EXCITING NEW SPIRIT WEAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! |
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The school store now features spirit wear for purchase, including shirts, hats, and other must-have gear. Don’t miss out—place your orders today! The store will be open until August 23rd, with products arriving in mid-September. Plus, we’ll have a few special commemorative shirts available exclusively at Orientation, where the Student Leadership theme shirts will also be announced.
PREVIOUS UNIFORM ARRIVAL UPDATE: Uniform store arrival dates are on track! If you placed your order before June 24, your uniforms are expected to be delivered this week, and Lily will email you when they arrive. For orders made between June 24 and July 5, expect your uniforms to arrive by August 16. |
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We’re excited to have BJ's cater our lunches again from Monday through Thursday this year. Each lunch costs $6, and the charge will be billed directly to your account. On Fridays, we host a special fundraiser. If your student would like to participate in Fundraiser Friday, you’ll receive a text on Thursday with a sign-up link.
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2024-2025 BCS SUPPLY LISTS |
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Each year, we compile a list of Amazon wishlists for our BCS teachers’ classrooms. If you feel inspired, you can purchase items from these lists linked below to help our incredible teachers stock their classrooms and enhance their teaching environment! |
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| BCS TEACHER AMAZON WISHLISTS |
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What is PTF? The PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) Team, is dedicated to enhancing our school community in various ways:
- Teacher Support: We support teachers through prayer, hospitality, and in-classroom assistance.
- Volunteer Support: Join us in making major events memorable, from First Day to Field Day, Grandparents Day, Christmas, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more!
- Fundraising for Education: Help us raise funds for teachers' classroom needs and special projects, ensuring a vibrant learning environment.
📢 Stay Connected: Join our PTF group message, where we share various needs throughout the year, ensuring timely support. If you're eager to be more involved, click here to receive the link. We will have a table set up at Orientation. Look for us! |
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Nacho Average Lunch...
PTF TEACHER LUNCH
On Thursday, August 22, the PTF is treating our teachers to a special lunch, and we need your help to make it a success! We're looking for donations of paper products, food, condiments, and drinks, as well as volunteers to join the students during their lunchtime so our teachers can enjoy their meal together. It’s a great chance to spend time with your favorite student while supporting our wonderful teachers!
If you’re interested in helping out in any way, please sign up using the link below or contact Sarah Altmiller at [email protected].
Lunch times:
- Lower Grammar (K3-2nd): 11:30 am - 12:00 pm (Volunteers needed to sit with each class)
- Upper Grammar (3rd-6th): 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
- Logic/Rhetoric (7th-12th): 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Your support is greatly appreciated!
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A big thank you to Jason Beaver for securing two grants for our LEGO Robotics Club this year! We're excited to share more details soon about how to join our LEGO Explore Club for 2nd-4th graders and our LEGO Challenge Club for 5th-8th graders. Stay tuned! |
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Monday, August 5
WORSHIP ARTS INTEREST MEETING
Are you a 7th-12th grader who wants to encourage others to give praise and honor to God? Join Mrs. Lyndsay Jackson for this meeting on Monday, August 5 from 2:00-3:30 pm to learn how you can be involved in leading worship as a vocalist, musician, or helping on the tech team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use the gifts God has given you to make a difference and be part of something special! Please fill out the form below if you are interested.
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Teacher Planning Week is August 5-9. Our PTF group is providing snacks, gifts, and decor for the week. If you are interested in helping, please email Sarah Anderson at [email protected]. |
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Thursday, August 8
NEW FAMILY RECEPTION
Welcome new Byne families! Join us for a reception just before School Orientation on August 8, starting at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:00 pm. Enjoy light refreshments as you meet our leadership team and learn more about our campus culture. Please enter through the black gate and join us in the Fellowship Hall. We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday, August 8
JOIN US FOR ORIENTATION NIGHT
Meet your teachers, fellow students, and other parents as we kick off the new school year. If you placed uniform orders before June 24, they will be ready for pick-up during orientation.
