BES Parent/Guardian Newsletter
March 16, 2022
"NEW INFO"
SEL Week (Social Emotional Learning)
March 21-25 is the second annual SEL (social emotional learning) Week!
SEL Week is an opportunity to collectively spread the word about the importance and impact of social emotional learning. We will be focusing on skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and responsible decision making.
All elementary buildings will be doing activities similar to those below to celebrate.
Here are special events happening for SEL Week
Spirit Days
Bingo Boards: Students get bingo on the card, write name at the top then drop it off in the box outside Mrs. Reese’s office. 6 random winners will be chosen for a prize
Drop Everything and have a mindful moment! Random announcements throughout the week that may include a guided mindful moment over the loudspeaker or as a class students will complete an SEL activity.
PSSA DATES
PSSA Testing Window 2021-2022
Assessment Dates Grades
English Language Arts April 25-29, 2022 Grades 3-8
Mathematics, Science and Make-ups May 2-13, 2022 Grades 3-8
**Science is grade 4 only**
BES SPIRIT DAYS
March Spirit Days
March 18 - We are still feeling lucky to be a student at BES!!! Wear Green today!!
March 25 - Flex Friday - Exercise is Healthy for your Mind and Body! Wear workout clothes or your favorite sports team shirt.
April Spirit Days
April 1 - It’s time to be silly on April Fool’s Day - Wear something silly--mismatched socks, crazy hair, or a wonky outfit!!
April 8 - National Zoo Lovers Day - Be a zoo animal enthusiast and wear your favorite animal print or shirt with your favorite zoo animal!
April 22 - Earth Day - Be bright and turn out the lights - Wear neon colors
April 29 - We rocked the first week of PSSA testing. Wear 80’s rocker gear or dress like your favorite rock star!
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"OLD NEWS"
Lunch Changes
AM Drop-off on the Blacktop
Field Trips
A note from our Nurse, Mrs. Griel
The nurse has extra free Kinsa thermometers for those families that do not yet have one.
Please let the nurse know if your family would like a Kinsa thermometer.
There is a limited supply and so it will be first come first served. For more information go to https://static.kinsahealth.com/images/SchoolPortal_ResourceTab/2021+Parent+Pilot+Flyer+(English)+12.21.pdf
A Message From the School Nurse
School physicals will be held at school on March 16, 2022. If you wish for your child to have a physical at school, we must have a signed consent form. Please contact the nurse’s office at (814) 355-5519 ext 2104 or email me at rgriel@basd.net.
All kindergarten students are required to have a record of a physical exam on file at the school. A physical exam performed by your child's personal health care provider completed 12 months prior to the start of school or any time during this school year will meet the requirement. The physicals can be performed at your family doctor's office or any walk-in clinic.
The school dentist will be coming on April 20, 2022. Any kindergarten or 3rd-grade student who has not turned in a dental exam form will be screened by the school dentist.
All Kindergarten and 3rd-grade students are required to have a dental exam which can be completed 12 months prior to the start of school or any time during the school year.
Forms can be downloaded from the district site under "Our School" then “school nurse” then “health forms”. Or your provider can print a copy from their system. You don’t need our form. If you need any of these forms sent home with your student call the nurse’s office at (814) 355-5519 ext 2104 or email me at rgriel@basd.net.
You may return the form to the school nurse via email (rgriel@basd.net), fax (814- 355-5338) or drop it off at the office. If you have the physical scheduled please let me know the date of
the physical so I can be on the lookout for the form.
Kindergarten Registration
- Please use the following link to begin the Kindergarten registration process:
- Once you have completed the initial form, you will receive an email that will prompt you to create a PowerSchool account and complete the registration forms.
- Please remember that you will need a scan or picture of a utility bill or mortgage/lease agreement for address verification, a scan or picture of your child's birth certificate, and a scan or picture of your child's immunization records.
The registration process will not be able to be completed without these documents.
Below are links to tutorials that should provide assistance in the Kindergarten registration process:
Beginning the Enrollment Process
PowerSchool Portal for Parents with New Portal Access
PowerSchool Portal for Parents with Portal Access
Please note:
To be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year, children must be 5 years of age before September 1, 2022
For parents having issues using the online registration form, please download the
Kindergarten Registration Enrollment Forms
Fill out the forms and supply a copy of the birth certificate, current immunizations, and proof of residency and return to our Central Office, located at 318 N Allegheny Street or you may email the forms to kmoore@basd.net.
Please note the following:
- Children must be five years of age before September 1, 2022 to be eligible to register for Kindergarten
- When attending your in-person registration appointment (dates TBD), please bring the following:
*Your child's birth certificate
*Your child's immunization record
*A parent's proof of residency which includes a utility bill or mortgage/lease agreement
If you have questions regarding the documents required for registration,
please call Karen Moore at 355-4814, Ext. 3033.
Weis 4 School Program
BES Superheroes in Training
Our School-Wide Rules
Be Safe * Be Respectful * Be Kind * Be Here and Be Ready
Mr. Michael Baughman, Vice-Principal
Mrs. Janelle Reese, School Counselor
Miss Maria McClatchey, Social Worker