BES is so excited to share that First Coast News, the ABC and NBC affiliates for Jacksonville, recognized BES for both "Student of the Week" and the "Teacher of the Week" for this week. Watch the videos below of Lucca Martinez, second grade student, and Mrs. Camille Abrahams, BES Spanish teacher.

Watch Now: Student of the Week: Lucca Martinez (second grade BES student)
Watch this heartwarming interview about Lucca Martinez, second grader, who used quick thinking to save his sister's life when she started choking on marbles.

Watch Now: Teacher of the Week: Mrs. Camille Abrahams (BES Spanish teacher)
Watch this touching segment about how Mrs. Abrahams, our incredible Spanish teacher, Watch her describe her love of teaching this beautiful language as she observes children lighting up as they learn new things. Listen as she describes her desire that all students are known and how she continually adapts her curriculum to meet their needs.

Fall Holiday – No School (Extended Day Closed)
Friday, Oct. 20th

Coffee and Conversation with Martha (after morning chapel)
Wednesday, Oct. 25th

School Store (McCormick Hall)
Thursday, Oct. 26th

Costume Parade at 8:10 a.m. at lawn in front of SPBTS/Noon Dismissal/Fall Festival (Boo Bash) from 12-3 p.m. on Hixon Field
Friday, Oct. 27th

50th Day of School
Tuesday, Oct. 31st

Our Fall Pottery auction kicks off this week! This year our bowls are decorated with a Halloween theme. You can access the bidding site at the link below from your computer or mobile phone. You can bid anywhere, anytime before the close of the auction. You will also receive an update if you are outbid! Here are the details:

Fall Pottery Auction Bidding Information

Thursday, October 19th at 9:00a.m. – Friday, October 27th at 2:00p.m.

REGISTER

To place bids, purchase items, or make a donation, register online now!

· Bid via COMPUTER
Continue bidding directly from your computer!

· Bid via SMARTPHONE
Click the BLUE link in your welcome text message and it will take you to your personal bidding page. Click on an item you would like to bid on. The Gesture smart system prepopulates with the next minimum bid so all you have to do is push BID. If you would like to go higher just enter a new amount and push BID. To have the Gesture smart system automatically bid for you to a designated amount, please select AUTO and enter a higher amount. The system will bid for you incrementally up until your designated amount only if someone bids against you.

· Bid via TEXT
To see current bid, reply to your welcome text and simply text the 3-digit item number. Example: “102”, then hit send. Then, text the 3-digit item number and amount you would like to bid. No dollar signs ($) needed. Example: “102 300”, then hit send. You placed a $300 bid on item number 102.

Pottery will be available for viewing at check-in at the Fall Festival/Boo Bash.

The Fall Pottery auction ends on Friday, October 27th at 2:00 p.m. Winners will be announced by 2:30p at the Boo Bash.

Please contact Stacy Nash, Director of Development, at 904-246-2466, x112 or by email with any questions.

Register to Bid for Pottery Online

Happy Bidding!

Join us for the 2017 BES Boo Bash on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.!

Enjoy carnival and inflatable games, dunk tank, face painting, airbrush tattoos, and more!

General Admission Wristband includes:

• Games
• Activities
• 2 slices of pizza, chips, dessert, and bottled water.

Order early and avoid long lines at check in on the day of the event!

Admission wristbands only need to be purchased for children.

All children MUST have an adult present to participate in the event.

Extended Day is available for those families not able to participate.

Bring a Friend to the Boo Bash!
Do you have friends with children in grades PK3-6th grade that would love to attend our Fall Festival? If so, we would love to host those families on Friday, October 27 from 12pm to 3pm. Please have them RSVP to Ashley Davis, Director of Admissions, or 246-2466 ext. 127 to receive a special wristband. We look forward to welcoming your friends to our campus!

Volunteers Needed for Boo Bash
For this event to be successful, we need volunteers! Be on the lookout for a Sign-up Genius email that has been sent out. Sign up today to help out at the Boo Bash. We can't do it without you!

Order Tickets for the 2017 BES Boo Bash

For the first time ever, our school is offering a Christmas Camp on December 18-22, 2017 to all BES students! The theme this year is "Around the World!" Students will experience the unique Christmas customs from five different countries across the globe. Students will have a blast with cooking, music, games, arts, and crafts related to the "Around the World" theme.

Christmas Camp takes place from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day ($200 for the week), and Extended Day is offered prior (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) and after (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) at a per day cost (see the registration form below for details). Those staying for Extended Day in the afternoon should bring a sack lunch from home each day.

Parents may opt to either bill their FACTS account or pay by check (made payable to "BES" with "Christmas Camp" in the memo field).

• Learn more by following this Christmas Camp website link.
• Register for Christmas Camp by clicking on this Christmas Camp Registration Form and returning it to the school office.

Contact Nicole Limbaugh by email or at (904) 246-2466 with any questions.

BES is pleased to announce that we will begin a new “Courtyard Canteen” in McCormick Hall every Thursday (starting October 26th) during morning snack time. Students will have the opportunity to purchase nutritious snacks like Electrolyte Pops, Gatorade, White Cheddar Popcorn, Veggie Straws, Fruit Strips, and more! All items will be $1. We hope our students (and parents) will love this additional snack option on Thursdays!

Come support BES and our sixth grade class as they serve and entertain you at the annual Sixth Grade Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 16th! Proceeds raised go to the sixth grade graduation gift to the school.

Basketball News
Our JV Basketball team has been playing well together.  They are currently 3-1, and their one loss is from a double overtime game.  Last week, our Girls team lost by one basket. They had a great, competitive game against San Jose, and they are making tremendous progress in their skill and teamwork. We are so proud of these players!

Varsity and the Girls team compete against St. Mark’s this week. 

Next week's basketball schedule:

• JV 10/23 at St. Mark’s 6pm
• Varsity 10/24 vs RPDS  (at Ortega Methodist) 6pm
• Girls 10/26 at JCDS 5pm, Pink Out Game

Keep a watch out for our Running Club on Thursday mornings.  This Fall weather is perfect for running. 

Stay Active! Go Rays!

Tricia Novak
Athletics Director

Sandals, Shorts and Steel Drum Service:
Join us every week at 11:30 for our new service! Come dressed in your tropical attire to enjoy this fun and casual service. We’ll celebrate the Eucharist, and enjoy beautiful Steel Drum Music.

Yoga:
Join us for yoga every Wednesday at 11:30am! Bring your mat if you have one to enjoy a relaxing yoga class for all skill levels and ages.