Knightly News
Level Up With the RITE Stuff
Respect-Integrity-Thinkers-Empathy
May 8, 2023
Important Dates and Reminders
May 8- Progress reports will be sent home this week
May 12- Early Release (Dismissal at 1:00)
May 29- Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 31- 8th-Grade Promotion Ceremony at 9:00
June 1- 5th Grade PYP Exhibition Showcase and Move-Up Ceremony
June 6- Last Day of School (Half Day-11:15 Dismissal)
Diversity and Inclusion Focus
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Buist Academy Parent Resource Site/ Buist Academy Sitio de Recursos para los Padres
SC Ready Testing
We want to wish our students the best of luck on the SC Ready assessment. They are well prepared for this task. Remind students that during the test, they should remain calm, stay focused, keep a positive attitude, and put forth their best efforts. Scholars should get a good night's sleep and eat a well-balanced breakfast each morning.
Testing Schedule for grades 3-8
SC Ready - ELA - Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 11
SC Ready - Math - Tuesday, May 16
SC Ready - Science (grades 4 & 6 only) - Wednesday, May 17
Parent Notification and Information Letter - (English) (Spanish)
SC Ready Brochure (English) (Spanish)
Students may use the link below to participate in a tutorial video and online tools training before the assessments.
Maximum SC Ready/SC PASS Score 2022
Congratulations to our students who earned a Perfect Score on the 2022 SC Ready or SC PASS test. Each student received a certificate, a letter from the Superintendent, and a 100% Ready Club medal.
Simon Skorke - Science, Math
Matthew Baer - Math
Caleb Barker - Math
Hudson Bennett - Math
Jayden Cao - Math
Andrew Flynn - Math
Alex Jiang - Math
Steven Kramer - Math
Carl Meares - Math
Matthew Mullen - Math
Elijah Oakes - Math
Carter Owens - Math
Jeric Rodriguez - Math
Richard Ryan - Math
James Smith - Math
Nadia Sulkowski - Math
Harry Tiller - Math
Hooper Williams - Math
William Dickinson - Science
Henry Garrett - Science
Ruth Johnson - Science
Ranen Sibug - Science
Riley Voorhees - Science
Robert Whelan - Science
Mack Wimberly - Science
Teacher Appreciation
We want to THANK teachers and staff for continuing to inspire our students. Buist teachers show up every day and give their all to support student growth and achievement. Our school community is not complete without their love and encouragement.
We would like for students to show appreciation and gratitude this week by selecting one or all of the following ways to celebrate teachers:
Write a nice note or poem to give to your teacher.
Draw a picture or make a card for your teacher.
Share a wonderful memory with your teacher.
Celebrate your teacher in your own special way.
Parents may join the opportunity to show gratitude by sending teachers and staff members kind notes or emails. Your positive notes and kind words mean very much to our faculty and staff members.
School Principal's Day
May 1 was School Principal's Day. We would like to appreciate Mrs. White for her commitment and passion for making Buist Academy a wonderful school. Thank you for all the hard work, vision, and many hours spent planning. Thank you for ensuring high expectations for teachers and students. We are glad you are our leader and we love you!
Happy School Principal's Day!
School Nurse Day
Wednesday, May 10 is School Nurse Day. Nurse Kim works hard to keep us informed, safe, and healthy. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to our staff and students. Please be sure to take time to give a gracious "Thank You" to her!
7th and 8th Grade Art and Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to Anna Hamilton who placed 3rd in the MUSC Septima Clark Poetry Contest-Unity in the Community.
This past weekend at the Atlantic Institute Awards program in Spartanburg, it was announced that Buist Academy swept the middle school essay category with Gardner Robbins at 1st place, Keely Yagel at 2nd place, and Lorelai Templar at 3rd place!
Additionally, Rosella Drayton placed 2nd and Mia Porzio placed 3rd in the middle school art category!
This year, the Atlantic Institute's annual contest invited middle and high school students in the state of South Carolina to submit original artwork, short film, and/or essay on the theme of “Embracing Diversity: How Can We Learn to Respect & Appreciate Different Cultures?”
Great job to all of you!
2023-2024 Returning Student Registration
Registration and Residency Verification are required for all returning Buist Academy students.
Parents of returning students are able to use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to register student(s) for the 2023-2024 school year.
You will need to login into your Parent Portal account and update the information in your account.
Parents of returning magnet school students will upload the Notarized Affidavit of Residency, one Category I document, and one Category II document. Registrations with missing items will not be approved.
Notarized Affidavit of Residency
For details, see Residency Verification Document Requirements. (En Espanol)
English and Spanish combined form
Category I Document for Residency Verification
(All items are to contain the current and correct address at the time of enrollment.)
For details, see Residency Verification Document Requirements. (En Espanol)
Signed and dated current lease
Most recent real property tax bill
Copy of the ratified contract for purchase with the date of closing
Copy of the ratified contract for construction
Category II Document for Residency Verification
(All items are to contain the current and correct address at the time of enrollment.)
For details, see Residency Verification Document Requirements. (En Espanol)
electric or gas bill
water bill
phone bill (not cell phone)
cable bill or internet bill
car registration (not driver’s license)
pay stub (must show employer’s name, name and address of the parent/legal guardian or responsible person)
local, state, or federal agency correspondence (Social Security, Medicaid, DSS, IRS, food stamps, court documents, etc.) that reflects the name and address of the parent/legal guardian or responsible person
Family and Parent News
Buist Academy Monthly Parenting/Family Engagement
Buist Academy now has an official Facebook page called Buist Academy Knights. There are several other Buist Academy Facebook groups. While these groups can be helpful and a resource to parents, they are not officially affiliated with the school. Any information or opinions shared do not reflect the views of Buist Academy. To verify or discuss any information that is of concern to you, contact your child's teacher, school counselor, or school administrators.
Tips for Beating Test Anxiety/Consejos para superar la ansiedad ante los exámenes
Tips for Surviving Standardized Testing/Consejos para sobrevivir a los exámenes estandarizados
Interested in Boys Lacrosse?
Charleston Elite Boys Lacrosse is registering players for the spring. For information click here.
EPI Presale Flyer 2023.pdfEPI_PresaleFlyer_Spanish 2023.pdf23-24 School Supplies
Please use the following link to order school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year.
Supply lists for grades 3-5 include supplies needed for Spanish classes.
EPI Link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
School ID: BUI016
The use of EPI School Supplies is optional. You may use the lists located on the EPI site or linked below to purchase supplies from another local or online store.
Clear bookbags are recommended for students in grades 6-8.
