Mrs. Hucks' Weekly Message:

May 7, 2023  

 

SC Ready Testing is this week!  It is very important that all students are at school and on time!  Testing will be during the morning hours.  Cell phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices are not allowed during testing.  Please have a conversation with your child regarding the state requirements during this time.

This past Friday we celebrated all students for their growth on the STAR test.  We look forward to our students showing what they have learned this year!

Here are a few reminders about testing:

1. SC Ready 2023 Student and Parent Resources

2. Reminders that appointments and other out-of-school functions should not be scheduled on testing days.  

3. Information about the electronic device policy, emphasizing that students may not be in possession of any electronic devices during testing, including smart watches.

4. Grade 6-8 will take the following test:  ELA Session 1 Test on  Monday, May 8, ELA Session 2 Test on Tuesday, May 9 and Math Friday, May 12.  

5. Grade 6 only will take Science on Wednesday, May 10.

6. Grade 8 Algebra 1 students will take the EOC on Wednesday, May 17. 

 

This Tuesday is the 3rd annual  Busbee Band Bash.  Join us as the band performs for the final time this school year. 

 

Volleyball:  Any rising Freshman who wants to play volleyball at BCHS can attend summer training and conditioning.  The start date is Monday, May 8 from 4-6:30 pm Monday-Thursday.  All students who try out need to have a physical form on file before conditioning begins.

Football:  Spring workouts will be in May.  All students must have a physical on file in order to participate.  Rising 9th graders: May 10th, 11th, and 16th.  Rising 7th & 8th Graders: May 30th & 31st.

Cheerleading at BCHS: BCHS Cheer Tryouts will be May 17-19th in the BCHS cafeteria.  Stop by the office to pick up an interest packet.

 

All 7th grade students are required to have the Tdap immunization record on file BEFORE the start of the 2023-2024 school year.  This year Lex 2 will be providing mobile registrations as well as vaccines for the upcoming school year.

 

Here are the following locations and dates:

May 17:  Oakwood Village. 101 Dubbs Ave. West Columbia, SC 29169. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

June 5: Wood Elementary. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. 737 Pine Ridge Dr.  West Columbia, SC 29172

June 6:  Busbee Creative Arts Academy. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. 501 Bulldog Blvd.  Cayce, SC 29033

June 7. Rolling Meadows. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. 3941 Charleston Hwy.  West Columbia, SC 29170

 

We have many events scheduled in May.  Visit the school calendar for the upcoming events. 

 

Is there a teacher or staff member who deserves a special shoutout?  If so, complete this form and we will make sure your shoutout is announced to our staff!  Teacher/Staff Recognition Form  I have enjoyed sending certificates to teachers and staff members when they have a shoutout from a parent.  Thank you!

 

For more information, you can visit our school website at BCAA.Lex2.org

 

As always, if you have any questions you can call the main office or email [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

 

Mrs. Hucks