
🎉 UNITY DAY ENERGY! 🎉🧡
BMW was glowing ORANGE today! Our students and staff brought the BRIGHTEST outfits, the BIGGEST smiles, and the BEST kindness vibes EVER! 🍊✨
We wore orange to shout it loud and proud:
Kindness wins. Inclusion matters. Together, we’re unstoppable! 💪🧡
Let’s keep the excitement going—lift each other up, cheer each other on, and spread kindness like CONFETTI! 🎊✨










☀️❄️ Our 1st graders turned into mini engineers in the science yesterday today! They brainstormed creative ways to build a shelter that would help keep them cool. From shade structures to clever designs that block the sun, their imaginations were on fire—while their shelters kept things chill! 😎🏗️🌬️
We love watching their problem-solving skills shine! 💡🧠✨








🧡 Unity Day is Wednesday, October 22nd! 🧡
We’re asking all students and staff to wear ORANGE to show that we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s brighten our school in support of a bully-free community! 🧡✨


📸 Smile, it’s Picture Day! 😄 Mark your calendars — Picture Day is Tuesday, October 21st! Come to school ready to show off those bright smiles and best outfits. We can’t wait to see everyone looking their best! 💙✨


🏗️⚙️ Our 3rd graders traveled way back in time to Ancient Egypt this week! They put their engineering hats on to design and test simple machines that could help build the pyramids 🏺✨ From levers to pulleys, they discovered just how clever those ancient builders really were! Who knew learning about history could be so hands-on and fun? 🐫🔺




🎸 “G” is for GUITAR! Our preschool rockstars were strumming their creativity today as they made their very own guitars for Letter G week! 🎶 Between the giggles, glue, and glitter, we might just have the next big band in the making! 💛



Our staff and students are showing off their school pride in style! 💙💛 From cozy hoodies to spirited tees, everyone’s rocking their new spirit wear and loving it! 👕✨ There’s nothing better than seeing our halls filled with smiles, school colors, and pride! 🏫



🌕🌖🌗🌘 4th grade scientists had a sweet time learning about the moon phases last week! Using Oreos (yes, Oreos 🍪), they carefully twisted, scraped, and sculpted each cookie to show the different phases of the moon. Learning is always better with snacks — and now they’ll never look at dessert the same way again! 🌙✨







Our preschoolers have caught the reading bug! 🐛📚 From turning pages to giggling at silly stories, these tiny bookworms are on a reading adventure full of fun, laughter, and imagination! 🌟✨



⚡️Our 5th graders are bringing science to life! 🔬 Today, they explored energy transformations through a fun, hands-on lab. They discovered how energy is always on the move! 💡✨





🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.


🎨 Paint, giggles, and numbers — oh my! 😄 Our preschoolers turned math time into a masterpiece today! From rainbow 1s to polka-dot 2s, they’re learning their numbers one colorful brushstroke at a time. 🌈🖌️






🔷 Our 5th graders are diving deep into science with Hexagonal Thinking! 🧠✨
Students worked together to connect key ideas about matter — from physical and chemical changes to atoms and molecules — making meaningful connections and explaining their thinking along the way.
This hands-on review helped them see how all the pieces of learning fit together! 🔬💭



✨🎨 2025–2026 Reflections Contest 🎨✨
This year’s theme is “I Belong.” 🫶
Students are invited to express themselves through art, dance, film, literature, music, or photography as they explore what belonging means to them. 🌈
Every student has a voice and a story to share — and this is your chance to shine! 💫
Stay tuned for submission details and deadlines. We can’t wait to see how our amazing B.M. Williams students show the world where they belong! 💛💙



🌌✨ Our 4th graders from B.M. Williams had an out-of-this-world experience this week visiting the Planetarium at Old Dominion University! They explored the wonders of space, learned about the stars and planets, and discovered just how big our universe really is. 🚀🪐
A huge thank you to ODU for inspiring our students to reach for the stars! 🌠





📢 Reminder Families!
This Friday, October 3rd, is a Teacher Work Day. That means there will be NO SCHOOL for elementary students only. Please make arrangements as needed, and enjoy the long weekend with your kids! 🍂✏️


🦸♀️🦸♂️ Our halls were filled with heroes today! From capes to superpowers, students and staff rocked Superhero Day for Attendance Awareness Week! 💥
Because showing up each day is the real superpower 💪✨ No villains here—just heroes who know school is the place to be! 🎉











🍦 Join us for a Community Resource Fair & Ice Cream Social at Oscar Smith Middle School!
📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM
This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!
Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!
💙 This event will also be available in Spanish
💻https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458
📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM
This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!
Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!
💙 This event will also be available in Spanish
💻https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458


🎩🧢 Today was Hat Day at BM Williams Elementary, and our students and staff showed up in style! From silly hats to sporty caps and everything in between, the creativity and school spirit were on full display. ❤️💙 We love seeing our BM Williams family have fun while making memories together. What a great way to brighten up the day!











Nothing brings school spirit to life like coming together for our favorite team! 🏈🎉 Yesterday, our students and staff showed their pride by rocking team colors, jerseys, and big smiles. It was all about unity, fun, and cheering together as one community! 💙🤍
Go team! 🙌









