Bluewater Elementary School

Greetings Seminole families! A few important announcements for the upcoming week... The Boosterthon is on its way and waiting for our Seminoles to sign up on mybooster.com. Our kick-off isn't until the end of the month, but you can start making pledges now! Help us reach our $35,000 goal to raise funds for campus improvements. On Tuesday, October 23, the monthly General PTO meeting will be in the media center at 5:30. PTO is a great way to get involved with the school community, so we hope to see you there! Red Ribbon Week is observed annually from October 23rd to 31st. Join us in making a difference by encouraging everyone to play their part in keeping our community safe and healthy. We will be honoring this year's theme, "Life is a Movie", by dressing up with different daily themes. Wednesday—wear red, Thursday--wear Hawaiin or tropical-inspired attire, and on Friday you can dress like the STAR you are! Speaking of dress up: we hope you and your family will join us on Saturday, October 26th, for a PE sponsored Fun Run/Walk from 8am to 9am. Costumes are welcome. Thank you for all you do to support Bluewater Elementary School. We hope you have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

On Wednesday, October 16th wear Orange for Unity and bring a food item to show kindness!

Greetings Seminole families, A few important announcements for the upcoming week... There is no school on Monday, October 14th in observance of our first Teacher Workday/Student Holiday.. The Boosterthon is on it's way and waiting for our Seminoles to sign up on mybooster.com. Our kick-off isn't until the end of the month, but you can start making pledges now. On Wednesday, October 16th, we will be wearing orange to promote Unity Day and the importance of joining together to create a community built on kindness, acceptance of differences, and inclusion. On Thursday, October 17th, make your way to Pepper's in Niceville for a Spirit Night and Friday you can have lunch with your Seminole! It's been a great first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. We hope you have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!

Phones at all schools have been restored!

Good morning! Phones are down at some of our schools. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix the issue.

Greetings Seminole families, A huge shout out and thank you to our PTO, Blue Jam committee, faculty, staff, volunteers, NHS leadership students, community members, businesses, and families that made our Blue Jam event possible. We are grateful we were able to have the event--rain or shine. An important announcement for this week…Today is the day! Our Bluewater Dance-A-Thon fundraiser is open for sign ups on MyBooster.com! Our goal is to raise $35,000 for campus improvements and technology. This is going to be epic and you do not want to miss out! Follow the PTO Facebook page to stay up-to-date on Boosterthon and other school happenings. Have a fantastic week and GO SEMINOLES!

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!