Bermudian Springs Elementary School
APRIL 2022 NEWSLETTER
Mrs. Jennifer Eley, Principal - jeley@bermudian.org
Mr. Ethan Sentz, Assistant Principal - esentz@bermudian.org
Mrs. Tanya Gelb, Counselor - tgelb@bermudian.org
Principal's Message
“One day you will look back and see that all along, you were blooming.” ― Morgan Harper Nichols
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 31st and Friday, April 1st. Parent Teacher Conferences provide an additional opportunity for parents to be involved in the decision making process regarding student learning. Conferences are wonderful time to reflect on the year, discuss your child's academic and social and emotional progress and establish goals for continued growth.
If you have not signed up for a Spring Conference, I invite you to access My Conference Time:
https://www.myconferencetime.com/bse/
It has been wonderful to see all students back in the building for a full year. I look forward to finishing the year in full bloom! Our April newsletter highlights important dates and information to help our families stay informed. My door is always open. Please contact me if have any questions or concerns.
Explore. Dream. Discover
Jennifer Eley
Principal
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
THURSDAY, MARCH 31- 2 Hour Early Dismissal (1:35 pm)
- Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 PM-7:30 PM
- Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 - Class Photos & Spring Individual Picture Day
MONDAY, APRIL 15-19 - Easter Break
CLASSROOM PICTURES & SPRING INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Class photos will be $12.00, plus tax. If you are ordering a class photo and pay online, please check the "paid online" box on the Class Picture Order Form and return form on picture day. If you are paying by cash and/or check, complete the order form and enclose the exact payment in the Class Picture Order Form and return on picture day. Please make checks payable to "Lifetouch."
Individual photographs will be taken of all students. Parents are encouraged to order online at mylifetouch.com. If you order online, there is no need to return the Spring Individual order form. If you do not order online, complete the order form and enclose exact payment and return on picture day. Checks and/or money orders should be made payable to "Lifetouch."
If you do not purchase photos ahead of time, packets of photos of your child will be sent home at a later date. Families may return any photos they do not wish to purchase or send in payment for the pictures they choose to keep. There will be NO photo retakes.
TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY - THURSDAY, APRIL 28
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS
MRS. KELSEY SHUE
MRS. CRYSTAL RAWSON
Hello Bermudian Springs Eagles! My name is Mrs. Rawson, and I am excited to be your new elementary Guidance Secretary. I will be working alongside Mrs. Gelb, the elementary school Guidance counselor. I grew up here in York Springs, and graduated from Bermudian Springs High School. After graduation I went directly into the workforce in various areas of the healthcare industry, as an executive assistant. I am married with two boys, who have also graduated from Bermudian Springs High School. My oldest is Tyler who is currently in the United States Army at Fort Bragg, Kentucky. Zach, my youngest, is working at Pratt Industries, in Carlisle, PA. As a family we love to go to our cabin in Bedford County. While there we love hunting, fishing, taking hikes, and just relaxing around a campfire. Looking forward to meeting some new faces, as well as getting back in touch with some familiar faces. Here's to having a wonderful school year.
PSSA DATES
The scheduled testing window dates for 3rd and 4th grade PSSA testing are as follows:
ENGLISH, LANGUAGE ARTS- 3rd and 4th Grade
Tuesday, April 26th
Wednesday, April 27th
Thursday, April 28th
MATH- 3rd and 4th Grade
Tuesday, May 3rd
Wednesday, May 4th
SCIENCE- 4th Grade
Thursday, May 5th
Friday, May 6th
If you would like information on opting out of the PSSAs, please contact Mrs. Tanya Gelb at tgelb@bermudian.org or call our elementary main office and request to speak with Mrs. Gelb (717) 528-5147
UPCOMING EVENTS
To sign up, click link below:
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
We had an awesome year for the Kids Heart Challenge this year. There were 88 elementary students that participated in the Kids Heart Challenge by collecting donations for the American Heart Association. These students collected $8,701.47. That is an amazing job by our students and their families. Our families here at Bermudian Springs Elementary always amaze me with their generosity.
