BEACON NEWS
Beacon Elementary School: October 2022
Construction News
Starting Monday, October 10, crews will be on campus to start prep work for construction of four new classrooms for our pre-kindergarten program. This prep work should last 2-3 weeks. We ask that families please be patient as this may cause more congestion during drop-off and pick-up.
Reading Challenge
🎃 Halloween Celebrations 🎃
Drop Off and Pick Up Safety
PATIENCE IS THE KEY! Please be courteous to our staff members as they are following protocol and trying their best to make the drop off and pick up process smooth and safe.
NO EARLY BIRDS. Arriving too early creates a back up on Beacon Avenue and congestion in the parking lot. We suggest arriving in the car line 5 minutes before arrival and dismissal (or after 2:30 p.m. if using the main lot).
MAIN LOT. For those using the main lot, parents are encouraged to pull straight to park in the spaces to the left of the main building. Please do not park in the spaces that have cones or are roped off. It blocks the buses from being able to pull in. However, during dismissal, parking is allowed in the roped off areas only if the buses are in place at the curbside. It is much easier to navigate the main lot after the buses depart (approximately 2:33 p.m.). Once the buses are gone, the reserved parking spaces may be utilized including the curbside spaces.
USE THE CROSSWALK. Please model pedestrian safety for our students by using the marked crosswalk in the parking lot. If buses are pulling in, please wait until they are fully stopped before crossing. Do not walk between the buses.
YIELD TO THE BUSES. Getting all buses in and out at once actually speeds up the process. Once buses arrive and load students, it is our priority to get them on their way. Please yield to the buses if their engines are on or they are starting to move. Do not pull your vehicle out in front of the buses.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our children safe!
Lost and Found
There are 50 coats in the lost and found and it's only October! Your child can look for their lost item at lunch time in the lunch room. You can also check our lost and found online. A link is available on our website or by clicking here: Beacon Lost & Found.
It is very helpful to clearly label personal belongings with your child's name so that lost items may be returned promptly.
November Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences will take place November 7, 8, 9, and 10. There will be early release on these days to allow for conference appointments. These meetings will be an opportunity to discuss your child's progress with his/her teacher. More information will be sent home soon.
Dismissal Plan Changes
If there is a change to your child's standing dismissal plan, please call the Beacon office at 360-249-4528 BEFORE 12:00 p.m. on the day of the change. To ensure your child's safety, the custodial parent must speak directly to office staff regarding plan changes. Changes cannot be relayed by the student or teacher.
Absence Reporting
If your child is absent, please excuse the absence in one of the following ways:
- Report the absence online via Skyward Family Access;
- Email the school office;
- Call the school office at 360-249-4528.
Box Tops for Education
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn cash for their school, with products they already buy. Now you can simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to our school's earnings online. The money earned from Box Tops is used to purchase student rewards, playground balls, field day supplies, assemblies, etc. Thank you for continuing to support our students by participating in the Box Tops program! Click the link for more information.
Dates to Remember
- October 7-21 - Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge
- October 14 - No School, Teacher Training Day
- November 4 - Early Release (12:00 p.m.)
- November 7-10 - Early Release (12:00 p.m.), Conferences
- November 11 - No School, Veterans Day
- November 15 - Picture Retake Day
- November 23 - Early Release (12:00 p.m.)
- November 24-25 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Beacon Elementary School
Email: bpage@monteschools.org
Website: http://www.monteschools.org/beacon-elementary
Location: 1717 Beacon Avenue, Montesano, WA, USA
Phone: 360-249-4528
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monteschools/
Twitter: @Monteschools