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Bethune Families🗣️

Bus Registration Is Now Open!

Secure your scholar’s transportation for the 2026–2027 school year by completing the bus registration application today.

📅 Deadline for Early Registration: July 3rd

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Bethune Families🗣️

Bus Registration Is Now Open!

Secure your scholar’s transportation for the 2026–2027 school year by completing the bus registration application today.

📅 Deadline for Early Registration: July 3rd

Click the link in our bio to apply

Our Pre-K stars are dressed to impress and stepping into their next big chapter at their Promotional Tea Party! ☕🎓✨

Congratulations to our newest rising Kindergarten class — the future is bright!

#PromotionalTeaParty #PreKPromotion #FutureKindergarteners

Our Pre-K stars are dressed to impress and stepping into their next big chapter at their Promotional Tea Party! ☕🎓✨

Congratulations to our newest rising Kindergarten class — the future is bright!

#PromotionalTeaParty #PreKPromotion #FutureKindergarteners

Student Council closed out Teacher Appreciation Week — treating our incredible staff to delicious lunch and an exciting free raffle giveaway!🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our educators for all you do each and every day. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #StudentCouncil #ThankYouTeachers

Student Council closed out Teacher Appreciation Week — treating our incredible staff to delicious lunch and an exciting free raffle giveaway!🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our educators for all you do each and every day. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #StudentCouncil #ThankYouTeachers

🔥🎧 “WE TRIPPIN’ OUT… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

Day 2, Eagles… LET’S GO BEAT THAT LEAP! 🦅📚💥

Bring this same unstoppable energy into today’s test!

Day 1 is behind you — now it’s time to keep applying pressure and show LEAP what Bethune scholars are made of 😎

✨ Stay focused
✨ Trust your preparation
✨ Use your strategies
✨ Finish strong

You’ve got this, Eagles! Walk in ready, determined, and prepared to SOAR HIGH 🦅

Let’s keep trippin’ out and dominating LEAP! 💙

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPDay2 #BeatThatLEAP #SOARHigh #BethuneExcellence EaglesReady

🔥🎧 “WE TRIPPIN’ OUT… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

Day 2, Eagles… LET’S GO BEAT THAT LEAP! 🦅📚💥

Bring this same unstoppable energy into today’s test!

Day 1 is behind you — now it’s time to keep applying pressure and show LEAP what Bethune scholars are made of 😎

✨ Stay focused
✨ Trust your preparation
✨ Use your strategies
✨ Finish strong

You’ve got this, Eagles! Walk in ready, determined, and prepared to SOAR HIGH 🦅

Let’s keep trippin’ out and dominating LEAP! 💙

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPDay2 #BeatThatLEAP #SOARHigh #BethuneExcellence EaglesReady

🔥🎧 “WE TRIPPIN’ OUT… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

TODAY’S THE DAY, EAGLES! 🦅📚✨

It’s time to put in motion all the hard work, preparation, strategies, and confidence you’ve built 💯🚀

You’ve studied.
You’ve practiced.
You’re READY.

Walk in with confidence, stay focused, and show that LEAP what Bethune scholars are made of! 💪🏽🔥

Remember:
✨ Read carefully
✨ Use your strategies
✨ Trust yourself
✨ SOAR HIGH

Today, we don’t stress… we TRIP OUT INTO LEAP! 😎📖

Let’s dominate, Eagles! 🦅💚

S.O.A.R High 🦅✨

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPDay #SOARHigh #BethuneExcellence #EaglesReady LEAPSuccess

🔥🎧 “WE TRIPPIN’ OUT… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

TODAY’S THE DAY, EAGLES! 🦅📚✨

It’s time to put in motion all the hard work, preparation, strategies, and confidence you’ve built 💯🚀

You’ve studied.
You’ve practiced.
You’re READY.

Walk in with confidence, stay focused, and show that LEAP what Bethune scholars are made of! 💪🏽🔥

Remember:
✨ Read carefully
✨ Use your strategies
✨ Trust yourself
✨ SOAR HIGH

Today, we don’t stress… we TRIP OUT INTO LEAP! 😎📖

Let’s dominate, Eagles! 🦅💚

S.O.A.R High 🦅✨

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPDay #SOARHigh #BethuneExcellence #EaglesReady LEAPSuccess

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

Zoe is back with more LEAP test-taking gems 💫📚

Today, she’s breaking down why KEY WORDS & PHRASES matter 🔍

Key words and phrases are essential because they act as the bridge between what the question is asking and the answer you provide 💡

They help you fully understand the text and guide your thinking!

