Nexton Elementary

Happy Spring Break Everyone, Registration is open for all NEW students to Nexton Elementary. This includes 4K-5th Grade. If you have a student already enrolled at Nexton or Berkeley County Schools, your registration will be at a later date. All of the registration information is: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/2114697 Please pass this information out to everyone!!!!

How about this!!!! Hilyard Rhodes in Mrs. Mullins 1st Grade class could write about any subject area that he wanted to..... and he wrote about Nexton Elementary's B.L.A.S.T. Expectations!!!! B-Believe In Yourself L-Lead With A Purpose A-Achieve S-Show Respect T-Teamwork Awesome Job Hilyard

Happy Assistant Principal Week to our AMAZING Assistant Principal Mr. J (Jashienski). In fact, Mrs. Barnes class surprised him today with a "Nacho Average AP" poster and some of his favorite snacks. He is definitely loved here (with or without hair) and we can't imagine Nexton Elementary without him.

Hello Explorers, In the Wednesday Folders, each student was given a Spring Break Academic Challenge packet. For every student that completes the packet, they will receive a wonderful prize/treat. This is not mandatory, but we love to give parents the opportunities to work with their children to continue to build upon the educational partnership. Parents are a valuable piece of academic success of their child and working together will be so beneficial for them. This is due by Wednesday, April 23rd. If you did not receive a packet, please let us know Happy Spring Break!!!

Nexton Explorers participated in a Kindness BINGO challenge. Students spend the entire month performing random acts of kindness. Students received a prize from their School Counselors. Way to go Explorers, keep spreading KINDNESS.

On Monday, we have a Berkeley County School District Legacy visit Nexton. Mr. Willis Sanders stopped by Guys In Ties to speak to the young men about what it takes to be a leader in and outside of the classroom. Mr. Sanders spent 40 years in education in Berkeley County. Each student received a signed copy of his artwork!! Thank You Mr. Sanders for visiting our school!!!!!

Hey Explorers, Your Dreams Have Come True!!! Many People Have Asked For Pictures Of Mr. J Getting His Head Shaved.... He Was Trying To Hide These.... BUT!!!!!! Enjoy!!!

Here are your weekly Bus, Arrival, and Dismissal ticket winners. Thank You for continuing to follow our B.L.A.S.T. Expectations!!!!!

Good Morning Nexton Parents, Administration has seen and increase in conflicts and behaviors at school between students in our upper grades. Most conversations with students has involved the words "Group Chat", "Tik Tok", "Snapchat", and "Instagram". Majority of the conflicts have been a result of students at Nexton Elementary speaking poorly about each other, making posts, and being hurtful on their electronics (outside of school). This is disappointing to administration because it is causing division amongst our student body and is taking away from learning. Nexton Elementary has always had such a great pride of being positive, loving, and understanding of and to each other. We are diligently working to prevent any further issues that will take away from the reason why students are in school, which is "to facilitate and support student-driven learning experiences by unleashing the power and potential of education". We are asking for your parental support because " it takes a village". There will be a Social Media Informational Night in three weeks, it is highly recommended to attend because students are growing at a faster rate with using social media for good and for bad. This session will have a Q&A section to answer all concerns. • Cane Bay High School o Date: April 23, 2025 o Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Or visit the website for other dates and locations: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/2105758 As Always, GO EXPLORERS!!!!!

NEW student registration for the 2025-2026 school year in Berkeley County School District will open on TOMORROW April 1st at 10 a.m. This will be for 4K (CERDEP) through 5th grade. If you have any students, know someone zoned for Nexton Elementary, or someone moving into our attendance zone... please get them register!!! Click: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/student-registration BCSD’s registration process is web-based for all aspects of student registration, including document upload. Those without the ability to register online will need to contact the school for which they are zoned to arrange a date and time to register in person. RETURNING student registration will be a later date...this is only for NEW students.

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Nexton Elementary Parents: The annual school climate parent survey is now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms. The results of the parent survey will be reported on the 2025 school report card as required by state law. Measuring parents’ perception of and involvement in schools provides valuable information to principals and their faculty. The goal is to identify strengths and weaknesses and define opportunities to improve parental involvement at our school and in the state. Additionally, the parent survey provides information to improve school and district performance. The Parent School Climate Survey is available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms and/or an individual QR code will be sent home with your student. The survey will close on FRIDAY March 21st. Your time and effort in completing this survey is greatly appreciated.

BCSD has a National School Breakfast Week Contest and Nexton Elementary had a grand prize winner!!! CONGRATULATIONS..... Cadence Williams... She won a light up scooter.

5th Grade YARD SIGNS!!!! If your student is in 5th grade and you would like a "5th Grade Promotion" sign for your front yard.... please read this flyer and scan the QR code.

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR WONDERFUL ML (Multi-Language) TEACHERS!!!! Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Wilhelmson have made Nexton Elementary "The Standard" for our Multi-Language Students. We recently hosted a ML Family Literacy Night and it was a HUGE success!!! Thank You to our wonderful teacher, staff, and student helpers!!!

Dr. Dixon swung by Nexton Elementary’s Guys in Ties group today to speak to the boys about his role as a school superintendent. Guys in Ties is led by fourth grade teacher Ryan Cummings and has about 14 members ranging from third to fifth grade. The group focuses on basic manners and social skills and meets every week after school.

Good Morning Nexton Families, BCSD is having a Family Food Event on Saturday March 5th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Cane Bay High School. Our Child Nutrition Team will be leading this event. They are hoping for family involvement when it comes to deciding food options next year. They will have Free Food Tasting and a Survey of the food items for next year. Plus, tons of entertainment for the whole family. Please head to Cane Bay High School and support such a fun event for the whole family.

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

Nexton Elementary Parents: The annual school climate parent survey is now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms. The results of the parent survey will be reported on the 2025 school report card as required by state law. Measuring parents’ perception of and involvement in schools provides valuable information to principals and their faculty. The goal is to identify strengths and weaknesses and define opportunities to improve parental involvement at our school and in the state. Additionally, the parent survey provides information to improve school and district performance. The Parent School Climate Survey is available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms and/or an individual QR code will be sent home with your student. The survey will close on March 21st. Your time and effort in completing this survey is greatly appreciated.

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!