Some of our kindergarten and first grade teachers spent today setting up their sensory path hallway!
So what is a sensory path?
A sensory path is a series of guided movements for kids to follow, shown by markings on the ground or walls. As students follow the path and complete the movements, they work off excess energy and develop their gross motor skills. The various movements on a path are often designed to engage different parts of the body and brain, from frog hops to spins and wall pushes. You’ll find sensory paths in school hallways or on playgrounds, from pre-K through middle schools.
Explainer by: Children's Health Council
We also plan to install different themed sensory paths in some more hallways this year.
Welcome to Morgan Moss! She's joining our Bulldog family in middle school!
Hi! My name is Morgan Moss. I am a 4th year teacher. I have taught 5th grade for the past three years. I graduated from WVU with my master's in elementary education and I have an emphasis in special education. I am working on my degree for school counseling. I will be teaching 6th grade this year at Bruceton and I am so excited and thankful to be here!
We're thrilled to have Morgan joining us! Help us welcome her to Bulldog Nation! #SchoolOfChampions
Here are some upcoming events to save the date:
August 17th: 6th Grade Academy
5:00 - 7:00pm
We are inviting all 6th graders and their parents to join us for our 6th Grade Academy. Students and parents will be able to learn everything they need to know to start middle school on the right note. This includes things like class schedules, Schoology, course requirements, middle school sports and athletics, lockers, and much more.
August 17th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation
5:00 - 7:00pm
Kindergarten parents will be able to meet their child's teacher and learn everything they need to know to help their child begin kindergarten.
August 18th: Back to School Bash
5:00 - 7:00pm
All parents, students, and community members are welcome to join us to kick off the new school year! Parents and kids can meet their teachers, check out activities, games, and much more.
Our summer custodian crew has been busy waxing floors, painting, cleaning windows, and much much more. They've gotten a lot done, however we still have more to go. Here's some pics of their progress.
We want to welcome Delaney Friend to our Bulldog family!
Hi! My name is Delaney Friend and I am so excited to be at Bruceton School as a first grade teacher this year! I graduated from Fairmont State University and will be going into my second year doing what I love: teaching! Teaching at Bruceton School has been an ultimate goal of mine for quite some time. As a resident of the area, I absolutely love the sense of community that Bruceton has to offer and I cannot wait to build relationships with my students and families! Here’s to a great school year. Let’s go bulldogs!
We're so thrilled to have Delaney joining us this year! #SchoolOfChampions
You can find recommended school supply lists for each grade level on our website at: https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/o/bruceton
Just click on the Menu tab and it's under Parents. We've also uploaded our recommended supply lists to various retailers, however, we can't guarantee the accuracy of lists from third-party sites. Just make sure to check our school site to make sure you have the current, accurate list. We can't wait to see our kiddos next month!
We want to welcome Emma Harvey to our Bulldog family!
Hi! My name is Emma Harvey. I’ve grown up in Bruceton my whole life and attended Bruceton School from pre-k through 8th grade. I graduated from Preston High School and just graduated college from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. I will be the new music and choir teacher, and, yes, I do love to sing. Fun fact: my favorite animal is a shark! I’m so excited to start my teaching career at Bruceton!
We're so happy to have Emma joining us! #SchoolOfChampions
Several of our Bruceton teachers are learning the latest reading and math teaching strategies this week at the state department of education's INVEST conference. #SchoolOfChampions
We have some new faces this year at Bruceton School. Over the next few days we'll be introducing the new members of our Bulldog Family! #SchoolOfChampions
Our state School Service Person of the Year finalist, Mrs. Susan Moran, was featured on the news tonight. She travels to Charleston for the state award ceremony on September 12th. We love you Susan! Go Bulldogs!
https://www.wdtv.com/2023/07/19/excellence-education-preston-county-secretary-up-statewide-award/
Middle school band camp is coming up July 31st - Aug. 4th. Parents, please use the link below to register your child for 6-8th grade band by July 22nd.
https://forms.office.com/r/0LbpNDWmHF
A huge thank you to Rodney and Mary Nieman! They've been updating our landscaping for the upcoming school year! Thank you to them for all their time and service to our school! We also want to thank Grant County Mulch for donating the mulch! We love our community!
Tryouts for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in trying out for the Squires Cheer Team will take place on Monday, August 7th from 5-7 PM at Central Preston Middle School. There will be a brief parent meeting in advance of tryouts beginning at 4:45 PM. Students must have a current physical and proof of insurance in order to tryout. Please contact Head Coach Eraka Anderson or Assistant Coach Kayla Boylan with any questions.
Middle school volleyball flex practices are scheduled for July 24th, 25th, and 31st and August 1st, 7th, and 8th. These are optional conditioning practices and all athletes must have a completed physical form. Flex practices are from 6:00 - 7:30 in the gym.
It's that time again! Planning for our annual Back-to-School Bash has started! If you would like to bring a vehicle for our Touch-A-Truck, please put your contact information in the comments below and a member of the Bruceton Academic Boosters will reach out to you.
Back-to-School Bash is August 18th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
We are asking all Touch-A-Truck presenters to arrive and set up by 4:30 so that your vehicle is safely parked before students, parents, and guests arrive.
As always, our school and Boosters could not be what they are without our great community!
Tryouts for middle school county-wide Squires Cheer (grades 6-8) are tentatively scheduled for for August 7th from 5pm - 7pm at Central Preston Middle School. There will be a 15 minute meeting at 4:45pm for parents before tryouts. Students must have a current athletic physical. For more information, contact Eraka Anderson at (304) 329-0580 ext. 215.
Anyone with an athlete interested in in running Middle School Cross Country or 5th Grade Cross Country Club this fall, please fill out the attached form. Practice will begin on August 3rd . Be sure your athlete has a sports physical as of May 1st.
https://forms.office.com/r/xUxsp6FRnm
The summer school trip has departed the zoo. They are estimated to be back at Bruceton School at 4:45 this afternoon.
Congratulations to the winners of the Idlewild tickets at Bruceton School’s Summer Reading Program today: Logan Tennant & Dixie Kent!
Huge congratulations are in order for our secretary Susan Moran! Today she was named as one of five finalists for the West Virginia State School Service Person of the Year! https://wvde.us/2024-school-service-personnel-of-the-year-finalists-announced/