Students will receive their locker assignments, learn where to go on the first day of school, get important drop-off and pick-up instructions, and gain valuable insights about the year ahead. We strongly encourage you to bring all your school supplies to this event—please ensure your name is clearly labeled on each item.
We'll start in the Worship Center at 6:30 pm. And don’t forget to grab a cookie on your way out—we’ve got sweet treats for everyone!
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Friday, August 9
HOUSE PARTY
Don't miss out on the event of the season! We’re excited to invite all Logic and Rhetoric students (grades 7-12) to our Welcome Home BCS House Party. This exciting, parent-free gathering kicks off at 7 pm in the Worship Center. Join us for an evening packed with games, fellowship, worship, and the highly anticipated house announcements revealing your house for the year.
Volleyball After Party! Join us from 9-10:30 pm for an exciting Volleyball Scrimmage: House vs. Team! Our volleyball team is ready to take on the houses in a friendly match.
Mark your calendars for August 9, from 7-10:30 pm – see you there!
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Sunday, August 11
BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY
We are excited to announce that our Back to School and Adopt a Teacher Sunday will be held again this year at Byne Church on Sunday, August 11. The service will begin at 10:45 am.
This special day is an opportunity for us to come together as a community to introduce and pray over all of our BCS teachers, school staff, and students, as well as the educators and students from schools across our area. Each BCS teacher will be "adopted" by a church member who will commit to praying for them throughout the school year. If they feel led, they may also send encouraging cards and small gifts. This initiative was a wonderful success last year, and we’re excited to see it continue!
We would love for our BCS staff, students, and parents to join us as we pray over you and your work this coming school year. However, we completely understand if you are already committed to your home church.
We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, August 13
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Get ready for an unforgettable first day of school! We have an amazing day planned for our students, and we can't wait to kick things off. Arrive early to capture those special first-day moments at our photo backdrop. Parents, you are welcome to walk your student to their classroom door until school starts at 8 am. Let's start this year with excitement and a big smile!
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DROP A NOTE
These messages will be displayed on all of our screens throughout the campus, including the lunchroom.
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Drop your note here to make your student's first day even brighter:
https://bit.ly/FirstDayOfSchoolMessage
Examples include: "You are awesome!" "Have a great first day of school," & "Let's get Chic-fil-A after school!" |
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Tuesday, August 22: SENIOR PARENT MEETING from 3:00-3:45 pm |
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Tuesday, August 27
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Join us for our "Meet and Eat" series made just for our BCS parents. This first meeting will be geared towards our hybrid parents and will be a time of sharing our vision and hearing your hearts regarding this year. This meeting will include a beginning-of-the-year check in and cover important information. We will continue over the next few meetings by addressing the unique challenges that may arise when coordinating schoolwork.
Do you have questions or concerns regarding our hybrid program? This series is for you!
We have two opportunites:
Grammar Meet and Eat at 8:30am
Logic & Rhetoric Meet and Eat at 10:00am
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Here is the Athletics Schedule for all our sports games. Please note that dates and times are subject to change. |
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We're excited to kick off our Boys Varsity Soccer Program at BCS on August 1st! This is a fantastic addition to our school, providing students with a great new opportunity to explore their talents and try something new.
We're proud to announce that 13 students have made the team after tryouts! If you’re interested in joining, there’s still time. Reach out to Coach Jay Francisco at [email protected] or our Athletic Director, John Howard, at [email protected] by August 19th. |
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YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION
Byne is excited to participate in this fall's YMCA Soccer league again this year, and we're inviting all kids and community members aged 5 to 14 (the age cutoff is September 1st) to join us!
- Registration Deadline: August 13 (to ensure timely uniform delivery)
Practices: Held on Byne campus each Tuesday and Thursday, time TBD
Games: At the YMCA Fields (Dougherty and Lee Counties)
Interested in Coaching or have questions? Please reach out to Jay Francisco at [email protected] or Mark Jackson: [email protected]
Youth Soccer is open to everyone in our community, not just BCS students. Our goal is to provide a great developmental program for everyone who attends. We focus on touches on the ball, dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and hard work at a young age. The fee will come with a full uniform (Jersey, Short, and 1 Pair of Socks). We look forward to a fun and exciting season!
