The most recent School Messenger announcements will be documented here for the hearing impaired and for others who want to refresh their memories after listening to the phone recording.
April
4/10/2013
"Greetings, Early College parents. Today we distributed report cards, technology fee reminders, spring picture envelopes, and a spring festival flyer. If you received a technology fee reminder, send payment to Mrs. Jaco as soon as possible. Fees that are not paid will delay a student’s fall schedule at A-B Tech. Student picture packages must be pre-paid on Friday, see the envelope for details. A spring festival will be held this Saturday as part of the 2nd years World Change Project. Check out the pink flyer for all of the fun details and tell all of your friends! If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s grades, we encourage you to contact the teachers directly for more information.
Thank you for supporting your child and Buncombe County Early College!" Bonnie Johnston
January
1/30/2013
Early College parents, we need your valuable input on our proposed school calendar for next year. Our parent group, Eagles Wings, will meet Tuesday afternoon, February 5, at 5:30 in Birch 209. Please join us to hear about the school calendar, offer your opinion, and put in your vote.
Suzanne Hosch will host a drop-in meeting for international travel opportunities on Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30, so you can get information about upcoming trips if you wish. Please join our international travel group at McDonalds in Biltmore tomorrow from 4:30 to 7:30; a portion of all sales at that time will be donated to our student travelers.I hope to see you Tuesday at 5:30 in Birch 209 to get your input and vote on our 2013-2014 school calendar. Thank you and have a great evening.
1/6/2013
"As our New Year begins, our first semester ends. With this in mind please take responsibility for your text books, service-learning hours, and your college class schedule found on Webadvisor. First, text books must be turned in and/or accounted for by Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Oakley will be happy to process this expectation ASAP. Secondly, service-learning hours with reflection questions are due by Friday of this week as the new semester service hours will be due starting the 14th of Jan until the end of the school year. See me with questions regarding service-learning completion. Lastly, please go to Webadvisor to know what and where your college classes will be this week. BCEC Teachers and staff are very excited to start this New Year off strong and we are working hard to serve our students to the best of our ability. Please get these three items resolved if you have not already and start off the New Year by looking into a successful future.
See you tomorrow.
Mr.Hutchman"
December
12/3/2012
- Eagles Wings parent group meets Tuesday (Dec 4) at 5:30 pm in Birch 209 to plan activities to benefit our students. Please join us!
- Wednesday is an early release day. There will be no after-school tutoring on Wednesday afternoon.
- Thank you for supporting Buncombe County Early College!
October
10/26/2012
"Hello, Early and Middle College families. This is Bonnie Johnston, and I want let you know that report cards were sent home today with your son or daughter. College grades are not listed on the report card, but your student can log in to moodle to show you the grades. If you are concerned about any high school grades, please contact the teacher by e-mail or phone. Contact Stephen Maag about any college course concerns. Many of our students have grades to be proud of, so please let them know we celebrate their academic success with you! Thank you, and have a great weekend."
September
9/11/2012
"Good Evening, This is Karen Morgan the school counselor at Buncombe County Early College and I want to tell you about College Night at the Asheville Mall this Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Are you interested in learning about N.C. colleges and colleges from across the southeast? Do you have questions about the majors each college offers? What would you like to study and what careers interest you. Are you concerned about how much it will cost to go to a particular four year university?
If you are interested in these questions and more I encourage students and parents to attend the College Night at the Asheville Mall this week on Thursday, September 13 from 6:00 – 9:00
College Representatives from over 150 colleges want to talk with students and parents and share information and the excitement they have for their college or university. Perhaps you will discover a college you had never considered as a good match for you and your interests. It is never too early to begin planning for college so I hope you will attend College Night this Thursday, September 13 from 6 – 9 pm at the Asheville Mall.
Thank you for your time. Good Night."
April
4/23/2012
"Greetings 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade upperclass people. Mr H. here with anannouncement about visiting WCU on Tuesday, May 8th, one day following the completion of A-B Tech college classes. Whether you have decided which college you may transfer to or not, this will be a fun and informative event that will provide insight to you about life on a 4year college campus.See me for permission slips and questions asap as there are only 40 slots available. Thanks for listening and I hope to hear from you soon."
