Shaw Elementary

Thank you parents and families for donating to our Shaw Run fundraiser. We reached our goal of $15,000 to help update the playground!

🛡️ October is School Safety Month! 🛡️ Did you know the Safer Ohio School Tip Line accepts tips via call, text, web form, and mobile app 24 hours a day? 📱☎️ This service is free, anonymous, and available to help keep our schools safe. 1-844-723-3764

🚌✨ Fact Friday ✨🚌 Did you know our Beavercreek buses drive an average of 5,146 miles every day, just with our normal bus routes? That’s like driving from Boston, MA, to Los Angeles, CA... and then back to Boston! Every. Single. Day! 🚍🌎 Shoutout to our amazing bus drivers!

Sometimes, all it takes to get through a Monday morning is a good friend by your side! This past Monday, two Shaw kindergarteners reminded us of the power of friendship as they walked to class together, kicking off their week with smiles and support. There’s nothing like having someone to share the journey with! 😊👫 #ShawElementary #Friendship #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

✨ Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨ Let’s take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools and buildings safe, clean, and running smoothly. We’re lucky to have approximately 48 custodians throughout the district who make a huge difference every day! 🙌 Pictured here are our amazing head custodians, but we want to extend our gratitude to every custodian in the district for everything they do. You are truly appreciated! 🧹🏫 #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #BeavercreekSchools #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

Did you know September is Deaf Awareness Month? We are proud to have many amazing individuals in our district who are part of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. To celebrate, some of our students, teachers, and interpreters had a blast decorating the BHS rock! 🤟🏼 AHA stands for All Hearing Abilities, reminding us that everyone, regardless of hearing level, is welcome in our community. In these photos, each person is signing their role: artist, interpreter, student, and teacher. 💙 #DeafAwarenessMonth #BeavercreekSchools

Students in Miss Gore's class at Shaw have been learning what it means to be a scientist and each step of the scientific method. This past week, they experimented to answer the question: "What will happen to a gummy bear placed in different liquids?" Our scientists hypothesized, observed, and recorded their findings—and were amazed to discover that the gummy bears expanded rather than dissolved! Then, they explored the science behind it, discussing how the gelatin in the gummy bears caused osmosis. They had so much fun experimenting and learning! 🍬🔍 #ShawElementary #BcreekSchools

Happy National IT Professionals Day!🎉💻 Today, we celebrate and appreciate the incredible work of our Creek Tech Squad who keep everything running smoothly and tackle those tricky tech problems. #NationalITProfessionalsDay

🎨 Colorful Experiments in Mrs. McCormick’s Class! 🎨 The kids have been busy with some COLORFUL experiments, and we’re seeing (and even tasting) the rainbows! 🌈✨ Science has never been so fun (or delicious)! #ScienceFun #ColorfulExperiments #MrsMcCormicksClass #ShawElementary

🌟 #CreekFactFriday 🌟Each year, BCS Central Office hosts a special 9/11 Luncheon to honor our Beavercreek First Responders. This tradition began 23 years ago as a classroom project led by Board President Jo Ann Rigano, and it continues to be meaningful today!

👮‍♀️ In honor of National Police Woman Day, we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing DARE instructor, Officer Peffly! 🌟 Officer Peffly has tremendously impacted our students by teaching them the importance of making safe and responsible choices. Her dedication, leadership, and positive influence help shape our school community every day. Thank you, Officer Peffly, for your service and commitment to keeping our students safe! 💙 #NationalPoliceWomanDay #ThankYouOfficerPeffly #BcreekSchools

Kicking Off Science with Fun and Curiosity in Mr. Shaw's Class! 🔬🌈 Mr. Shaw's class at Shaw Elementary started their science lessons this year by learning how scientists ask questions and make observations. To practice, they did a fun "Skittles Lab" to answer the question, "What happens when you pour water over Skittles?" Each student arranged Skittles in a bowl, made careful observations, and recorded what they saw on their lab sheet. When the water was poured, the students were amazed as the colors ran off the candy and formed beautiful patterns in the water! 🎨#AtShawWithShaw

🌟 #CreekFactFriday is back! 🌟Did you know this weekend’s Beavercreek Popcorn Festival marks the 25th year BCS has had a booth at the event? 🎉🍿Come celebrate with us tomorrow and Saturday, enjoy popcorn, and learn more about our schools! We can’t wait to see you there!

🧪✨ Last week, Mrs. McCormick’s 3rd grade class at Shaw Elementary had an exciting time learning about termites and the scents they follow! The students explored how termites respond to different shapes, colors, and materials virtually—what a fun way to dive into science! 🐜🔍 #ShawElementary #3rdGradeScientists #LearningIsFun #ExploringWithTermites

Today, September 2, we recognize and celebrate the achievements of all American workers. We wish you a safe and happy Labor Day! #BcreekSchools

Mrs. Hemmerich’s third graders at Shaw Elementary have been working hard practicing their reading stamina. 📚 It only took them four days to reach their goal of reading independently for 30 minutes! To celebrate their achievement, they threw a reading party! 🎉 Students brought blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals to get cozy while they read books, listened to stories, or shared a book with a friend. Great job, third graders! #ReadingRocks #ShawElementary #BcreekSchools

🖤Third Day of Third Grade! 🖤 This past Monday, our third graders in Mr. Shaw's class at Shaw Elementary celebrated the third day of third grade! 🎉 #AtShawWithShaw"

📚 Shoutout to Our Amazing Staff! 📚 Before our students returned to the classrooms, our dedicated staff participated in various professional development sessions, including reframing behavior, exploring the latest in artificial intelligence, and much more! Our team is committed to continuous learning and growth. 🦫 Their hard work, dedication, and the knowledge they gained from these sessions only enhance their tools for providing the best education possible for our students. Thank you for all you do to make our school a great place to learn and grow! #ProfessionalDevelopment #BcreekSchools #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

We welcomed our staff back for another fantastic year with our annual Opening Day ceremony! 🎉 Our team came together, proudly representing our new "One District, One Mission, One Creek" initiative. It was a wonderful way to kick off the 2024-2025 school year! Let's make this year our best one yet! 🖤🦫🧡 #BcreekSchools #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

Today marked the start of our new staff orientation! 🧡🦫🖤 We have 60 new staff members joining us this year, and we are thrilled to welcome these incredible individuals to the Creek family! Let's give them a warm welcome! #Bcreekschools #GoCreek #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek