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Bobcat Bulletin

9/9/24

Bobcat Bulletin9/9/24

Beech Street School believes in the power of a growth mindset. We are committed to our education, and we demonstrate resilience by persevering through our mistakes. With an optimistic outlook and consistent effort, we understand that with practice, we can overcome challenges. We take responsibility for our actions and learning, and treat one another with respect, to foster a caring and safe environment for all. As a community, we take pride in being Bobcat PROUD together!

Thank you for an amazing first week!

Reminder: No School Tuesday!

Morning arrival starting 9/9

Breakfast is available daily at 8:00 in the cafeteria. Only students eating breakfast can enter the school before 8:15, and once they are in, they will not be allowed to leave the building. Please remember that our teachers don't start until 8:15. So, if your child wants to play on the playground before school, they should be accompanied by an adult. We do have a few staff members who work in the cafeteria at 8:00 AM to ensure all students have the ability to have breakfast before the day starts.


Starting Monday, teachers will not meet the students on the playground. Instead students will enter the building at 8:15. K will enter through the cafeteria, 1st will enter the modular, 2nd+4th through the back library door, and 3rd through the garden door. These doors will close at 8:30, and any students arriving after 8:30 will need to enter the main entrance to pick up a tardy pass before going to class. Instruction starts at 8:30, so it is extremely important for students to be in their classrooms and ready to learn before 8:30.


School ends at 2:50. The teacher will lead each class to the playground for pickup. We would appreciate it if you could wait for your child's class to reach their designated pickup area before picking up your child. For the safety of all students, please be sure the teacher acknowledges you have connected with your child. Thank you.


The playground will be locked during the school day to help keep our campus more secure. Everyone will need to be out of the playground area by 8:30 so we can lock the gates. The locks will be removed from the gates in the afternoon for dismissal.

Show Up Manchester!

Last school year, the Manchester school district launched the Show Up Manchester campaign to improve student attendance, and this initiative will continue to be a top priority this year. When a student misses 10% of school, which amounts to two days a month, it is considered chronically absent and can have a significant impact on a child’s learning and social development. This can also disrupt the development of crucial attendance habits needed for success in school. Just two days of absence per month can lead to difficulties in learning to read by third grade, and by sixth grade, it becomes a warning sign that a student may drop out of high school. Additionally, excessive excused absences contribute to significant learning loss, which is why it is vital for us to work together to minimize them.


It's worth noting that Beech Street had the most improved attendance last year among all the elementary schools. To continue encouraging our students to attend school and be on time, we will be organizing monthly contests. Some of the incentives classes chose last year included a visit from the MPD mini horse, lunch with the school resource officer from McLaughlin, and a Fire Department touch-a-truck visit.


This year, we are determined to further enhance our attendance rate. We understand that there will be unavoidable absences, especially due to illness. It's crucial for students to stay home if they are unwell. If your child is sick, they should only return to school once they have been free from fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for 24 hours without taking medication. If your child needs to stay home, please inform the school so that we can excuse their absence. Thank you for your cooperation.

Daily Bell Schedule

8:00-Doors open for Breakfast only

8:15-Doors open K enters in cafeteria, 1st grade enters the modular classrooms, 2nd+4th grades enter in back library door, and 3rd grade enters in the garden door.

8:30-Doors close and gates are locked. All students must enter the main office and are tardy. You will receive an automated call that your student was late for school.


2:50-Dismissal on the playground.

School Breakfast and Lunch

You may be eligible for free or reduced-cost school breakfast and lunch. You can apply online in as little as 15 minutes – you can get your application started today at www.myschoolapps.com/Application.


You can find more information on our school meals program at www.mansd.org/page/food-nutrition-services.


School meal costs for the 2024-2025 school year:

  • Breakfast

    • Full Price: $1.50

    • Reduced Price: $0.00

  • Lunch

    • Elementary
    • Full Price: $2.70

    • Reduced Price: $0.40

  • All Schools Cold Lunch Milk Prices: $0.70

Volunteers needed!

Our students love being able to purchase popcorn for snack on Wednesdays. To make this available we rely on parent volunteers to come in on Wednesday mornings to make and bag the popcorn. If you are interested in volunteering on Wednesday mornings for about two hours please see Mrs. Wheeler in the office.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 10th - No School

Sept. 13 - Show up Manchester -Attendance Hero Day. Wear your hero attire (no masks or weapons)

September 19th - Picture Day

September 20 – Show up Manchester School Spirit Day - Dress in green from head to toe.

September 19th - Open House 5:30-6:30

September 21st - Celebrate Ed

September 23rd - 21st Century 1st day of before/after school

September 27 - Show up Manchester Character Day. Dress as your favorite book character or celebrity.

Contacting your child's teacher

Ways to contact your child's teacher:


  1. Email
  2. Call (603)624-6314 and leave them a message
  3. School Status Connect App (Coming Soon)


We understand that as a parent, you may have specific concerns about your child's education and well-being. However, during student pickup, our teachers need to focus on ensuring a safe departure for all students with their families. We also respect the privacy of our students and their families, and therefore, we do not hold personal conversations about a student during this time. If you would like to speak with your child's teacher, please feel free to use one of the communication methods provided, and our teacher will respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding!

This Week's Lunch Menu

MONDAY

Beef Cheeseburger on WG Bun

Turkey & Cheese on WG Roll

Yogurt & Friut Parfait w/Granola

Baby Carrots

Sun Butter Sandwich w/ String Cheese

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or NF Chocolate Milk

TUESDAY

NO SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY

Fajita Chicken with Corn Chips

Egg Salad on a roll

Garden salad with Grilled Chicken and a Roll

Fresh green beans

Sun Butter Sandwich w/ String Cheese

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or NF Chocolate Milk

THURSDAY

Meatballs with gravy and rice

Chicken Salad Sandwich on a Bun

Spinach Salad with Egg, a cheese stick and Pita

Broccoli

Sun Butter Sandwich w/ String Cheese

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or NF Chocolate Milk

FRIDAY

Cheese Pizza

Tuna Salad on a Bun

Chef's Choice Salad with a Roll

Corn

Sun Butter Sandwich w/ String Cheese

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or NF Chocolate Milk

BEECH STREET PENCILS AND STICKERS $1 EACH FRIDAYS AT LUNCH

Crossing Guards Needed!

Help open and close the school day. Are you interested in working an hour in the morning and/or an hour in the afternoon? Your child’s school needs one or more Crossing Guards to help kids get safely to and from school. The position pays $15.00 per hour. We would love to have you! Please check this link to apply! https://mansd.schoolspring.com/



We have a vacant position serving Beech St. Elementary School at Maple St./Valley St.

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CONTACT US

333 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03103

phone: (603)624-6314

email: beech@mansd.org

website : beech.mansd.org

Have a great night and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Kelly Newman
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