October is here and our PTO's Beautification Committee has been getting BGS all set up for the fall season! The fourth grade BGS Girl Scout Juniors Troop 61213 had lots of fun working together after school on Monday to water the school's grasses and mums, carry cornstalks and put them up at the center island as well as near the BGS sign. They also put up the scarecrows from the PTO closet to decorate the outside of the school building. They did this during their meeting as part of their effort to reinforce the ideas of volunteering, community service and making the world a better place, starting with their school!

Special thanks to Farmer Debbie at Norz Hill Farm for their generous donation of hay bales, grasses and gourds. If you have a chance, check out the Norz Hill Farm Fall Festival!

Also of note, if you missed our PTO meeting last week, you can check out the full minutes here.

Lastly, we invite you to attend the Superintendent's State of the District Forum. It is this coming Monday, October 8 at 6:30 PM at the Middle School. Discussion topics will include the district’s 5-year strategic plan starting with an overview of the current state of the district and moving to our goals for growth over the coming years. In addition, current information on our academic programs, facilities, budget, and information about how you can get involved with and stay informed about the district's strategic work.

- Kelly & Briana, BGS PTO Co-Presidents

Help us keep the BGS Library in tip-top shape. Volunteers are needed to help re-shelve books on Thursdays or Fridays, at your convenience.

If you'd like to help out, sign up here. We'll get back in touch with you shortly to arrange an intro meeting with Ms. Shatten, our new librarian, before you start your volunteer duties.

Join us for trunk or treating and ghoulish fun at our Halloween Hoot on Friday, Oct. 26 at from 7-8:30 PM. Admission is $5 per child / maximum of $15 per family. Children of volunteers attend for FREE!

We'd like to know you're coming - just give us a quick headcount by signing up here.

• Oct. 12 - Fire Truck Visit (during school hours)
• Oct. 12 - Last day to order Spirit Kits
  
• Oct. 12 - Spirit Day! Wear your spirit gear.
• Oct. 16 - PTO Meeting @ 7 PM
  
• Oct. 17 - Picture Day
• Oct. 18 - Clothing Sale Drop Off - 4 - 7 PM
• Oct. 19 - Spirit Day! Wear your spirit gear.
• Oct. 19 - Clothing Sale Set Up 9 AM - 2 PM & 4 PM -7 PM
  
• Oct. 20 - $1, 2, 3 & Up Clothing Sale
• Oct. 22-26 - Red Ribbon Week - teachers will sponsor events in school
• Oct. 24 - “Teaming Up to Good Choices” Wear your favorite jersey/team shirt
• Oct. 26 - Wear Red - in honor of closing out Red Ribbon Week
• Oct. 29 - Black & Orange Day
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade - 10:45 AM