📌 Look for words that:
✨ Stand out in the passage
💬 Show emotion or tone
🔄 Have multiple meanings
🔗 Connect ideas or themes

These clues help you dig deeper and find the BEST answer

Don’t just read the words… understand their purpose!

Stay focused, think critically, and Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way!💙

S.O.A.R High 🦅✨

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #ReadingStrategies #TestTakingTips #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

Zoe is back with more LEAP test-taking gems 💫📚

Today, she’s breaking down why KEY WORDS & PHRASES matter 🔍

Key words and phrases are essential because they act as the bridge between what the question is asking and the answer you provide 💡

They help you fully understand the text and guide your thinking!

📌 Look for words that:
✨ Stand out in the passage
💬 Show emotion or tone
🔄 Have multiple meanings
🔗 Connect ideas or themes

These clues help you dig deeper and find the BEST answer

Don’t just read the words… understand their purpose!

Stay focused, think critically, and Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way!💙

S.O.A.R High 🦅✨

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #ReadingStrategies #TestTakingTips #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

🧠✨ Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader? ✨🧠

Ramon writes the prime factorization of a number as:

5 × 5 × 2 × 2 × 2

What number did Ramon write the prime factorization for? 👇

A. 60
B. 80
C. 150
D. 200

Drop your answer in the comments! 👇🔥
#MathChallenge #AreYouSmarter #LEAPPrep

🧠✨ Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader? ✨🧠

Ramon writes the prime factorization of a number as:

5 × 5 × 2 × 2 × 2

What number did Ramon write the prime factorization for? 👇

A. 60
B. 80
C. 150
D. 200

Drop your answer in the comments! 👇🔥
#MathChallenge #AreYouSmarter #LEAPPrep

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

We’re back with another day of LEAP tips 💫📚

Today, Zoe & Aleeyah is breaking down a math MUST-KNOW… PEMDAS ➕➖✖️➗

🟢 P – Parentheses
🟢 E – Exponents
🟢 M – Multiply
🟢 D – Divide
🟢 A – Add
🟢 S – Subtract

Follow the order and don’t rush — one step at a time leads to the RIGHT answer

Take your time, check your work, and trust what you know!

Let’s stay sharp and Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way!💙

S.O.A.R High 🦅

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #PEMDAS #MathMatters #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

We’re back with another day of LEAP tips 💫📚

Today, Zoe & Aleeyah is breaking down a math MUST-KNOW… PEMDAS ➕➖✖️➗

🟢 P – Parentheses
🟢 E – Exponents
🟢 M – Multiply
🟢 D – Divide
🟢 A – Add
🟢 S – Subtract

Follow the order and don’t rush — one step at a time leads to the RIGHT answer

Take your time, check your work, and trust what you know!

Let’s stay sharp and Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way!💙

S.O.A.R High 🦅

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #PEMDAS #MathMatters #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

Are you smarter than a 4th grader? 🤔📚

5 Days to Go until LEAP! ⏳ Let’s test your math skills!

Look at the number: 107,“7”92

Which statement about the two values of the digit 7 is correct?

A. The value of the “7” is 10 times less than the value of the other 7.

B. The value of the “7” is 100 times less than the value of the other 7.

C. The value of the “7” is 10 times more than the value of the other 7.

D. The value of the “7” is 100 times more than the value of the other 7.

Drop your answer below! 👇📚✨ #LEAPReady #MathSkills

Are you smarter than a 4th grader? 🤔📚

5 Days to Go until LEAP! ⏳ Let’s test your math skills!

Look at the number: 107,“7”92

Which statement about the two values of the digit 7 is correct?

A. The value of the “7” is 10 times less than the value of the other 7.

B. The value of the “7” is 100 times less than the value of the other 7.

C. The value of the “7” is 10 times more than the value of the other 7.

D. The value of the “7” is 100 times more than the value of the other 7.

Drop your answer below! 👇📚✨ #LEAPReady #MathSkills

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? 🤔📚

Let’s test your skills!

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence:

“She has a heart of gold.”

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification

Drop your answer below! 👇 Let’s see who’s getting it right! #ThinkLikeAScholar #FigurativeLanguage

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? 🤔📚

Let’s test your skills!

