
Panther Parent Newsletter
November 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Reading Challenge
Students who read 10+ books will receive a FREE Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut & the class who reads the most books by the end of the challenge will receive a CLASS PARTY!
To download the Beanstack app, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for “Beanstack.” Once you’re in the app, choose “At my library, school, or bookstore,” and then search for your school. Sign in via Clever / ClassLink and start logging!
GOLD COMMUNICATION FOLDERS
Parents, please be on the lookout weekly for the Gold Communication Folders coming home every Thursday! If you haven't already, PLEASE return the signature pages from the Compact & Parent Family Engagement Plan. These went home on picture day (October 6th). You can also review these documents on the BES Website!
Infinite Campus Access
Infinite Campus is our unique way of communicating grades, disciplinary referrals, attendance, student schedules, and much more with parents. Ms. Render, our dedicated Data Clerk, & Dr. Smith, our awesome AP, are your contacts for all things Infinite Campus. If needed, please call the school and ask to speak with them if you need any assistance with this platform. Click the link below for instructions to sign up!
Mary M. Bethune ES WEBSITE
This button will take you to the BES website, Click the GREEN BUTTON when you get there!
CLASSDOJO ACCESS
PARENTS & FAMILIES! Please ensure that you have access to ClassDojo! This is your primary way of contacting your child's teacher and having access to first hand information regarding events, workshops, and school closings! Daily information and updates can be found here also! See below for sign up instructions.
BES PTA
Join the BES PTA!
Scan the QR code to sign up!
PTA Executive Board
Do you want to get more involved?! Join the PTA E-Board! We are accepting nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary, & Treasurer. Scan the QR code to fill out the Google Form!
Executive Board Responsibilities
See above for a description of each executive board position.
SAVE THE DATES
Event Information
Remote Day (Election Day)
When?
Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, 09:00 PM
Where?
Remote Day
Event Information
Technology Night & Parent Study Hall
Join us to learn more ways you can help facilitate learning at home! We will discuss important information about student devices, troubleshooting, and technology FAQs. Parents will also have access to study materials and answer keys that will help support student learning at home.
When?
Thursday, Nov 17, 2022, 06:00 PM
Where?
Mary M Bethune Elementary, Old Carriage Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA
Event Information
Holiday Break
Enjoy! Have a save & relaxing holiday break!
When?
Monday, Nov 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Where?
Mary M Bethune Elementary, Old Carriage Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA
Event Information
REMOTE DAY (Runoff Election Day)
When?
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022, 09:00 PM
Where?
REMOTE DAY
PARENTS PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A PARENT'S NIGHT OUT!
Fill out the form below to give us an idea of how many of our Panther Parents are interested! Food and games will be provided for students, should we have enough participants to sign up!