Wednesday is also the day folks around the nation will be wearing orange to unite against bullying. See if you can work orange into a picture day outfit!
Welcome to Beaufort Elementary: Sailing Towards Success! ⚓
This week, our school will focus on the character strength of Integrity. Integrity means being honest, truthful, and genuine.
We are so proud of the following students:
Palmer Spivey: Seeing something from a friend's perspective.
Grayson Woolard: Demonstrating Self-Control by saving his Dojo points to buy an item for his sister and mother.
Ivyanna Sharpe: Taking pride in keeping a clean playground by picking up trash.
Silas Ward: Being focused and on-task during Reading WIN (What I Need).
Julian O'Berry: Showing Honesty by turning in money he found outside.
Araya Baker: Always willing to lend a helping hand.
Important Reminders:
October 22nd is Picture Day and our District has recently announced that it will also be Unity Day and has invited everyone to wear Orange for Anti-Bullying Month.
Attention Kindergarten Parents! You are invited to join us for our annual Kindergarten Costume Parade. Come see our youngest students celebrate creative costumes!
Date: Friday, October 31st
Time: 8:30 AM
Who is invited to attend? Families of Kindergarten students
Costume Guidelines for All Students:
To ensure a safe and positive environment for everyone, please note the following rules for all students (including those not in Kindergarten) who choose to wear a costume:
Kindergarten Only: The parade event is for Kindergarten students only.
School-Safe Costumes: All other students are invited to wear a school-appropriate, safe costume.
Prohibited Items: Absolutely NO scary items, weapons, or anything promoting violence.
Mask Policy: NO masks or items that cover the face are permitted at any time.
Friday, October 31st, is an Early Release Day. Dismissal will be promptly at 12:00 PM (noon). Please plan transportation and childcare arrangements accordingly. The Boys and Girls Club will be open for After-School Care.
2nd Grade Veteran's Day Program Performance:
We are honored to invite our 2nd Grade Parents to attend a very special Veteran's Day Program hosted and performed by our 2nd Grade students. They have been working hard to prepare a thoughtful performance to honor our veterans.
What: Veteran's Day Program Performance
Hosted by: 2nd Grade Students
Date: Friday, November 7th
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Who is invited to attend? 2nd Grade Parents, All Students/Staff, and Veterans in our Community
Seadog Students, if no one has told you today, know that Mrs. Clemmons deeply cares.
Upcoming Dates:
October 21st: 3rd Grade Cogat Testing
October 22nd: Fall Pictures and 4th Grade Read To Achieve Assessment, Wear Orange for Anti-Bullying Month
October 23rd: 3rd Grade Cogat Testing
October 24th: 3rd Grade Cogat Testing
October 31st: Early Release at 12pm
November 1st-3rd: Grades 3-5 Check-In Assessments
November 3rd: Report Cards go home
November 7th: Veteran’s Day Performance 8:30-9:30
November 10th: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Workday)
November 11th: NO SCHOOL (Veteran's Day)
This will allow you to access your student's grades, attendance and registration. Visit the BES website and look under the For Parents tab or click the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/BESICPortal
This week, we are excited to focus on Open-mindedness for our Positivity Project word of the week. This means being willing to consider new ideas and try new things. It involves looking at situations from all sides and not jumping to conclusions.
Student Spotlight: Celebrating Last Week's Achievements
We want to give a special shout-out to these students who showed great teamwork and character last week. Their efforts have made a positive impact on our school community! Maverick Griggs showed excellent teamwork by collaborating with a classmate to put a puzzle together. Colton Rea demonstrated curiosity in the classroom by actively exploring and engaging with new ideas. Our amazing Ms. Johnson & Ms. Jane's 1st Grade Class worked together as a team throughout the week, showing great collaboration. Giacomo George is a curious and enthusiastic learner, always excited about learning new things. Daniel Rapp showed great curiosity about books and has developed a love for reading. Ava Richbourg demonstrated fantastic teamwork by helping her group develop a plan to complete a classroom challenge. Eli Steelman showed great sportsmanship during a gaga game at recess.
Important Reminders
First, I want to share some exciting news about our school clubs! I'm thrilled to announce that our new Music Teacher, Ms. Walker, has the Seadog Singers up and running again. The students have been hard at work, and we can't wait to hear what they've been working on!
Regarding our Crochet Club, we have had an overwhelming amount of interest, and because of this, our club hosted by our Occupational Therapist, Ms. Karin Ernst, is currently full. We thank everyone for their interest. A letter with more details will be sent home to those who were interested in joining.
Finally, please mark these important dates on your calendars:
Tuesday, September 23rd: Progress Reports will be sent home with students.
Wednesday, September 24th: Students will be dismissed early at noon.
Thursday, September 25th: Curriculum Night will be held at 5:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Dates
9/16- Volunteer Training 8:30
9/18- Volunteer Training 3:30
9/23- Progress Reports Sent Home
9/24- Early Release- Students Dismiss at Noon
9/25- Curriculum Night 5:00-6:30
9/26- School Advisory Council Meeting- 2:00
Seadog Students, if no one has told you today, know that Mrs. Clemmons deeply cares.
Effective Thursday, July 24, 2025, we will be switching our student email system from NCEdCloud to Classlink. This change is designed to streamline your access to all the tools you use for learning.
What does this mean for you?
You will need to change the way you log in to access your school email and other online portals. Please follow these new steps carefully:
Go to our school website: Visit carteretcountyschools.org.
Click on "Portal": You will find the "Portal" link in the upper-right corner of the homepage.
Login with your new credentials: When presented with the login screen, please use the following format for your username and password:
Username: Your two-digit graduation year followed by your first initial, middle initial, and the first seven letters of your last name. Do not use any hyphens, dashes, or spaces.
Example (last name 7 letters or less): If you are an 8th-grade student this year, and your name is Mickey James Mouse, your username would be 30mjmouse.
Example (last name 8 or more letters): If you are a 6th-grade student this year, and your name is Peter Parker Spider-Man, your username would be 32ppspiderm. (Note: the hyphen is removed, and it is only the first 7 letters of the last name)
Password: Your full student ID number.
Please make sure to remember these new login details. If you encounter any issues after July 24th, please reach out to your teacher or the school's IT support for assistance.
https://tinyurl.com/SeadogSupply
Ms. Wilkie is a familiar face to many of us and brings a wealth of experience and a passion for elementary education. Her first love was being a Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher for over 16 years, where she shaped the foundational learning of countless young students. She has taught in both Craven and Carteret Counties, gaining diverse insights.
Most recently, Ms. Wilkie served as an Assistant Principal at MCPS for two years. We are so fortunate to have her return to Beaufort Elementary, and she is incredibly excited to be a Seadog again!
Please join me in giving a very warm welcome home to Ms. Wilkie!
