BES Parent/Guardian Newsletter
April 12, 2022
"NEW INFO"
Field Day Volunteers
If you have completed the below process from the March newsletter, please fill out the link here for you to sign up to officially volunteer for Field Day.
https://forms.gle/Ea6SaMjGWjPGn6yp8******************************************************************************************
Previously sent field day info for your reference:
If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the below link to complete the volunteer approval process.
We wanted you to have this info as early as possible so you could complete the volunteer process since we have been unable to offer this since the pandemic.
Also, there will be a form or info coming from Mr. Bates that would be a sign-up to help out with field day on top of completing this official paperwork.
6/1/22 IS GRADES 345
6/2/22 IS GRADES K12
RAIN MAKEUP DAY 6/3
A HUGE THANK YOU TO MR. BATES FOR CHAIRING THIS SPECIAL EVENT!!!!
BES SPIRIT DAYS
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!
From Our Nurse, Mrs. Griel:
Dental Screenings
The Bellefonte Area School District dentist will be conducting the state-mandated dental screenings on April 20, 2022, at all schools. Any student in K, 3, 7 who has not turned in a private dental exam report will be screened by the school dentist. The dentist visually examines teeth, no treatment or cleanings are available. A report will be sent home if abnormal findings are noted asking for the student to be seen by a private dentist. Please contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns.
Rachel Griel at rgriel@basd.net for Middle, Bellefonte Elementary and Marion Walker Schools
Getting Ready for Summer: Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is transmitted to humans from a bite of an infected deer tick (the black-legged tick). It is very common in Pennsylvania. One in two adult deer ticks in Pennsylvania is infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. There are over 10,000 cases of Lyme disease every year in Pennsylvania alone.
When the ticks are in the nymph stage they are the size of a poppy seed making them very difficult to see. So often people do not even know they have been bitten. Nymph ticks are present from May through July. Adult ticks are a bit larger and are present throughout the fall months.
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites.
Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone per package instructions
Treat shoes, clothing, and gear with 0.5% permethrin per package instructions
Shower as soon as possible after being outside
Check for ticks daily
Avoid walking in tall brush or leaves
If a tick is discovered, remove it immediately. Ticks need to be attached for more than 36 hours to spread Lyme disease. There is no need to save the tick or send it for testing. Even if the tick is positive for Lyme disease it does not mean a person will become infected. Also, treatment should begin before test results come back.
To remove a tick:
Use tweezers and grab it as close to the skin as possible
Gently pull straight up. Do not twist
Clean the area with soap at water or rubbing alcohol
Contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible during normal business hours for recommendations and treatment if necessary. Be sure to tell them the size of the tick (measure it with a ruler), how long you think the tick was attached, and if the tick is engorged.
Also contact your healthcare provider if you have signs or symptoms of Lyme disease which include:
Early symptoms (one to three months)
Bullseye rash (erythema migrans) - can appear up to 30 days after tick bite
Fatigue
Fever and chills
Headache
Joint pain
Swollen lymph nodes
Late Symptoms (after three months)
Arthritis symptoms
Nerve pain
Meningitis symptoms
Cardiac symptoms
Memory or concentration problems
Please contact your school nurse, Rachel Griel, rgirel@basd.net, if you have any questions about Lyme disease and how to stay safe and healthy this spring and summer.
References
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.train.org/pa/course/1087944/?activeTab=resources
Stevenson, D., Hoang, A., Schmoock, N., & Parsh, B. (2021). Lyme neuroborreliosis. Nursing, 51(12), 60-62. doi:10.1097/01.nurse.0000800120.06684.f7
Tick Diseases. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Vectorborne Diseases/Pages/Tick Diseases.aspx#education
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"OLD NEWS"
School-Wide Field Trip at State College Spikes
Below here is the permission slip which we will need to be returned to the classroom teacher by 4/28/22 so we can adequately plan. I will attach this to the email here as well.
If you do not want your child/student to attend, that is no problem. Please let the classroom teacher know this and we will make alternate plans at BES for these students on this day.
Spikes Field Trip Permission Slip
Note: Field Trip Coordinator must be in possession of these forms.
Bellefonte Area School District
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Field Trip Permission Form
I hereby give consent to have my child _______________________________ to go on a
(Child’s Name)
school trip to the SPIKES GAME on 6/8/22 with BELLEFONTE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL. Students will be transported in a school bus to and from this event.
Departure Time: Approximately 9:15 am to go to Spikes Game
Arrival Time: Back to BES at approximately 1:30 pm
Note: The SIGNATURE of the Parent/Guardian is REQUIRED before taking the trip.
Signature of Parent ______________________________ Date ____________________
Signature of Student _____________________________ Date ____________________
Emergency Contact Name:__________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone Number:___________________________________________
Does this student have any medical conditions that should be shared with the teachers and chaperones of the trip? □ Yes □ No
If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
*THE PTO AND SCHOOL ARE PROVIDING A LUNCH AT THE SPIKES - - A HOT DOG, CHIPS AND DRINK. IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS A DIFFERENT LUNCH, THE SPIKES HAVE APPROVED STUDENTS BRINGING IN A PACKED LUNCH AS NEEDED.
*THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT, THUS IF PARENTS/GUARDIANS ATTEND OF THEIR OWN ACCORD, THE STUDENTS REMAIN WITH THE SCHOOL STAFF AND RETURN FOR A NORMAL DISMISSAL FROM BES.
5th Grade Field Trip
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**
PSSA Parent/Guardian Letter - Another Copy :)
Dear Parents and Guardians:
You are receiving this letter because your student will be taking the PSSA’s.
The window for exams is from 4/25/22 through 5/6/22.
Grades 3, 4 & 5:
English Language Arts (ELA) 4/25, 26, 27
ELA Make-ups 4/28, 29
Math 5/2, 3
Science 5/4, 5-- 4th grade only
Math/Sci Make-ups 5/6
Additional Make-ups if needed 5/9-13
Students will take the PSSA Exam(s) during the morning hours and return to their normal class schedule at the end of the testing session. Please try to avoid appointments on these days as students, who come late/leave early, may not test on that day and will be required to complete the exam during the make-up window.
Along with this letter, you are receiving an informative letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Education about the PSSA Exams, their policies on technology, and the code of conduct.
The state requires that students remain in the secure testing room until the session ends. Students who need extra time to complete the exam will be given this opportunity. Please encourage your child to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast to do their very best on the exam.
AM Drop-off on the Blacktop
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