🍁 November is a Month of Learning, Growth, and Gratitude! 🦃🍂
Our Math Coach, Ms. Baxter, is keeping us informed and moving forward with her November Newsletter!
This month's edition highlights important dates, professional learning opportunities, math resources, classroom reminders, and exciting ways to strengthen our students' numeracy skills.
As we enter this season of thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for our dedicated educators and their continued commitment to student success. Together, we are LEVELING UP in mathematics!
Take a moment to read Ms. Baxter's newsletter and stay connected!
#BCESJaguars #LevelUp #MathMatters #MathCoachCorner #NovemberNewsletter #StudentSuccess #TeacherSupport #AchievingExcellenceTogether #ThankfulForOurTeachers

Barbour County Elementary School proudly invites all veterans to our Veterans Day Assembly as we come together to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the brave men and women who have served our nation.
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 BCES Gymnasium
We would love to recognize our veterans during this special celebration! Veterans planning to attend are asked to confirm their participation with Mrs. Shunieceya McCoy at 334-784-9332 or shunieceya.mccoy@barbourschools.org.
⭐ Veterans participating in the program should arrive by 12:50 PM.
To all who have worn the uniform, we thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms. Your courage inspires our Jaguars! 🇺🇸
Barbour County Elementary School proudly invites all veterans to join us for our **Veterans Day Assembly** as we come together to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!
⭐ **Date:** Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⭐ **Time:** 1:00 PM
⭐ **Location:** BCES Gymnasium
We are excited to recognize our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom. Your service has made a lasting difference, and we want to show our appreciation! 🇺🇸
**All veterans are invited to attend!**
📞 We kindly ask veterans planning to attend to confirm their presence with **Shuniece’ya McCoy** at 334-784-9332 or by email at shunieceya.mccoy@barbourschools.org.
💙❤️ **From our little Jaguars to our nation's heroes, THANK YOU for your service!**
We look forward to celebrating you at BCES! 🐾🇺🇸
#BCESJaguars #VeteransDay2026 #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #JaguarPride

Barbour County Elementary School would like to extend our sincere appreciation to **Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church** for their generous donations to our school, the wonderful prizes provided for Curriculum Night, and their participation in making our event a success!
Your kindness, generosity, and willingness to invest in our students mean so much to our BCES family! 💙
We are truly blessed to have community partners who believe in our students and support our mission of helping every child grow, achieve, and reach the next level!
**Together, we are building a stronger school, a stronger community, and a brighter future for our Jaguars!** 🐆💙
Thank you for being a valued part of our BCES family!
💙 **Adapt • Adjust • Achieve • LEVEL UP!** 💙
#BCESJaguars #CommunityPartnerships #ThankYouPleasantRidge #CurriculumNight #LevelUp #StrongerTogether

Barbour County Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt **THANK YOU** to our amazing parents, families, and community members for your outstanding participation, support, and fellowship during our Math & Literacy Curriculum Night!
It was wonderful seeing our families learning, laughing, and engaging in meaningful activities alongside our students! ❤️
At BCES, we believe that **student success begins with strong partnerships between home, school, and community!** Our goal is for ALL students to demonstrate proficiency on the ACAP state assessment, and with your continued involvement and support, we know our Jaguars can achieve GREAT things! 🌟
Together, we are building stronger learners, brighter futures, and a culture of academic excellence!
**Thank you for helping us ADAPT, ADJUST, ACHIEVE, and LEVEL UP!** 🐆💙
#BCESJaguars #CurriculumNight #FamilyEngagement #ACAPSuccess #LevelUp #StrongerTogether #BarbourCountyElementary

At Barbour County Elementary School, learning isn't just for our students—**our teachers are growing and learning, too!** 📚✨
During our October Teacher Work Day, our dedicated educators participated in meaningful professional development, collaborative planning, and hands-on learning activities designed to strengthen instruction and enhance student achievement.
🏆 We also took time to **celebrate our monthly winners**, recognizing the outstanding dedication, hard work, and positive contributions of our staff and students!
We are proud of our BCES family for continuously striving for excellence and creating opportunities for ALL students to succeed!
💙 **When teachers grow, students grow!**
🐾 **BCES Jaguars — Adapt, Adjust, Achieve! LEVEL UP!** 🐾
#BCESJaguars #LevelUp #TeacherWorkDay #ProfessionalLearning #CelebratingExcellence #StudentSuccess #BCESPride


