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Principal's Pen

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

Character Counts-Congratulations to our second quarter IM IB Winners on the Cotswold Campus. We are so proud of you. A special thank you goes out to our teachers for nominating students and Ms. Pointer our IB Coordinator for organizing our assemblies.

Science Rocks-A special congratulations goes out to all of our Science Risk Takers who submitted science fair projects. We enjoyed viewing the science projects on both campuses and the science chronicle videos. Congratulations also to our school wide winners of the Science Fair.

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 Teachers 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.  

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

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

EMAIL 



Support BCE Basketball and Cheer

Basketball and Cheer season is underway! Join our Cougars for this week's game, Wednesday, February 5th at Mint Hill Elementary at 5:30pm.

Friendship Parties

Friendship Parties are on Friday, February 14th in homeroom classes. Check with your room parent for more details. 

January Staff Members of the Month

Congrats to Ms. Manz and Mr. Clawson, our December staff members of the month! To celebrate, each of you will receive a gift card to a store and your picture will be posted in the office at each campus! Thank you for helping to make BCE such a special place. Highlights from your nominations:

Ms. Manz (Nurse, Billingsville): “She went above and beyond to help me when my child got sick at school recently. She could have just made a phone call for me to come pick them up, but instead she helped me every step of the way. Ms. Manz really saved the day!"

Mr. Clawson (Instructional Assistant, Cotswold): “Mr. Clawson is the best! He is an amazing and positive role model and goes above and beyond to make each kid feel seen.”

Thank you to everyone for your nominations. If your submission was not selected at this time, please continue to submit another nomination for next month.

CALLING ALL CRAFTY VOLUNTEERS!

Ms. Murphy, music teacher on the Billingsville Campus, is seeking volunteers to help with set design and prop creation for the 2nd Grade Spring Concert. This is a great opportunity to flex your artistic muscle! All supplies, project planning, and further information will be provided. The concert will take place in May, and the set decor will be completed in April. It’ll be a work-in-progress during the next couple months. For questions, please contact Katie Sontag, PTA Volunteer Coordinator. As a reminder, all volunteers must register with CMS Volunteers. 

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. 

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. 

Thank You to our Community Sponsors