BG eNews
March 3, 2021
Notes from Principal Klueppel...
3/25 is now a regular attendance day for elementary students. Originally, it was scheduled as a half day for elementary students for parent/teacher conferences. Please see the updated district calendar here.
- March 26 No School (School Improvement Day)
- March 29 - April 2 No School (Spring Break)
- May 28 - Last Day for Students if no "Emergency Days" used
Not attending Bell-Graham next year?
PTO News
YEARBOOK
If you didn't feel comfortable bringing your child to school for pictures, you are welcome to email a headshot photo of your child to nessaBGyearbook@gmail.com so that their photo can be included in our yearbook. You are also encouraged to send e-learning pictures to nessaBGyearbook@gmail.com to have them included in our yearbook. Be sure to list your child’s name, grade, and teacher in the email.
BOARD POSITIONS
Want to be a part of the PTO Board?? We have board positions available for the 2021-2022 school year. Some positions include VP of Committees and Treasurer! If any of these positions sound like something you would love to help with please contact Kelly Cameron at 630-452-7984 or kellyacameron@yahoo.com.
MARQUEE YOUTH
Please click here to view flyer for Marquee Youth Spring offerings!
Picture Information
How can I view/order my child's pictures?
Calendar cards with photo proofs from our original picture day on 1/27 were delivered to Bell-Graham and sent home with your child.
The calendar cards with photo proofs from retakes on 2/23 will be delivered to Bell-Graham soon.
There is a unique Ticket Code listed on your child's proof and that is what you need to order photos.
You can view and order pictures by visiting https://ordercp.com/. When you place an order with a Ticket Code, a shipping fee will be added and the picture package will ship directly to your home.
If you have any concerns please contact Color Portraits Customer Service at cphelpcenter.com.
Remote Learner Families:
If you didn't feel comfortable bringing your child to school for pictures, you are welcome to email a headshot photo of your child to nessaBGyearbook@gmail.com so that their photo can be included in our yearbook.
You are also encouraged to send e-learning pictures to nessaBGyearbook@gmail.com to have them included in our yearbook. Be sure to list your child’s name, grade, and teacher in the email.
5 Essentials Survey
Dear Parents and Guardians,
District 303 participates in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey that collects feedback from our students, teachers, and parents. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on important elements of school effectiveness. The responses will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide our improvement efforts. All responses are confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Parent Survey is currently open and will remain so through April 2 2021. To take the survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey. As part of this communication, we have included graphics of the login page with additional information about how to access the survey. Most notably, make sure you enter Kane County in the box for county even if your home or your child’s school is in DuPage County. This will allow you to correctly select your child’s school.
All District 303 teachers, as well as students in 4th through 12th grades, are being asked to complete this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. Teachers will work with students to assist them with logging in and taking the student survey.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
· Effective Leaders
· Collaborative Teachers
· Involved Families
· Supportive Environments
· Ambitious Instruction
We value your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your input.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
From the Nurse
GET YOUR FORMS IN!!!! IF YOUR CHILD STILL NEEDS A HEALTH SURVEY FILLED OUT IT WILL BE SENT HOME WITH THEM IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS! PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
All Kindergarten, Second grade, or New to Illinois Students need to have an updated dental form on file. Any exam dated 2/15/20 or later can be used. You can have the dentist's office fax the forms to 331-228-2101 or email them to leeanna.anzaldi@d303.org.
3rd graders need to have an updated Health Survey form on file.
You can find both forms on the district website under Health Services. Please call if you have any questions or concerns.
Please call the Health office 331-228-2104 or Email leeanna.anzaldi@d303.org with any questions or concern.
Most recent Illinois Department of Public Health Guidelines
Reminder- All students should have a clean spare mask in their backpack! Thank you!
In-Person & Remote Attendance Line
Bell-Graham Resources
Bell Graham Elementary School
Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary
Twitter: @BellGrahamD303
CUSD 303 News
2021-2022 Kindergarten Enrollment Closes 3/12
The District 303 Kindergarten enrollment process for the 2021-2022 school year will be virtual! Between January 19 and March 12, families will be able to enroll their kindergarten-age children by visiting the Kindergarten Registration & Information page of the District 303 website. On the site you will find:
The New Student Intake Form
Health and Dental exams and immunization information
Contact information for all elementary schools
Information about Full Day and Half Day Kindergarten
D303 is hiring substitutes!
One of the more flexible positions available is that of a D303 Substitute. You can choose to work, or not work, as your schedule permits. Take a moment and read the Substitute Handbook to see what this job entails.
If you are interested and hold a:
- Bachelor's degree in any field you would qualify to apply for a substitute license with the state which allows you to sub for teachers or teacher assistants. You would apply using THIS link.
- Associate's degree you apply for a Paraprofessional license which only allows you to sub for Teaching assistants. You would apply using THIS link.
- High School diploma you have to take an aptitude test with the KANE ROE office. Once you pass that, you apply for a Paraprofessional license which only allows you to sub for Teaching assistants. You would apply using THIS link.
Contact Julie Wenger (julie.wenger@d303.org) with any questions.