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence:

“She has a heart of gold.”

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification

Drop your answer below! 👇 Let’s see who’s getting it right! #ThinkLikeAScholar #FigurativeLanguage

Let’s have some fun!

Are you smarter than a 6th grader? 🤔

Drop your answer in the comments AND share your child’s grade level(s)! ⬇️

A pitcher recorded the number of hits he had at each batting practice:
55, 73, 14, 37, 84

What was his average number of hits per practice?

Let’s have some fun!

Are you smarter than a 6th grader? 🤔

Drop your answer in the comments AND share your child’s grade level(s)! ⬇️

A pitcher recorded the number of hits he had at each batting practice:
55, 73, 14, 37, 84

What was his average number of hits per practice?

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

And we’re back with another day of helpful LEAP tips, starring Zoe 💫📚

Today, Zoe is dropping gems on Citing Evidence ✍🏽📖

When you’re answering questions, make sure you:
📌 Quote key parts of the text
📌 Paraphrase in your own words
📌 Summarize the main idea

🚫 Don’t copy the entire text — show what YOU understand!

Use the text to support your answers and let your thinking shine 💡✨

Let’s stay focused, stay confident, and Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way! 🦅🔥

S.O.A.R High 🦅✨

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #CitingEvidence #TestPrepTips #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

And we’re back with another day of helpful LEAP tips, starring Zoe 💫📚

Today, Zoe is dropping gems on Citing Evidence ✍🏽📖

When you’re answering questions, make sure you:
📌 Quote key parts of the text
📌 Paraphrase in your own words
📌 Summarize the main idea

🚫 Don’t copy the entire text — show what YOU understand!

Use the text to support your answers and let your thinking shine 💡✨

Let’s stay focused, stay confident, and Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way! 🦅🔥

S.O.A.R High 🦅✨

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #CitingEvidence #TestPrepTips #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

Are You Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP? 🎧📚✏️

Tune in as 8th graders Zoe and Charlie address how to tackle math problems using the C.U.B.E.S method ➕✖️📐

🟢 C – Circle the numbers
🟢 U – Underline the question
🟢 B – Box key words
🟢 E – Evaluate & eliminate
🟢 S – Solve & check your work

Take these tips, stay focused, and show what you KNOW💡

Let’s all Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way! 💙✨

S.O.A.R High 🦅

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #MathStrategies #CUBESMethod #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

Are You Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP? 🎧📚✏️

Tune in as 8th graders Zoe and Charlie address how to tackle math problems using the C.U.B.E.S method ➕✖️📐

🟢 C – Circle the numbers
🟢 U – Underline the question
🟢 B – Box key words
🟢 E – Evaluate & eliminate
🟢 S – Solve & check your work

Take these tips, stay focused, and show what you KNOW💡

Let’s all Trip Out Into LEAP the Eagles way! 💙✨

S.O.A.R High 🦅

#TrippinIntoLEAP #LEAPReady #MathStrategies #CUBESMethod #SOARHigh EaglesExcellence

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

Our scholars are locked in, focused, and ready to show what they KNOW as we trip out into LEAP testing season 📚✏️

Make sure you take these helpful tips from 8th grader Zoe so you can trip out into LEAP the Eagles way 💙✨

Stay focused. Stay confident. Stay ready.

S.O.A.R High 🦅

#TrippinIntoLEAP #SOARHigh #LEAPReady #EaglesExcellence #TestSeasonVibes

🔥🎧 “We Trippin’ Out… INTO LEAP!” 🎧🔥

Our scholars are locked in, focused, and ready to show what they KNOW as we trip out into LEAP testing season 📚✏️

Make sure you take these helpful tips from 8th grader Zoe so you can trip out into LEAP the Eagles way 💙✨

Stay focused. Stay confident. Stay ready.

S.O.A.R High 🦅

#TrippinIntoLEAP #SOARHigh #LEAPReady #EaglesExcellence #TestSeasonVibes

📚✨ 10 Days Until LEAP Testing ✨📚

The countdown begins!

Hear it from one of our own — 8th grader Zoe — as she drops gems on the power of annotations 📝

Let’s continue to encourage strong attendance, positive mindsets, and daily preparation as we approach testing season💙🦅

#LEAP2026 #StudentVoice #TestPrep #WeBelieve #CountdownToSuccess

📚✨ 10 Days Until LEAP Testing ✨📚

The countdown begins!