There were 16 students that collected $100 or more - Samuel Baker, Ashlynn Gaines, Adalyn Daddario, Arianna Breon, Madilyn Kovalevich, Trip Zepp, Alexander Boccia, Wyatt Dunkel, Kaiden Torres, Aspen Schiel, Logan Williams, Brantley Kovalevich, Georgia Smith, Liam Sauble, Olivia Hernandez, and Grayson Jonas.
There were 2 students that collected $200 or more - Lillian Hess and Liam Shambach.
There was 1 student that collected $300 or more - Trinity McCauslin.
There was 1 student that collected $600 or more - Christopher Sauble.
There were 2 students that collected $1,000 or more - Lily-Ann Bosserman and Jacob Martindell.
As always the Bermudian Springs Community is so generous in these trying times. Thank you so much to all the families that supported this very important cause and raised money for the American Heart Association. Thank you very much!
BSSD YOUTH FIELD HOCKEY PROGRAM
PTO NEWS
Joe Corbi's Sale
The BSES PTO would like to thank all of the students and families who participated in the Joe Corbi's Sale! We raised over $10,000 for our new playground! Please don't forget that pick up for all Joe Corbi's items will be on April 26th from 4:30-6:30 at the York Springs Fire Hall. The PTO can not hold on to any unclaimed items.
PTO APPRECIATION WEEK
The BSES PTO is seeking support for Staff Appreciation Week, which is May 2 - 9, 2022. We have a variety of donation and sponsorship opportunities. Each TTSU page has more detailed information.
Staff Breakfast on May 2: Hot food, cold food, fruit, juice, volunteers to set-up/tear-down @ ttsu.me/mayappreciationbreakfast
Thank you notes & gift sponsorships for May 4: We are asking that families write thank note(s)/have their children make a card to bring to school that day for a teacher/staff member/bus driver. We are also seeking gift sponsorships. Each teacher, staff member, and bus driver will receive a Tastefully Simple cake mix. Sponsorships are $11/mix and due by April 8 @ ttsu.me/appreciationgiftsponsors
Raffle basket donations: Pool together with another family/neighbors/etc to create a raffle basket. Raffle baskets must have an estimated retail value of $50 and be completed by April 27 @ ttsu.me/appreciationrafflebaskets
Set-up & Tear-down volunteers for May 5: We need individuals to help with our farmers market on Thursday, May 5. Volunteer timeslots are: 9 am - 10:45 am, 10:45 am - 1 pm, and 1 pm - 3:30 pm @ ttsu.me/2022farmersmarket
Set-up & Tear-down volunteers for May 6: We need individuals to help set-up and clean-up our staff lunch on May 6. And, we need help tearing down decorations from Appreciation Week. Volunteer timeslots are 10 am - 11:30 am & 1pm - 3:30 pm @ ttsu.me/mayappreciationlunch
Please note - The PTO welcomes families that have little ones at home to help on these projects. We can put them to work so that mom/dad/etc can help, too. If you have questions about volunteering with your little one(s), please reach out to Amanda Lee-Milner (amanda_lee99@hotmail.com or 717-919-4603).
All adult volunteers must have their clearances registered with the BSES office. Volunteer packets are available here:
volunteer packet revised 02-2019.pdf (bermudian.org)VOLUNTEERING
The PTO posts all of our volunteer sign up requests to www.timetosignup.com/bsespto
We are currently looking for volunteers for the Book Fair which starts this week! https://ttsu.me/bookfair2022
We will need volunteers for Picture Day, and many additional things for Teacher Appreciation week.
MONTHLY MEETING
If you would like to learn more about additional ways to become involved, consider attending our monthly meeting on April 27th. We will meet at 9:30 am in the PTO Room, and 6:30 pm in the Media Center. As the end of the year creeps closer, we are looking to secure leadership positions for our organization for the 22/23 school year. These positions include: Secretary, Race For Education coordinator, and general volunteers. If you are interested, or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to us at bsespto@bermudian.org.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BSESPTO & Twitter: @BSES_PTO
Check out our website bsespto.com
Email us at bsespto@bermudian.org
BERMUDIAN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Email: tlaughman@bermudian.org
Website: bermudian.org
Location: 7335 Carlisle Pike, York Springs, PA, USA
Phone: 717-528-5147
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