WEEK AT A GLANCE (SEPT 7–13)
Mon, Sept 7: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
Fri, Sept 11: BES Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite Bear gear 💙🐻
Fri, Sept 11: K5 Wise Person’s Day Event (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM in K5 classrooms) 🍪🧃
🎉 SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE
Zero unexcused absences or tardies in September = Bonus Recess + Popsicle Party! 🍦
Email parent/doctor notes to BelvedereAttendance@acpsd.net.
Investing in Our Students. Supporting Our Schools. Building Possibilities.
We are incredibly grateful to SRP Federal Credit Union for investing in the future of our elementary students and educators through its new Investing in Education: Unlimited Possibilities initiative.
At the kickoff event held at the WOW! Club at, SRP Park in North Augusta, SRP Federal Credit Union announced that 83 schools across 10 CSRA counties will each receive $2,500 representing a remarkable $207,500 total investment in local elementary education.
This generous support gives our principals the flexibility to respond to the unique needs of their schools — whether that means providing instructional resources, creating hands-on learning experiences, supporting teachers, or offering enriching opportunities for students.
“This investment empowers our principals to respond directly to the unique needs of their schools and create meaningful opportunities through instructional resources, hands-on learning, and enrichment experiences," Dr. Charlene Heard, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools said.
Partnerships like this remind us what is possible when our schools and community come together with a shared commitment to student success. We are proud to have SRP Federal Credit Union investing alongside us and helping create unlimited possibilities for our students!
To read more on this story, please visit www.acpsd.net/invest-education
Our theme for September is "Fuel your ride with positive energy!" Inspired by Jon Gordon’s The Energy Bus, we are focusing on planting positive seeds, turning everyday challenges into fuel for growth, and spreading contagious enthusiasm across our school community.
Here is your quick guide to what’s happening during the week of August 30th through September 4th, along with a few important updates for the month ahead. 📅
This Week’s Schedule: Aug 30 – Sept 4
Monday, Aug 31: Happy Birthday, Ms. Younts! 🎉
Thursday, Sept 3: Happy Birthday, Ms. Willette! 🎉
Friday, Sept 4:🏈 College Football Spirit Day: Wear your favorite college team gear, an NFL jersey, your youth sports uniform, or your Belvedere Bears shirt!
🥒 Pickle Sale: Quarles Corner from 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM (or until supplies last).
Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Kickoff: Students will hear daily trivia questions on the morning announcements every Friday in September to learn, celebrate, and win prizes! 💡
📚 Learning at Home & Fact Fluency: Building strong habits at home makes a massive difference in student success:
Math Fluency: Practice rapid recall for 5 minutes daily! K5 focuses on number identification, 1st/2nd grades work on addition/subtraction facts, and 3rd–5th grades focus on multiplication/division.
20-Minute Daily Reading: Reading for 20 minutes a day exposes students to 1.8 million words a year and places them in the 90th percentile on standard assessments.
📢 Important Reminders:
September Attendance Challenge: Students with zero unexcused absences or tardies in September will earn a bonus recess and a popsicle! Remember, parent notes (up to 10 per year) and doctor notes count as excused absences. Please submit notes to your child's teacher or email BelvedereAttendance@acpsd.net.
PE Shoes: Per ACPSD dress code, students must wear tennis shoes or closed-toed athletic shoes on PE days. Slides and flip-flops are prohibited.
Cafeteria Ice Cream Treats: Ice cream cups ($1.25) and specialty ice creams ($1.75) are available! Add funds to your account via SchoolCafe (allow 24–48 hours for processing).
Staff of the Month: Vote for your favorite BES staff member by Sept 18th at tinyurl.com/BESStaffoftheMonth.
🗓️ Dates to Keep on Your Radar
Monday, Sept 7: Labor Day – No School
Friday, Sept 11: K5 Wise Person’s Day Event (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM)
Sept 14 – Sept 25: Believe Kids Fall Catalog Fundraiser
Wednesday, Sept 16: Early Dismissal (11:30 AM)
Friday, Sept 18: Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Spirit Day (All Day)
Wednesday, Sept 23: PTO / SIC Meeting (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Library)
Sept 24 & 25: Bear Store Open (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM at the PTO Portable)
Sept 28 – Oct 9: ACPSD Fall Break – No School
Thank you for partnering with us to make Belvedere Elementary an incredible place to grow! Have a fantastic week!
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🐾Here’s what’s coming up on campus for the week of August 23–29:
🗓️ UPCOMING MEETINGS
• Wednesday, 8/26: School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting @ 3:00 PM
⏰ MORNING ARRIVAL
Tardies are officially recorded at 7:30 AM daily. Please make sure your bears are inside the building before the bell rings so they start their day on the right foot!
🚗 DISMISSAL SAFETY
If your child is getting picked up in a vehicle, you must use the carline. Designated "walkers" must travel entirely on foot to their destination and cannot walk off campus to meet a parked car. Thank you for keeping our students safe!
👕 DRESS CODE CHECK
Please remember that dresses, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be within 5" of the knee. Hats, hoods, bonnets, bandanas, flip-flops, slides, and midriff tops are not allowed.
🎉 GET INVOLVED WITH PTO
• Win a Class Party! The class with the highest percentage of PTO memberships wins a party of their choice (no volunteer commitment required!).
