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Reminders to Parents Regarding 2010-2011 School Year The 2010-11 school year will begin on Monday, August 16 for all students. If a child is entering school for the first time, parents should register him/her for school before the new school year begins. For more information on enrollment, or to find out where your child will attend school, call INFOLine at 355-3100 or visit the Greenville County Schools’ website.

In 2010-11, middle schools and high schools will start and end the school day 15 minutes later. Middle schools will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. High schools will begin at 8:45 a.m. and end at 3:45 p.m. Start and end times for elementary schools will not be impacted (8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.). Bus morning pick-up times will not change for any K-12 student because of the change to school start times. ~~ DeeDee Washington, Principal

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A Note from the Nurse We are almost ready for back to school time!!! What an exciting year this will be at Brushy Creek. Following District Policy, this year, I will not be able to hold or dispense any prescription medications including inhalers and epi-pens without a Physician/parent authorization form. This authorization form MUST be provided by the parent on the FIRST day the medication is brought to the school for use. I CANNOT hold the medication or dispense it without this form. Forms are available from Mrs. Lane in the Front Office at any time and below, so if your child will require prescription medication at school, please drop by at your earliest convenience and pick one up in order to have it ready for the start of school. If you would like an appointment to see me in early August to bring the medication in early and discuss your child's care, please call my office at 355-5407 and I will return your call and set up an appointment with you! Thanks very much and look forward to seeing you.
~~Ms. Davies, RN- Brushy Creek Elementary School

Visit the Health Room page for forms to download here

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New Construction at Brushy Creek! Our school theme for the 2010 – 2011 school year is “Building for the Future.” In addition to building up our students for a successful year, we are also beginning a school construction project. On June 21, construction began on a four-classroom addition at the end of the 4th/5th grade wing of the building. This construction project was included in the district’s long-range facilities plan, but we were able to move the project forward by a few years with stimulus funds designated for construction.

The addition is expected to be completed by the end of October, 2010. We are excited about the project, as we are “Building for the Future” at Brushy Creek!

Awards Day and Graduation Held at Brushy Creek Brushy Creek students were shining stars on Awards Day 2010. On this day our students were honored for their many accomplishments throughout the school year. The 5th grade also graduated and are now rising middle schoolers. Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Photos

Cool Off with a Good Book this Summer!
Join the Brushy Creek Summer Reading program! Now is the time to catch up on some of those great books you missed during the school year. Choose titles from the suggested book list for your upcoming grade, along with other titles you might enjoy. Students in grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd should read a minimum of 5 books. Students in grades 4 and 5 should read a minimum of 3 books. Record your titles on the “Cool off with a Good Book” reading log. Write 2 sentences about the book. Have your parents sign it. Return the reading log to the media center in August. All participants will be invited to an ice cream party and will receive a certificate at the beginning of the school year. Summer readers will also be recognized on the school’s morning show. Enjoy the “sizzling” summer” ahead. Get the Summer Reading Lists for each grade HERE!

Get a head start on next year's supplies! See the supply lists for the 2010-2011 school year HERE.

SUMMER FUN MATH FACTS

Don’t let your math facts get rusty over the summer! Download the math facts bookmark for the grade you just finished to get some great websites and game ideas to help you keep your math facts sharp. Practice your math facts while riding to the pool, to grandma’s house, or while you are having an afternoon quiet time. Practicing your facts a couple of times a week will have you ready for a great math experience when you get back to school in the fall.

Math Fact Fun grade 1	Math Fact Fun grade 3
Math Fact Fun grade 2	Math Fact Fun grade 4
Math Fact Fun K5	Math Fact Fun grade 5

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Brushy Creek Awarded Coveted Palmetto Gold Distinction Brushy Creek Elementary was among the thirty-one Greenville County schools and career centers win Palmetto Gold and Silver awards. These awards honor SC schools for academic performance or closing achievement gaps between groups of students. Thanks to our active and supportive parents, committed and caring teachers and staff, and dedicated students, we have earned the Palmetto Gold Award, based on our student performance on PASS last year. Congratulations Brushy Creek! Your hard work has been recognized! More

Will your child be enrolling as a new student to our school? Get your Enrollment Form here:

New Student Enrollment Form

Parent Checklist for Enrollment

Effective July 1, 2010 the Birth Certificate long form will be required to enroll your child.

Brushy Creek After-School Care Program Currently Enrolling for the 2010 - 2011 School Year We are very proud of our highly successful after-school program, opened in the Fall of 2009. We are currently accepting registrations for the 2011 school year. Brushy Creek’s ASP is an extended day, after-school program, which is a great opportunity for our students and parents....Learn more here

Brushy Creek Elementary • 1344 Brushy Creek Rd. • Taylors, SC 29687 • (864) 355-5400 • fax - (864) 355-5413	Saturday, July 31, 2010

Have a safe and happy summer!