📅 BSE Week at a Glance
BSE Week at a Glance | February 9 - 13
We have an exciting and busy week ahead at Bob Sikes Elementary! Please review the important events and reminders below:
Celebrate Hope Week at Bob Sikes Elementary! 💛
This week, our Bullpups are celebrating Hope Week - a special time dedicated to promoting kindness, empathy, resiliency, and acceptance throughout our school community. Each day, students focus on a “Word of the Day” that encourages positive character traits and reminds us how our words and actions can make a difference.
Through activities led by our amazing Care Crew, students are spreading bubbles of kindness, sharing inspirational messages, wearing yellow for the National Day of Hope, and lifting one another up with affirmations.
At Bob Sikes, we believe hope grows when we choose compassion, support one another, and create a school where everyone feels valued and included. 💛
Together, we are building strong hearts, strong minds, and a strong Bullpup community. 🐾✨
#CelebrateHopeWeek #BullpupStrong #ChooseKindness
Celebrate Hope Week Reminder This Thursday, we encourage all students and staff to wear YELLOW in honor of the National Day of Hope as we focus on kindness, empathy, and spreading joy. 
Valentine’s Day Reminder for Families
As many classes will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this Friday, we kindly remind families not to schedule deliveries to students at school, including flowers, balloons, or gifts.
These items can be disruptive to the learning environment and are difficult for the front office to manage during the school day. Additionally, balloons are not permitted on school buses due to safety concerns and will not be allowed to be transported home with students.
Thank you for helping us keep our celebrations fun, safe, and focused for all of our Bullpups! 
Fast Forward:
Okaloosa County School District schools and district offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
📚✨ It’s Book Fair Time, Bullpups! ✨📚
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Bob Sikes Elementary
🗓 February 17–25
Our fair link is LIVE! Families can:
✅ Set up an eWallet
✅ Order books online
✅ Preview our book selection before the fair
🔗 Visit here to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bobsikeselementaryschool1
📖 We will also be open during Curriculum Night on February 24 from 5:30–7:00 PM — stop by and shop with your Bullpup!
Spring Picture Day is Coming!
Bullpup families, mark your calendars!
Spring Picture Day will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Bob Sikes Elementary!
This is a great opportunity for updated portraits just in time for spring. Students should come dressed and ready to smile! 
Proofs will be sent home after picture day for families to review.
We can’t wait to see our Bullpups shine in front of the camera!
Join us for an exciting STEAM Night filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and family fun!
Special Guest: Meet local author McCaid Paul
PLUS! The Scholastic Book Fair will be OPEN during the event!
Students will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math through interactive stations, including:
Coding robots through a maze
Engineering a truss bridge
Lighting up the night while learning about fireflies
Designing & launching rockets
Math fun to take home
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Stick around for a Chili Cook-Off between grade levels!
Chili Cook-Off $ donations will be collected to support Children in Crisis, Inc.
Hotdogs, chips, and water will be served while supplies last.
A huge thank-you to Realtor, Hattie Auclair at Coldwell Banker Realty for sponsoring this event!
We can’t wait to see our families there for a night where learning truly takes center stage! 
#STEAMNight #CurriculumNight #FamilyEngagement #Bullpups #LearningInAction #CommunityStrong
🎭 Special Event Reminder:
1st Grade Families,
Join us on Friday, February 27 at 8:30 AM in the Cafeteria for our 1st Grade Seussical Performance!
