Just another fun day @ summer school! We made a beach ball “suitcase” out of tape & newspapers!
The district was due to have a new mower. The Landpride served us well for 12 years! Thanks to Outdoor Energy for a great deal as we welcome the new Scag.
These kids spent some time Thursday making pizza rolls with Ms. Katelynn. They were delicious!
Today was our last summer trip for BGS middle schoolers. I have had a most wonderful experience with my kids and coworkers. We started our adventure today with a trip to Giant City Park. Then we went to Barnes and Noble in Carbondale! This was an amazing adventure. Kids looking at books for almost 2 hours! Enjoying every minute! We didn't want the day to end!
The Summer School Gang completed the puzzle! Does this mean Mrs. Helm is bringing doughnuts?
More of our trip to Vandalia, with a stop for Ice-cream!
The junior high students spent some time in Vandalia today. We toured the Old Capitol Building, the Fayette County Museum, and the Historic National Road Museum. We were able to walk the same floors where Abraham Lincoln walked while serving in the capital. At the Fayette County Museum, we were able to hold a tool that was owned and used by Mr. Lincoln before he became a lawyer.
Students had fun with STEM activities!
Summer Camp 2020 - Students are using “puzzle cards” to understand MAIN IDEA and in math, the students planned a budget for a vacation!
This is what the start of making five days of breakfast and lunch for 250 kids looks like! Nice work ladies!
With the weather forecast for tomorrow, we are posting the junior high field trip scheduled to go to Giant City until Thursday, June 17, at 8:00 a.m. We anticipate they will return around 4:00 p.m. that day. So, the final two trips are scheduled for Tuesday, June 15 (Vandalia/Forbes) and Thursday, June 17. (Giant City/Barnes & Noble). Please bring comfortable shoes and sun screen for each trip.
Lots of learning going on during STEM time today!
4th Grade summer schoolers are enjoying putting together a puzzle in their “down” time.
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for May!
First day of summer school/camp. 4th graders learn how muscles and tendons work and make a “robotic hand”.
Trip 1 is in the books!
We had a great day in Indiana!
The last day with staff is cause for celebration for many reasons. Today we celebrated these two. Our buses run around 12,000 miles a year. Ray served 9 years as a driver. Durenda served 31. Approximately 480,000 miles have been driven by these two. More importantly is the kids they transported. As a driver, you are the first person our kids see each morning. Also, as teachers change year to year, drivers remain the same and have a lasting positive relationship with their children. It's tough to put words as to how important these people are to us. Thank you for everything. we wish you the best.
Our tribute to Ms. Durenda was a hit! BUSD will miss our retirees, Durenda Galloway, Ray Johnson, and Marsha Sutton!
https://youtu.be/WxEM07wyncM
Ms. Durenda’s family came in this morning to welcome her as she arrived from her morning route. After 31 years of safely transporting our students, she is retiring. Thank you for your dedication and service to the district, our students and community. Enjoy your retirement!
