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Principal's Update
Bethlehem Elementary School Week of 2/5/2024
School Pledge
Vision of a Learner
https://www.ctreg14.org/teaching-learning/vision-of-a-learner
In support of our mission, we want the students in our Region 14 communities to be future ready. To ensure that all of our learners are prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, we have developed a common understanding of the skills and qualities that will help them to thrive in life.
Our History
Region 14 BOE/District Goals
- Academic Performance - The district will strive to improve academic performance for all students on multiple assessment indicators and the staff will be committed to continuous improvement.
- Communication - Region 14 will develop partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community to highlight the exemplary programs the district offers.
- Safety - Region 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology, enabling a 21st century learning environment that supports the values of the district.
- Budget - Region 14 will prepare a budget that meets the needs of every student and communicates the needs and priorities of Region 14 in a clear and concise manner.
Important Information
Greetings BES families,
Pictured at left are Mrs. Von Duntz's students enjoying the ice cream party they earned as the winning class of the Great Kindness Challenge. We are Bulldog Proud of them!
Congratulations to our January Students of The Month: PreK: Kenzie Solis K: Leona Ambruso, Angelina Farisello 1: Lachlan Coates, Tylan Sanborn 2:Chloe Fusco, Anna Perreault 3:Jackson Bushka, Hudson Magill 4: Sierra Barry, Owen DeGruttola 5: Bennett Beatty, Kevin Wesaw Art: Chloe Modeen Music: Lyla Johnson LMC:Charlie Parmelee PE: Sofia Ramos. Our next breakfast for families honoring January and February students will be in early March. Stay tuned!
Lately, our drop off line in the mornings has been quite long and a little slower. We want to assist with getting everyone in on time. We ask that you please have your children ready (coats on, backpacks set) to exit your vehicle. We also have ample staff outside to assist your child/children for you in exiting the vehicles safely in order to expedite the line. Please remember this is the only drop off area in the morning prior to 8:25. No drop offs should be ocurring in the parking lot unless children are truly tardy and staff has gone into the building for safety purposes, and the handicapped spots must not be used without permit or blocked. Children will not be marked tardy if they were in the drop off line. Also, please remember to be good neighbors and not block driveways on East St. Thank you so much!
The Grandparents' Dinner on February 12th is completely sold out. We are very much looking forward to this event!
Parent Conferences are scheduled for the week of February 12th (next week), and you should have received an email invitation to sign up from your child's teacher.
We have some upcoming February Spirit/Theme days- please see document below!!! Dress for the Super Bowl 2/9, Fancy Dress Up Valentines Day 2/14 and Tuesday, February 6th is the 100th day of school. Dress like you are 100 tomorrow!
We are happy to announce that our PTO is bringing back the BES Talent Show on April 4, 2024! Students in grades 3-5 are invited to audition the third week of February. A flyer was sent home with guidelines. Solo performers and groups of no more than ten are welcome to audition and begin thinking about this!
As always, if you have any concerns or comments please feel free to contact me directly at wyatsenick@ctreg14.org
BES Snack/Celebration Form: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1694093541/region14/ll9ww0omuwvhlii65hqy/ClassroomCelebrationSnackRequest9-7.pdf
Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Programs for BES Students
Link : https://bethlehemct.org/park-rec
**Please remember to send in a note for Mrs. Bernardi dbernardi@ctreg14.org if your child is staying after school for Park and Rec. One note for the duration of the specific program is acceptable. Thank you kindly.