We survived the Milton Freeze, but we may have snow coming this weekend!  Look out for emails about updates for school next week!

•  K: Rowan McCarthy
•  1^st: Emerson Gauger
• 2^nd: Journey Malone
• 3^rd: Lola Crosby
• 4^th: Cloe Lopez
• 5^th: Lauren Sims  

These BFES grade level winners will have their original writing submissions sent onto Georgia RESA Network to enter them into the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Writing Competition. State level winners will be announced in spring on GaDOE website. Any questions about this competition, please contact Kelley Webb at: webbk@fultonschools.org

Additionally, the students listed below earned honorable mentions in this writing competition. We are super proud of all the participants and appreciate the hard work they put into writing every day.

This free, family-friendly event is now one of our school’s favorite traditions, where our BFES community comes together to celebrate the incredible cultures that make our school so special. You’ll enjoy food, music, displays, and hands on learning from around the world.  All of this is brought to life by our amazing BFES families.

Already signed up to represent a country? We can’t wait to see what you share! Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time! Come host a table, bring a favorite dish, and showcase traditions from your culture by using this link!  We would love to have you participate! Every country, culture, and family adds something meaningful to this special night.

•  February 9-13 BFES students will be celebrating Kindness Week. Throughout the week, students will participate in activities that will spread kindness in their classrooms, school, and community. As well as join in the fun dress up days below. #BeKind

• Monday: Dreaming of a Kinder World- Dress in PJ's.
• Tuesday: Shine Bright With Kindness- Dress in Bright Neon Colors. 
• Wednesday:We Belong Wednesday- Wear Shirts, hats, socks anything goes with a kind, inspiring message on it. 
• Thursday:#BeKind Bobcat Strong -Students will wear Bobcat Colors and spirit wear.     
• Friday:Feel the Love Friday. Students will dress in Valentine's head to toe.

Don Webb– BFES Principal

Dates that Rate at BFES: 

• Wednesday, February 4^th- Spring Picture Day
• February 9^th through 13^th: Kindness Week & Full STEAM Ahead Fundraiser
• February 16^th and 17^th:  NO SCHOOL - Teacher workday and professional development days.
• Friday, February 27^th: International Night in the cafeteria at 4:00pm
• Friday, March 6^th: Kindergarten Signing Day
• Monday, March 16^th: NO SCHOOL – Teacher workday
• Saturday, March 21^st: Hearts & Heroes Sneaker Ball
• Monday, March 23^rd:: Birmingham Falls Golf Tournament. Click here to sign up to play with your crew!
• Friday, March 27^th: PTO meeting at 9:30am in the cafeteria
• April 6^th through 10^th: NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
• April 29^th through May 7^th: Georgia Milestones Assessment (3^rd, 4^th, 5^th Graders)
• Tuesday, May 12^th: Field Day
• Monday, May 18^th: Career Day (8:00am-10:15am)
• Wednesday, May 20^th: Senior Walk at 1PM
• Thursday, May 21^st: 5^th Grade Promotion Celebration starting at 8:00am

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5th grade families, will you have a student at Hopewell next year? 

HMS PTA is seeking a committee of five (5) to help fill next year's PTA leadership positions and would love representation from BFES. The need is immediate: can you help from now through March to help recruit for open positions? Our goal is to find representation from all five feeder schools if possible.

Please email info@hopewellmspta.com for more information.