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School-Wide News
September 20 - 26
September 24 - See You at The Pole
September 26 - Bobcat Spartan Event
October 8 - ½ Day of School - Parent Teacher Conferences
October 9-13 - Fall Break - No School
October 17 - Fall Festival
AROO!!
Are you ready for the 2025 Bobcat Spartan Fundraiser? It’s going to be a fun and meaningful way to support our school as we raise funds to renovate our 4th and 5th grade classrooms!
Spartan Important Dates
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Spartan paperwork sent home in Tuesday Folders
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Kick-Off in Chapel (begin getting sponsors)
Wednesday, Sept. 24 – PreK prizes/t-shirts go home
Thursday, Sept. 25 – K5–5th prizes/t-shirts go home
Friday, Sept. 26 – Bobcat Spartan Race (BX Field)
8:30–9:00 K2 (parents join race, then walk children to class)
9:00–9:30 K5
9:45–10:15 K3 & K4
10:30–11:00 1st
12:15–12:45 2nd
1:00–1:30 3rd
1:45–2:15 4th
2:30–3:00 5th
*Please send a change of clothes/shoes/socks for your child on race day.
How Students Can Participate
Every student receives a free Spartan T-shirt for race day.
Students can start collecting sponsors now!
10 Sponsors = Spartan headband & eye black
K2–K5: $150+ = BBS drawstring backpack
1st–5th: $250+ = Extreme Dodgeball vs. Dr. Corcoran & teachers + backpack
$350+ = Sky Zone field trip (all grades eligible)
Top Fundraisers (1 boy, 1 girl) = Named Fall Festival King & Queen, plus: free armband/admission, free meal, early access to purchase a Jazzy Jar, front-of-line passes, and a free Fall Festival shirt.
Best of all—BBS keeps 100% of the proceeds!
Get Involved
Questions?
Ellen Watson – ewatson@brainerdbaptist.org
Tina Bowen – tbowen@brainerdbaptist.org
See You at the Pole- Parents are welcome to join us on Wednesday, September 24th, for a morning of prayer. We will begin at 7:45 a.m. around the school flag pole. Please remember, students should report to class by 8:15 a.m. and our hallways should be clear. Doors will lock at 8:15 a.m.
Fall Fest 2025- Friday, October 17, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. @ BX Field
Please join us for a night of fun! There will be live music, jump houses, face painting, a petting zoo, a photo booth, pony rides, games, crafts, jazzy jars, a cake walk, golf, and lots more!!
Student Handbook- Please take a moment to review the Student Handbook, which includes important updates and changes for this school year. Staying informed about these revisions will help ensure that both you and your child are aware of the latest policies, expectations, and procedures.
As a reminder, when signing your enrollment contract, you acknowledged that you have read and will abide by the policies outlined in the Student Handbook.
Swim/Stroke Lessons- This program teaches 4 competitive strokes and proper techniques. Lessons are designed for children who cannot swim, to those who have limited ability and want to be involved in competitive swimming.
Ages 2 years and up
September 15th-December 11th
McCallie Sports and Activities Center
Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
Class size 1:1 ratio
Cost- $18 for one (1) 15 minute lesson, $36 for one (1) 30 minute lesson
For more information email Stan Corcoran at corcoran@mccallie.org.
Save the Date- Our Legacy Breakfast will be held on November 5th in the BBS cafeteria from 7:30 a.m.-8:10 a.m. This is a special morning to honor the lasting impact of our school community with current students and their family member(s) who also attended Brainerd Baptist School.
Family Fun Run- Brainerd Baptist Church invites you to join this year's Family Fun Run on November 15th as we raise funds to send our kids and students to Summer Camp! The Family Fun Run is a relaxed 5K walk or run around the Belvoir Neighborhood. Register here.
What: Family Fun Run 2025
Where: Brainerd Baptist Church | 300 Brookfield Avenue
[Starting line is on Bobcat Alley beside the playground]
When: Nov. 15 from 9-11 a.m.
Theme: Birthday-theme | Wear bright colors and birthday-themed clothing to celebrate!
Cost: $20 per person with a $80 family max | T-shirt included for those who register by November 1st.
BBS Shop - Shop this link if you’d like to purchase a BBS phone case, phone charger or a card keeper!
If you are interested in subbing for Nurse Adams, please contact Rachel Adams at radams@brainerdbaptist.org.
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher, please contact Robin Morris at rmorris@brainerdbaptist.org.
If you would like to order an annual lunch plan for your student, contact Chris Shields at cshields@brainerdbaptist.org, or you can order a lunch plan from our website.