The Alex Nassyrov Curious Learner Award:
In February of 2022, our school lost one of its brightest, most curious students, Alex Nassyrov. In his memory, teachers can nominate a student who has demonstrated some of the characteristics that made Alex such an outstanding learner and friend such as curiosity, kindness, and selflessness. This year's first grade nominees were Alexander Chappell, Sutton Baker, Ezra Peterson, Meadow Perrine, and Patrick Bohnstengel. Congrats to all our nominees and a special thanks to this year's winner Sutton Baker.
Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.
Did your Iron Horse give or receive any compliment clothes pins?! The REN Squad had so much fun spreading positivity around PSE last week! #shareAsmile
There is no better way to finish up a Charlotte's Web novel study than by fostering a 10 week old piglet in the classroom! This amazing opportunity allowed PSE third graders to bring their imaginations to life and make real life connections to their reading. Spider the Piggy won the hearts of all of PSE! #making-memories
Second grade went on a field trip to the aquarium and had a blast exploring the different exhibits and petting domes animals!
As a culminating activity for their social studies unit, third graders participated in a Culture Fair. Throughout the day, students used their passports to travel to five different countries. They learned about the geography and culture of those countries through student led presentations, food tastings, and hands on crafts! What a fun and engaging way to learn!
Fourth grade students were excited to solve customary measurement conversions this week! They worked together to solve the math problems to gain mystery codes helping them code a path for their ozobot!
Third grade went fossil hunting out on Drum Island this week!! The sunshine and saltwater were an added bonus to the hands-on, real world learning these Iron Horse experienced on this field trip!
🍀 Have you heard about all the GOLD we have been finding around the halls of PSE this week? Well, a LEPRECHAUN was spotted leaving behind even more golden treasures for our lucky Iron Horse learners!! Who will be the crowned the LUCKIEST class? The winning class will be announced Monday🍀
Third grade had the best time celebrating the 25th Anniversary for the novel Because of Winn Dixie! After reading and analyzing the story in class, students celebrated with a party just like the one in the book! The classroom was transformed into Gloria Dump’s backyard to set the stage, and students ate foods like the ones at the party. Students also got to meet the author herself, Kate DiCamillo, in a virtual meet and greet!
The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view
Third grade participated in a school wide Read Across America activity this week! They loved the engaging story walk and a cozy campsite for quiet reading. Each student was gifted a free book to bring home. Thank you to all who put this together for our Iron Horses!
Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!
Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.
Fourth grade students from Mrs. Newton's class researched influential people of color and collaborated with 5th grade GT students to create presentations and "bottle buddies" replicating their person.
Third graders created beautiful mood mosaics after analyzing author's word choices and illustrations this past week!
Second grade had a blast this week exploring a giant South Carolina map and identifying cities, rivers, and our state capital with Katy Batkins, BCSD social studies coordinator!
First graders enjoyed their experience out in the wild. Birds of Prey Center was the perfect place to visit as we finished up our animal unit!
Valentine's Day week was certainly full of love! Our REN Squad collaborated with other PSE students to create the Love Grows at PSE tree. It is super exciting to see this students driven passion project come to life! Be sure to read all the reasons why our students love their school! 💜🖤
First graders loved eating fuDGE pops to help reinforce the -dge phonics pattern!
