong foundation for other skills, such as persuasive and narrative writing, by helping students learn to organize their thoughts and choose precise words. It also sharpens their observation skills and deepens their vocabulary, creating confident writers ready to tackle all kinds of writing tasks!

🎃 Trunk or Treat with the Bunnelle Foundation! 🎃 Get your costumes ready because it’s time for some spooky fun! Join us tomorrow, October 26th, from 4-6 pm for the Bunnelle Foundation’s Trunk or Treat event! Bring the family, wear your best costumes, and enjoy an afternoon filled with treats. 📍 Location: JB Beck Administration & Education Center parking lot It’s a perfect chance for a little Halloween magic with our community! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 👻🍬 #TrunkOrTreat #CommunityFun

🎨🧠 Our kindergarteners are kicking off the day with STEAM bins, sparking creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning! These bins are filled with engaging materials that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Through exploration and play, our young learners are building foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Way to go, Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Winns, for inspiring our little innovators! 🌟 #CreativeBeginnings #FutureInnovators #BFESCPAProud

🎭🎶✨ You’re invited to our Creative and Performing Arts Student Showcase on Wednesday, October 23rd at 8:30 AM! 🎉 Come celebrate our talented students with live performances and explore their incredible projects in the classrooms. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎨📚🎤 #StudentShowcase #ArtsInEducation #CommunityEvent

🧡 Today, we wore orange to show our support for Unity Day and to take a stand against bullying! 🧡 Our students and staff came together to spread kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We’re proud to promote a positive and safe environment where everyone belongs. Together, we can make a difference! #UnityDay2024 #KindnessMatters #OrangeForUnity #StopBullying #WeAreOne

📚 A huge thank you to Mr. Alan Walters and the Rotary Club for their generous donation of dictionaries to our third graders! 🎉 Our students are excited to dive into new words and expand their vocabulary, thanks to this amazing gift. We are so grateful for your continued support in fostering a love for learning and helping our students grow. 🐯💛❤️ #ThankYouRotary #ThirdGradeSuccess #LifelongLearners #CommunitySupport