📚✏️ **Tonight is Curriculum Night at Barbour County Elementary School!** 🔢📖
We are excited to invite all of our Jaguar parents and students to join us for an evening of **Numeracy and Literacy FUN!**
Come enjoy a night of hands-on, engaging activities designed to help families support their children's learning at home. Together, we can build stronger readers, writers, and mathematicians! 🌟
📅 **TODAY, Thursday, October 22, 2026**
⏰ **Time:** 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 **Location:** BCES Gymnasium
💛 **Your involvement makes a difference!** We look forward to connecting with our families, sharing learning strategies, and working together to help every Jaguar succeed!
🐾 **Let's ADAPT, ADJUST, ACHIEVE, and LEVEL UP together!** 🐾
We can't wait to see you TONIGHT! 💙💛
**Barbour County Elementary School**\
**Candace Jordan, Principal**
\#BCESJaguars #CurriculumNight #NumeracyAndLiteracy #FamilyEngagement #JaguarPride #LevelUp


📚🔢 **You're Invited to Numeracy & Literacy Night!** 🔢📚
Barbour County Elementary School is excited to invite our students, parents, and families to an evening of **learning, laughter, and family engagement!**
Come join us for a fun-filled, hands-on experience as we explore exciting ways to strengthen our Jaguars' reading and math skills! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn, connect, and discover ways to support student success at home and at school.
📅 **Date:** October 22, 2026
⏰ **Time:** 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 **Location:** BCES Gymnasium
💛 **At BCES, we believe that when families and schools work together, our students achieve more!**
We can't wait to see our Jaguars and their families come together for a night of fun, learning, and growth!
🐾 **Adapt, Adjust, Achieve & LEVEL UP!** 🐾
💙💛 **Barbour County Elementary School**
*Where Every Jaguar Matters!*
#BCESJaguars #NumeracyAndLiteracyNight #FamilyEngagement #JaguarPride #LevelUp #LearningTogether

Barbour County Schools Pre-K Program will be CLOSED Monday, October 26th – Thursday, October 29th as our teachers attend the Early Childhood Education Conference.
We will reopen on Friday, October 30th.
Thank you for your understanding and support as our teachers continue to learn and grow to better serve our students! 💙🤍
#BarbourCountySchools #PreK #EarlyChildhoodEducation #GrowingTogether


Thank you, Ms. Jordan!

**Adapt. Adjust. Achieve. Level Up!** 🐆✨
#NationalCoachesDay #BCES #JaguarPride #Inspire #Motivate #LevelUp

BCES students in grades K–6 can enter AEA’s Be A Champion and Read Contest by choosing Team Alabama or Team Auburn, reading at least six books appropriate for their reading level, and returning their completed book list to their teacher by October 23, 2026.
One winner for each team will receive Iron Bowl tickets for themselves and two guests, plus pre-game activities and sideline passes!
Pick your team. Open a book. Read like a champion!

BCES Math & Reading Night / Curriculum Night
We are excited to welcome our BCES families for an evening of learning, fun, and family engagement!
📅 October 22, 2026
Join us for Math & Reading Night, where students and families can participate in fun, interactive games and learning centers designed to strengthen math and reading skills.
Our teachers are preparing engaging activities that let families learn, play, and grow together while getting a glimpse of the skills and strategies our students are building in the classroom.
✨ Games • Learning Centers • Family Engagement • Curriculum Connections✨
We can't wait to see our BCES families there! Let's make learning fun together!

Celebrating our BCES People of the Month!
Congratulations to our Student, Teacher, and Support Personnel of the Month! We celebrate your hard work, positive attitudes, and contributions to our school community. You help make Barbour County Elementary School a place where we learn, grow, and succeed together.
Zaden Anderson--Student of the Month
Marilyn Burks--Support Person of the Month
Aaliyah Allen--Teacher of the Month
Keep shining, Jaguars!



Barbour County Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt **THANK YOU to our wonderful community partners at the Louisville Fire Department** for visiting our students today!
Our students had an exciting hands-on opportunity to learn about **fire prevention, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and the important work of our firefighters and first responders**. Students were able to explore the fire and rescue vehicles, learn about firefighting equipment, and see firsthand how firefighters work to keep our community safe.
Experiences like these help our students understand that fire safety is everyone’s responsibility. **Prevent. Plan. Practice. Stay Safe!** ❤️🔥
Thank you, **Louisville Fire Department**, for investing your time in our students and helping us make **National Fire Prevention Week at BCES** educational, engaging, and memorable!
🐾💙 **Learn Today, A Safer Tomorrow!**
**#BCESJaguars #NationalFirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #LouisvilleFireDepartment #CommunityPartners #SafetyFirst #LevelUpBCES**

Enjoy a well-deserved **Fall Break, October 8–12!** Take time to rest, recharge, and make wonderful memories with your family. 💙🧡
Have a safe and happy Fall Break from **Barbour County Elementary School!** 🍁
#BCESJaguars #FallBreak #JaguarPride #RestRechargeReturnReady

A huge **THANK YOU** for your hard work, dedication, and care each day! Your commitment to keeping **Barbour County Elementary School** clean, safe, and welcoming does not go unnoticed. **You make a difference at BCES!** 💛💙
#BCESJaguars #CustodianAppreciation #YouMakeADifference #JaguarPride

Congratulations to our class winners for the highest rates of attendance.

