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Weekly Newsletter for the Week of 9/21-9/25

Posted Date: 09/20/26 (04:00 PM)


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Weekly Newsletter for the week of Sept. 21st - Sept. 25th
September Is Attendance Awareness Month

Missing just two days of school a month in PreK and Kindergarten can make it harder for kids to read proficiently by 3rd grade.  A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4x more likely to drop out.

Attendance data isn't just about counting missed days—it's about spotting warning signs early so schools and families can step in before absences add up.

Every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and access support. Consistent school attendance is one of the most powerful predictors of student success. Let’s work together to build good attendance habits early so our students are ready for tomorrow!   Learn more: https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/




alt_text BonDeCroft Spirit Night at McDonalds.  Oct. 1st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

McDonald’s Spirit Night!
Mark your calendars! Help support our school by joining us for McDonald’s Spirit Night on Tuesday, October 1st, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
During these two hours, our PTO will receive a percentage of ALL sales—including dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile orders! Please help us spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors. Every meal helps raise vital funds directly for our school and students.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!



The PTO is raising money for new playground equipment, and we are seeking local businesses to partner with us to reach our goal. Parents, we need your help, too. If you own a business, work for one, or know of a business that would want to partner with us, please help us by asking for sponsorships. Our goal of $20,000 is now down to $12,750!! Below is the sponsorship flyer and the sponsors who have donated to the fundraiser so far. Let us know if you have any questions. We greatly appreciate your help!
Thank you to our School Sponsors!!
Gary Maxwell Insurance, Frank's, Flatt's Heating & Cooling, Morgan Furniture Center, Middle TN Natural Gas of Sparta, East Tennessee Dodge, J. Cumby Construction, INC, Volunteer Electric Cooperation, Sparkle City Tanning, Pionke Concrete Pumping




     


Attendance Matters: When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Being in class every day is one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s learning and success. We want to see our students in school as much as possible!  It’s common for children to wake up with mild sniffles, a slight headache, or just feeling a little tired. Unless your child has a fever of 100+, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or eye discharge, please encourage them to come to school!   If they start feeling worse during the day, our school nurse will evaluate them and contact you if needed.

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Student of the Week
Mrs. Larsen -Josie Qualls
Mrs. Larsen says "Josie is such a great kiddo. She is kind to all of her peers and works hard everyday. She always comes to school with a smile on her face. She is a 
great role model for following school rules and going above and beyond.
I love having her in our classroom!"
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Our Commitment to Positive Behavior
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Lion's Pledge
We are Lions!  We have GRIT!
We show GRATITUDE for what we have.
We show RESPECT to all we meet.
We are INDEPENDENT thinkers.
We make our own choices! 
We earn TRUST by our actions!
We are Lions!
We DON"T Quit!
ROAR!!


Attendance Matters

Excuse Notes
Please remember to send in a note from the doctor or a parent note when your child is absent. Each child get 5 parent notes each year. Remember, your child can't learn the material if they are not in school. Please help us by scheduling appointments after school or during breaks. Attendance really does matter.
August Attendance Challenge
August perfect attendance challenge is underway.  Students who do not miss a day in August will receive a special treat at the end of the month.  Encourage and support your child to have perfect attendance this month.  Try to schedule appointments after school or on breaks!  
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Attendance Procedures
Please make sure you send in a parent note or doctors note with your child when they return after an absence.  You can send in a parent note for 5 days worth of absences.  Any absence other than those must have a doctor or dentist note to be excused.  Please remember, this is more about ensuring students are at school to receive the daily instruction from the teacher.  Students can make up missing assignments, but they cannot get back the instruction the teacher provided that day.  Also, leaving school early is considered a tardy, as well is coming in late.  Instruction begins at 8:00am each day and does not end until 3:00pm.  Please help us by limiting the time students miss from the classroom.  We appreciate your support with this!  

Lunch Menu




Upcoming Events

9/25: Dolly Day at BDC
10/2: End of Quarter 1
10/6: Fall Pictures
10/9: Report Cards
10/12-10/16: Fall Break
10/22: Family Engagement Night (More information to come)
10/23: Bookfair Begins

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About Us:
Email: sara.cope@whitecoschools.net
Website: https://bondecroft.whitecoschools.net
Address: 8095 Crossville Hwy. Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 935-2399
Fax: (931) 935-2399