Bluewater Elementary School

Greetings Seminole families! A few important announcements for this week… Wednesday, September 2nd, will be our annual Walk-to-School Day! Join us at 8:10 at the Bluewater Community Church to walk to school. On Wednesday we will be wearing PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are still calling all bakers for the Blue Jam Cake Walk on Friday! They can be homemade, store bought, or custom ordered and will need to be turned into the main office by noon on Thursday, October 3rd. We are excited to announce the Fall Book Fair is here and will open to students this week. Last, but certainly not least, the Bluewater Jam is HAPPENING! We hope to see as many families as possible at our event this Friday, from 5-7, on campus. There will be games, food trucks, face painting, the Book Fair will be open, and we will be accepting the pillow donations for ABed4Me. It's an event you don't want to miss. Please see the attached flyers for more details. Have a great week and GO SEMINOLES!

Greetings Seminoles families! A few important announcements for the upcoming week… Join us for a Community Care Event at Chik-Fil-a in Niceville on Monday, September 23 from 3pm-close. Place your order in the app and pick it up inside or in the drive thru line to support BES. On Tuesday, September 24th at 5:30, our General PTO meeting will be in the media center--we hope to see you there. Wednesday, September 25th is make-up pictures. Thank you for the continued support as we open up the school year with a strong show of school spirit. Please see the attached flyers for upcoming events and information. We hope you have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

Way to go Seminole families--we did it! With your generosity, we hit our $8,000 Invest for the Best goal! A sincere thank you to everyone who donated to this campaign. We are excited to put your dollars to work! Thank you for your continued support. Have a great day and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminoles families! Tomorrow is the final day to donate to our Invest for the Best fundraising campaign. We are so close to hitting our $8,000 goal! Every dollar donated is used for technology updates and campus improvements benefiting your student. Login to schoolcashonline.com for your last chance to contribute. Make sure to check out the PTO page for campus events, information and the latest updates. Have a fabulous evening and GO Seminoles!

Invest in Bluewater's Best: Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goal! Dear Parents of Bluewater Elementary Students, We're reaching out today with exciting news about our "Invest for the Best" fundraising campaign! As you know, Bluewater Elementary strives to provide our students with the best possible learning environment – one that fosters their academic growth, creativity, and overall well-being. Through your generous support, we're aiming to raise $8,000 to fund essential campus improvements and technology upgrades. We're thrilled to announce that with just one week remaining, we're almost halfway to our goal! Here's why your donation makes a real difference: 100% of donations go directly to Bluewater Elementary. Unlike other fundraisers, every penny raised stays within our school to benefit our students. Your contribution will directly impact the learning environment. Funds will be used for campus improvements and technology updates. Business donations are highly encouraged and tax-deductible. We understand the power of community partnerships, and contributions from local businesses are greatly appreciated. __________________________________________ The deadline to donate is Wednesday, September 18th. Here are a couple convenient ways to contribute: Send cash or check with your student. Please make checks payable to "Bluewater Elementary PTO." OR Donate online at schoolcashonline.com. This is a fast, easy, and secure way to donate. Thank you for supporting Bluewater and Investing in the Best! Sincerely, The Bluewater Elementary PTO bluewaterpto@gmail.com

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements for the upcoming week... Invest for the Best is coming to an end. There are only 5 more days to get those pledges in! Please visit schoolcashonline.com to make a donation and be sure to visit the PTO page for the latest updates. On Wednesday, September 18th, we encourage our Seminoles to "Go Gold" for childhood cancer awareness. Thursday, September 19th is our Bingo Jam event—be sure to sign up if you haven't already since spots are limited! ​If you're not at Bingo Jam we hope you can still support BES by going to Brozinni's Pizzeria from 3 -9 Thursday night. We appreciate the continued support. Have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements for the upcoming week... This Sunday, September 8th, the custom water bottle fundraiser will end so be sure to get those orders in! FIC cards for this school year should have come home with your student today. Please complete this card and have your child return it to school Monday. On Thursday, September 12th, the Space Raiders club will be hosting a Spirit Night at Fort SK8 in Fort Walton Beach. And don't forget--Invest for the best is underway! Visit myschoolcashonline.com to make your donation. This is a great opportunity to support the school and know that 100% of your donation goes back to the school. We are hoping to have at least 80% of families participate in making our school the best it can be! Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a fabulous weekend and as always, GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements for the upcoming week… We want to start by saying thank you for helping with a GREAT start to the school year! There is still time to purchase your very own Spirit Gear, but act fast because the store closes on Sunday, September 1st. On Monday, September 2nd the school will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Tuesday, September 3rd will be the start of Bluewater’s “Invest for the Best”. This is a unique fundraiser where 100% of the proceeds go straight into the school. Be on the lookout for more information coming home with your student. A new to blue fundraiser this year is the custom AND personalized BES water bottles. Every water bottle purchase helps support our 5th grade Space Raiders program. Sales end on September 8th. Next week our Seminoles will continue working on completing progress monitoring assessments. Please help your student by encouraging them to do their best, making sure they’re getting plenty of rest, eating a good breakfast, and at school on time. Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a fabulous 3-day weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements for the upcoming week… Starting Monday of next week students will begin completing their first progress monitoring assessment of this school year. We encourage all students to get good sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time. On Tuesday, August 27 students will be having their school pictures taken—don’t forget to send them with their best smile! After school we will be hosting our first PTO General Meeting of the school year! If you’ve been looking for ways to get involved this is a great way to find endless volunteer opportunities—from making copies to helping with school-wide events! The meeting will begin at 5:30 in the Media Center and is open to all our Bluewater families. We hope you have a great weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families, It has been a great week having the students back on campus! We hope your student is getting settled into the new routines and looking forward to a successful school year. If you're interested in learning more about our school community and how to get involved, go ahead and mark your calendars for our very first PTO General Meeting. The meeting is on Tuesday, August 27th in the Media Center. We hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend and we will see your students on Monday. GO Seminoles!​

