Knightly News
We Believe in the Magic of Buist Academy, the RITE Stuff, and You!
Week of October 5, 2020
Respect-Integrity-Thinkers-Empathy
Important Dates and Reminders
October 6- In-Person Student Picture Day
Prepay for Pictures Online:
Transportation (Bus Information):
Buist's school code is MRM7.
Week of October 12th-Progress Reports Will Be Sent Home
October 16- e-Learning Day-Students will work independently from home. This is a teacher workday; teachers will not be available to work with students on this day.
October 21- Unity Day (More Details Coming Soon)
October 23- Half-Day for Parent Data Conferences; Dismissal at 11:00
Click here for the updated CCSD calendar.
We still have 2019-2020 yearbooks available. We are selling them at a discounted price of $20. Please email Latoya_Frazier@charleston.k12.sc.us, if you are interested in making a purchase.
In-Person Absences
This is just a reminder that students who are learning in-person/5 days a week will be marked absent if they are not at school. Any special circumstances should be communicated to the front office at (843) 724-7750.
School Improvement Council Nominations
The Buist Academy School Improvement Council has one parent vacancy. The SIC is an advisory council to the principal that is focused on school improvement. It is made up of parent, teacher, and community representatives.
A representative of the SIC will contact all individuals whose names are submitted into nomination prior to the election to confirm acceptance of the nomination.
Nominees will be invited to submit a brief statement about themselves and why they want to serve on the SIC. All statements received will be included in the election ballot. This will give voters a chance to get to know each of the candidates.
Nominations will be accepted until October 12, 2020.
A Magical Year at Buist Academy!
National Principals Month
Thank you to Mrs. White and Mrs. Looney for your wonderful leadership. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication in making this a magical school year.
Mrs. White
Mrs. Looney
Nurse's Corner
Hand washing is an effective way to stay healthy. Soap and water are best but hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol will do the trick too. Just scrub for at least 20 seconds, that's the time it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song twice.
Return to school fever policy:
A student needs to be fever free (temperature of less than 100 degrees F) for 24 hours, without taking fever reducing medication, before returning to school.
Call or email Nurse Polly if you have any questions.
843-727-2705
polly_porter@charleston.k12.sc.us
Order Your Spirit Wear Online TODAY!
Click here to place your order.
Styles A-C- Kids $12, Adults $15
Style D- Kids $15, Adults $20
Cash or Checks accepted. Checks should be made out to Buist Academy.
Online payment options will be available soon at https://buistacademy.revtrak.net/.
Instructional Fees
How are school fees used?
School fees go toward workbooks, digital subscriptions, printing, classroom picture books/novels, agendas, special area and core classroom supplies, instructional resources, etc.
My child is temporary remote. Why should I pay?
We have and will continue to provide access to supplies and instructional materials for temporary remote students. Several temporary remote students have already received: crayons, markers, novels, workbooks, pipettes, access to digital subscriptions, and science lab materials.
Fees are $45. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Kaleidoscope-Now Accepting Applications
Kaleidoscope registration for in-person students is now available!
Cost- $85/week
At this time there is no drop in or daily rates available. Students will be charged weekly rate regardless of the amount of days they attend.
Space is very limited- please email Ms. Frazier at latoya_frazier@charleston.k12.sc.us or call 843-518-7955 for registration information and all questions or concerns.
