Dear Bolivia Elementary Families,

As we work together to create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment, I want to remind all families about our Student Dress and Appearance Policy (Policy Code 4316). These guidelines help ensure that all students are dressed in a way that supports learning, promotes safety, and mirrors expectations found in many workplaces.

We ask that you please review the policy and partner with us in helping your student follow the expectations each day. Below are a few key points from the policy:

 Prohibited Items and Styles of Wear:

• Clothing must cover from chest to mid-thigh with non-see-through fabric in the front, back, and sides.

• Undergarments must be covered at all times.

• No strapless clothing, pajamas, blankets, or slippers/bedroom shoes.

• Clothing may not depict profanity, violence, drugs, tobacco, or anything sexually explicit.

• No gang-related items, including bandanas.

• Hats, hoods, and sunglasses are not allowed indoors unless for medical or religious reasons.

 Students Must Wear:

• School-appropriate clothing that is safe, non-distracting, and respectful.

• Proper footwear at all times.

 Consequences for Dress Code Violations (Grades PreK–5):

• First Offense: Student will be asked to change. If necessary, parents may be called to bring a change of clothes, or the school will provide alternative clothing for the day.

• Further Offenses: Additional disciplinary steps will be taken.

You can read the full Brunswick County Schools Dress Code policy here:
 Policy Code 4316 – Student Dress and Appearance

We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to contact us.

Thank you for your partnership!

Warm regards,
Maura Cleary
Principal

Kindergarten Registration begins March 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. Please use the link to register your child. If you have any questions, please call the school at 910-756-5070.

2024/2025 Bolivia

Duty Free Lunches for Teachers!

Teagan Hall

tehall@bcswan.net

910-756-5070

We need lunch buddy volunteers, we need YOU! 

We would like to continue this volunteer program with two days a week, Wednesdays and Fridays :) 

Lunch buddies will monitor students as they are in line for lunch, and as they eat. Students will raise their hands for assistance, and you can get them what they need. We follow our 3 B's everywhere on campus, including the cafeteria. 

Educators are on their feet most of the day, and focused for hours at a time. I believe our teachers need an opportunity to power down and reflect. Sometimes it can be physically exhausting and mentally draining to be front and center all day long with no breaks. Teaching can also be very isolating at times as they are with a community of students but adult interaction is critical. Professionals need time to use the bathroom, talk to colleagues about what they are doing in the classrooms, reflect with others, or simply just have a relaxing chat with a friend before heading back to class.

Most of us would agree this is a simple and effective way to help out not only our teachers, but to also create lasting mentorships with students.

Thanks again for helping make an impact at Bolivia Elementary School! 

To slow the spread of infectious diseases, it is best if a student stays home under the following circumstances:

•   Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher—student may return to school if no fever for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication (Tylenol/acetaminophen, Advil/ibuprofen) and symptoms of illness are improving
•  Vomiting/diarrhea—Vomiting two or more times in the previous 24 hours. Two or more bouts of diarrhea in the previous 24 hours. Must be vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school
• Respiratory virus symptoms—cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, wheezing—that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by another cause such as seasonal allergies.
• Skin sores that are draining fluid on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with a bandage.

In general, a child returning to school should be well enough to participate in school.

https://www.cdc.gov/children-and-school-preparedness/php/interventions/when-students-or-staff-are-sick.html

How you can assist in preventing the spread of illnesses:

•   Frequent hand washing (for at least 20 seconds, using soap and water; Hand sanitizer may be used instead of hand washing but hand washing is best)
  • before eating
  • after a trip to the bathroom
  •  after coming inside from playing outdoors
  • after touching an animal like a family pet
  • after sneezing or coughing
  • when someone in the house is ill
• Cover your cough/sneeze with your elbow or a tissue
• Do not prepare, handle food, or care for others when you are sick

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2016/10/global-handwashing-day-2016/