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Let’s give a big BCS welcome to the two newest members of our Athletics family! Holly Peek is joining us as our new Cheerleading Director, and she’ll also be teaching science here at BCS. Sarah Reese, a proud BCS alum who cheered during her time here, will be taking the helm as Head Coach for our Varsity and JV Cheerleading teams. Exciting things are ahead—let’s show them some team spirit! Go Saints!
Questions? Email Holly at [email protected] or John Howard, Athletic Director at [email protected] |
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Join us in welcoming two fantastic new additions to our BCS Athletics family! Corrie Guined, who has two daughters here at BCS, will be stepping in as Head Coach for our JV/MS Girls Basketball teams. We’re also excited to have Bailey Malone, daughter of our Basketball Director, Paul Malone, as the Assistant Coach for Varsity Girls. Bailey is a 2021 BCS graduate and was part of the team that led our Varsity Girls to victory as GCAA State Champs that same year. With their experience and passion, we’re looking forward to an incredible season ahead! Go Saints!
Questions? Email Corrie at [email protected] or John Howard, Athletic Director at [email protected]. |
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AUGUST 5-9
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Volleyball camp is only open to our MS, JV, and V teams. Camp dates and times are as follows:
Monday (8/5)- 1-5pm
Tuesday (8/6)- 1-5pm
Thursday (8/8)- 1-5pm
Friday (8/9)- 1-6pm (Team Dinner from 4:30-6pm)*
There will be a parent meeting after camp on Tuesday, August 6th at 5:15pm.
A reminder that our fill-in volleyball fundraiser ends August 9th. Donate to help your favorite volleyball player here: https://www.jotform.com/241845107817156
Exciting news! Our games kick off during the first week of school. Be sure to check the athletic schedule linked above for the latest updates on all our sports events.
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All athletes participating in any sports activities including off-season conditioning, workouts, and tryouts must have a current GHSA physical on file. All athletes who make a roster, or are currently on a roster need to have a physical on file which will not expire through the duration of the season including playoffs.
Fill out athletics forms here. |
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If you or your business would like to support Byne Athletics, Athletic Sponsor Banners are now available for purchase. You can pay online or with a check. Click here to submit information and logo. We will follow up with a proof. |
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Saints in the Summer!
We love seeing your summer adventures! A big shoutout to everyone who tagged us or shared their photos wearing their t-shirts. Don't forget to use the hashtag #saintsinthesummer so we can follow along, or send your photos to [email protected]. Here are some of the amazing places our BCS families and staff have been through the end of July:
- The Rooks Family Pont Vedra Beach and Universal Studios - Volcano Bay
- The Jones & Kallergis Family - Greece
- Ava Kallergis - NYC
- Jersey Keaveney - Washington, DC
Keep sharing your summer fun! We will close the contest on Wednesday, August 7 to announce our winner at Orientation. One lucky sharer will win our exclusive NEW 2024-2025 themed BCS t-shirt for next year and a gift card!
#saintsinthesummer adventures! EXPLORE. SERVE. CREATE.
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A word from Lily
Campus Enrichment Fee:
- The Campus Enrichment Fee directly contributes to enhancing your child’s campus experience. It supports school educational spaces around the facility that will benefit students.
- The fee is due before the start of the school year. We appreciate your timely payment.
Uniform Guidelines:
- Students are expected to adhere to our uniform policy.
- Polo shirts in navy, white, or baby blue are acceptable.
- Pants or shorts should be khaki, navy, or black. Shorts should reach the fingertips.
- Girls may wear skirts that reach the fingertips in navy, black, or khaki.
- Socks should be solid-colored.
- Closed-toed shoes with backs are required. 7th grade and up: Girls may wear sandals with backs if wearing dresses or skirts.
- Fridays: Students may wear jeans with Byne Spirit Wear Shirt
SEE DRESS CODE/UNIFORM POLICY (PG 26) IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NB-XewX7NMufoW-N-WCsN1egf4w...
