Bee Cave Beehive
See what all the buzz is about at BCE! - 9/23/18
Upcoming Dates and Reminders:
Sept 28.......Mother/Son Kickball!
Sept. 28 - Oct. 19....... Raise Craze Fundraiser!
Sept. 28......Friday Assembly - Raise Craze Kick-Off!
Oct 2...........Picture Day
Oct. 5..........Student/Staff Holiday
Oct. 8..........Student Holiday
Oct. 12........Friday Assembly
Oct. 19........Friday Assembly - Raise Craze Closing Celebration!
Oct. 19........Book-O-Ween Dress-up Day and Fall Fest @ 5:00 pm
Oct. 26........Friday Assembly
LTISD Learner-Centric Model
Gifted and Talented Referral Window
Assessments for the Gifted and Talented Discovery Program at BCE will be given once a year for all students, grades K-5 who wish to be assessed. Referrals may be submitted online, using the form located on the LTISD GT information page, which can be accessed HERE. All referrals are to be completed no later than Friday, October 12, 2018.
Testing will take place during the 2nd grading period, results sent home by the end of the 2nd grading period. Newly qualified students will begin GT services in the 3rd grading period.
All the information about the LTISD GT/Discovery Program is available on our district website.
If you have any questions, please email Cheryl Anson ansonc@ltisdschools.org
Destination Imagination Meet, Greet and Sign-up
Calling all creative thinkers! Kinder through 2nd grade students interested in signing up for Rising Stars Destination Imagination, please go to Mrs.Cravey’s room on October 4 from 3:05 to 4:00 to sign-up. There will be D.I. activities, videos, games, and snacks. Parents may join us to fill out forms at 3:45.
We are still looking for 3rd-5th grade managers. When we get one/some, we will have a competitive team Meet and Greet and sign up for teams.
Campus Advisory Team
Thanks for your support!
Morning Drop-off/Traffic Update
When exiting, please alternate vehicles, to keep traffic moving. Also, there should be no cell phone use in the school zone. We need all drivers to pay attention and watch for directions from staff members. Students should be ready with backpacks to quickly exit their vehicles.
Thanks for your help in ensuring morning drop-off is safe and efficient!
BCE PTO Information
Raise Craze Starts on Friday!
- We will be raising funds for purchases for BCE which help to support LTISD’s new Learner-Centric Model, including:
- Google Expeditions – a tool to help inspire students and teach them about our world
- BookNook software – 700+ books on our classroom Chromebooks to support dynamic learning and build excellent readers
- Purchases for your child’s individual classroom (chosen by their teacher)
- Raise Craze will kick off at assembly on Friday, Sept 28th and all parents are welcome to join! We will be sending home more details about the fundraiser and how to register on that day
- Also, this week your students should have brought home a BEE to decorate. Please return finished bees to school by Thursday, Sept 27. Parent volunteers will be hanging these around the school prior to the kickoff assembly.
- How will you spread kindness? #BeeKind
Mother/Son Kickball Tournament
We are still looking for volunteers to be referees, team coordinators, photographers, Bandit, and help at check-in – we’d love for husbands and middle/high school students to help us all out!
Bring water and we will have your bandannas. Food will be available from the Boy Scouts (Chick-fil-A sandwiches, pizza) and Smoothie King.
Get your game on!
Math Superstars
Last call to register for Math Superstars!
This is a completely voluntary, 10-week enrichment program for ALL grades! It gives parents and students the opportunity to work at home on fun math problems. The program is great for encouraging parent/child teamwork, practicing math skills, learning to approach problem solving situations, and strengthening the tie between home and school. AND there are prizes! This year there will be a Kindle raffled off for EACH GRADE! For more information, please refer to the attached flyer or visit our website.
Don’t forget to register by Monday, Sept 24. Week #1 starts Sept 25!
Fall Fest
This is a FREE event for the whole family (sponsored by PTO)! We will have a rock wall, obstacle course, inflatable slide, bounce house, petting zoo, carnival games & prizes, a "cupcake" walk, a face painter and an airbrush tattoo artist, and fun music. Also, don't forget the "Book-O-Ween" costume parade at 5:30pm! Please bring $ only for food trucks (It’s All Good BBQ, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, and Kona Ice).
We can't wait to celebrate with you there!
Bee Cave Elementary
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/12
Location: 14300 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6250
Twitter: @BCEBobcats