Bear Bulletin
September 14, 2018
A Message from Mr. Hoog
Dear BSE families,
I would like to thank our terrific PTO for sponsoring an amazing Fall Festival last evening! To everyone who was able to attend, thank you as well! Your participation in these types of events increases our opportunities for fellowship and the capacity of our PTO to support students and staff with resources and learning experiences. THANK YOU!
Also, you should have received a Skylert on Tuesday, containing your child’s beginning of the year NWEA scores. Please remember that this is just one assessment, at one moment in time. All students will take the assessments again in December and near the end of the school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.
Finally, thank you for a great first month of the school year. Your children are doing great things both in and out of the classrooms with excellent teachers. We appreciate your continued support!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hoog
Spirit Wear
PTO Information
PTO General Meeting:
- Our next meeting is Oct 9th and Mr. Hoog will be our guest speaker. Please join us from 6:00-7:00 PM (please note time change). Childcare is provided.
Fall Festival:
- We had a GREAT TIME last night at our Fall Festival. THANK you to everyone who sent in donations and to those who attended this wonderful event!
Student Fees
Dear BSE Families,
Student fees for the 2018-2019 school year can now be viewed in Skyward.
- Log into Skyward and click on the Fee Management tab on the left side. You should see an itemized breakdown (which varies by grade level) as well as a total amount due. Please note: Fees can only be viewed, not paid, in Skyward.
- Fees can be paid via:
- eFunds (you will need to enter the total amount due under "Course Fees")
- a check made payable to BSE (please include your child's name in the memo line)
- exact cash (please include a note with your child's name)
- Please do not combine student fees with any other payments.
- Due date Oct 5, 2018.
Please contact Brandy Crawford to set up payment installments.
Picture Retake Day
- If your child missed picture day, we will take a photo on this day.
- If you ordered pictures, you should have received them this week.
Brooks School Reading Adventure Read-A-Thon
The BSE Read-a-thon will begin Monday September 17 and run through Friday September 28.
Our kids will be having 10 in-class reading sessions to support the read-a-thon. Please encourage your kids to read at home too! The goal of this program is to foster a love for reading while also helping our school raise funds for programming throughout the year.
Please be sure to set up your child’s dashboard online at:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/enter_code_m
If you lost your code, we will send reminder sheets with codes home early next week.
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Weinberger at sara.e.weinberger@gmail.com
Lunch Visitors & Menu
Lunch Visitor Information:
- Click here for the lunch menu.
- SafeVisitor is REQUIRED.
- Reservations are accepted the morning of by calling the main office at (317) 915-4250, between 8:00 and 9:30 AM.
- There is a TWO guests maximum per grade (including younger siblings); ten guests per day total.
- Lunch options for guests will be lunch from the cafe (see menu for daily options) or bring from home. No restaurant food allowed. Cost for adults is $3.36 and can be paid using exact cash or check made out to BSE.
Art to Remember
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. Right now, children are busy creating colorful, fun artwork and soon you will receive a personalized order form.
- Over 40 keepsake products available, all featuring your child’s artwork
- Many of the products are less than $15
- Safe, secure online ordering is available - You can share your code with other family members and invite them to order
- Satisfaction guaranteed
- Art to Remember keepsakes are perfect for many gift giving occasions
Your purchase captures a moment in time and raises funds for your school.
Click here to see all of the details!
School Dismissal Manager
- We use SDM as our guide for end-of-school dismissal each day.
- Alterations are accepted until 2:00 PM daily.
- This is to be used for end-of-day dismissal ONLY; Early dismissals should be communicated directly to our school office.
- Changes to DEFAULT settings should be requested by clicking here.
HSSF Pasta Bowl
LAST YEAR we collected enough pasta to fill one bin...
THIS YEAR we collected FOUR TIMES THAT MUCH! Way to go BSE!!!!!!!
Box Tops
* Please send in Box Tops only. We no longer collect Campbell's Soup labels. That program has ended.
Allergy Friendly School Environment
Here at Brooks School Elementary, we make the safety and well-being of every student our top priority. That’s why we’re going to continue our pilot to reduce students’ exposure to peanuts and tree nuts. We want all of our families to be aware, not just our allergy families.
During the 2018-19 school year, BSE is going to continue to be an allergy friendly building. In order to do this, we need your help. We ask that you consider alternatives to anything containing peanuts or other tree nuts, such as: almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, and pistachios. The cafeteria will continue serving meals that are peanut and tree nut free.
Please remember if your child has a severe food allergy, it is imperative that you notify the school nurse. Also, if they require an Epi-pen, emergency medication orders must be signed by the child’s physician each school year.
Becoming a peanut and nut-friendly building is a collaborative effort. Students will not be punished if they bring in food containing nuts, so we cannot guarantee that children with allergies will not have accidental exposure.
This is a learning process for all of us, but we trust that you understand how important is to respect and adhere to these guidelines.
SafeVisitor Reminder
Permitted use of school newsletters as required by the Equal Access Act
is not an endorsement of this group or this group’s beliefs by
Hamilton Southeastern Schools or the Board of School Trustees.
BSE
Our day STARTS at 8:55 AM
Our day ENDS at 3:40 PM (3:20 on Mondays)
- Doors will open at 8:45 AM
- Students are considered tardy after 8:55 AM
- Parents must escort students into the building and sign them in after 8:55 AM
- We WILL have early release on Mondays again this year
Email: jhoog@hse.k12.in.us
Website: bse.hseschools.org
Location: 12451 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4250
Twitter: @BSEhseIN