We are excited to participate in the Duke Dog Reading Program again this year! Students who meet the reading goals below will receive tickets to JMU Basketball games.  Reading Goals:Pre-K through Grade 3: Five (5) grade-level appropriate booksGrade 4 & 5: Three (3) grade-level appropriate books Students who complete the form will receive three (3) digital tickets for each game, which admit the student and two (2) additional guests to these basketball games.  Women's Basketball: December 14, 2025 vs Notre DameMen's Basketball: January 10, 2026 vs Old DominionWomen's Basketball: February 21, 2026 vs App State

Hello Bluestone families, -Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Monday, November 3, from 11am to 7pm. Remember to schedule your meeting with your student's teacher soon. Need help? Let me know.  -Also, join us for a Game Exchange from 4-7pm! Bring used board games. Students from James Madison University will be there to play and teach games. https://tinyurl.com/m86fppn2 -Want to say thank you to our teachers? Please sign up here https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/QHYU9132 to contribute for the first teacher appreciation meal on Teacher-Conference day, November 3.  Have a wonderful week

Hello Bluestone families, -Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Monday, November 3, from 11am to 7pm. Remember to schedule your meeting with your student's teacher soon. Need help? Let me know.  -Also, join us for a Game Exchange from 4-7pm! Bring used board games. Students from James Madison University will be there to play and teach games. https://tinyurl.com/m86fppn2 -Want to say thank you to our teachers? Please sign up here https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/QHYU9132 to contribute for the first teacher appreciation meal on Teacher-Conference day, November 3.  Have a wonderful week!

-Join us for our Fall Community Meal TODAY, October 23 at 5:30 PM! Free hot dogs and fun activities! Families and students are welcome. https://tinyurl.com/3yp9r8z5 We food will be in the cafeteria. -Tomorrow, Friday October 24, there is NO school-Please sign up here to donate items for first staff appreciation meal that the Parent Committee is doing for teacher https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/QHYU9132 if you would prefer to give a monetary donation towards purchasing needed items, please contact Brandy Stone at brandy.stone.1211@gmail.com

-All students and school personnel are participating THIS WEEK in our Bullying Prevention Month Spirit Week (Oct. 20-23). Please see the pictures attached.-Join us for our Fall Community Meal on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 PM! Free hot dogs and fun activities! Families and students are welcome. {https://tinyurl.com/yrb8zmr3} 

Dear Families, -Please remember the following during drop off so the process can remain safe and efficient.-Park in a parking spot if walking a child into the building OR if you need to assist a child getting out of the car-Do not pass other cars unless directed to do so by staff-Remember the speed limit in the parking lot is 5 mph-If arriving after 9:05 you must park and go with your child to the office to check in-Call the office to share any concerns about the drop off process

-Join us for our Fall Community Meal on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30pm! Families and students are invited. https://tinyurl.com/yrb8zmr3 -Bluestone is looking for a small grill that you are looking to part with. We will be using the grill for our Fall and Spring Community Meals.  You can find the Right to Know Parental Notification Letter here https://tinyurl.com/6ke77erx You can also find the Assessment Opt Out Parent Notification Letter here https://tinyurl.com/mrdxkneu

-This Wednesday, October 8th, students and families can Walk, Bike, and Roll to Bluestone as part of a national campaign.  For those who would like to walk, you can meet Ms. Eliana at 8:20am at the stop Stoneleigh & Lendale and at 8:25am at Park Lawn Dr & Stoneleigh Dr.   For those who would like to ride their bikes, you can meet with Mr. Norment at South Dogwood Dr at 8:30am and at South Dogwood Dr & Hillandale Ave at 8:35am. -Our Parent Committee meets on Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30. Childcare is provided for school aged children. Please let me know if you need an interpreter for this meeting. If you would like to receive communication from the BES Parent Committee, you can sign up here https://forms.gle/Ln5VkWpYyoqJULMB9

On Monday, September 29th, the Parent Committee has a fundraising event at Dairy Queen (address: 1755 Virginia Ave) from 4pm-7pm. -Culture day on Monday, September 29th. Students and staff are invited to wear traditional clothing or a T-shirt that represents their family. -Our Parent Committee meets on Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30. Childcare is provided for school-aged children. Please let me know if you need an interpreter for this meeting. -Ordering school pictures: we are waiting to receive more guidance from the new picture company that we are working with. Have a wonderful week! Eliana

-Our Parent Committee meets on Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30. Childcare is provided for school aged children. Please let me know if you need an interpreter for this meeting. -Bluestone is looking for a small grill that you are looking to part with. We will be using the grill for our Fall and Spring Community Meals. -Our Fall Community Meal will be on Thursday, October 23rd at 5:30pm