Hear it from one of our own — 8th grader Zoe — as she drops gems on the power of annotations 📝

Let’s continue to encourage strong attendance, positive mindsets, and daily preparation as we approach testing season💙🦅

#LEAP2026 #StudentVoice #TestPrep #WeBelieve #CountdownToSuccess

A special day filled with love, laughter, and family💙✨

Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us for Grandparents Day. Our students loved sharing this moment with you!🦅

A special day filled with love, laughter, and family💙✨

Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us for Grandparents Day. Our students loved sharing this moment with you!🦅

We want to recognize another incredible member of our team - Dr. Love💙

Through encouragement, support, and a listening ear, she plays an important role in helping our students navigate challenges and stay focused on success. We are grateful for the impact she makes in the lives of our Eagles

Happy National Social Work Month

We want to recognize another incredible member of our team - Dr. Love💙

Through encouragement, support, and a listening ear, she plays an important role in helping our students navigate challenges and stay focused on success. We are grateful for the impact she makes in the lives of our Eagles

Happy National Social Work Month

Its Social Work Month, so help us celebrate the heart, compassion, and dedication of our amazing school social worker - Ms. Johnson💙

Every day, she works tirelessly to support our students’ well-being, provide guidance, and create a safe space where our Eagles can grow both emotionally and academically.

Thank you for the care, patience, and love you pour into our school community. We appreciate you today and every day!

#SocialWorkMonth #ThankYouSocialWorker #EaglePride

Its Social Work Month, so help us celebrate the heart, compassion, and dedication of our amazing school social worker - Ms. Johnson💙

Every day, she works tirelessly to support our students’ well-being, provide guidance, and create a safe space where our Eagles can grow both emotionally and academically.

Thank you for the care, patience, and love you pour into our school community. We appreciate you today and every day!

#SocialWorkMonth #ThankYouSocialWorker #EaglePride

Our 5th Grade Scholars Step Into Fine Dining 🍽️

Our 5th graders had the opportunity to experience fine dining at the iconic Brennan’s. Brennan’s provided our scholars with a memorable field trip focused on etiquette, culture, and new experiences

Our 5th Grade Scholars Step Into Fine Dining 🍽️

Our 5th graders had the opportunity to experience fine dining at the iconic Brennan’s. Brennan’s provided our scholars with a memorable field trip focused on etiquette, culture, and new experiences

⭐ Character Word of the Month: MOTIVATION ⭐

When our scholars stay motivated, great things happen! Let’s continue encouraging hard work, determination, and a positive mindset in and out of the classroom. 🦅📚

#Motivation #CharacterWord #EaglesNest #WhereGreatMindsGrow

⭐ Character Word of the Month: MOTIVATION ⭐

When our scholars stay motivated, great things happen! Let’s continue encouraging hard work, determination, and a positive mindset in and out of the classroom. 🦅📚

#Motivation #CharacterWord #EaglesNest #WhereGreatMindsGrow

Officially March Madness season in the #Eaglesnest 🏀📚

With 31 instructional days until LEAP testing, it’s time for March Madness in the classroom. Our scholars are studying hard, staying focused, and preparing to show what they know.

Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 🦅

#MarchMadnessInTheClassroom #LEAPReady #EagleScholars #WhereGreatMindsGrow

Officially March Madness season in the #Eaglesnest 🏀📚

With 31 instructional days until LEAP testing, it’s time for March Madness in the classroom. Our scholars are studying hard, staying focused, and preparing to show what they know.

Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 🦅

#MarchMadnessInTheClassroom #LEAPReady #EagleScholars #WhereGreatMindsGrow

🎺✨ Our Pre-K scholars stepping out in style to Preservation Hall

Our little learners experienced live, acoustic performances by talented local musicians and got a firsthand look at the culture and history that make our city so special. 🎶💛

🎺✨ Our Pre-K scholars stepping out in style to Preservation Hall

Our little learners experienced live, acoustic performances by talented local musicians and got a firsthand look at the culture and history that make our city so special. 🎶💛

What an honor to welcome the 2026 King and Queen of @zulusap1909 to the #Eaglesnest for our Annual Zulu Day! 👑🖤💛

Our students had the opportunity to engage with Zulu royalty and members of the krewe, learning firsthand about tradition, leadership, culture, and community impact.💙🦅🎭

#AnnualZuluDay #ZuluSocialAidAndPleasureClub #MardiGrasRoyalty

What an honor to welcome the 2026 King and Queen of @zulusap1909 to the #Eaglesnest for our Annual Zulu Day! 👑🖤💛

Our students had the opportunity to engage with Zulu royalty and members of the krewe, learning firsthand about tradition, leadership, culture, and community impact.💙🦅🎭

#AnnualZuluDay #ZuluSocialAidAndPleasureClub #MardiGrasRoyalty

Bethune’s Student Council is spreading Christmas spirit at Celebration in the Oaks 2025!
Our scholars decorated a beautiful tree to represent our school in a citywide tree contest.

