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January

20: CMS Holiday - MLK Day

23: End of 2nd Quarter; Bond Meeting update, Cotswold Campus 5:30pm

24: CMS Teacher Workday

28: SIT Meeting

31: 3rd - 5th Grade Quarterly IB Awards; 2nd and 5th Grade Clubs

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We look forward to a great week of teaching and learning in Cougar Country! 


National Recognition-Congratulations Cougar Country for being recognized as a Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America! It is a privilege and an honor to receive this prestigious recognition! Magnet Schools of America’s merit process is designed to recognize the hard work of the best magnet schools in the nation. The merit award recognizes magnet schools/programs that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs and parent and community involvement. Visit HERE for more information.


Teacher of the Year-Congratulations to our BCE Teacher of the Year! Ms. Berry is the Teacher of the Year for our Billingsville Campus. Ms. Perrett is The Teacher of the Year for our Cotswold Campus. We know Ms. Berry and Ms. Perrett will represent Cougar Country well at the district level. The Teacher of the Year is nominated and voted on by the entire BCE Staff. Congratulations Ms. Berry and Ms. Perrett.  


Calendar Reminder-As a reminder school is not in session on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. As a reminder, school is not in session on Friday, January 24th due to a District Teacher Workday.


Middle of Year Testing-As a reminder all students K-5 are engaged in middle of year testing. Students on the Billingsville Campus are engaged in I-Ready and Dibels Testing. Students on the Cotswold Campus are engaged in I-Ready, Dibels and MVPA District Benchmarks. We look forward to charting the growth of our students. Individual student assessment reports will be sent home after our assessment window closes.

 


Alicia Hash, NBCT, M.Ed.

Principal

Billingsville Elementary-Primary Campus

Cotswold IB World School-Intermediate Campus

980-343-5520

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No School Days

Reminder we will be out the following days next week:

Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Friday, January 24th for a Teacher Workday


Cotswold Campus Bond Meeting Thur Jan 23 5:30pm

Join us on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30pm for the Cotswold Elementary School project update! The new building will be a single site for the K-5 populations served at Billingsville and Cotswold. Architects will discuss the school's replacement. These renovations are scheduled to start in the summer of 2025

Magnet School of Distinction

Congratulations Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary School on being named a 2025 School of Distinction!


Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary has demonstrated the ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.

BCE Ladies Night Out Feb 20

Join the ladies of BCE for a fun night of connection! Save the date, Thursday, February 20th from 6:00-8:00pm. More details to come. 

January Staff Members of the Month Nominations

It’s time to recognize the January staff members of the month! Do you know of any Billingsville-Cotswold staff members that have done an outstanding job over the past month? Please SUBMIT nominations to Angela Perry or complete the nomination form. Please submit nominations by January 31st. 

After School Activities Signups are Open

Chess Club, Science and more! Registration is now open. 

Cougars Night at the Hive

Get your tickets now for BCE's annual "Cougars' Night at the Hive". Come support the Charlotte Hornets as they play the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, March 8 @ 6:00. Our families will receive special pricing, early access to the arena to watch the pre-game shootaround, and those who purchase tickets early enough will be invited to go on the court before the game for a special "Fan Experience" (e.g., High Five Players). Tickets are available HERE. Contact Mr. Clutts with questions. 

Let Me Run - Coaches Needed for Spring

Do you want to help mentor boys in our community while getting some exercise and having fun? Join Let Me Run as a volunteer coach at BCE! We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead a team of 3rd-5th grade boys for the spring season, which begins in mid-March. Let Me Run is a 7-week program that uses the power of running and a comprehensive wellness curriculum to help prepare boys for the long run. It’s a great program for our boys, and we need volunteers like you to make it happen at BCE. 

Girls on the Run - Coaches Needed for Spring

Join Girls on the Run as a volunteer coach and make a difference this spring! We are looking for family members, school staff, and community volunteers to inspire 3rd to 5th grade girls through our empowering after-school program. As a coach, you’ll help build confidence, teach life skills, and foster a love for physical activity! You don’t have to be a runner to be a coach. Discover more about this rewarding opportunity HERE. Contact Allie Riley with any questions or to sign up. 

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