BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Mrs. Tasha Holliday, Head of Lower School
As you turn your calendar to May and see the many events that fill the month, you might agree with the recent statement that “May is the new December!” Yes, it is indeed a busy month for all of us as we wrap up the school year. I remember a conversation that I had years ago with Mrs. Kasey Mixon, our Upper School Radica Show Choir Director, about the busyness of May. As we talked, she said to me, “I don’t want all of these events and activities to seem like an obligation. I want to see them as a blessing.” What a great way to think about May! We have so much to be thankful for here at BCS, and my prayer is that we will work our way through each event, activity, and celebration in May with a heart of thankfulness for all the Lord has done for us! 

Thank you all for your kindness, prayers, and support shown to all of us during this school year. We are grateful for you! Have a wonderful summer! 

Tasha Holliday

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
Psalm 126:3
Upcoming Program
2nd grade will be performing on Friday, May 12th at 8:45 am in the Worship Center.

Please enter through the Worship Center doors, and don't forget your blue carpool card when you come to watch the performance.
Live-Stream Information for Programs
Both of these programs will be live-streamed on our SCHOOL WEBSITE. You can access the live-stream link by going to the ABOUT tab on the homepage. You may also click on this link.
Basketball Shoot-a-thon Totals
We are pleased to announce that our students have raised over $8,000 for local missions through this year's Basketball Shoot-a-thon. Thank you to all who helped make this possible.

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:3-6
Lion Walk - Spirit Day
On Monday, May 8, our students will have the opportunity to honor our Senior Class of 2023 as we host our annual LION WALK. Let's dress in our BCS spirit gear (jeans, modest/dress-code approved shorts, and BCS shirts or just wear school colors) to celebrate our Senior class. (Thank you for understanding that due to limited space, this event is not open to Lower School parents.)
Used Uniform Sale
Our 3rd annual Used Uniform Sale is coming soon! We will be accepting any of your used uniforms that are in excellent condition. The sale will be on Friday, May 12th, 7am to 11am. Please CLICK HERE for more details.

The last day to claim Lost & Found items will be Friday, May 5th. Any remaining items without a name in them will either be placed in the Used Uniform Sale or will be donated. 


Please note that our school lunchroom will not be open for visitors on Friday, May 12th since we are holding our Used Uniform Sale.
At the end of May we will say good-bye to our precious sixth grade class. Our Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place on May 18th at 9:00 am in the Worship Center. (Please bring your blue carpool card and enter through the Worship Center doors.) Their final week on campus will be filled with fun activities as they wrap up their final days at the Lower School campus. We will miss you and wish you the very best as you enter junior high! Sixth grade parents: Please CLICK HERE to see plans for the end of the year events.
Summer Reading
Our Summer Reading Program is always something fun for our students and a great way to strengthen their reading skills throughout the summer months! Students, grades 1st-6th, are eligible for fun prizes that will be given during an awards ceremony that will take place in August. We will be sharing detailed information with you about our program in the coming weeks. We will also share documents at that time that you can print and use this summer to log your reading. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Summer Reading Chairmen- Jamie Foster [email protected] and Stacy Morris [email protected].
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Summer Tutoring
If you are interested in someone working with your child over the summer to review academic concepts and skills, please refer to our summer tutoring list. Details such as rates, days, and times are set by each tutor and family. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mindy Boyd at [email protected].
Medication Pick-up
Last Day of School Plans
PLANS, PARTIES, PARTING- May 18th (Early Dismissal Day)

Here are the plans for our last day of school, Thursday, May 18th:

  • We will NOT do a Late Start on this day. School will begin at 8:00 am. Morning carpool will run as usual. Early Care will be open at 7:00 am.
  • 9:00 am- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony- this event will be live-streamed. Click on on this link for live-stream. (6th Grade Students, Parents, and guests are invited to a reception in the Fellowship Hall following the Promotion Ceremony.)
  • 10:15- 10:45 am- JK-5th End of The Year Class Parties. Room mothers/dads assigned to assist with parties may check in at the receptionist's desk at the Lion Lobby at 9:45 am to begin the party set up in classrooms. Those assisting with class parties are asked to park in the parking lot by the tunnel playground. You may pull up to the front entrance to drop off any party supplies, but we do ask that you park in the tunnel playground parking area. Parking here will assist us with traffic flow for carpool/dismissal and allow you to easily exit the school after assisting with class parties. (Please note 6th grade students will have their End of the Year Party on Tuesday, May 16th. CLICK HERE FOR 6th Grade Party Plans)

Early Dismissal Plan for Thursday, May 18th.
  • 10:45 am- Parents assisting with class parties may do an “inside checkout” and pick up your children from classrooms by 10:45. Everyone else is asked to use the carpool lines for dismissal and follow the dismissal plan listed below. We are not able to do an “inside dismissal” once class parties begin at 10:15. 
  • 11:00 am- We will dismiss ALL students at this time. BOTH front and side carpool lines will be open. Please use the carpool line that your YOUNGEST child uses each day. Discuss this plan with ALL of your riders. 
  • Please note: There will be NO Lion’s Den- After School Care Services on this day. Students who normally attend Lion's Den should use the front carpool line.
iKids Scientists in Training Camp (June 12th - 16th)
Briarwood Christian School students entering grades 2 through 6 will have the opportunity to have hands-on activities in science labs such as a physics lab, a biology lab, a chemistry lab, and/or a STEM Bible Story Lab. The students will be performing the experiments themselves. 
 
Current BCS teachers will be teaching the camp groups and the students will be divided by age. Campers should bring a sack lunch and water! We will provide snacks. Campers need to mark t-shirt size on the registration form.
 
For more information please contact [email protected].
Briarwood Summers
Briarwood Summer Programs offer many opportunities for children to experience a wide variety of skill-building, fun-filled, sports, science, theatre, and enrichment experiences. Day camps are available at both campuses for boys and girls of all ages. Make the most of summer by making it a Briarwood Summer!
Briarwood VBS 2023
May Calendar
May 1 - 3rd Grade Briarpatch Day (Rain Date May 2)
May 1- 6th Grade used uniform drop-off in carpool line
May 2 - 4th grade Montgomery Trip (make-up trip for Forester, Randall, and Sitarz)
May 3 - 3rd - 5th Grade used uniform drop-off in carpool line
May 3 - All library books due back to the library
May 4 - National Day of Prayer and Prayer at the Pole event
May 4 - 4th Grade Briarpatch Day (Rain Date May 5)
May 5 - JK - 2nd Grade used uniform sale drop-off in carpool line
May 5 - 5th Grade Crown and Shield Class @1:00 pm, Fellowship Hall (Boys), Chapel (Girls)
May 5 - Last day to pick-up clothes from Lost & Found
May 8 - Lion Walk to honor BCS Senior Class - wear BCS spirit gear with modest shorts or jeans
May 9 - 5th Grade Briarpatch Day (Rain Date May 10)
May 12 - 6th Grade Briarpatch Day (Rain Date May 15)
May 12 - 2nd Grade Program @ 8:45, Worship Center
May 12 - Used Uniform Sale, 7am - 11am
May 16 - Safety Patrol and Award Program (Elementary only) @ 8:45, Worship Center - Parents will be notified in advance if their child will receive an award (Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, DAR contests, etc...)
May 16 - 6th Grade Barn Day
May 18 - NO LATE START, School begins at 8:00 am, 10:45 Dismissal
May 18 - 6th Grade Promotion @ 9:00, Worship Center
May 18 - Report Cards released today at 3:00 pm

Have a WONDERFUL Summer!