🌿 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 year ago, Beth Bredt
💙✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨💙

Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible custodians, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Shania! 👏👏

They work so hard every single day to take care of our students, our staff, our building, and our campus. From keeping our school safe and clean to supporting us in countless ways behind the scenes, their hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. 🌟

We are so thankful for these amazing people who make our school a better place each and every day. 💛

Please join us in showing love and appreciation for Ms. Michelle and Ms. Shania! 💐🙌
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🎭✨ Spirit Day Spotlight: WICKED! ✨🎭

Our amazing PTO made this morning extra magical by greeting students at drop-off as Glinda (Team Pink 💖) and Elphaba (Team Green 💚)! What a Wicked fun way to kick off our day!

Go Team Pink! Go Team Green!
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🎉✨ Homecoming Spirit Week is OFFICIALLY underway, and we’re starting strong with… WACKY HAIR DAY! 🦄💇‍♂️ From hair that defies gravity to colors that belong in a box of crayons, our hallways are looking fabulously funky today. 🌈😂

We can’t wait to see all the school spirit continue this week—let’s go, Lancers!!

Tuesday - PJ/Comfy day!!
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
Every single day, our teachers pour an incredible amount of care and love into their students. 💛 They take the time to learn each child’s needs, interests, and unique personalities so they can connect in meaningful ways. In the moments when students need that extra connection, our teachers are right there—making them feel loved, safe, and valued. 🌟 We are so grateful for the abundant love our teachers bring into their classrooms each day! 🍎✨
Thank you, Mrs. Chappel, for all of the love you pour into your students!
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
💫 Big shoutout to two amazing boys from Ms. Murray’s class! 💫
They’ve been working so hard to grow as readers—and the best part is what great buddies they are along the way. 🤝 They cheer each other on and celebrate every win together.

Today, they both did an incredible job sharing their passages and even came to my office to read to me. Listening to them was the absolute highlight of my day! 📚💙

Way to go, readers!! Keep up the hard work—we are so proud of you! 👏👏
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🎉 Happy Birthday to our beloved nature para extraordinaire, Mr. Schweigert! 🌿🦝

Our staff had the BEST time celebrating him today by dressing up as “Mr. Schweigert” himself — complete with beards, raccoon shirts, bandaid bags, and plenty of random trinkets passed out along the way.

We are so lucky to have you bringing your energy, humor, and heart to BCEL every day. 💚

We love you, Mr. Schweigert — happiest of birthdays to YOU! 🎂🎈
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
✨🎉 What an AMAZING first day at BCEL!! 🎉✨

Our incredible students jumped right in—learning how to hang up their coats, backpacks, and Oaki Suits, how to walk the hallways, line up, start their mornings, and even touring the building like pros! 💪📚

None of this would have been possible without our incredible team. 💛 Our teachers poured their hearts into preparing classrooms, our support staff kept everything running smoothly, our lunch crew and recess aides made sure kids were cared for, and our secretary kept all the details in check. And a HUGE shoutout to our superstar custodian, Ms. Michelle, who worked tirelessly to make our building absolutely sparkle for the big day!! ✨

We are off to such a GREAT start—and it’s all thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 🥳💛📘
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
BCEL is so excited to welcome our new Lancers, greet our returning students, and connect with all of our wonderful families at Open House tonight, August 14th, from 4:30–5:15 PM!

Please note: There are still a few areas under construction—especially near the office—so thank you in advance for understanding the mess as we put the finishing touches on our building.

