Belcher Elementary

🎓 Belcher Weekly Update | Week of May 25

This is our final weekly update of the 2025–2026 school year! Thank you for your partnership, support, and encouragement throughout the year. We are so proud of all our Bobcats and grateful for the amazing families who make our school community so special.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Reminder
There will be no school for students on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

🎒 Backpack Reminder
There will be no backpacks allowed on campus this week, with the exception of our PreK students.

⏰ Last Day of School
The last day of school for students is Thursday, May 28th. This will be an early release day, with students dismissed at 12:55 PM.

📱 Stay Connected This Summer
Be sure to follow our Belcher Elementary page for updates, celebrations, and information throughout the summer months.

☀️ Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Painter wish all of our Bobcat families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer break. Thank you for an incredible school year - we can’t wait to see what next year brings!

With appreciation,
Belcher Elementary 🐾💙

Belcher Weekly Update | Week of May 18

💙 Thank You, Bobcat Families!
Thank you to all of our Bobcat families who came out for our Start of Summer Picnic yesterday! It was a wonderful afternoon filled with food, fun, music, and activities. A special thank you to our amazing PTA for sponsoring this event and helping make it such a success!

📚 FAST Math Assessments (Grades 3–5)
This is our last full week of school for the 2025–2026 school year, and our students in grades 3–5 will be taking their FAST Math Assessments. Please help set your child up for success by making sure they:
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive to school on time

We know our Bobcats are ready to do their best!

📅 End of Year Reminders
Next week will be our final week of school. Please remember there will be no school on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

🎓 The last day of school for students is Thursday, May 28th. This will be an early release day, with students dismissed at 12:30 PM. Please plan accordingly.

Week of May 11
💙 Thank You, Bobcat Families!
Thank you so much to everyone who supported Teacher Appreciation Week at Belcher. It was a huge success! We are so grateful for your kind words, thoughtful gifts, treats, and encouragement throughout the week. Our staff truly felt celebrated and appreciated, and we thank you for helping make the week so special.

🌞 Start of Summer Picnic – Saturday, May 16
Our Start of Summer Picnic is coming up this Saturday, May 16! Families of both current and incoming students are invited to join us for an afternoon of food, games, and music.

📍 Please note:

Attendees should wear closed-toe shoes appropriate for exercise
Due to new PCS policy, there will be no water-based activities
Families are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the festivities on the grass

📝 RSVP here:
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📚 State Testing Update
Our students in grades 3–5 have been working incredibly hard on their state assessments. We are proud of their effort and perseverance! Results will be shared with families soon, so please be on the lookout. We have two more weeks of testing ahead of us.

🔥 Safety Drill Practice
Last week, we conducted our instructional fire drill to practice safety procedures. Students and staff did an excellent job following all safety expectations and procedures.

🌷Happy Mother's Day

Finally, we would like to wish all of our amazing mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures a very Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for the love, support, and care you provide to our Bobcats each and every day. We hope you enjoy a wonderful and well-deserved celebration! 💙

Thank you for your continued support of our Bobcat family! 🐾💙

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Our PreK and Kindergarten students had a wonderful time at our MVP Event! 🏆❤️ Students were joined by their “Most Valuable Person” to enjoy a special treat and spend quality time together. Thank you to all of our families and loved ones who were able to join us and help make these memories so special for our little Bobcats! 🐾

Belcher Weekly Update | Week of May 4

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is Here!
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to help make this week special for our amazing staff—we are so grateful for your support! It’s not too late to contribute if you’d still like to help:
👉 https://www.givebacks.com/causes/ef7ffc9f-6da7-48e3-808d-cdd0750f9a49/shop/items/47131

We also invite our Bobcats to show their teachers some extra love by participating in these fun activities:

* Monday – Kind Words: Write a thank you note, card, or letter
* Tuesday – Dress Like a Legend: Dress like your favorite teacher
* Wednesday – My Teacher, My Hero: Draw a picture showing how your teacher is your hero
* Thursday – Sweet Snacks & Treats: Bring a small snack or treat
* Friday – Gifts from the Heart: Bring a special (even homemade!) gift

📚 State Testing – Grades 3–5
This week, students in grades 3–5 will take their Reading FAST Assessment. Please help your child do their best by encouraging:
✔️ A good night’s sleep
✔️ A healthy breakfast
✔️ A positive mindset

A simple “I believe in you” goes a long way!

🌞 Start of Summer Picnic
Mark your calendars for our Start of Summer Picnic on Saturday, May 16th from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM. Bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy a fun afternoon with your Bobcat family!

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Thank you for your continued support—let’s make it a great week celebrating our teachers! 🐾💙

🥋✨ Red Belt Mentality is about commitment, consistency, and lifting others up every single day. At Belcher, we celebrate educators who lead with heart and go above and beyond for students and staff.

👏 Congratulations to our newest Red Belt Mentality winner, Mrs. Ford-Liddell! A true rockstar in the classroom, she makes sure every student knows they are believed in. From leading our after-school tutoring program to hosting morning math sessions - and reminding us all to keep our bodies healthy and moving - she is the definition of a teaching legend. We are so grateful for her impact! ❤️🐾

Today we celebrate National School Principals’ Day and honor our incredible principal, Mrs. Lewis.

Mrs. Lewis leads Belcher with heart, always centering her decisions on what’s best for students. She shows up for her school community in countless ways - supporting students, uplifting staff, and caring deeply for the people around her.

Her humor brings joy to our campus, and her heart is truly the heartbeat of Belcher. We are grateful for her leadership and the positive impact she makes each and every day. 💙💛