Be sure to check it out when you visit Celebration in the Oaks this year! 🎄✨

#BethunePride #StudentCouncil #ChristmasSpirit #CelebrationInTheOaks #NOLA

Bethune’s Student Council is spreading Christmas spirit at Celebration in the Oaks 2025!
Our scholars decorated a beautiful tree to represent our school in a citywide tree contest.

Be sure to check it out when you visit Celebration in the Oaks this year! 🎄✨

#BethunePride #StudentCouncil #ChristmasSpirit #CelebrationInTheOaks #NOLA

Student Council Election Week was a success! 🎉

Throughout the week, students got to know their candidates, listened to their ideas, and learned who would best represent them.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to cheer, support, and make their voices heard! 🗳️

#studentcouncil #StudentLeaders #BethunePride

Student Council Election Week was a success! 🎉

Throughout the week, students got to know their candidates, listened to their ideas, and learned who would best represent them.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to cheer, support, and make their voices heard! 🗳️

#studentcouncil #StudentLeaders #BethunePride

Great things are happening at Bethune! 💙✨

We were proud to share our journey with visiting leaders from South Carolina as we continue to empower students to learn, lead, and succeed! 🦅📚🌟

#BethunePride #StudentSuccess #LeadersInLearning #EducationExcellence #WeAreBethune #InspiringLeaders

Great things are happening at Bethune! 💙✨

We were proud to share our journey with visiting leaders from South Carolina as we continue to empower students to learn, lead, and succeed! 🦅📚🌟

#BethunePride #StudentSuccess #LeadersInLearning #EducationExcellence #WeAreBethune #InspiringLeaders

🎉Special shout out to all the amazing dads and father figures who showed up, cheered loud, and helped make the first day back extra special! 🌟

Your presence and support set the tone for a strong start to the school year. 💙📚

Welcome Back to the #Eaglesnest🦅

#FirstDayMagic #FathersInAction #SchoolCommunityStrong #welcomebacktoschool

🎉Special shout out to all the amazing dads and father figures who showed up, cheered loud, and helped make the first day back extra special! 🌟

Your presence and support set the tone for a strong start to the school year. 💙📚

Welcome Back to the #Eaglesnest🦅

#FirstDayMagic #FathersInAction #SchoolCommunityStrong #welcomebacktoschool

POV: You just joined the most elite squad on campus👑 Where young kings level up, suit up, and show out. Ready to be a part? We’ll see you next school year?✨

Drop your favorite DG in the comments and show some love!

#DistinguishedGentlemenClub #YoungKings #NextLevelLeadership #POVVideo #MentorshipMatters #SchoolVibes #LevelUp #FutureLeaders #SuitUpShowOut #SeeYouNextYear

POV: You just joined the most elite squad on campus👑 Where young kings level up, suit up, and show out. Ready to be a part? We’ll see you next school year?✨

Drop your favorite DG in the comments and show some love!

#DistinguishedGentlemenClub #YoungKings #NextLevelLeadership #POVVideo #MentorshipMatters #SchoolVibes #LevelUp #FutureLeaders #SuitUpShowOut #SeeYouNextYear

A moment they’ll never forget… roses for the ones who made it all possible🌹 Thank you, moms, for the love, sacrifice, and unwavering support. This one’s for you✨🫶🏽

#MomAppreciation #Graduation2025 #ProudMoms #FamilyLove #UnforgettableMoments #RosesForMom #HeartfeltMoments #ClassOf2025

A moment they’ll never forget… roses for the ones who made it all possible🌹 Thank you, moms, for the love, sacrifice, and unwavering support. This one’s for you✨🫶🏽

#MomAppreciation #Graduation2025 #ProudMoms #FamilyLove #UnforgettableMoments #RosesForMom #HeartfeltMoments #ClassOf2025

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