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BCS Insider, your monthly guide to important updates happening with our school community, is here! We hope you enjoy reading our August edition: https://secure.smore.com/n/3fhcn
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On Friday we anticipate above average route changes due to bus operator availability. Please stay alert for updates & remember to check our transportation dashboard frequently for updates. We appreciate your patience & understanding.
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Tomorrow we anticipate above average route changes due to bus operator availability. Please stay alert for updates & remember to check our transportation dashboard frequently for updates. We appreciate your patience & understanding.
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IMPORTANT: Vaccine extension ends Tuesday, Sept. 3. Students without updated vaccine records on file will be sent home. READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/2pkc6
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There is a traffic accident on Route 9 which will likely cause delays for our afternoon bus routes. Please be patient as our drivers work to get all Tomahawk students home safely.
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Please read message about today's heat advisory: https://secure.smore.com/n/p2mzfr
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Just a friendly reminder that parent drop off ends at 8:40 AM. If you arrive after 8:40, you will have to park and walk your student inside for sign in. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Thank you for a great first week at Tomahawk! Please click this link to access important reminders for the week ahead: https://secure.smore.com/n/tsfg0. We will have several emergency preparedness drills next week, and wanted to provide notice to our families (more info is in the newsletter). Have a great weekend!
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Tomahawk buses are extremely delayed this afternoon. Please be patient as we work to get all students home safely. Thank you!
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REMINDER: We're smartphone-free for student success this school year! Starting tomorrow, no smartphones, smartwatches, or earbuds in class. READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/g2p4bk
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We’re excited to welcome our Tomahawk students back to school on Monday! Please take a moment to read this week's version of "Tomahawk Talk" with updates and information for the first day of school: https://secure.smore.com/n/u4p7r. See you on Monday!
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Welcome back, BCS students & families! Watch a welcome video from Dr. Saxe, catch up on our new cell phone policy, and more in our Back to School Family Guide! READ: https://secure.smore.com/n/94f71
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URGENT: One-time immunization extension granted by the West Virginia Department of Health. Get your student's updated vaccines by September 3! READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/h8y79
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ACTION REQUIRED: Get your student's required vaccines updated now.
READ MORE https://secure.smore.com/n/06r1z
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Families: Please read this important update containing pertinent back to school information, Orientation details, and student classroom placements: https://secure.smore.com/n/17j8e. Have a great last week of summer vacation!
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Exciting news! Your child's teacher assignments are on their way! Keep an eye on your mailbox for a postcard coming soon. We look forward to seeing our families at orientation on August 14th.
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Welcome to the BCS Insider, your monthly guide to important updates happening within our school community! We hope you enjoy reading our first edition: https://secure.smore.com/n/rgp1v
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Good Morning Tomahawk Families! Here is a brief summer update from Dr. Ematrudo: https://secure.smore.com/n/e3crf8. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
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REMINDER: Please submit your entry for the Hedgesville Learning Center logo design contest by August 1! READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/fgcje
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IMPORTANT: Please make sure your students are up to date on required vaccines before the start of the school year! READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/w2mrk