The Beaumont Buzz
February 25 , 2024
Enjoy the Sunshine!
Good afternoon Beaumont families:
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday February 27th - Election Day. Beaumont Elementary is the voting site for 16th precinct.
* NWEA testing begins for all students
* Conferences are March 6th after school hours. Your child's teacher will reach out if you need to attend conferences. Please contact your teacher with any questions
* WIDA Testing continues for our ULD/ELD Students
* Mobile Dentist was here last week. There were a few students that they were unable to get to. We are working with them to try to schedule another day that they can come back. We will keep you updated.
* Friday, March 1st, First graders from Mrs. Hornbacher's class are going to Lawrence Tech University for a STEM day!
* March 6th ALL of first grade will be going on a field trip to the Sloan Museum
*March is Reading Month starts on Friday! See the calendar below for special events and spirit days
* Basketball Games this Week:
- Tuesday (2/27/24) Beaumont Vs. Knudsen @ Crary at 5 PM
Beaumont is no longer able to accept checks as payment for field trips, book fairs, etc. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we can only accept cash at this time.
PARENTS: In the morning, please do not drop your students off at the building and leave them unattended. There have been multiple instances that Beaumont Staff has had to go outside before school starts to monitor students that are being unsafe. Remember that the doors at Beaumont do not open until 8:35. Students are the responsibility of the parent until the doors open. If your student is a walker, please encourage them to try to get to school as close to 8:35 as possible and remind them of appropriate and safe behaviors while they are waiting for the doors to open. Remember parents, we are not allowing students to navigate the parking lot without a parent. Please use the crosswalk for safety purposes.
For more arrival and dismissal information, please scroll and see below.
The sun is shining and the snow is melting! Please still have your child bring and wear boots and waterproof snow pants. It is very muddy and wet. It is also important that students in all grade levels bring an extra set of clothes in case they get muddy or wet (especially socks and pants). Please remember that if the "real feel temperature" is 5 degrees and above, we will go outside for recess. Please make sure that your students are properly dressed to be outside. If your student needs any winter gear, please reach out. We can help!
Beaumont is in need of donations of boys (new) underwear and new or gently used pants sizes 5-8. Thank you in advance- any donations are greatly appreciated!
Other upcoming February Dates: Winter NWEA will run 2/26 thru 3/12. Your classroom teachers will communicate the specific days your student will be testing within that testing window.
March is Reading Month
Thank You Waterford Foundation!
Thank you to the Waterford Foundation for a grant to the library to help update the health, music, transportation and space books. Here are some of the students happy to be checking these books.
Beaumont Basketball
- Here is a link to the new schedule Safe Basketball Schedule. If we have any additional cancellations due to weather, those games will be canceled
- We know that some parents and other spectators are taking some amazing photos. We have a photo folder available for those photos so we can put your amazing players on display!!! Please share the link with your parents to upload photos that they have taken of our students! Here is the link 2024 Basketball Photos
- Parents and Students: Remember that this is a learning league! Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Remember to have fun and lets teach our students to be kind
Enrollment Information
- Our innovative and one-of-a-kind Waterford STEM Academy application is now available for any 9th-12th grade district or Oakland County student interested in joining the program. The application will close on March 22, 2024.
- We are excited to announce we are officially accepting applications for all 2024-2025 programs at our state-of-the-art Stepanski Early Childhood Center, opening in September 2024. Our Stepanski Early Childhood Center offers high-quality childhood programs anchored through the use of HighScope Curriculum, which is research-based and child-focused. It’s also important to note that Stepanski Early Childhood Center is accredited by the prestigious National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Beaumont Bookfair Information
The Beaumont Book Fair is less than a month away! It will take place Monday March 4th – Friday March 8th. Family Shopping nights will happen Monday March 4th 4-6 pm and Wednesday March 6th 4-7:00 pm. We will also have shopping during your child’s lunch time on Thursday March 7th. If you or another family member, have an approved volunteer affidavit, you can bring your child lunch and shop the fair. If you need to submit a volunteer affidavit to shop on Thursday March 7th, please submit it by February 15th. Lunches for 3rd & 5th 11-11:45, 1st 11:30-12:15, K 12-12:45, 2nd & 4th 12:30-1:15. RSVP for the lunch so we know how many tables to plan on by filling out the attached form or by e-mail to pawlob01@wsdmi.org. You do not need an approved volunteer affidavit to shop after school. If you would like to volunteer at the book fair during or after school, please use the sign-up genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAEA92FA3FEC25-47838039-beaumont. More details coming soon!
Volunteer Information for Careline Hospice
Beaumont Staff and Students created Valentines for Carelin Hospice pateients this month. If you would like to volunteer at this wonderful organization, please feel free to contact Cerita Cholette, the volunteer coordinator, at 248-459-1553. See the flyer below:
Young Rembrandts Winter Session Flyer
Stepanski Community Walk-Through
Waterford Community,
We are excited to welcome you to a special opportunity to walk through the halls of the current Stepanski Early Childhood Center before it undergoes demolition. Join us in reminiscing about the memories made here and celebrating the history of this building before we embark on the exciting transition to our new facility.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
10 A.M. – Noon
We look forward to sharing this nostalgic moment with you!