Parking & Entrances: You may park in the front or back lot and enter through:

The front entrance

The side entrance

The playground entrance

We can’t wait to see you tonight and kick off another fantastic school year together!
about 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
Welcome to Bullock Creek, Keri
about 1 year ago, Vicki Mikusko
Help us welcome Stephanie!
over 1 year ago, Vicki Mikusko
Help us welcome Christina Wiggins!
over 1 year ago, Vicki Mikusko
The Bullock Creek School District would like to welcome Savannah Allen!
over 1 year ago, Vicki Mikusko
🌟 Exciting Progress at Bullock Creek Elementary! 🌟

BCEL is looking great! We are truly making amazing progress on our construction updates! 🛠️✨

✅ Our new playground is absolutely beautiful and just waiting for our students to get out there and play!
✅ Inside the building, things are looking just as great — with shiny new floors, crisp, fresh paint, and a smart new lighting system that turns on with motion (yes, the lights literally follow you down the hall 😄)!
✅ We’ve also added new exterior lighting and a secure new door off the back of the gym storage area.

There's still work to be done, but the transformation is well underway, and it’s looking fantastic! We can’t wait for our Bullock Creek kids and families to see it all come together. 💛🖤
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🌟 We're Hiring at Bullock Creek Elementary! 🌟 Do you love working with kids? Are you passionate about learning, nature, and making a difference every day? We're looking for three caring and dependable Classroom Paraprofessionals to join our team at BCEL! 💛 What We’re Looking For: *Consistent Attendance *A heart for young learners *A love of the outdoors—yes, in all kinds of weather! *A team player ready to support instruction, student independence, and classroom success *Someone who values flexibility, patience, and positivity 📚 Key Responsibilities Include: • Working with students 1:1, in small groups, and whole-class • Supporting outdoor learning and recess time • Assisting during lunch and classroom routines • Collaborating with the teacher and school team • Promoting a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment Interested? Come help us grow curious, confident learners at BCEL! 🌿
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🌞 Summer Update from BCEL - Mrs. Bredt & Ms. Cronkright! 🌞 We've moved over to the high school for the summer! 🏫✉️ If you need to reach us, please contact us by: 📧 Email: 🔹 bredtb@bcreek.org 🔹 cronkrightc@bcreek.org 📞 Phone: (898) 832-8691 We'll get back to you as soon as we can. Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and sunny summer! ☀️🌼🌴
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🎉 That’s a wrap on the 2024–2025 school year! 🎉 BCEL ended the year with a fun-filled Field Day packed with games, laughter, bounce houses, and quality time with our amazing families. It was the perfect way to celebrate all the memories we've made together! As we waved goodbye to our buses one last time, we couldn't help but reflect on the joy, growth, and unforgettable moments we've shared this year. 💛 Wishing all our BC students, staff, and families a happy, safe, and fun-filled summer! 🌞 See you next school year
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
🎉☕✨ Fancy Day Fun in First Grade! ✨☕🎉 Yesterday, Mrs. Chappel's first grade class celebrated "Fancy Day" in style with a special tea party and an awards ceremony! 🫖🎖️ The event was a joyful way to honor all the incredible accomplishments and amazing growth these students have made throughout the year. From learning to read to becoming kind classmates and curious thinkers — they've truly blossomed! 🌟📚💡 Great job, first graders! We are so proud of how hard you worked and everything you've achieved this year! 💛👏
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
Today, we had a special visit from Judy Main, a former 2nd grade teacher who returned to her old stomping grounds to share her love of books with Mrs. Dopp’s 2nd grade class. Mrs. Main brought along a delightful collection of books and matching Beanie Babies, creating a fun and engaging reading experience for the students. We are always thrilled when former teachers come back to share their passion and continue to inspire our kids. Thank you, Mrs. Main, for bringing your joy and generosity to BCEL today!
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt
Mrs. Chappel has had a great start to Career Week! So far, 1st graders at in her BCEL classroom have heard from: -Patrick McElgunn: entrepreneur -Sarah Owens: education consultant -Matt Smith: realtor -Cliff Coston: National Guard Supply Sergeant -Sarah Pagano: airport manager (not pictured, oops!) -Teresa Switala: mental health therapist It's been so interesting hearing their questions and connections as they learn about all the different jobs.
over 1 year ago, Beth Bredt