Calling all K4 and Kindergarten Parents! We know the first day can be tough for you! Join the PTA for a Boo Hoo Breakfast for parents of kindergarten and K4 students on Thursday starting at 7.
For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff.
“We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.”
School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders.
Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.”
Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.
BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9
Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9.
All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices.
BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our
Nexton Families- Here is the most current supply list for each grade level. This supply list was shared earlier in the summer, but many did not receive it.... so we are re-sending it.
Can't wait to see everyone Monday for Meet The Teacher Night from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Parents- The communication app "Rooms" is available for all Berkeley County Families.
Teachers will communicate to you through this platform. Rooms will take the place of Remind, Talking Points, Class Dojo, and etc.
The two major apps that Nexton will use this year for parents and students are PowerSchool and BCSD Rooms... please join both to stay up-to-date with all information
"Rooms" For Parents Link Support:
https://www.bcsdschools.net/page/rooms-support
Good Evening Explorers,
Meet The Teacher: This will be on Monday, August 12th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. If your child is in Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd...please park in our back parking lot. If your child is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th... please park in the front or car loop. All entrances will be open.
Class Placements: You will learn your child's teacher at Meet The Teacher Night. We will post class lists for you to find your child's name outside of every entrance.
Registration: We still have over 100 incomplete registrations for new and returning students. If you attend Meet The Teacher Night and are incomplete...your child will NOT have a teacher to meet. Please all of your registrations completed with all of the documentation needed by Monday.
See Everyone Soon!!!!
Beat the rush and sign up for your car tags now!!
Use this link: https://forms.gle/D4cG3vUqFusxns5Z8
If you have registered for car tags prior to 12:00pm on August 12th, you can pick your car tag up at meet the teacher. You can still sign up for them that night, however, you will not be able to sign up and pick them up that same night. If you sign up for a car tag at meet the teacher, you can pick it up beginning at 9:00am the following day, Tuesday, August 13th.
Nexton Elementary's Campus will be a host site tomorrow for The Summerville Artisan Fair with crafts and food available.
Disclaimer: This is not a Nexton Elementary or Berkeley County School District Event. This event is being organized by an outside agency.
Our After School Program (Extended Day) is hiring for Counselors for the 2024-2025 school year. The hours will range from 1:30pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday. This program follows closely with BCSD Instructional Calendar. You must be 16 years or older.
Have a preschooler or kindergartener? Join other parents for a Boo Hoo Breakfast!
Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!!!! Scan The QR Code And Register!!!!
Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration
The time has come to sign up for your 2024-2025 school year car tag!!! Please use the QR code or link below to complete the form for your car tag. Students must get a NEW car tag each year. Car tags will be processed and can be picked up starting after July 8th. Please bring your ID to the school when picking up your car tag.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg5hiiasM0Py9ajAYxDmy9_OlCqR8s35MmSkN7xflj37fBzQ/viewform
ATTENTION:
Mark your calendars for July 8th! That is when Extended Day (formerly Aftercare) registration will open!
We want to thank Crews Subaru for all of their support of our students!!!
Our Explorers rock at reading! Today, we were named this month's i-Ready Super School because our students showed the most improvement in their i-Ready reading scores over the course of the year. Principal Hoots will protect the banner this summer and hopefully we'll keep it here this fall.
As a way of continuing to promote child nutrition and adding to the many celebrations capping the end of the school year, Berkeley County School District’s Office of Child Nutrition Services will launch a special giveaway next week (May 20–24) that will offer some big prizes.
Elementary, middle and high school students eating lunch and/or breakfast next week will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include, but are not limited to:
*iPads
*Wireless earbuds/headphones
*Underwater cameras
*Projectors
*Action cameras
*Bluetooth speakers
Students will receive one entry into the drawing for each meal they eat. Winners will be drawn at random, and those who eat multiple meals will obviously have an increased chance of winning.
Field Day is coming!! Coach Till and Coach Jackson are looking for parent volunteers. Please fill out the volunteer link if you're able to help!
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/65327604062/false#/invitation
Cafeteria Operator Positions Open!!!!
Nexton's Cafeteria will have openings next year. The hours are from 6:30am-1:30pm. The pay will be around $15 an hour.
To Apply Visit... Click on Child Nutrition Operator:
https://www.applitrack.com/bcsdschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Child+Nutrition
If hired into the pool... mention wanting to be at Nexton Elementary School
