Principal's Message
Dear Bethany Families,
I want to take this opportunity to talk about SAFETY. This week we had a district-wide EARTHQUAKE DRILL, a FIRE DRILL, and tomorrow we will practice a LOCKDOWN DRILL. One of the best ways we can protect your children is to make sure our staff and students know exactly what to do in an emergency; and the best way to do that is to PRACTICE. After every drill our team reflects and debriefs on the things we are doing well and areas for improvement.
I want families to know WHEN we are having drills and WHAT information your children are learning. Our staff does an amazing job guiding children through these drills in a way that provides reassurance and calm, while taking them seriously and explaining the purpose in age-appropriate ways.
Our school would go into a real LOCKDOWN if there was danger INSIDE the building. This is the most serious of all situations and one we hope we will never experience. One of my colleagues, David Westhora (new principal of Rock Creek Elementary), made a video in kid-friendly language to help students understand the difference between a SECURE DRILL and a LOCKDOWN and what to do in each. Teachers will be showing this (or the slide show version) to their classes on Friday in preparation for the drill. I thought it would be helpful for you to watch too! We've also attached information about the STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL that gives you all of the actions we will take for each type of emergency and what we are practicing in our drills.
Calendar - Important Dates
- 10/17 - 10/21 Book Fair
- 10/10 - 10/28 Read-A-Thon
- 21st - Bethany Lock Drill in afternoon
- 25th - International Dwarfism Awareness Day, Wear Green
- 26th - Principal Chat
- 26th - Picture Day
- 28th - Character Dress Up Day
- 28th - Haunted "Fun House" Hallway / Fall Carnival
November
- 2nd - Fall Conferences, 4:00 - 8:00 There is School
- 3rd - Fall Conferences, 12:00 - 8:00 There is No School
- 4th - No School, Teacher Work Day
Scholastic Book Fair is Open Today and Tomorrow
Come Shop for books while supporting our school library.
Dates: Thursday - Friday, (October 20 - 21)
Location: B110, You will need to come to the undercover play ground and look for the signs and open door.
Hours: 2:35-4:30pm
We take cash, check, Scholastic e-wallet, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
This is a great opportunity to find some new books to start the Read-A-Thon strong!
Read-A-Thon Began Monday!
Ready… set… read!
Monday was the first day to read and record minutes for Read-A-Thon. In case your family is missing any information, handouts, reading logs, and pledge sheets are available or on the BSPTO website.
Tuesday: Dwarfism Awareness Day - WEAR GREEN
Hello! We are the Worsham family and our son Julian will be in 2nd Grade this year at Bethany Elementary.
You might notice Julian is quite a bit smaller than the average 7 year old and that’s because he has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia. Simply put, Julian’s bones grow much slower than the average child. He is just like his 7-8 year-old peers in every way, except he’s just small, that’s all!
We have learned so much about achondroplasia since having Julian and we know sometimes children can be very curious and that is ok. There are no dumb questions and we would love to answer any that you or your child might have.
For More Information and facts about Dwarfism, click on the link below.
Worsham Family Letter to Bethany 
Wednesday, October 26: Picture Day
- Wear simple clothing. Solid shirts or small patterns, along with sleeves, photograph best. A simple collared shirt is a timeless classic.
- Avoid logos and text on clothing. Graphics or wording may not photograph completely and can become partially cropped out of your picture.
- Order Forms were sent home yesterday or today. Please fill them out and return them on Picture Day.
- Order Online: Scan the QR to the right or click here: mydorian.comSearch for Bethany Elementary andclick on the green Order button.
Friday: Book Character Dress Up Day
Friday: Haunted Hallway / Fall Carnival
Calling all families! Join us for our annual Haunted Hallway on Friday, October 28th from 6:30-8:30pm. This year our 5th graders will be hosting the Haunted Hallway along with a Fall Carnival full of games, a photo booth, and prizes!
6:30-7:30pm: Haunted Hallway is open
6:30-8:30pm: Fall Carnival
8:15pm: Raffle drawings (do not need to be present to win)
The Haunted Hallway, carnival games, and prizes will all be FREE; optional donations are greatly appreciated! Prize basket raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Cash, check, and electronic payment options will be accepted. All proceeds for this event will go towards the 5th grade end-of-year celebration to celebrate their moving on from elementary school to middle school in June. We hope to see you there!
Little Ears are Listening
We LOVE having volunteers back in the building and so many families on campus after school and at events. It has come to my attention that a few people may need some reminders about KID-APPROPRIATE language while on school grounds...and hopefully anytime children are around. (I don't know who...and I don't want to know).
Just remember...kids may not always be listening...but they HEAR everything!
5th Grade - Weekly News
The 5th grade teachers have created a matching grant fundraiser. Your support can help our students connect to the world around them through individual subscriptions to The Week Junior. By introducing a steady flow of current events into our classroom, our kids will be better informed and better prepared for the bigger conversations we hope to have around rights, responsibility and community.
If you would like to donate towards our project please click on this link:
*The BEF New Project Match will match the first $500 in contributions to this project.
BSPTO News *****************
Wondering what fundraisers to expect this year, and where the money goes? Here's a quick summary!
Leave a Lasting Print at Bethany Elementary!
With each $150 donation your personal message will be etched on a charm and permanently hung on the central fence of Bethany Elementary School Playground. The money raised will go towards funding playground improvements and future PTO projects!
Complete this google form to secure your charm. A member of the PTO will contact you to confirm your charm text and arrange payment.
Bethany Social Media
We are on Social Media! We have been posting fun pictures and videos, so be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can click on the links below and still see the posts without having these apps.
We are in the process of taking pictures from different areas of the school. We may post pictures or videos, but there will be no names associated with the pictures. If you would prefer that we don't publish a picture of your child, please send me an email to: Sue_Kropilak@beaverton.k12.or.us
Return Chromebooks and iPads
We are missing Chromebooks and iPads and chargers. If your student had a BSD iPad and charger or BSD Chromebook and charger at home to use for Temporary Learning or FLEX online, please make sure you return them to school. Even if your student received the devices from another school such as FLEX, please bring the devices to Bethany.
School Supplies for 2022-2023
We want to say Thank you to the families who have paid for school supplies.
If you haven't yet paid, please feel free to send in cash or a check to the school office. We will also be collecting money by check, cash, or card at the Back To School Night.
You can follow the instructions below to pay online.
Local Levy
On November 8, 2022, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to renew a 5-year local option levy. If passed, the proposed levy renewal would fund approximately 286 teaching positions, maintain class sizes and help prepare students for post-high school endeavors. The proposed levy renewal is projected to raise approximately $39-$43 million annually; over a 5-year period, the proposed levy renewal would raise about $205 million.
If passed, the proposed levy renewal would continue the existing tax rate of $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
If the proposed levy renewal does not pass, the levy rate would not be assessed. The District would not receive about $39 million to fund 286 teaching positions, maintain class sizes and help prepare students for post-high school endeavors, starting in the 2023-2024 school year.
The current local option levy expires on June 30, 2023. More information on the Levy
Video Explaining the Levy Renewal
Bethany Elementary School