G.W. Bulluck Elementary School

Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Dr. Lamb. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! Thank you to those of you who have been reading along with us in The Mouse and the Motorcycle! This week, we will read Chapters 9-12, and we will finish the book together on November 25 with Chapter 13. Each morning, we are doing trivia questions for classrooms on the announcements - this has been so much fun! Be sure to check out our school’s Facebook page for videos of school and community members reading each chapter. This week will feature our deputy superintendent, Dr. Michael Myrick, our assistant principal, Cindy Lamm, Rocky Mount’s assistant fire chief, Mike Roupp, and ECPS’ coordinator of communications and community relations, Susan Hoke. Second and fourth grade students will be going on a field trip on Friday! Please make sure you have completed a permission slip for your child. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you need an extra copy. Please remember to turn in notes for each student absence. This can be a note from a doctor or dentist or a handwritten or typed note from a family member. It is very important that absences are marked excused in our student information system. Please turn these notes into your child’s teacher or the front office. One final reminder that we will have no school for students and staff on Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Dr. Lamb. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! Tomorrow, 3rd-5th grade students will participate in their math check-in. This is an opportunity for students to show what they have learned thus far this year. Be sure your child arrives to school on time and has a nutritious breakfast. Breakfast will be served free to all students at Bulluck, as always. Just a reminder that Tuesday, November 5 is a teacher workday for G.W. Bulluck due to our designation as a polling site. There will be no school for students on Tuesday. We are SO excited to remind you that G.W. Bulluck will participate in the One School, One Book program starting tomorrow. ALL students, staff, families, and many community members will receive a copy of the same chapter book to read aloud together. Your students will find out which book was selected at an assembly tomorrow. We will send home the book, as well as a family reading schedule that day. You will read one chapter a night as a family for 13 school days, excluding weekends. Generally, this will be about 15 minutes of reading each night. We would love for you to read aloud together as a family, but if you prefer to listen, we will post a video of each chapter recorded by a school or community member on Bulluck’s Facebook page each day. Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day, and there will be no school for staff or students. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Dr. Lamb. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! Thank you to Mrs. Amerson, Mrs. Brake, and all the PTO and family engagement committee members for a wonderful Fall Carnival! I loved seeing so many of you out on Thursday. We are SO excited to announce that G.W. Bulluck will participate in the One School, One Book program starting on Monday, November 4. ALL students, staff, families, and many community members will receive a copy of the same chapter book to read aloud together. Your students will find out which book was selected at an assembly on Monday, November 4. We will send home the book, as well as a family reading schedule that day. You will read one chapter a night as a family for 13 school days, excluding weekends. Generally, this will be about 15 minutes of reading each night. In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions to encourage and reward attentive listening. You will soon find that your child will take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. Be on the lookout for the book and the important reading schedule on Monday afternoon, November 4. When a whole school reads a book, there’s a lot to talk about. With your help, we can build a community of readers at our school. NC Check-Ins will take place for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades beginning this week. Students will take their reading assessment on Wednesday, October 30 and their math assessment on Monday, November 4. Please be sure students get good rest the night before and arrive at school on time. Breakfast will be served at school, as always. Please know that K-5 families should not park in the front parking lot if you are walking your students into the building. Please use one of the side parking lots. Pre-K families, you are able to park in the front parking lot. Due to our designation as a polling place for the general election, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Dr. Lamb. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! Just a reminder that the text of this call will be on the school’s Facebook page and on the ECPS app if you prefer to read the message. Just a reminder that our next teacher workday will be this Friday, October 25. There will be no school for students that day. It's carnival week! Join us on Thursday from 5-8pm for a fun-filled evening. Don’t worry about dinner—we'll have Bear Hotdog Combos available for just $5. There will be games for all ages to enjoy, and Bingo games running throughout the event, with a grand prize of $100 cash for the final game. Raffle tickets are still available for the $500 grand prize. If you've sold your tickets and need more, please send a note with your ticket stubs on Monday, and our Carnival Team will provide additional tickets. Remember, all tickets must be turned in by Thursday! In October, many students across the US take part in National Red Ribbon Week activities. The ribbon symbolizes a national anti-drug effort started in 1985. During Red Ribbon Week, students, teachers, and community leaders wear ribbons to show their commitment to help create a drug-free America. We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 21-25 with the following Spirit Days: Monday: Rock the Red Carpet Day - Wear red! Tuesday: Dress to Impress - Wear your best superstar outfit! Wednesday: Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your favorite sports team attire! Thursday: Support Each Other and Stay Drug Free - Find a friend and dress like a twin! Friday: No school for students! All classroom teachers have been asked to hold a conference with the families of each of their students before Thanksgiving break. If you have not signed up for a conference yet, please reach out to your child’s teacher. One final reminder: due to our designation as a polling place for the general election, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

Due to their designation as polling places for the upcoming election, five ECPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. These schools include: -D.S. Johnson Elementary School -G.W. Bulluck Elementary School -J.W. Parker Middle School -Martin Millennium Academy -Phillips Middle School This closure is a calendar change approved by the Edgecombe County Board of Education on Monday, October 14, 2024. While these schools will not hold classes, it will be a required workday for their staff. All other schools in the district will operate on a regular schedule with a full day of instruction. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we support our community's voting process.

Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Dr. Lamb. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! We have a lot of announcements and reminders for this week. These will also be posted on our Facebook page and on the ECPS App if you would rather read them there. Mark your calendars for our Fall Carnival on Thursday, October 24th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. It’s going to be a night full of family fun with games, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, and Bingo games for kids and adults. The evening will wrap up with a final Bingo game, where the winner will take home a $100 cash prize! As part of our carnival fundraiser, raffle tickets are on sale now for $1 each. The lucky winner will receive a $500 cash prize, with the drawing taking place at the end of the carnival on October 24th. You can request raffle tickets through your child’s homeroom teacher and return the money and ticket stubs to them by October 24th. We hope to see you there!" In October, many students across the US take part in National Red Ribbon Week activities. The ribbon symbolizes a national anti-drug effort started in 1985. During Red Ribbon Week, students, teachers, and community leaders wear ribbons to show their commitment to help create a drug-free America. We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 21-25 with the following Spirit Days: Monday: Rock the Red Carpet Day - Wear red! Tuesday: Dress to Impress - Wear your best superstar outfit! Wednesday: Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your favorite sports team attire! Thursday: Support Each Other and Stay Drug Free - Find a friend and dress like a twin! Friday: No school for students! The Title 1 ECPS Numbers Lab Parent Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Tarboro High School Media Center. All ECPS families are welcome to attend. Come explore the Number Lab’s Math Block that is being implemented in ECPS’s elementary and middle schools, and the steps that ECPS has taken to move closer to a framework more reflective of rich, authentic math learning. All classroom teachers will be asked to hold a conference with the families of each of their students before Thanksgiving break. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you to set up this virtual or in-person conference. Just a reminder so that you can plan ahead: our next teacher workday will be on Friday, October 25. There will be no school for students that day. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Mr. Lamb. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! We had a great week of learning at Bulluck! Here are a few quick announcements and reminders for this week: Mark your calendars for our Fall Carnival on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00 - 8:00. We will be sending more information home in the coming weeks. Thank you to the five family members who volunteered to represent Bulluck on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council! Someone from Dr. Bryan’s office will be in touch with you soon. All classroom teachers will be asked to hold a conference with the families of each of their students before Thanksgiving break. Be on the lookout for more information on this in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience with us as we continue to get more efficient with the car line. School dismisses each day at 3:15. Please remember that if the car line is over (typically between 3:25 - 3:30), you will need to park and come into the front office to pick up your student. Just a reminder so that you can plan ahead: our next teacher workday will be on Friday, October 25. There will be no school for students that day. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

Sunday, September 29: Good evening, Bulluck families! This is Mr. Lamb. I hope everyone is safe after this past week’s storms and flooding. Here are a few quick announcements and reminders for this week: All Candy Man money is due to your classroom teacher or the front office tomorrow, Monday, September 30. Our fall picture day is tomorrow, as well. Please see the information sent home with your student for more information. Let your child’s teacher or the front office know if you have any questions. Mark your calendars for our Fall Carnival on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00 - 8:00. We will be sending more information home in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience with us as we continue to get more efficient with the car line. School dismisses each day at 3:15. Please remember that if the car line is over (typically between 3:25 - 3:30), you will need to park and come into the front office to pick up your student. Thank you for your support this school year! Have a great night!

This afternoon, we were honored by a special visit from Mr. Eddie Pettaway, who brought his annual delivery of beautiful mums to brighten our central office and schools. Mr. Pettaway, a cherished former custodian who dedicated many years to serving our schools, continues to show his love and commitment to our community through this thoughtful gesture. His ongoing kindness not only enhances our work environment but also serves as a powerful reminder of the positive impact one person can make. We are deeply grateful for Mr. Pettaway's enduring dedication and the inspiration he brings to us all. Thank you, Mr. Pettaway, for your unwavering support and for always lifting our spirits!

Reminder: No School on Monday, September 2, 2024! As we enjoy the long weekend, let's take a moment to honor and appreciate the hardworking individuals who keep our communities running strong. Thank you to our dedicated labor force! For more important dates, check out our school calendars here: https://www.ecps.us/o/ecs/page/district-calendars

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Hey Bulluck families, we're so excited for the 2024-25 school year! We invite you to join us for Open House on Thursday, August 22. This is a drop-in event from 4:00 - 7:00pm. You can visit your child's classroom teacher, get your bus route and car placard, and ask any questions you may have. We're excited to see you!

We would love for you to join us for our Campus Clean Up Day on Saturday, August 10! We'll meet at 9:00am. Please bring garden gloves and small gardening tools.

Digital Learning Survey: We appreciate the support of families in helping gather information to help support the digital teaching and learning needs of our students and teachers. This information gained from the survey will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all of our students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. The survey is anonymous and information gathered will be kept private and confidential. Digital Learning Survey Link: https://forms.gle/SyuJeWFZToPMT4Y76

Under the guidance of ECC instructor Kevin Strickland, construction students at SouthWest Edgecombe High School are adding the final touches on their “dogdominium.” They're gearing up to showcase their incredible work at next week's North Carolina SkillsUSA competition in Greensboro, NC! This student competition celebrates leadership and practical skills in trades.

This week, 6th grade students visited Medoc Mountain State Park where they were able to go on a hike, explore their surroundings, and engage in outdoor activities as they summarized their reading of the novel "Hatchet". Thank you to Friends of State Parks for their support in funding this trip! #LearnOutdoors #WildcatsRead #WildcatsAchieve

This week, 6th grade students visited Medoc Mountain State Park where they were able to go on a hike, explore their surroundings, and engage in outdoor activities as they summarized their reading of the novel "Hatchet". Thank you to Friends of State Parks for their support in funding this trip! #LearnOutdoors #WildcatsRead #WildcatsAchieve