
Students that qualified for county Math Field Day are invited to attend on Thursday, February 13.
Elementary students are allowed to ride their bus to the high school or can be parent drop off. Middle school students will walk up to the high school after they eat breakfast at their school. All parents are welcome to attend the awards at 2 o’clock.


ATTENTION! Parents, Families and Friends, we have changed the Spelling Bee date from February 14th. The new date is February 20, 2025!!!!! Please mark your calendars. More information will be posted in the next several days.


Burnsville Elementary will be dismissing today at 1:30 due to flooding. The Growth Parade for this afternoon is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Please make sure someone will be home to receive your students from the bus.

You are invited to attend the Family Engagement Meeting at BES on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Guest Speaker - Tanya Shingler, Braxton Co. Guidance Counselor
Breaking News - BC Math Campaign
State Standards & Student Support
ELA & Math Take Home Activities


Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conference will be this Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 3:30 - 5:30 following the Christmas activities. Please call the school to set up an appointment.

Christmas Backpack Giveaway


From The School Nurse’s Desk
Tis’ the season for all the wonderful activities and events and not so wonderful illnesses.
We are seeing a rise in the number of absences due to illness. I would like to review some
measures that may help your family stay healthier this season and all year round.
ABOUT INFECTIONS
Illnesses like colds and flu are caused by viruses that are spread from person to person via
respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets come from coughing, or sneezing and can
contaminate your hands, and other objects you touch. Norovirus, the virus that causes
gastroenteritis “stomach bug”, can be found in your stool (feces), and in the contents
inside your stomach. It is possible for objects to become contaminated with this germ after
an infected person vomits or uses the restroom. The germs can then be transferred to your
hands or food. The disease spreads when the virus accidentally gets into your mouth.
We know that some viruses and bacteria can live two hours or longer on surfaces such as
desks and doorknobs, and that an infected person can be contagious even before they
begin to feel sick.
HANDWASHING AND HEALTH HYGEINE
Please review the following healthy hygiene habits with your child and family. Encourage
them to practice these habits all day every day.
1. Always wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds:
• Before eating. Remember you can become infected with germs if they get into your
mouth.
• After using the bathroom.
• After taking care of pets
• After taking care of sick family members.
• And after touching the garbage.
2. Take showers daily to keep clean and healthy
3. Cough or sneeze into the sleeve of their shirt, or into their elbow to avoid getting
respiratory droplets on their hands and possibly spreading to surfaces or people.
4. Do not share cups, water bottles, or eating utensils.
From The School Nurse’s Desk
SHOULD MY SICK CHILD GO TO SCHOOL TODAY?
Children should NOT be at school if:
1. They have had a fever in the last 24 hours or have been taking medication for fever in
the last 24 hours (a fever is usually classified as a body temperature of 100.4F (38 C) or
higher).
2. They have had 2 or more episodes of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24hrs,
or have been taking medication for nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last Contact your
child’s doctor immediately if nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea continue for more than 24hrs.
3. They have multiple symptoms which are obvious signs of illness, such as recent
vomiting, cough, malaise, congestion, and body aches (with or without fever)
If your child has signs and symptoms of illness such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, congestion,
or if you have a concern about their health, it is recommended that you notify your child’s physician for further
instructions.
*If your child is sent home with an elevated temperature, or signs of gastroenteritis they
should stay home on the following day to focus on adequate fluid intake, eating nutritious
foods, and rest, as well as to protect others from exposure to the virus. Sometimes it is
difficult to decide in the morning whether a child is well enough to attend school. You can
ask yourself, “Can my child go through the day with minimal disruption to himself and
others?”
PARTNERS IN PREVENTION
The simplest way to minimize the spread of germs is to wash
our hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap and clean under your nails.
Children gain the most from their education by being healthy, in class, and ready to learn
every day. Together we can make that happen!
Merry Christmas! Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season!
Kelli Grose, RN,CSN
Braxton County Schools
School Nurse

Thanks to the dedication of the maintenance crew, the issue at BES has been resolved. We will have school tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd and look forward to seeing you in the morning!


Dear BES Families, this message is to inform you that students are being dismissed early. Busses are returning to the school to pick up students for dismissal. Students who are parent pick up only will remain at the Burnsville United Methodist Church for parent pick up. Students who are transported by bus will be returned to the church if a parent/guardian is not home. Teachers and staff will remain with students until everyone is returned home safely. We appreciate your patience as we keep student safety our first priority.

Santa's workshop


Country Meat Sticks are in! They are available for pick up in the office. If you are okay with them being sent home with your student, please call the office. We have lots of extras for sale in the office.

You are invited to attend a Family Engagement meeting at
Burnsville Elementary School on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at
10:00 AM. Topics include: The 12 Powerful Words, accessing
the WV Standards, and grade level take home activities.
There will be a guest speaker, prize drawing and light refreshments. Hope to see you there!

I will be ordering the Meat Sticks on the morning of Nov. 13th in order for them to arrive before Thanksgiving break. I previously said the date was extended to the 15th, but they have to be ordered by the 13th. I'm sorry if this causes any inconvenience.

Please turn in Walk-A-Thon papers by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Students that do not have at least one sponsor will not participate. Money is not due until the Walk-A-Thon is completed. Money will be due by Wednesday, November 6, 2024. If you need an extra form, please let me know.

Picture Day is tomorrow, October 23!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTX86RRH. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

October 20th - 26th, 2024
Participating is as easy as choosing a book and reading it with your child for 15 minutes each day from October 20th - 26th. We can't wait for you to celebrate with us!

We would like to bring PTO back to BES. Some parents have expressed interest, but it takes more than a few to make PTO possible. Join us on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00 to elect officers, set goals, and plan events for the school year. Parents, guardians, and teachers are welcome. We need Y.O.U.

This is a friendly reminder that if your student is to do something different than what they normally do after school, we must have a note. If there is an emergency and a note is not sent, please call the school before 2:00. Students are not with their regular teacher at the end of the day, so calling before 2:00 ensures that the message is relayed to the student and their regular teacher. If there is a change in students going to the library, please call the library to inform them of the change as well as the school. Thank you!

Don't forget to get those sponsors and/or donations for the Walk-A-Thon!
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, we will hold our annual Title I meeting at 1:00 before our other activities. Students will be participating in a Walk-A-Thon at BES. Students will have 30 minutes to complete as many laps as possible on the field. The funds will go to help pay for student incentives such as field trips, assemblies, and much more.
We are combining these events with our annual Trunk-or-Treat on the field. Title I Meeting will be in the cafeteria at 1:00. The Walk-A-Thon will begin at 1:30 pm with Trunk-or-Treat immediately after. Please keep this in mind when purchasing a costume for your child. Parents are encouraged to come walk with their child and stay for the afternoon activities. Rain date for the Walk-a-Thon and Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024.
Preschool students must be accompanied by an adult if participating in the Walk-A-Thon.
If you need an extra form, they are available in the office.

Red Ribbon Week
Oct 28 - Nov 1
Spirit Week
Monday, Oct. 28th - Give Drugs the Boot! Wear boots and a hat.
Tuesday, Oct. 29th - Drugs Make You Crazy! Wear crazy hair and clothes.
Wednesday, Oct. 30th - Be a hero! Make healthy choices. Wear a superhero shirt.
Thursday, Oct. 31st - Scare away bad habits! Wear your costumes. (No weapons or masks allowed, please.)
Friday, Nov. 1st - Put Drugs to Sleep. Wear pajamas to school.