Kindergarten Round Up 2024
Kindergarten Round up will be March 14th at 6 PM at Beaumont Elementary. See the flyer below for more information and QR code for enrollment.
Special Note: If your child is born on or before September 1st, they will be eligible for Kindergarten. If your child is born between September 2nd and December 1st, they will be eligible for Junior Kindergarten.
Below are the links for the Kindergarten Booklets in English and Spanish:
English:
https://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/downloads/academics/wsd_-_kindergarten_booklet_2024.pdf
Spanish: https://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/downloads/academics/spanish_kindergarten_booklet_updated_2024_1.pdf
Parenting and SEL Workshop Series
Free parenting and SEL workshop series for parents/caretakers and educators!
If you have friends, family or parents who are seeking simple, effective parenting insight, please pass on the information. Educators are also welcome (gain trauma-informed techniques that can be used in the classroom)! Covers all ages. All families. Childcare available.
When: Thursdays, February 1st - March 7th 6-7:30 pm
Where: White Lake Library
For Who: Parents/Grandparents/Caretakers/Educators (all families, all ages)
Sponsored by: Youth Assistance, Huron Valley Coalition and the White Lake Library.
A few topics covered in the series include: navigating overload, managing stress, building resilience, gaining a sense of control over daily obligations, positive parenting techniques, effective consequences and disciplinary support, building and maintaining parent/child connections, co-parenting/relationship tips, and more. Lessons are simple, relatable and based on natural principles that are easy to implement.
Space is limited. Parents/educators can save their spot using the QR code included in the fliers or visit
WatchD.O.G.S. Volunteer Service!
Do you still want to volunteer for the WatchD.O.G.S. Program? Feel free to call the main office with dates that you are available or click on the sign up link below. Remember, we need an approved volunteer affidavit on file in the office for you to be able to volunteer in the building (this takes around ten days to be completed). Thank you to Lisa Engel and Lexie Dropps and the rest of the staff that worked so hard to make this event and program a success.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EACAF23A2F85-46381402-watchdogs
** If you already signed up, your name is in the notes section of the sign up. If you click the sign up button on that date, it will generate an email reminder for you!
Family Reminders!
Please remember to pack all of your child's winter gear! Students need coat, snow pants, boots, hat and gloves. If your child is in need of any of these items, please reach out and we can help!
Also, please do not drop off take out food (McDonalds, pizza, etc) for your child for lunch. This is very disruptive to the school day and we do not allow pop at lunch. If there is a special occasion, please reach out to the office or teacher for permission ahead of time. Thank you!
PTO Updates:
The sign-up genius for volunteers to help on Popcorn Fridays is below. Remember any volunteers in the building need to have an approved volunteer affidavit on file in the office before the day of the event.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA4AF2EAAFEC25-44744805-popcorn
As always, the PTO can be reached on our Facebook page (Beaumont Elementary PTO) or by email @ beaumontpto@gmail.com
Weekly (Regular) Schedule:
Weekly Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:45 AM-3:57 PM
Thursday (Early Release): 8:45 AM-2:57 AM
Half Day Schedule: 8:45 AM- 11:58 AM
DOORS OPEN AT 8:35 AM Every Morning
Please Note that parents are not allowed in the building in the mornings without an appointment.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Students will be able to receive free breakfast and lunch this school year. Please remember that this does NOT include a' la cart items such as snacks, individual milk or fruit purchases or extra main items.
Also, if you put money on your child's account and would like to limit the amount of snacks or items that they are able to purchase (one cookie or snack per day, no cookies, etc), you can add these notes into Parent Portal. We encourage families to do this to avoid over eating or eating snacks and then not eating their regular lunch. If you do not want your child to have the option of school lunch because you are packing their lunch every day, this also needs to be noted in Parent Portal. Your child's teacher is not responsible for this information. If you have any questions about this, email me at guizzl01@wsdmi.org or contact food service.
Educational Benefit Form
We are asking ALL families to please fill out the educational benefits form. Although this is normally seen as the "free and reduced lunch" form, schools receive certain funding based on the information shared in this form. Even if you do not need or want free or reduced breakfast and/or lunch, filling out the form gives the state information to provide additional funding. As many of you have heard, all students will be able to receive free breakfast and lunch this year.
Please click on this link, click on APPLY FOR BENEFITS and fill out the form.
