BG eNews
April 14, 2023
Notes from Mrs. Klueppel...
APRIL
4/20 - Art Show & Used Book Sale, Empower Silent Auction
4/26 - Early Release (2:10 Dismissal)
4/28 - BG Shopping Day
MAY
5/8 - 10 Tips for Supporting Healthy Emotional Development (RSVP below)
5/18 - End of Year Picnic
5/22 - BG Shopping Day
5/26 - Last Day for Students
Want to Volunteer at BG this year?
Please read our volunteer protocol. Take note that the requirements are different based on if you are a one time volunteer or repeat volunteer.
Placement Information - Due 4/24
In planning for the upcoming school year, parents are invited to provide information that will assist us in the class placement process. Since every learner is unique, our goal is to pair each learner with an environment that maximizes his or her potential. Therefore, balancing classrooms based on special needs or talents, learning styles, and personalities are all factored as we compile class lists.
Elementary Intra District Transfer
10 Tips for Supporting Healthy Emotional Development
We have partnered with Riverview Child and Family Therapy to provide a free parent evening in April. The session will be approximately 1 hour long and be presented in the school Cafeteria by a licensed clinical professional counselor. Please see below for the topic of the evening.
THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY EVENT, NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. We apologize for any inconvenience.
10 Tips for Supporting Healthy Emotional Development
Learn easy, doable strategies that guide the development of positive mental health in our students. Ideas support decreasing family conflict, building independence, and identifying and moving through challenging emotions.
Monday, May 8, 2023, 05:00 PM
Bell-Graham Elementary School, Fox Mill Boulevard, St. Charles, IL, USA
Health Office
Greetings from the Health Office!
We would like to introduce you to Nurse Kerisa! She is the new building nurse that started this week. She is a native to St. Charles and has been a nurse for 5 years. She is excited to be a part of The Bell Graham family so when you see her please give her a nice welcome. Just a reminder that if you need to correspond with the health office the best way to do so is to email bel-nurses@d303.org.
Kindergarten and 2nd grade parents please be on the look out for dental reminders. If your child does not have an up to date dental exam on file in the health office you will receive a reminder letter. The dental examination is required for your child to be in compliance with Illinois School Health requirements.
For your child to be in compliance with School health requirements, one of the following must be completed before May 10, 2023
· Submit a completed dental form. A dental exam, performed by a licensed dentist, and completed in the last 18 months.
· Complete a “waiver” form. The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a waiver for children who show undue burden or lack of access to a dentist.
· Provide an appointment card. Parents or legal guardians must present proof that the dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 10th.
If you have any questions regarding the dental health requirements, please contact the Health Office at Bell Graham Elementary (331-228-2104). A dental examination report form can be downloaded form the district website under the Departments tab or Parent/Community tab.
Health Office Email Address
Parents, please send any communication or test results to
bel-nurses@d303.org to ensure that all of our Bell Graham nurses receive this important information pertaining to your student(s)
NOT ATTENDING BG NEXT YEAR?
- Release of student records form This also gives us permission to share records with your child’s new school when requested.
- Withdrawal Form This provides us with details regarding withdrawing your child from CUSD303.
Band Instruments Event for 4th Graders
Art Show, Used Book Sale, Empower Silent Auction
BG PTO
Art Show
The annual Art Show is coming to BG on April 20th from 5:30-7:30! Come peruse the halls of BG filled with artistic masterpieces created by each and every Bobcat. Enjoy crafts run by the PTO and the art teacher, Mr. Idzikowski. Watch and participate in a live art demonstration by local artist, Alison Bastian. Plan to grab dinner and dessert with food from Taylor Street pizza and Kimmer’s ice cream which will be available for purchase.
Families, to make this night spectacular, we need your help. Please consider volunteering your time by clicking here.
We sincerely appreciate your help, and we look forward to sharing this special night with you and your families!
You can also pre-order your pizza with this link and skip the line. There’s a gluten-free
option for pre-ordered pizza only.
Used Book Fair
Also coming to BG on April 20th is the Used Book Sale! Come stock up on books for your
budding reader! All books are only $1.
We are still collecting books to sell, so please send in those books. All leftover books will be donated to Bernie’s Book Drive following the event.
Restaurant Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that our April restaurant fundraiser is at Crumbl on Tuesday, April 25 from 3pm-6pm. Click here for the flyer.
Clap Out Shirts - Deadline 4/23
5th Grade Families - clap out shirts are available to order! Click here.
New Committee Member Needed
We are currently looking for a new Restaurant Fundraiser Committee Chair. This is a low maintenance position and a great way to get involved with the PTO. Please contact Kate Bennett if you are interested.
Chess Club
We couldn't offer this program without the support of parent volunteers. PLEASE SIGN UP for at least one time slot of this upcoming session on the sign up-genius link here.
Website
For additional information on the PTO please visit our website or our Bell Graham Elementary PTO Facebook page.
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Any questions or comments? Please contact our PTO President Kate Bennett at kate.bennett82@yahoo.com or 630.461.7606.
April Spirit Days
Our Therapy Dogs Willow & Charlie
We have had such great success with Willow, we have another dog that will be joining our BG family to support our students. We have partnered with the STC police dog, Charlie, and her handler Meghan Kramer. Charlie will be on the following mornings:
04/18, 04/28
05/02, 05/05, 05/09, 05/16, 05/23
Please reach out to Angelyn Dieckman or Julianna Harmon if you have any questions.
Bell Graham Store is looking for donations!
The BG Store is always looking for fun new items to add to the case. If you are out shopping and find a great deal that you can't pass up, please consider donating it to the BG Store. Make sure to check out all the after-holiday sales for great deals on items as well. The BG students and staff thank you for your support.
OR
Please consider donating one of the items identified in the Amazon Bell Graham Store site. Click on the link below, add the item to your cart and it will ship right to BG on your behalf.ALL Bell Graham students appreciate your donation.
BG Shop Volunteers
April Empower
Volunteer Protocol
Watch D.O.G.S.
Lunch with a Loved One Guidelines:
- 1 lunch with a loved one per student each year
- Only bring food for child and/or yourself
- Stay for lunch ONLY, recess is not included
- Bring your ID for check in
ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SCHOOL
We are noticing many students coming to school with phones and SmartWatches. Please be aware of our School Board Policy for phone and Smartwatch usage during school hours:
2022-23 Elementary School Handbook
ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SCHOOL
Phones/Smart Watches
Students are extended the privilege of possessing phones/smartwatches on school grounds;
however, their use is limited to after-school dismissal and non-school days. These devices must be in the off position, or not used once the student arrives on campus until the end of the school day.
How to Report Absences
Picking up your child early?
How to Report Baker Station Absences
If your child will be absent on a day they would normally attend Baker Station, you need to email your site directly bellgraham@stcparks.org or email Angela Coppola, Baker Station Coordinator at acoppola@stcparks.org , ALL absences must be reported by 12:30pm on the day of your child’s absence. The St. Charles Park District and Baker Station staff does not receive this information from the individual school sites.
Bell-Graham Resources
Bell Graham Elementary School
Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary
Twitter: @BellGrahamD303