Every December, millions of students around the world take part in the Hour of Code. This international campaign aims to demystify coding and encourage learning in computer science. Help us reach every BCE student by running a class on the basics of coding in a fun and easy 1-hour session. Volunteers will lead students in a STEAM class December 4 to 11. Grab your spot by signing up on ParentSquare. Questions? Contact MOBC mailto:greg.volk@gmail.com
Events
Reading is your Passport
The fall Book Fair on the Cotswold campus is next week. Come travel with us! Visit ParentSquare for your opportunity to join the volunteer flight crew (opportunities avl), donate to the All for Books program, load your e-Wallet, and view the class shopping schedule.
Evening shopping opportunities are available this Tuesday from 5:30-7pm during the FREE Meet & Eat and IB 101 event. Dinner will be provided by Sabor Latin Grill.
Biztown is BACK!
Our fourth grade students spent several weeks of classroom learning preparing for an unforgettable experience at Junior Achievement’s simulated city, BizTown. Students had the chance to discover careers, build financial skills, collaborate with classmates, exercise civic duties, invest in the community, and more! Special thanks to our 4th grade teaching team, attending staff and volunteers for helping make this an experience BCE 4th graders will draw on for the rest of their lives.
Prospective Parents Open House, 9:30am at Billingsville
We invite prospective parents to attend an Open House this Thursday, November 2 at 9:30am to learn more about BCE. You will hear from our principal, teachers, students, and parent representatives. Location: Billingsville Campus, 124 Skyland Drive in the Media Center/Library. Pre-registration not required.
Fall Book Fair November 13-17
Travel the world with a book No passport needed to join the BCE Fall Book Fair the week of November 13 on the Cotswold campus. Shopping opportunities are available for all families on Tuesday, November 14, 5:30-7pm when all BCE families are invited for a Meet & Eat and IB 101 event (details to follow). Visit ParentSquare for your opportunity to join the volunteer flight crew, donate to the All for Books program, load your e-Wallet, and view the class shopping schedule.
Fall Parties are Tomorrow, 10/31!
Let’s get spooky! Fall parties will take place during each grade’s lunch and recess hour on tomorrow, October 31. Students may accessorize their uniform with headbands, jewelry, socks, etc. Check ParentSquare for details.
This Week at BCE
Fall Parties 10/31
Prospective Parents Open House, 9:30am 11/2
1st Quarter End 11/3
Check out Cougar Bites plug
Education Impacts on the Election Tues Nov 7
On November 7, there are two education items on the ballot.
- Three At-Large candidates will fill seats on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education for a four-year term. The race is non-partisan. Visit HERE for candidate bios and responses.
- $2.5 billion bond referendum that includes 30 projects in our district. Go online HERE for more information or join BCE SIT Meeting in person or virtually to hear directly from CMS leaders on Tuesday, October 24 at 4pm at Cotswold. Please RSVP by email <Anne.Elis.Davis@gmail.com> if you plan to attend in person and/or need Spanish interpretation. Join virtually via Microsoft Teams.