G.W. Bulluck Elementary School

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