Dear Bethune Families,

What an exciting and eventful week it has been at Bethune Elementary! Our school was filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable experiences for our students.

To kick off the week, our kindergarteners had a special visit from two llamas as part of their engaging story time session. It was a delightful and unique way to spark the imagination of our young learners.

Meanwhile, our first graders embarked on an educational adventure to the Georgia Aquarium, immersing themselves in lessons on maritime life. Experiential learning opportunities like these create lasting memories and deepen understanding.

The cultural enrichment continued as our Prancing Pantherettes had the incredible opportunity to witness the Alvin Ailey dancers perform at the Fox Theater. Exposing our students to the arts is a crucial aspect of their holistic development.

Celebrating our 100th day of school was a momentous occasion for all Bethunites. It's a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, and staff. Everyone at Bethune Elementary came together to mark this milestone with joy and enthusiasm.

Even our hardworking staff had a chance to unwind and enjoy some camaraderie with a game of BINGO during lunch break. It's essential to find moments of relaxation and fun to recharge for the continued excellence we strive for at Bethune Elementary School.

As we reflect on the past week, let's celebrate the achievements, adventures, and the sense of community that defines Bethune Elementary. Thank you for being an integral part of our school family.

Here's to another week of excellence ahead!

BESt,

Principal Evans

Save the Dates:

• Catching the Wave to Excellence Gameboard- February 5-April 26
• Curriculum Night- February 15, 2024 4:30-6PM
• Black History Program- February 29, 2024 4:30-6PM
• Assessment Night- March 7, 2024
• Big Wave Event- March 15, 2024 (Parent Invited during the School Day)
• Career Day March 29, 2024 (Parents and Friends sign up to share about your career)

BES Families there is no school Monday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 16! We will welcome our students back Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Also, note the weather Wednesday is showing 17° as a low and 35° as they high. It is also class picture day. Please make sure students are dressed accordingly.

Fulton County Schools is providing self-paced and interactive parent/family learning to support early literacy development at home through a series of engaging online experiences. These Parent Units are no more than 20 minutes from start to finish to complete. In the unit, an easy-to-replicate strategy is provided for parents/families to use at home to support literacy development.

Each Parent Unit will launch one at a time throughout the school year releasing Friday, September 30th! These units are designed to support PK -2 parents and their families and will focus on different topics:

Literacy:

Unit 1: Oral Language

Unit 2: Vocabulary

Unit 3: Reading with your child

Writing :

Unit 4: Early Writing Development (PK – K)

Unit 5: Beginning Writing Development (1st – 2nd)

Unit 6: Transitional Writing Development (2nd -3rd)

Unit 7: Advanced Writing Development (4th / 5th grade and above)

Multiple languages will be provided as well as additional supportive resources. The units and resources can be found on the district website https://www.fultonschools.org/parentunits and are also linked at the bottom of all elementary school websites. Parents will have the opportunity to earn a certificate for completing each unit. https://www.fultonschools.org/parentunits

Students have been learning the schoolwide expectations this week. Please be sure to ask your student about them, as they should be able to tell you. Additionally, please reinforce the importance of meeting these expectations daily.

• Students arriving after 7:40AM must be signed in by an adult at the main office window.
• All transportation changes need to be sent to BEStransportation@fultonschools.org
• Early dismissal ends at 1:30PM, please be sure to bring an ID for checkouts

When will my students start school? What days will they be out of school? When is the last day of school...the FCS Calendar has you covered!

Email: BEStransportation@fultonschools.org
Website: fultonschools.org/Bethunees
Location: 5925 Old Carriage Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-7940
Twitter: @BethuneES