Greetings Seminole families, We enjoyed visiting with our Seminole families and students today during orientation! As you’ve probably heard by now Bluewater was rated an “A” school by the Florida Department of Education. We would like to congratulate our students on their hard work and dedication in the 2023-2024 school year. We would also like to thank our parents for supporting the classroom teachers and school administrators as we support students personally and academically. As we move into the 2024-2025 school year your Bluewater team is filled with excitement and anticipation for the new educational opportunities and experiences that lie ahead. Our teachers’ main goal is to empower, educate, and excel students in the academics and arts. We are looking forward to working together to make this another great year of growth, learning, and success. Thank you, have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families, Welcome back to a new and exciting school year at Bluewater Elementary! We hope you had a wonderful and restful summer, filled with memorable experiences. As we prepare to open our doors for another year of learning and growth, we are thrilled to share some important events prior to school starting. On Saturday our PTO is hosting a Campus Beautification day from 9 to noon. On Thursday, August 8th, we will be hosting a New-to-Blue meeting for all NEW Seminole families. This is for students in grades 1st – 5th, and does not include kindergarten parents. The meeting will start at 6 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please park in the front, as we will be greeting families in the front of the school. All Seminole students and families are welcome to orientation which will be held August 9th. Kindergarten students will receive their orientation time from their teacher. For grades 1 through 5 please adhere to the following schedule: 1st grade from 9:30 – 10:00, 2nd grade from 10:15 – 10:45, 3rd grade from 11:00 – 11:30, 4th grade from 1:15 – 1:45, and 5th grade from 2:00 – 2:30. We will have tables set up for you to visit before and after your classroom orientation to buy agendas, school spirit items, and get documents notarized. Please stay connected to our social media, Facebook and Instagram, for updates. Have a fabulous evening and GO Seminoles!!!

For anyone interested in joining the School Advisory Council (SAC), please email brownl1@okaloosaschools.com.

Greetings Seminole families! TODAY, July 11th, ONLY-- Drop by Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Niceville between 12 and 9 pm, mention BES when you order and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to BES! What better way to cool off from the heat in the middle of July?! Have a fabulous day and GO SEMINOLES!

Save the date for our annual Bluewater Elementary fall festival, Blue Jam, which will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024! We need help - if you want to help the events committee execute this event email, please email bluewaterPTO@gmail.com.

Save the date for our Bluewater Beautification Day! Community Service Event Seminole families, we need help! Join us for a campus beautification day to enhance our school! Pick weeds, plant flowers, lay pine straw, and more! We encourage families to bring supplies and buckets! Limited pine straw, flowers, and gardening rocks will be provided by the PTO. If you know of a business, organization, or local nursery that may be willing to donate supplies, please email bluewaterPTO@gmail.com. We are open to any help and/or project assistance if you would like to see something amazing at BES!

We hope our students and staff have a restful summer break! We look forward to seeing our OCSD Family again on the first day of school, August 12, 2024. The 2024-2025 School Calendar can be found on our website: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/calendars

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements… School is out for summer! Please continue watching our Social Media over the summer for any important updates or announcements. Our PTO is hosting a Pickleball tournament on June 8th from 2 – 5 pm—you can support BES by playing or sponsoring. For more information please email bluewaterPTO@gmail.com. On behalf of our PTO---thank you for supporting during our restaurant spirit week! YOU raised over 2k in a month of spirit nights for BES. We hope you have a safe and happy summer! GO SEMINOLES!

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements for the upcoming week… On Monday, May 20th, our PE Department will be having a water day during your student’s activity time. Please be sure your student brings a towel and change of clothes for after their fun in the sun! On the 21st and 22nd we will be celebrating our fifth graders with their End of the Year Ceremony at Crosspoint-Bluewater. Daycare will be closed Thursday afternoon and ALL DAY Friday for Summer Camp setup. Friday, May 24th is the final day of school and students will be released early, starting at 2:35. Have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families! A few important announcements for the upcoming week... On Thursday, May 16th we will be supporting Mental Health Awareness by being "Seen in Green". That same night our PTO is hosting a Spirit Night at Bronzini's Pizza. Thank you for your support by showing up for Spirit Nights this year! On Friday, May 17th our PE Department is having a water day during your student's activity time. Please be sure your student brings a towel and change of clothes for after their fun in the sun! Just a reminder there will be no more parent lunches for the remainder of this school year. Have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!