Plan of Care Forms
All Plan of Care Forms should be filled out and returned to the main office as soon as possible- before school begins would even be better as all plan of care forms need to be reviewed by our district nurse. Any and all prescription medication and over-the-counter medicines (including Tylenol, Motrin, cough drops, cough medicine, etc.) need a plan of care form. Completed forms can be faxed to 248-738-4723
Administering Medicine Plan of Care Form
Chromebook 1:1 Information
Beaumont is a 1:1 school. Below you will find a link to the WSD Chromebook Student Handbook. (A button will also be located at the bottom of every family newsletter throughout the year. Kindergarten students enrolled by August 21st, will receive their Chromebook the first week of school for use in the classroom. Students enrolled after this date may use a classroom issued Chromebook until Computer Services can assign their own Chromebook. Kindergarten teachers will determine the date the Chromebook will come home and will communicate this at a later date.
http://bit.ly/WSDChrome2024 - Spanish
If you need assistance with technology for your Chromebook please submit a Computer Tech Support Ticket or call Student Chromebook Help Desk Line – 248.791.9127
and one of our team members will be able to assist you.
Car Pool and Drop Off/Pick Up
Remember to be patient and kind in the car pool line to staff and other parents.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
Car Riders:
Please do not drop students off early. Doors will open at 8:35 AM and students will enter the school and go directly to their classrooms.
Students stay in the car until they are near their unloading zone and assigned door. If multiple students, you should unload at appropriate entrance or at the lowest grade level door.
K students will unload near Door #6
1st-5th grade students will unload near Door #8 thru Door#6
Staff members will be outside opening car doors and helping to move traffic along safely. Please stay in your lane and do not change lanes unless directed. If in the second lane (furthest from the sidewalk), a staff member will assist your student in getting out of the car and crossing the car pool lane safely. Do not let your child out of the car without a staff member present.
Please have your child sit on the right side of the vehicle.
Parents need to stay in the vehicle at ALL times.
If a parent needs to exit the vehicle for any reason, please park in the lot so the carpool line can move along quickly and safely.
Students will be marked tardy starting at 8:45 AM. If the carpool line is backed up, students will not be marked tardy until staff enters the building and close Doors #6 and #8.
Tardy students will need to enter through the main office (Door #1) and will need to be signed in by a parent.
Walkers:
Walkers cannot enter the building before 8:35 AM
If riding a bike, please walk your bike on the school sidewalks and DO NOT ride your bike in the parking lot. Bike racks are near Door #8.
Students will enter the building at the Door #8 (Kindergarten at Door #6)
Students will be marked tardy starting at 8:45 AM.
Bussers:
Buses will arrive in the bus loop
Buses will begin unloading one bus at a time starting at 8:35 AM
Students will enter through Door #2 and walk directly to their classroom
Staff (and Safeties) will be available to assist students getting off the bus and inside the building.
If buses are late, students will not be marked tardy
END OF DAY PROCEDURES:
Walkers:
Will leave at 3:55 PM
Bussers:
Bussers will stay in a grade level classroom with a supervising adult until their bus arrives at the school.
When the bus arrives, an announcement will be made and bussers will line up and walk to the bus. There will be supervising adults in the hallways and adult and/or Safety escorts for lower elementary students.
Remember cell phones are not to be used while waiting for or on the school bus.
Lower Elementary students will have bus tags attached to their backpacks. If your student's tag becomes loose or is lost, please let your teacher or the office know and we will replace it.
If buses are going to be late, a blackboard message will go out to families (please note that at the beginning of the year as drivers are getting to know their routes and students, the ride may take a little longer.)
Car Pick Up:
Parents must stay in their vehicle.
Parents will get a special sign to put in the passenger side of the windshield with student name, teacher name and grade level. These will be passed out at Meet and Greet or the First Day of School. If you need additional signs for additional cars, please let us know.
Teachers will be outside with your student waiting for pickup.
This process will take a little longer at the beginning of the year as we get to know and recognize vehicles and faces. Please have your picture ID readily available if needed.
End of Day Changes
We know that sometimes plans change unexpectedly and the normal routine of after school plans for your child changes. Please keep in mind that the end of the day is very busy at an elementary school. Any and all end of the day changes need to be communicated to the office no later than 3:00 PM. Communicating with the teacher is also recommended but teachers do not always have time to check email or their Remind/Dojo apps so it is important to ALWAYS let the office know of these changes before 3 PM.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones are not allowed to be used or on a student during the school day. If your child has a cell phone, it is required to be turned off and stored in the locker/backpack of the student at ALL times. Cell phones are not allowed to be used at lunch or on the bus. The bus is considered an extension of the school and classroom and all of the expectations from the code of conduct apply to the bus. If there is an immediate need or if you need to get a hold of your child in an emergency, please call the office at 248-682-6822.
Birthday Celebration Information
Due to an increase in food allergies and health preferences, we will not be having any birthday food treats at school. We realize that this may be disappointing for some families, but the health and safety of our students is our number one priority. We are also asking that families refrain from sending balloon and/or flowers to students for their birthdays. Class birthday bags that contain non-food items are still allowed and will be passed out at the end of the day. Also consider other options for celebrating your child's birthday, like donating a book to the classroom library (and having the birthday student read the book to the class or even a special guest?) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Please remember that birthday invitations will not be passed out at school unless there is an invitation for each child in the class.