Hiya, Bethany families!

They say the only constant in life is change. Certainly, that has held true for this year's "tech" special!

Rather than the "technology" class that we've had in the past, Bethany has moved on, up, and towards STEAM: a combo of courses comprised of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. During the first half of this year, our focus was on the "A" and the "S" of STEAM, giving our Bobcats a chance to paint, create, make mistakes, think creatively, and learn more about the intersection of art and science.

But change, as ever, remains the only constant. So starting on February 1st, we collectively shifted-- both our attention, and our room!-- to technology and engineering. For the latter half of the year, students will be learning about digital citizenship, internet safety, and the engineer design process, in between various opportunities to tinker, try, and struggle productively with coding tools and building challenges.

Thank you for your patience and support through all of these changes, as well as the myriad of other changes that have shaped the 2021-2022 school year. It's been tough at times, but as we all know: Bobcats can do hard things!

Best,

Melissa Regan

You are now able to register students for the 2022-23 school year.

If your student is currently attending Bethany, you do not need to enroll them, they will automatically roll up to the next grade.

For more Information, about Kindergarten please click HERE

To Register online, please click HERE

Our annual Jog-A-Thon fundraiser returns this year on May 6th! In addition to being our largest fundraising event of the year, the Jog-A-Thon is also a student favorite, featuring prizes, music, and fun!

To get the kids excited, we are holding a contest for the students to come up with the best idea for a reward if we reach our overall fundraising goal. Ms. Rosenquist and several teachers will do something fun, silly, and entertaining to thank the kids for all their hard work preparing for the Jog-A-Thon!

Your child should be bringing a paper form home with them this week; please return it to the labeled box by the front office by Tuesday, March 29. The student whose entry is chosen will win a Jog-a-Thon prize bag! Winners will be announced at the school kick-off on April 8.

Interested in volunteering for the event? There are lots of opportunities to help out. Please sign up NOW to get approved to volunteer at the school.

All volunteers need to first complete an application and background check to create a profile in the system. Once a profile is created, volunteers will be able to update personal information, view and sign-up for open volunteer needs, and communicate directly with the school Volunteer Coordinator.

IMPORTANT: All volunteers must provide proof of vaccination or complete a medical or religious exemption to volunteer in any K-12 school. As part of the volunteer application process, you'll be asked to upload your vaccination card or an exemption form.

With more people itching to get outside to walk and bike, it’s a good time to review the rules to ensure everyone’s safety. Be sure to review the best routes to use and if biking, check the bike’s condition before you head out. This short video, “ABC Quick Check” can help!

Here are a few steps to remember:

● Always wear your helmet

● Ride in the same direction as traffic, not against traffic.

● Be visible. Wear a bright jacket or add

reflective material or blinking lights to increase visibility.

● Stay alert and ride predictably, in a straight line.

● If riding on the sidewalk or in a crosswalk, ride at walking speed and be prepared to walk your bike when it gets busy or at the request of crossing guards. Be always mindful of pedestrians and aware of traffic.

● Don’t assume that drivers see you – always watch for cars making turns or backing out of driveways. Learn bicycle safety skills in a class or ask Safe Routes to School to give a lesson at your school!

We are collecting cans / bottles to help fund the Playground Improvements. You can pick up Blue bags from the office.

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