Principal's Pen

Dear Billingsville Cotswold Families,

As we wrap up another wonderful week at Billingsville-Cotswold, we want to celebrate the many opportunities our students had to learn, connect, and grow!

On Wednesday, we held our first Club Day, and the excitement was evident throughout the building. Students had the chance to participate in activities they are passionate about, including painting, crocheting, cheerleading, step, Mahjong, robotics, LEGO building, and more. It was inspiring to see students exploring new interests, developing talents, and building friendships while engaging in meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. Our second-grade students also enjoyed a field trip this week, extending their learning through real-world experiences and hands-on exploration. In addition, we came together for our Run for Change event. As an IB World School, we believe in taking action to make a positive impact on our community and the world around us. We are proud of our students for embracing the IB principle of action and demonstrating that even small efforts can create meaningful change.

As we look ahead to next week, our focus remains on strong instruction and continued academic growth as we quickly approach the end of Quarter 1. We encourage all students to stay engaged, work hard, and finish the quarter strong.

Don't forget to join us for our Movie Night next Friday evening, hosted by the Men of Billingsville-Cotswold. We look forward to a fun evening of community, fellowship, and family engagement.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are ensuring that every Cougar learns, grows, and thrives.

Thank you!

Heather Haas

Principal

Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary

980-343-5520

EMAIL

Be a Pledge for Paws All-Star!

Thanks to your generosity, BCE’s fall fundraising campaign, Pledge for Paws, has raised more than $10,550! Your tax-deductible contributions enable the PTA to support a thriving community through academic enrichment programs, staff appreciation, campus improvements, family engagement events and so much more. 

As a special treat to our students, if we raise $20,000 by Oct. 23, they can dress like their favorite book character on Oct. 30! 

To make things easier for you, we’ve moved to one main fundraiser—Pledge for Paws—along with a winter silent auction this year. Since we’re not holding Boosterthon, we invite you to consider directing your annual donation to Pledge for Paws so we can continue providing meaningful experiences. We also encourage you to share the donation link with family and friends who want to support our school.

Get in the game and contribute today today to continue our meaningful impact on students, teachers and staff!

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night is Tuesday, October 20

Take a night off from cooking and support BCE! Join us on Tuesday, October 20, for Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A Cotswold. Place your order through the Chick-fil-A app, and 10% of designated sales will be donated back to our school!

Location: Chick-fil-A Cotswold, 4431 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28211



Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to our Cougars!

Come Watch MLB Playoffs and Mingle with the MOBC!

All Cougar dads and dad-like figures are invited to join MOBC on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Vaulted Oak Brewing for their fall social. Come early, late, or in-between for this casual event. Pizza will be provided, drinks available for purchase. 

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.



MOBC Movie Night is on Friday, October 23

Grab your blankets and get ready for a wild night! Join us for an outdoor screening of Disney's Zootopia 2 on Friday, October 23 at 6:00 pm in the Billingsville Campus Courtyard. Bring the family and enjoy a fun evening with our BCE community!

Please RSVP if you plan to attend!

5th Grade Families: Camp Hanes Payment Deadline THIS Tuesday!

FORMS AND PAYMENT ARE NOW PAST DUE. Tuesday is the last day to submit your forms and payment. Your child’s registration is not complete until the payment has been submitted.  

Camp Hanes will take place October 28 - October 29. We do need chaperones for this trip, especially male chaperones. Please consider joining your student and their classmates for this trip!

Click HERE to register and pay for your child, and to sign up to be a chaperone if interested.

October Staff Members of the Month Nominations

It's time to recognize October staff members of the month! Do you know any Billingsville-Cotswold staff members who have done an outstanding job over the past month? Please submit nominations to Angela Perry (bcenominations@gmail.com) or complete the nomination form. Please submit nominations by October 27.

Spirit Night at the Hive!

Our annual "Cougars Night at the Hive" will take place on Saturday, March 13, at 6:00 PM. Come support the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Phoenix Suns!

Please note the following details for this year's event:

• Tickets: Pre-purchase your tickets through Membership Toolkit. Mr. Clutts will deliver them electronically closer to the event date.
• Fan Experiences: We have a limited number of Fan Experiences available (High Five Squad and Anthem Buddies). Tickets purchased early will receive priority for these spots. If you would like your child(ren) to be considered, please indicate this on your form.
• Seating: If you would like to sit with another family, please note their name on your form or purchase your tickets together.

Last year's game sold out, so be sure to buy your tickets early here!

CMS School Choice Lottery Dates

The CMS School Choice Lottery begins on November 2. If you are new to CMS or are a returning student, registration is open now through December 1. The lottery will close on December 11.

For updates, please follow CMS or @bcecougarpride on Instagram.

Want to get more involved? Volunteers needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with weekly copies, bulletin boards, hanging student work, and front office support. Volunteers will rotate through teams, with an estimated commitment of just 1–2 hours per month.

Interested? Message Hannah Leister on ParentSquare or email leisterhr@gmail.com.

Reminder: All volunteers must register with CMS Volunteers.

Join the PTA!

Join the BCE PTA! Being a part of this community gives you membership into National and NCPTA which is an investment in the future of all our children and promotes partnerships between BCE staff, teachers, and parents. No volunteer time is required with membership. Beyond paying annual membership dues, however you choose to PTA is up to you!

Pay your dues via Membership Toolkit, our communication platform. 

BCE Membership Toolkit Access

Haven't signed up for Membership Toolkit yet? By registering with Membership Toolkit, you will have access to the Directory to connect with your child's classmates and their families! Don’t miss out on PTA information and upcoming events on Membership Toolkit! Please be sure to add your child’s teacher information when creating your account. 

Existing members: Please take a moment to re-verify your account. 

*Click on My Account. 

*Update this information and your child’s teacher assignment by clicking on Family Information. 

*Update your Directory Preferences by clicking on Directory & Publish Preferences. 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the calendar so you can import from MTK to your personal calendar!

Thank You to our Community Sponsors