• Gear Up: Check out our official BES Spirit Store online to grab your gear—every purchase directly supports our PTO programs!
Have a fantastic week, Bears!
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These spots will be first come, first served!
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Good afternoon, Belvedere families! We are looking forward to a busy and great week ahead!
Monthly Bulletin: August Bulletin
Here is what families can expect for the upcoming week at Belvedere Elementary:
Title I Open House: Join us on Tuesday, August 18th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for our Title I Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet our staff, and learn about school programs.
Wednesday is a big day at Belvedere!
Early Release Day! Students dismiss at 11:30 am
Christmas Musical Open Auditions: Auditions for 2nd through 5th graders will be held on Wednesday, August 19th, after school until 1:30 PM, with pickup at the kindergarten playground. Students should let Mr. Grant know through Rooms if they plan to audition so he has a head count.
First interim reports are available in the Parent Portal
PTO Spirit Night at the Pink Dipper!
Other Important Notes:
Morning Attendance & Tardies: Reminder that tardies are officially recorded at 7:30 AM daily, and students must be inside the building by then to avoid being marked tardy.
Arrival & Dismissal Safety: Walkers must travel entirely on foot to their off-campus destination and are not permitted to meet a parked car on or off school grounds. Vehicle pickups must use the carline.
Ice Cream in the Cafeteria: Ice Cream sales will start in the cafeteria. Please send in money if you would like your student to purchase! More details to come!
Please reach out if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing many of you at the Open House on Tuesday!
Your Belvedere friends and family are beary proud of you, Mrs. Remson!
Good morning BES Families,
This morning, our staff and students practiced a lockdown drill.
In a lockdown drill, we announced that it is a DRILL and directed everyone with the saying, "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight." This procedure is used in the event we have an intruder enter our building.
Local law enforcement and district security personnel from participated in the drill checking that students and staff were out of sight.
They provided nothing but positive feedback to our administrative team and we are thankful for their partnership in keeping our school community safe!
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, August 19th will be the first early dismissal day of the 2026–27 school year!
Students will be dismissed early while our teachers and staff use the afternoon for professional development, collaboration, and additional training to support student success.
Get a glimpse into what professional development looks like for our staff here at Aiken County by watching the video on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/RJ6SEXp8wUk .
Please plan accordingly, notify teachers and belvedereattendance@acpsd.net of any transportation changes for the day.
K-2 bus riders must still have an approved adult or older sibling for release at the bus stop.
📢 BEARS BULLETIN: Week of August 9th–15th 🐻✨
Happy Sunday, Belvedere Families! Here is everything you need to know for the week ahead:
🚸 NEW WALKER DISMISSAL (Grades 5K–2nd) Starting Monday, August 10th, all 5K–2nd grade walkers (without an older 3rd–5th grade sibling) will dismiss from the Kindergarten Playground on Belair Road. 🏷️ Tags Required: You’ll receive matching student & parent tags on Monday. Starting Tuesday, you must bring your parent tag to pickup. If forgotten, an ID check in the front office will be required for student safety.
🗓️ FRIDAY, AUG 14 DEADLINES
Student Leadership Applications Due: No late apps accepted for Kinder Crew, Math Masters, etc.
Staff of the Month: Cast your final votes today!
🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS
🏫 Title I Open House: Tuesday, August 18th | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
⏰ Early Dismissal & Energy Bus Celebration: Wednesday, August 19th
🎭 Christmas Musical Auditions (2nd-5th): Wednesday, August 19th after school
⏰ DAILY REMINDERS
Tardies are marked at 7:30 AM—please arrive early!
All vehicle pickups must use the carline.
Have a great week! Drop a comment if you have any questions! 👇💙
Belvedere Elementary Weekly Update (Aug 2–9) 🐻
Here is what to expect this week:
✏️ i-Ready Testing (Grades 1-5): Begins Monday, Aug 3rd in homerooms. Help your student do their best with a good night's sleep and breakfast!
🥒 Pickle Sale: Friday, Aug 7th, 7:00–7:30 AM in Quarles Corner.
👕 Spirit Day: Wear your BES gear this Friday!
🚨 Quick Reminders: • Tardy bell rings at 7:30 AM daily. • Vehicle pick-ups must use the carline (walkers must travel entirely on foot). • Dress code check: Shorts/skirts within 5" of knee; no slides/crocs/hats/hoods.
📅 Save the Date: Title I Open House is Tuesday, Aug 18th (5:00-6:30 PM).
Have a great week! 🌟
We are so excited to fuel up for another incredible week! Here’s what’s on the map for the upcoming week:
🚶♂️ Monday, July 27 – Independence Day!Starting Monday, our Little Bears will be walking to their classrooms independently! Parents and guardians will drop off at the line, but don't worry—our amazing staff will be in the hallways to guide every student safely to class!
🤝 Wednesday, July 29 – PTO MeetingJoin us at 3:00 PM in the BES Library for our first PTO/SIC meeting of the year! Come hear about our plans, share ideas, and connect with other families. Together, we make this school year the BESt!
Let’s bring that positive energy and have a phenomenal week! 🌟
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow morning for our Bon Voyage Breakfast!
Drop a comment and let us know if your attending!
📅 Friday, July 24
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 BES Cafeteria
After dropping off your student, stop by for coffee, breakfast, and a chance to connect with other BES families as we kick off an amazing school year.
