Pine River third grade scientists had a fantastic time at the Chippewa Nature Center! Students explored hands-on stations to deepen their understanding of animal classification, learning all about birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and fish. It was an engaging day of discovery and fun in nature!
23 days ago, Crystal Snell
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
3rd Grade Animal Classification
On October 17th, some of our 5th graders from Pine River, along with Ms. Monique, joined students from across Midland County for the Kindness Conference.
23 days ago, Crystal Snell
Kindness Conference
Kindness Conference
BCEL is also without Internet or phones. If you had a Google meet conference or phone conference tonight we will reschedule. We apologize for the inconvenience.
24 days ago, Beth Bredt
Floyd Elementary is without phones and internet at this time. If you have a virtual conference, teachers will attempt to connect but if service is still out, they will need to reschedule. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
24 days ago, Jamie Moses
The BCMS robotics teams, iCreek and MicroCreek, did a great job presenting to our school board last night. They shared a little bit themselves as well as the task for their robots to perform in their upcoming competitions.
24 days ago, Dennis Tomko
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Consumers Energy visited the fourth-grade classrooms at Pine River Elementary today to teach students about energy. The kids learned how electricity is generated, explored renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, discussed safety around electricity, discovered how their bodies serve as conductors while other materials act as insulators, and learned ways to conserve energy. Each student received a home energy kit to help their family conserve energy. Thank you, Consumers Energy, for the informative and interactive lesson!
25 days ago, Crystal Snell
Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy
The Lancer Shield yearbook staff celebrates a successful ad sales campaign. The class raised a total of $11,770, which keeps the cost of the yearbook affordable for the student body.
25 days ago, Vicki Mikusko
Yearbook
🎨✨ Our kindergarten artists have been busy imagining, creating, and bringing sticks to life!

In art class, BCEL Kindergarten students explored how to use their imagination to see a stick as not just a stick — transforming it into something brand new through their creativity! They practiced using glue carefully, added their stick to their drawing, used multiple colors, and worked hard to color neatly and with purpose to turn their drawings into true works of art.

A big shoutout to our amazing art teacher, Mr. V, for inspiring our young creators and helping them see the world in new and colorful ways! 🖌️
28 days ago, Beth Bredt
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Our 5th graders have been learning about wetlands, forests, and meadows. As part of a community project, they partnered with the Chippewa Nature Center to help protect native habitats by removing buckthorn, an invasive species.
28 days ago, Crystal Snell
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
After learning the rules of pickle ball and practicing their skills, students in Mr. Rutterbush's gym classes had the chance to participate in a gym class pickle ball tournament!
29 days ago, Dennis Tomko
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🌿 What an exciting day yesterday at BCEL! 🌿

Big equipment, hard-working crews, and lots of curious little eyes made for a big day of progress on our beautiful new landscaping — both out front and in our courtyard! The kids had an absolute blast watching all the machinery in action and seeing our space transform before their eyes. 🚜💚

We’re already loving the fresh new look and can’t wait to enjoy our courtyard once the grass grows in. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen — what a true blessing for our school community! 🌼✨
about 1 month ago, Beth Bredt
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The 5th graders at Pine River had an amazing start to Creek Week with their first two days at Chippewa Nature Center! With beautiful fall weather on their side, they explored, discovered, and soaked up all the outdoor adventure Mother Nature had to offer.
about 1 month ago, Crystal Snell
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Creek Week
Monday, October 13th wraps up this spirit wear fundraiser for the elementary schools. Here's your reminder to check out the options before it's over!
about 1 month ago, Jamie Moses
FL
Students pitch in at Floyd to help us be our best. Whether it's as a member of Safety Patrol, prepping Creeker Coupons for celebration, helping a young friend have fun, or assisting with a technical problem. We love how our students take pride in our school.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Moses
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Floyd teachers welcomed a math leader and partner to their professional learning on Friday to continue strengthening their understanding of the Math Essentials, number sense, and equitable participation.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Moses
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In Mrs. Shunn’s 4th-grade class at Pine River, as the students continue to learn about the structures and functions that help animals and plants live and grow, the kids experimented today to feel how blubber insulates aquatic creatures in cold water.
about 1 month ago, Crystal Snell
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
In Mrs. Shunn’s 4th-grade class at Pine River, as the students continue to learn about the structures and functions that help animals and plants live and grow, the kids experimented today to feel how blubber insulates aquatic creatures in cold water.
about 1 month ago, Crystal Snell
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
science exploration
How about dinner out next week? Chances are you will run into some of our favorite folks dining at Buffalo Wild Wings! Hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Jamie Moses
FL
Mrs. Parsons and her students from the Nature Exploration Class visited the Chippewa Nature Center Wetland area.
about 1 month ago, Vicki Mikusko
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BCMS students took center stage this week, celebrating the Homecoming theme of 🎬 Broadway Plays! From iconic costumes to show-stopping energy, they brought their favorite musicals 🎶 to life and filled the halls with creativity, laughter, and of course, SCHOOL SPIRIT! 🖤💛
about 1 month ago, Vicki Mikusko
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