Updates from the BSE Administration Team
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! We are so very thankful for your support and your dedication to our staff and students.
Congratulations to Ms. Priscilla Anderson, one of our Art Teachers. Ms. Anderson has been selected as a Top 15 Semifinalist for the VyStar Teacher of the Year! We are very proud of her and her accomplishment.
For your safety as well as our students, please do not park on the grass near the flagpole during morning drop off. We have witnessed some new accidents with cars backing out into the moving car line.
With three weeks left before Winter Break, please make sure your child is in attendance for our mid-year state assessments. If you have questions about your child's progress, be sure to contact your child's teacher.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Dates to Remember
December 1 – BIZI Store Delivery
December 1 – Girl Scouts Visit During Lunch
December 2 – PTA General Virtual Meeting, 7:00 pm
December 3 & 4 – Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade FAST Testing
December 5 – 5th Grade Science DMA2 Testing
December 8 & 9 – 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade FAST Testing
December 10 – Field Trip: Raimondo & Groeteke
December 10 – Middle School Information Night, 6:00 pm
December 11 – Field Trip: 3rd Grade (Guleria, McLaughlin & Reynoso)
December 16 – CSS Holiday Activity, 9:00 am
December 17 – 5th Grade Spelling Bee, 9:00 am
December 18 & 19 – Holiday Assemblies
December 22 – January 6 – Winter Break
January 7 – Students Return to School
Music Ensemble Winter Performance
Mark your calendars! Our Music Ensemble presents “When the Holidays Come” on December 18th at 6:15 pm in the BSE Cafeteria. Come out and support our marvelous musicians for this festive concert.
Gifted & Talented Information
Is your child showing signs of giftedness—whether through exceptional strengths or the hidden challenges gifted students sometimes face? Gifted traits may appear through creativity, curiosity, advanced thinking, sensitivity, or even behaviors that seem “negative” on the surface but may indicate deeper potential.
According to research by Susan Riehert and Coleman, gifted learners may show a wide range of characteristics. Challenging traits may include boredom with routine tasks or high emotional intensity, while exceeding traits may include advanced vocabulary, rapid learning, strong memory, creativity, and deep conceptual understanding.
If these characteristics resonate with your child, BSE would love to support you as you learn more. Please reach out to Mrs. Spence (dossantospence@duvalschools.org) with questions or to explore gifted services.
Career Day – April 24, 2026
Career Day gives students a chance to be inspired and begin imagining future pathways. Families are invited to register or volunteer using this link: Career Day Link. This event helps students explore interests and learn about real-world careers.
For more information, please contact the Ms. Acevedo (acevedoy@duvalschools.org) or Ms. Weber (webera1@duvalschools.org).
25–26 Yearbook Design Cover Winners
Please join us in congratulating this year’s BSE yearbook cover contest winners!
Front Cover Winner: Linh Hoang
Back Cover Winner: Helena Bart Segrini
These talented artists will have their artwork featured in the 2025–2026 yearbook.
Safety Reminder – FortifyFL
Students and families are encouraged to report suspicious activity using FortifyFL, a statewide safety resource. Visit getfortifyfl.com for reporting options and more information.