Bluewater Elementary School

Greetings Seminole families, This is an important reminder that tomorrow, April 25th, we are hosting our first annual BES End-of-Year Showcase. It is open house style so you may come and go between 5 and 6 pm. This event is going to be a celebration for all of our Seminoles and their accomplishments throughout the year. There will be so many exciting things to see and do! Check out classroom memory posters, look for your student’s artwork as you travel through our glow-in-the-dark jungle, go on a scavenger hunt around the building, and learn more about our awesome clubs. The Book Fair will be open and our spirit gear swag will be available to purchase! We look forward to seeing you there. Have a great night and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families!  A few important announcements for the upcoming week… Monday kicks off our Spring Book Fair and it goes until Friday. Tuesday, April 23rd, is the PTO General Meeting in the Cafeteria from 5:30 – 6:30. This meeting is open to all and will be the final meeting of the year. Thursday evening from 5:00 – 6:00 is the 1st annual End of the Year Showcase sponsored by our PTO. This is an open-house style event for you to celebrate the closing of the 2023 – 2024 school year! There will be plenty to look at and learn about as you make your way through the halls. The Book Fair will also be open if you’re looking for new summer reading. Friday we encourage students to “show what they know, when they glow” by participating in our GLOW Day! Wear your brightest clothes so you glow! Have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families! A few important announcements for the upcoming week… Don’t forget tomorrow is the PE Department’s last Fun Run of the year! The parking lot will be open until 7:50 a.m. and the fun starts at 8 am. Please follow the signs and watch for pedestrians. Next week is our Month of the Military Child Spirit Week—to kick it off students are encouraged to show they’re Proud to be an American by wearing red, white, and blue on Monday. On Tuesday we are having a crazy camo day, Wednesday we will celebrate Purple Up Day by wearing purple, Thursday students can wear their best superhero outfit since Our Troops are Our Heroes, and Friday we want to remember and appreciate everyone who is deployed by wearing red. Do you have an aspiring artist? Next Wednesday and Thursday is the K-12 County Art Show at the FWB Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.. It’s a great show of talent and sure to inspire your student. On Thursday, April 18th, our PTO is hosting a Spirit Night at Pepper’s. On behalf of our Childcare program—for those that have requested summer camp packets, they went home today. Due to Childcare’s large enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year, we will be on a wait list. If you are interested in being on the wait list, we encourage you to turn in your packet ASAP. Have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm system moving into our area Wednesday afternoon. Following weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Wednesday's school day or after school activities. No adjustments to Wednesday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.

A few important announcements for the upcoming week… Sunday, March 31st is the last chance to purchase a yearbook. You can visit schoolcashonline.com to purchase one. April is the month of the Military Child so get ready to Purple Up on Fridays! Starting at 3 PM on Monday, April 1st, our PTO is hosting a Chick-fil-A Community Care Event from 3-close. On Tuesday we will be joining together by wearing blue to recognize Autism Awareness Day. Don’t forget to join us at the Tuesday PTO meeting in the media center from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Spring picture orders are due on Wednesday, April 3rd and on Friday we will wear our purple! Have a fabulous weekend and GO SEMINOLES!

Yearbooks will be on sale until March 31st!!! This is your last chance to grab one!! They are on schoolcashonline.com only! 😊

Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holidays March 15 - 22, 2024. March 25 is a Teacher Workday / Student Holiday. Enjoy your break!

A few important announcements for the upcoming week… On Monday, March 4th, we will be having our Chik-Fil-A spirit night! Tuesday is double fun with a Spirit Night at McAlister’s from 4 – 9 and our BES night at Fort SK8. Come roll with us from 5 – 8! GREAT news—we will be extending the Field Day pre-orders to Monday, March 4th. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for field day on Monday, March 11th. Please take a moment to visit our website to complete the parent survey, if you have not already. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y93TKZ9 Have a fabulous weekend and GO SEMINOLES!

A few important announcements for the upcoming week… On Tuesday February 27, 2024 there will be a Meet and Greet for our new principal, Mr. Berry. The Meet and Greet will be in the Media Center from 4:45 – 5:30 and the PTO General Meeting will follow from 5:30 – 6:30. On Thursday, February 29th we have Spring School Pictures—don't forget your best smiles! Please take a moment to visit our website to complete the parent survey, if you have not already. Have a fabulous weekend and GO SEMINOLES!

You asked, so we listened! The school spirit store is back open! It will run from January 22-February 5, 2024. It’s the last time to order before next school year. We also have bows and earrings if anyone is interested- email bluewaterPTO@gmail.com and we can arrange to pick up. https://stores.inksoft.com/bluewater_elementary.../shop/home

Thankful to have Lt Col Metzger come by Bluewater. Lt Col Metzger is the Commander of the 87EWS at Eglin and Mrs. Klugh is their honorary Commander. It was great to share our school with him.

Our BES Seminole Spotlight this week is Coach Camila. The PTO would like to thank Coach Camila for her constant support. Coach Camila is always willing to lend a helping hand and is a terrific sport. We are incredibly grateful for your amazing support, encouragement, and help!

Join us for a weeklong fundraiser to support our local elementary school and a local business! For one week, purchase any drink and a portion of the sales will go to the Bluewater Elementary PTO. Lots of kid-friendly options! Tell them you are a Bluewater Seminole!

Celebrate Literacy Week!

Please remember all transportation changes must be in writing. If you have a bus change, please include the bus stop on your note and the first and last name of the child. Changes are not accepted after 2:30 pm. bestransport@okaloosaschools.com Per district policy, checkouts end 30 minutes before dismissal. This means checkouts end at 2:50 pm every day.

We are HIRING! Check out the open positions available at https://okaloosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/jobs/#!Jobs. We need a 3.5 hour cleaner in the evenings, and 2 ESE Classroom Assistants during the day. You may also contact Mrs. Klugh for more information. klugha@okaloosaschools.com.

OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.  Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.  No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.

OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.  Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.  No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.

Today, Monday, January 8 - School will release at regular time - Child Care closes today at 4:45 PM Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9 - School Closed - No before or after school activities including extracurricular activities, tutoring, and daycare Okaloosa Schools will resume on Wednesday, January 10.

Friday, December 15th, parent lunches will not be held due to several school-based activities that day. We will continue Friday lunches in the new year (weather permitting).