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Writer in Residence

Phillip Shabazz, writer in residence and author of When the Grass Was Blue, joined our fifth graders for the fourth time to do a Writer's Workshop with them. To read more on Mr. Shabazz, click here. Thank you to our PTA for providing this awesome learning opportunity for our fifth graders!

Calendar

 

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday

School Day
9:15-3:45

Students may arrive at 8:45

Office Hours
8:00-4:30

New Student Registration Hours
9:30-2:30

Open House Tours
Ballentine Elementary will host Open House Tours on February 13 and March 12, both dates at 9:30 AM. In order to help us plan for seating and handouts, please let us know that you will be joining us by calling 557-1120. (Note: Registering in advance is not necessary but will be helpful for our planning.) (Click here to view a school tour presentation narrated by our students.)
     
  Spirit Day - Feb 17
 


February 17 is an Early Release Day, and it's also Spirit Day! It's Retro Day, so dress in your favorite clothing from years past.

 
 
 
Boosterthon -- Coming Soon!
The Boosterthon Fun Run program raises much-needed funds for our school and promotes the values of Fitness, Leadership, and Character. To learn more, visit www.boosterthon.com. More information will come home with your child prior to the event. This year's dates are:

Tracks 1 & 4: Feb 27 - March 1 (Fun Run on March 2 at 9:30)
Tracks 2 & 3: March 5 - 8 (Fun Run on March 9 at 9:30)
 
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Prem Chhabria, our school-wide Spelling Bee winner, to runner-up Jack Pierce, and to all of our class winners and participants. Prem will represent Ballentine at the WCPSS County-Level Spelling Bee on March 3rd at NC State University. Good luck, Prem!

 

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