Bobcat Blast
June 2, 2022
Bookfair is Open Tonight: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come stock up on summer reading
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Pajama and Llama Day Tomorrow
Pajama Day & Award Assembly Friday June 3rd
Send your student to school in their pajamas tomorrow! That’s right! We have exceeded our Jog-A-Thon school goal of $35,000 by raising over $46,000!! We will celebrate by having a pajama day for the entire school this Friday, June 3rd and cheering on Principal Rosenquist as she smooches a llama from Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas!!
Our heartfelt thanks to the entire Bethany School community for providing their support, encouragement, and volunteer efforts to make this such a successful return of the Bethany Elementary Jog-A-Thon!
Funds raised support next year’s budget that includes classroom supplies, educational enrichment activities, community events and more! We are so fortunate to have such an amazing school community. Thank you all!
Volunteer Opportunities!
We could use your help during the awards assembly this Friday, June 3rd from 9:30-11:30am. You can also volunteer to support one of our scheduled group recognition activities next week!
- Wednesday June 8th (Monkey Subs with Mr. Stoller – Top 2 fundraisers by grade)
- Thursday June 9th (Pizza Party – Top Fundraising Class, Limo & Ice Cream – Top 12 School Fundraisers)
Contact Mike Glasser jog.a.thon-lead@BSPTO.org for more details if you an interested!

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Volunteers Needed for Field Day
Field Day - June 16th
We are still looking for volunteers in the afternoon.
Grades 3-5
Afternoon shift (12:20pm-2:30pm)
30 positions
OHSU Testing
June 13th will be the last day of turning in the OHSU weekly spit tests.
Beaverton School District will not be offering weekly OHSU Weekly COVID Screening testing during the summer. Additionally at this time, BSD will not be participating in the OHSU Weekly Screening program for the 2022-23 school year.
Library News
Congratulations to the following students who submitted poetry to a national publication and were selected for inclusion. We worked on Hikus and submitted close to 70 in total - the following students were selected to be included in the anthology! The library will have a copy, and they can be purchased at the following site www.youngpoets.org
5th grade: Cali, Sebastian E, and Maxwell
4th grade: Daksh, Juliette, and Maddie
3rd grade: Eloise
The last day to check out books is June 7th. We will be on a heavy campaign to get all books returned as soon as possible so we can get everything processed for the end of the year.
The public library has amazing resources for the summer, from book recommendations and read-alouds to classes, and craft packets. I highly recommend connecting with them for their regular emails. Link to subscribe to public Library
Thank you all for your support.
Amy
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Student Placement Form for 2022-2023
Parents can provide valuable information regarding their child’s class placement and are encouraged to give us input. When forming classes, teachers carefully consider a number of factors to create balanced classes: academic levels, learning styles, special needs, program eligibilities, and compatibility with other students.
If you would like to give us information about your child, please print and fill out the form below. You can also pick up a form in the school office. You will need to bring it in or email it to the office. We are not able to honor individual teacher requests.
Due Date: Monday June 6th at 4:00 pm.
Email:
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PTO 2022/2023 Budget UPDATE
Thank you to all of the families, teachers and staff who provided their feedback on the DRAFT FY22/23 PTO Budget. The Budget Committee read every comment and appreciates your opinions and feedback. The Budget Committee voted to adjust the previous draft budget to reflect the valued opinions of our community. The revised draft budget (linked below) now reflects maintaining the teacher and staff funds used for student and classroom needs at $500 for full time and $250 for part time.
Please see the updated DRAFT budget linked below, and please be sure and attend the June 7 PTO meeting. At the meeting, you can ask any questions and provide additional feedback on this new draft before we take a vote to adopt the budget.
Thank you, and we hope to see you at the June 7 PTO meeting!
Sincerely,
Anastasia Glasser
PTO Community Event with Kona Ice
The PTO is sponsoring a free Community Event June 9th from 4-7 pm with the Kona Shaved Ice Truck. Come when you can to enjoy a refreshing shaved ice and meet up with friends and other families from school. The PTO will have information available about different projects and programs that they support at Bethany.
Bethany Spirit Wear Store
Bethany Elementary School spirit wear tank tops and racerbacks are on sale! All sizes and styles are just $21.99.
Shop here: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/77425/?style=Tank+Top--
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Dog Clean-up
Kindergarten and 2022/23 School Year Registration
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School Meals Menu
Cans / Bottles For Kids
We are collecting cans / bottles to help fund the Playground Improvements. You can pick up Blue bags from the office.
Shop & Earn Money for Bethany PTO
Did you know that you can donate to the Bethany School PTO, while you are doing your weekly shopping? Please click on the links below for more information on their donation programs.
Volunteering at Bethany
Keep Connected to What Is Happening
Bethany Calendars