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Martha's Message
Dear Parents,
February has been a super busy month, but one that is filled with anticipation, renewal, and teamwork. As many of you know, January and February are our busiest times for enrollment. The entire faculty and staff joined forces to do our best as we toured prospective families and hosted admissions coffees. It is with great excitement that I tell you we are bursting at the seams in kindergarten (up from 11 to 26 children) and have strong re-enrollment on the McCormick campus in grades first through sixth. Each year we maintain around 85% re-enrollment, and this year is no different.
We are working diligently on preparing for the Florida Council of Independent School re-accreditation visit next year. Our work focuses on evaluating our strengths and weaknesses in the areas of curriculum, governance, safety and security, finance, and school climate. Faculty and staff have spent a great deal of time delving into those areas to be sure we are embracing our mission and fulfilling our requirements to provide the best environment possible for your children.
It is important to me that you know our primary purpose is to serve your children by giving the best possible education academically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I have an open-door policy and would love to visit with you about your experience here at BES. Next Wednesday, on February 22nd, there is another "Coffee and Conversation with Martha" after Birthday Book Chapel. This has proven to be a great forum to discuss topics related to the classroom and broader school matters. We would love to have you join us!
Finally, I am looking forward to spending time with everyone at our annual Parent Social, "Havana Nights," at Atlantic Beach Country Club on Feb. 24th. Niki Philips, Stacy Nash, and their committee of volunteers have worked tirelessly to make this a wonderful event! Thank you in advance for your support of the school.
Fondly,
Martha Milton
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Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates to Remember
Early Dismissal (11:30 a.m.) - Planning Day/Extended Day Available
Friday, Feb. 17th
Presidents' Day (School Closed) - No Extended Day
Monday, Feb. 20th
Class Pictures/Birthday Book Chapel/Coffee and Conversation with Martha
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd
School Store
Thursday, Feb. 23rd from 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. in Stormes Hall and McCormick Hall
Denim Day (American Heart Association)
Friday, Feb. 24th
BES Parent Social at the Atlantic Beach Country Club
Friday, Feb. 24th from 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Dress in Blue Day (in honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month)
Friday, March 3rd
BES Movie Night
Friday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. on Hixon Field
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Save the Date: BES Movie Night on Friday, March 10th
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Make plans now to attend the first ever BES Movie Night! This PSO sponsored event is taking place on Friday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Hixon Field behind McCormick Hall. The movie title will be revealed soon! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun-filled evening including popcorn, water and movie-watching with family and friends on a giant inflatable screen!
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Amazing Auction Items Up for Online Bidding Starting Friday, Feb. 17th for the Parent Social
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Online bidding for silent auction items for the "Havana Nights" Parent Social starts on Friday, February 17th! Career opportunities are a big part of this year's Parent Social, and there are many chances for students to try out different careers. Check out a couple of those amazing items below!
Vet:
What child doesn’t want to be a vet when they grow up! Now is your chance to learn all about animals and how to take care of them. This amazing opportunity for your child and one guest (third graders and up) will be offered by Dr. Hill at Ponte Vedra Animal Hospital and will last approximately two hours. Date and times to be mutually agreed upon. A parent chaperone may accompany.
Newscaster:
This once in a lifetime, 1 1/2 hour experience could be yours if the price is right! You and 7 of your guests will arrive at First Coast News and have a tour of the station from newscaster Katie Jeffries, including seeing the newsroom and control room. You will meet some of the news team and then observe the noon show from the studio. Afterwards, try your hand at the weather wall (green screen) and read the teleprompter. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Head of School:
Head of School for the Day is a long-standing tradition at BES. He or she will get to spend the morning with Mrs. Milton and make one executive decision that will affect the entire student body. The experience concludes with an off-campus lunch. It is an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
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Athletics Update
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Next Tuesday, our flag football team has a game at Jacksonville Country Day School at 4:30 p.m. Come cheer them on!
Our girls volleyball team will have their first jamboree at Jacksonville Country Day School on Thursday, February 23rd. We will have games at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Come cheer on your BES Rays team!
Tricia Novak
Athletics Director
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ChurchChat: News from St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s Annual Shrimp Dinner
February 25th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Stormes Hall
$15 per person, and reservations must be pre-paid. Contact Jerri Moats in the Church Office to make a reservation. If you are allergic to shrimp, another menu will be available. Child care will be provided, this event is designed to be an adult night out. We hope to see you there!
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes and Red Beans and Rice Supper
Tuesday, February 28th in Stormes Hall
$6 for Adults and $4 for Children. Under 3 eats free! You can purchase tickets by contacting Brooks Slater at the Church Office (249-4091). Two seatings at 6 and 6:30pm. If you aren’t a fan of pancakes and all the fixings, we will also be serving red beans and rice!
The SPBTS weekly Chair Yoga class meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the nursery over at the church. This class is open to everyone, and all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
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