February
2/8/2012
Greetings BCEC family,
Mr. H. here with some exciting service-learning announcements.
First, it is recruitment time and if you are interested in sharing your Early College experience with potential students and families either during the school day visits or at the 7:00 pm parent orientations see me for details. Secondly, rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4thyear students interested in the health and/or medical field are invited to apply for the 4-week Mission Possible paid internship which takes place this summer. Interviews will be on Friday, April 13th, but applications are being accepted now and it is encouraged to get them completed as soon as possible. Check out the white board and/or see me if interested. Lastly, it is never too early to complete your service learning hours for this semester. We are trying to go paperless so stay tuned for a new process of sharing your experience through reflection questions. I am currently working on a website that will be accessible from my BCEC staff website page.
Thank you for listening.
November
11/30/2011
"Hello Early College families, this is biology teacher Julie Maimes calling to let you know about an excellent Eagle’s Wings fundraiser. We will be selling Chick-fil-A calendars to support student activities. Calendars will be sold in the office during school hours. They cost only $8 and will give you $30 worth of free food at Chick-fil-A, so please stop by and support our students."
September
9/22/2011
"Hello Early College students and families, this is 3rd year Alex de la Sierra with information about a fund raising event coming up that will be lots of fun and needs your support - all proceeds will go to the Eagle's Wings... a group of parents and students who volunteer to organize many of your special events. Our fundraiser will take place this coming Tuesday, September 27th. Please come out to "Spirit Night" at Chick-Fil-A on Tunnel Road (across from the Asheville Mall) from 5-8 pm. Encourage your friends and family to stop by the drive thru or come inside and mention "BCEC". Weather permitting, we will also play the game of Plinko on the patio... so come on out and donate $1 to take a spin on the Plinko Prize Wheel. 10% of all proceeds as well as Plinko donations will go back to Early College, so please stop by with your family and friends and support your school...THANK YOU!"
9/20/2011
"Hello! This is Karen Morgan the school counselor at Buncombe County Early College.I would like tomake you aware of an opportunity that can help our Early College Students become more College Ready. The opportunity is College Night at the AshevilleMall. College Night will be held this week on Thursday, September 22 from6 – 9.CollegeRepresentatives from over 150 colleges will be available to answer questionsand hand out college information. Hundreds of students and parents attendthis event. It is a great way to get lots on information in onelocation. Families are welcome to stay as long as they like.
Iencourage all Buncombe County Early College students and parents to attendCollege Night this week September 22 from 6 pm – 9pm at the AshevilleMall. It helps students to begin thinking about their plans after EarlyCollege. Good Evening."
August
8/24/2011
"Hello Year 5 students and parents. This is Karen Morgan, BCEC school counselor. This is a reminder about the College Planning Meeting on Tuesday, August 30 from 5:30-6:30. Laura Misner, from College Foundation of N.C. will present important information about the college application process and the resources available from CFNC for college planning. The meeting location is Birch room 209. I look forward to seeing you Tuesday, August 30th at 5:30. Please call BCEC if you have questions."
8/15/2011
"Hello Students, Mr. Hutchman here with important transportation information. Because neighborhood buses will not be running tomorrow, Tuesday the 16th, all year 1 and 2 students who plan on taking the bus must get their own transportation to and from their district high school. You will ride the BCEC bus from your district high school in the am, and be dropped off at your district high school in the afternoon.
Years 3, 4, and 5 please make sure that you leave extra early as traffic and parking will be busy.
We look forward to a great school year and seeing all of you. Thanks."
"Years 3, 4, and 5: You are required to attend College Support classes only after your first college class. If you have a College Support tomorrow, Tuesday, 16th you are not required to attend. However, College Support does count on regular attendance and you will be held accountable for each class throughout the year."
6/30/2011
"Greetings, Early College students and families. This is Cindy Little, Assistant Principal, calling with an important announcement as you begin your back-to-school shopping.
Buncombe County Early College has renewed its commitment to a dress code that reflects its values. Successfully preparing students or college, careers and life includes guiding them toward appropriate clothing choices. Our revised dress code can be found on our website, and we encourage you to consult it before buying any new clothes. Thank you. Enjoy the summer, and we’ll see you soon."
