Good afternoon, Birmingham Falls Families!

Don’t forget: There is no school on Monday!
A big thank you to our PTO for treating our staff to a delicious pink-themed luncheon featuring soups and salads from Publix in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
The Fulton County Schools Technology Competition is a regional competition for students in grades 3-12 in which they compete in a variety of categories by entering a student-created technology project. The in-person county technology competition will be on January 9 at North Springs High School. Projects are to be designed and created by the student outside of school. For more information such as categories, rubrics, judging etc., visit the FCS Technology Competition webpage. If your child is interested:
- Please fill out this form before October 11 to be added to the Birmingham Falls Technology Competition email list: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2Dra3NWa9R
- The BFES school liaison (Ms. Hilliard) will contact you after October 11 with registration details.
Did you know free & reduced-price meal applications benefit your family and your school? Families may qualify for free or reduced-price school breakfast & lunch. A NEW application must be completed for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have not completed a Free and Reduced application for SY26-27, had a change in income or had an increase in household size, please take this opportunity to complete an application. Free & Reduced Meal Applications are available online at www.myschoolapps.com.
Volunteer at BFES: Don’t forget, to work in the classrooms with children or read to children you must be volunteer trained. This training does not take long at all and helps to avoid hang-ups at the front desk when coming to volunteer your time.

Don Webb – BFES Principal

Dates that Rate at BFES

Friday, October 9th: (TODAY!) Bobcat Bash Celebration in the courtyard. This is carnival themed with bounce houses, games and friends. (4:00pm-6:00pm)
Monday, October 12th: No School - Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 19th-Friday October 23rd: Books Take You Places! Cashless Book Fair is coming to BFES! Homeroom teachers will send out information with times.
Wednesday, October 21: Grandparents' Day for 1st, 4th, and 5th grades
5th Grade: 10:45–11:23 AM
1st Grade: 11:35 AM–12:13 PM
4th Grade: 12:20–12:57 PM
Thursday, October 22: Grandparents' Day for K, 2nd, and 3rd grades
Kindergarten: 11:00–11:38 AM
3rd Grade: 11:45 AM–12:24 PM
2nd Grade: 12:31–1:09 PM
Wednesday, October 28th –30th: 5th Grade Camp Jekyll Field Trip
Tuesday, November 3rd: Election/Remote Learning Day (no in school learning for students)
November 23rd through November 27th: No School – Thanksgiving Break
December 21st through January 4th: No School – Winter Break
January 5th: Semester 2 Begins

Click HERE (then scroll down) for 2026-2028 Fulton County Schools Calendars

Books Take You Places!

The Book Fair is coming to Birmingham Falls October 19–23!

This year’s Book Fair will be cashless for the first time! Teachers will let you know when your child's class will shop. Parents are welcome to join their child. Parents can also set up an e-wallet for their student by using the link here.

Come as a family after school on Tuesday, October 20 from 2:30-4:30 to shop the fair!

Grandparent Lunches will take place during Book Fair week, giving grandparents (or a special grown up) a chance to enjoy lunch with their students and visit the Book Fair together.

Wednesday, October 21
5th Grade: 10:45–11:23 AM
1st Grade: 11:35 AM–12:13 PM
4th Grade: 12:20–12:57 PM

Thursday, October 22
Kindergarten: 11:00–11:38 AM
3rd Grade: 11:45 AM–12:24 PM
2nd Grade: 12:31–1:09 PM

We can’t wait to see our students and families at the Book Fair!

Fulton County Technology Competition 2026-2027

Attention: Any third, fourth, or fifth grader interested in entering the Fulton County Technology Competition

The Fulton County Schools Technology Competition is a regional competition for the Georgia Student Technology Competition. Students in grades 3-12 compete in a variety of categories by entering a student-created technology project. The in-person county technology competition will be on January 9 at North Springs High School. Projects are to be designed and created by the student outside of school. Some adult guidance is allowed, but it must be clear that the submitted work was done by the student. Students who win at the district level will compete at state competition. For more information such as categories, rubrics, judging etc., visit the FCS Technology Competition webpage.

If your child is interested:

Please fill out this form before October 11 to be added to the Birmingham Falls Technology Competition email list: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2Dra3NWa9R
The BFES school liaison (Ms. Hilliard) will contact you after October 11 with registration details.

DID YOU KNOW?

The PTO spends about $150,000 each school year on programs and support for our students, teachers, staff, and school community. That funding comes directly from BFES families.

So far, BFES families have contributed$92,000 toward this year’s $150,000 goal!

But what does that money actually do?

Your contributions help fund many of the things that make the BFES experience special, including:

Student programs & resources: STEM Lab, Field Day, PBIS rewards and celebrations (like Bobcat Leader lunches and treats), student agendas, playground equipment, and more
School events: Ice Cream Social, Bobcat Bash, Bingo, International Night, Mother/Son Kickball, Father/Daughter Dance, and 5th Grade events
Teacher & staff support: classroom supply reimbursements, staff appreciation, lunches and treats, gifts, and support for our specials teachers
Behind-the-scenes school needs: landscaping, the marquee sign, insurance, and other expenses that help PTO programs and events happen throughout the year

Every contribution helps us continue providing these programs, events, and resources for our BFES community. Thank you to the families who have already contributed!

Choose the Bobcat Booster level that works best for your family:

Basic Bobcat — $50–$249: PTO Membership Directory access
Bronze Bobcat — $250–$999: Directory access + BFES yard sign + Event Pass
Gold Bobcat — $1,000–$2,499: Bronze benefits + 2 reserved seats for either the Winter Musical or 5th Grade Graduation
Platinum Bobcat — $2,500–$4,999: Bronze benefits + 2 reserved seats for both the Winter Musical and 5th Grade Graduation
Diamond Bobcat — $5,000+: Bronze benefits + 4 reserved seats for both the Winter Musical and 5th Grade Graduation + a permanent reserved parking spot for the school year

NEW this year — Event Pass!

All Bronze, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Bobcat memberships include admission for the whole family to Bobcat Bash, the Mother/Son Event, Bingo, the Father/Daughter Dance and International Night.

Corporate Matching

Does your company match donations? Select Birmingham Falls Foundation as your nonprofit and make your donation go even further! Click here for more information, or email BFESTreasurer@gmail.com with questions!

BECOME A BOBCAT BOOSTER TODAY!

PTO Dates & Details

Along with fundraising, we have plenty of opportunities to connect with and support our school community this fall:

October 9 | Bobcat Bash Carnival — See you this afternoon! Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase yours HERE (Keep in mind: this event is included in an EVENT PASS with your bronze or above Bobcat Booster Contribution).
- Raffle basket tickets on sale now! Grab 1 for $5 or 5 for $20!
- Winners will be announced on Friday, October 23 during the morning Bobcat Broadcast and also highlighted in our newsletter!
- Thank you to all of our room parents and donors for collecting & contributing over $15K worth of items to benefit BFES!
November 6 | Mother/Son Kickball — Moms and sons, get ready for a fun day on the field! Tickets go on sale next week!

SUBJECT: The Bobcat Bulletin - October 9, 2026

Choose the Bobcat Booster level that works best for your family: