BSES Newsletter
Week of January 23
Mrs. Jennifer Eley, Principal - jeley@bermudian.org
Mr. Ethan Sentz, Assistant Principal - esentz@bermudian.org
Mrs. Tanya Gelb, Counselor - tgelb@bermudian.org
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
2nd MARKING PERIOD REPORT CARDS
Second marking period report cards have been posted to the Sapphire Community Portal.
Please contact the elementary school office at 717-528-5147 if you need assistance accessing your Sapphire Community Portal to view your child's report card.
A NOTE FROM MS. BROWN
3rd GRADE CONCERT DATE CHANGE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 3rd grade concert has been rescheduled. The concert planned for Tuesday January 24th at 7:00 p.m. is canceled and will now be held on Tuesday, January 31st. Students will report on this new date to their homeroom classroom at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Ms. Brown at jbrown@bermudian.org.
Sincerest apologies,
Ms. Brown
Our next Staff Appreciation Breakfast is coming up on Friday, February 3rd! Sign up at ttsu.me/feb-appreciation-breakfast to sponsor coffee or contribute a cold or hot breakfast item as a simple way to thank our staff, teachers, & bus drivers. **Note the new pick-up/delivery option for hot items in the sign-up sheet description!
Next Meeting - Wednesday, February 15
Join us for our next meeting to discuss our spring fundraiser, hear from our principals, and get to know other parents! We meet at 9:30am (PTO Room) and 6:30pm (Library/Media Center & remotely via WebEx) to accommodate varying work schedules. Children are welcome to attend either meeting with parents — we’ll have some toys, activities, & snacks on hand. Agendas and minutes from past meetings can be viewed at bsespto.com/minutes.
Parents who attend one meeting (AM in person / PM in person or virtually) each month are entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card! The spring attendance winner will be drawn at the May evening meeting.
Get Involved!
If you want to get more involved but aren’t sure how, reach out to Andrea Everhart (President), Jason Mleczko (Vice President), Amanda Wolfe (Treasurer), Giovanna Biles (Secretary), or Julie Williams and Kylee King (Appreciation Committee Co-Chairs). We'd love to get you plugged in at BSES!
Email: bsespto@bermudian.org • Website: bsespto.com
Facebook: fb.com/BSESPTO • Twitter: @BSES_PTO
STANDING REMINDERS:
A LOOK AHEAD
FEBRUARY
There is a 2-HOUR DELAY on Monday February 6th. School will start two hours later than usual (10:55 am), which means that the bus will pick up your child two hours later than usual. There will be no breakfast served on this date.
Friday, February 17th will be a REMOTE LEARNING DAY. Students will not report to school on this day. Details of this day will be shared with families on Tuesday, February 14.
Monday, February 20th there will be NO SCHOOL for students in observance of President's Day. Please make child-care arrangements prior to this date. The school latchkey program will not be open.
ROARING TO READ
Bermudian Springs Elementary School will once again be participating in the Hershey Bears Roaring to Read Challenge. Every student who completes the challenge will receive a complimentary 200 Level ticket to a Hershey Bears game during the 2022-2023 season. Simply enjoy some reading at home, complete the chart that will be sent home after Christmas break, and return it to your classroom teacher by January 20th. You will then get an online code to redeem your free ticket. Happy Reading and GO BEARS!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year will be held on Wednesday, March 8th with a snow make up date of Thursday, March 9th. More detailed information will be shared in our February newsletter. We are excited to welcome our new kindergarten families!
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
With the weather turning colder, the cold and flu season is in full swing. With the cold and flu season, there come many questions from parents about when their child should come to school and when they should keep them at home. Below are guidelines to use to help answer those questions.
- If your child complains of not feeling well in the morning, check their temperature. If the
child has a temperature of 100.5 or higher, he/she should not be sent to school. The child
must be without a fever for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Motrin (Ibuprofen)
before returning to school. Also, a child that has been vomiting or has had episodes of
diarrhea within the past 24 hours should remain at home to rest.
- When your child has symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, cough or sore throat,
many times an over the counter medication will help them feel more comfortable during the
school day. The best choices are cold medicines that can be given in the morning before
school and last the entire day. Don’t forget to read the dosage directions carefully before
you give your child any medication. If there is ever a question about how much medicine to
give your child do not hesitate to contact your family doctor. Please remember that the
school does not have cold medicine available at school to administer to students. This must
be given at home.
- If your child has a cough and is having a hard time breathing or controlling the cough, it
is recommended for them to remain home until this is under control. Cough drops can only
be brought to school with a note from a parent or guardian. The health room does not have
cough drops to give to students.
You know your child best and know when they are truly sick. With this information
hopefully everyone can enjoy a healthier winter.
BREAKFAST MENU
LUNCH MENU
McKinney-Vento Act
A Message from the Principal
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. -Michael Josephson
Dear Bermudian Springs Elementary School Families,
My hope is that all families have found time to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the magic of the holiday season. As we enter the second half of the school year and embark on 2023, my goal is to view each moment as an opportunity to build relationships with students, staff and families. My door is always open and I welcome feedback in an effort to continue to build positive relationships with our students, families and community.
Learn Together, Grow Together!
Jennifer Eley
Principal