The Buzz from Beech
Beech Parent Newsletter - February 2024
No School February 16-20 Mid-Winter Break
A Message from the Principal
Families,
Each February schools across the United States plan activities that celebrate Black History. Beech Elementary School will be continuing this acknowledgement and celebration by having students in each grade work alongside their teacher to dive deeper into Black History. While we focus on Black History in February it is important to note that Black History is American History; we would be doing an injustice not to discuss the impact that the history of such a large part of our contries population has had on the lives of everyone throughout each month of the school year.
We will be honoring Black History Month each week by sharing information during morning announcements and posting things throughout the building. Students and staff are invited to decorate their doors/hallways in celebration of Black History.
Ms. Melissa Nickel
Principal/Beech Elementary School
Happenings at Beech!
Parent University
Families can RSVP by clicking on the link below, calling the Beech office, using the QR code on the flier, or filling out the RSVP for that was sent home.
Candy Grams and Smencil Sales - PBIS Fundraiser
Smencil sales will begin on February 6th during lunch. They will be sold every Tuesday, and they will be sold for $1.
Valentine Day candy grams will be sold February 5th-13th during lunch. They will be sold for .50
They will also be sold in the main office if you would like to purchase one for your student. They will be handed out on valentine day through out the day
Parent University - Monthly Dates and Topics
After School Activities
After School Clubs - Held on Monday (students had to RSVP)
- Session 1: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11
- Session 2: 3/18, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 2/29, 5/6
Tutoring - Held on Tuesday and Thursday (students were invited based on data)
- Week 1 - 1/23 and 1/25
- Week 2 - 1/30 and 2/1
- Week 3 - 2/6 and 2/8
- Week 4 - 2/13 and 2/15
- Week 5 - 2/22 (no tutoring on Tuesday due to mid-winter break)
- Week 6 - 2/27 and 2/29
- Week 7 - 3/5 and 3/7
- Week 8 - 3/12 and 3/14
- Week 9 - 3/19 (no tutoring on Thursday due to Parent Teacher Conferences)
- Week 10 - 4/9 and 4/11
- Week 11 - 4/16 and 4/18
- Week 12 - 4/23 and 4/25
Clubs and tutoring will run from 3:25-4:25. Students will be brought to the front of the building at dismissal time. Buses will be provided for tutoring for those who qualify. Students who struggle with appropriate behavior, attendance, or who are picked up late may lose their place in clubs or tutoring.
Upcoming Events
February
- 5 - WIDA Testing Begins
- 6 - Girl Scout Troop Meeting @ 4:50
- 12 - Parents able to view report cards in MiStar
- 14 - Valentine's Day - Student Count Day
- 15 - Parent University - 5:30-7:30 @ Hilbert
- 16 - District Wide Professional Development - NO STUDENTS
- 19-20 - District Closed, Mid-Winter Break
- 22 - Coffee with the Principal @ 9:00 - Facebook Live and Media Center; 4th Grade NAEP testing
March
- 13-21 - Book Fair
- 14 - Parent University - 5:30-7:30 @ Beech
- 21 - 1/2 Day of School; Afternoon and Evening Parent Teacher Conferences
- 22 - 3rd Quarter Ends
- 25-April 1 - Spring Break - No School
Happenings at Beech!
December and January brought a ton of fun, learning, and laughter. We had concerts, parent university sessions, playtime in snow, and much more!
Fun with the Grinch!
PBIS Celebrations!
4th Grade Holiday Concert!
Beech Elementary School
Kindergarten-6th Grade
Pre-K-6th Grade Center Based DHH Program
K-6 Center Based ASD Program
Email: nickelm@redfordu.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.redfordu.k12.mi.us/beech/
Location: 19990 Beech Daly, Redford Charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: 313-242-6100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597797653803655