Returning Students:
- If your child is a returning student with an unpaid balance, please ensure it is settled promptly. Payments can be made online through the Gradelink browser, or in office. Questions and concerns on balances please contact Lily.
- For any returning students that need to re-enroll, please contact Lily at the office: 229-436-0173 to complete.
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Meet Misty Pate!
If you have visited the office recently, you may have met Misty. Over the past two years, Misty has poured her heart into kindergarten teaching and children's ministry. Now, she's stepping into a role that will allow her to make an even greater impact across our entire campus. Here's to Misty and her dedication to our efforts to help others know, love, and live for Jesus!
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| Stay Connected |
2024/2025 Communication Strategy |
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Most correspondence will come directly from your student's teachers. You will receive emails from teachers and updates on the Gradelink Teacher pages and/or Google Classroom. |
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Each Friday, we will post weekly updates and reminders on Gradelink to help you prepare over the weekend for the week ahead. You will find this under the "school news" tab. |
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| Monthly Newsletter |
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Check your email inbox each month to receive the monthly newsletter. Each edition will give an overview of the upcoming events and feature content from our team to equip you to guide your student. This will go out around the end of each month. |
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Reminders and last minute updates will arrive via SmartSend text through Gradelink. |
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WELCOME NEW BCS FAMILIES!
Have you joined our BCS Families Facebook group? This is a private space under our main Facebook page specifically for our BCS Families. It was designed by Laura Laviano (a BCS parent) for inside information and conversation in a more private setting away from our main account.
Since it is private you will need to ask to join and answer a membership question. This keeps our families safe and keeps spammers out.
Questions? Email [email protected].
BCS Families Private FB Group |
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NORMAL OFFICE HOURS will resume Tuesday, August 13:
7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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Be sure to check GRADELINK SCHOOL NEWS weekly updates outside of the Saints News. Did you know?? Gradelink also has an app available for iOS and Android.
HOW TO FIND OUR SCHOOL NEWS IN THE GRADELINK APP: click on the three bars in the upper left hand corner under "Dashboard."
Have you downloaded our app? Do so through the link below.
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RIGHT NOW MEDIA SCHOOLS
In case you missed this in our July Saints News, our school now has unlimited access to RightNow Media-the world's largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it's been called the "Netflix of video Bible studies"). This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos from leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Matt Chandler, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more.
Byne Christian School believes that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life -at school, at home, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in our families on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There's even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app that's available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.
To get started, click the link below, create your free account, and start browsing more than 20,000 inspiring videos. We pray that RightNow Media will be a blessing to you, your family, and our students!
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A word from your social media and communications lead...
Jennifer Kelly
Hi! I'm Jennifer Kelly, and I'm excited to introduce myself. My husband, Mike, and I have two daughters at BCS—Leila, who will be in the third grade, and Lindi, who will be joining the K3 traditional classes. You'll often see me around campus, as I'm very involved and love interacting with the little ones. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and would appreciate any photos you capture throughout the year. Feel free to send them to me at [email protected]—they might even make it onto our social media or in the Saints News!
Saints News and Gradelink News are your sources for all things BCS. Saints News is our monthly newsletter (think big picture covering things happening for the upcoming month), and Gradelink News is our weekly update (think zoomed in week by week) and will include any changes or updates since the newsletter was sent out. You will hear all about communications at Orientation. We have a lot going on and want to keep you informed! Make sure to follow us on social media if you don't already.
IF YOU AREN'T FOLLOWING OUR SOCIALS AND WOULD LIKE TO, THE LINKS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER.
Photo cred: Rebecca James of In the Light Creative Studio
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| Increase our Reach! |
3 simple ways you can help spread the word about our wonderful school via social media: |
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Use the like, love, care, laugh, and wow emojis on our posts. |
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Each individual comment boosts our posts! |
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Share the posts that resonate with you - this puts us in front of others! |
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Use our hashtags: #WeByneTogether #ByneChristianSchool and the theme for this school year #OneByne |
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