Bobcat Blast

Good evening Beck Community,

September is Attendance Awareness Month

We all know that life can get busy, and there are days when it might be tempting to let your middle schooler stay home. But did you know that even missing just a couple of days each month can add up? Students who are frequently absent can fall behind, and by the time they hit high school, this can become a major roadblock to achieving their dreams. Regular attendance helps kids stay on track with their learning, connect with friends, and build good habits that last a lifetime. Plus, being present every day means they won't miss out on those important moments and activities that make school a special place.

If your child wakes up feeling a bit under the weather and you're unsure about sending them to school, remember that our school nurse is here to help. Your student can always head to the nurse's office to see if they need to go home or if they're okay to stay. It's all about keeping the routine of going to school every day. This consistency not only helps with their academics but also instills a sense of responsibility and commitment. We're here to support you and your child in making sure they have the best school experience possible!

We are proud to report that from September 3-September 29, Beck students had a 93.6% attendance rate! And Grade 6 is leading the way with the lowest number of absences and tardy arrivals.

Thank you to all of the parent/guardians/carpools etc who are getting students to school on-time! Our Drop-Off line is clear by 8:05am each morning. Keep up the good work!

If you have questions about your student's attendance or the District Attendance Policies, please reach out to your grade level counselor or administrator.

Need to report your student's absence, late arrival or early dismissal? Please email Beckattendance@chclc.org.

All the Best,

Rebecca Metzger, Principal

Ninh Nguyen, Assistant Principal

Nysheria Sims, Assistant Principal

856-424-4505

Thank you to all that supported the Dine and Donate at Pat's Pizza in Marlton last week.

The Fall General Membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9 at 7pm. The meeting will be held hybrid and anyone is welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. Look for an invitation soon!

• Thursday & Friday, Oct 3 & 4/2024 - School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
• Monday 10/7/2024 - National Week of Respect begins
• Monday 10/7/2024 - Camden County Technical Schools 8th grade presentation (in school)
• Thursday 10/10/2024 - Welcome Dance for Grade 6

Yearbooks are already on sale! They cost $40.00 each and can be purchased online. Parents/Guardians will receive reminder emails periodically. 8th grade parents will be sent email reminders about purchasing an ad for their child to be included in the yearbook.

https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks

Games and competitions are well underway. All schedules can be found on the Beck Athletics Calendar. Please remember students must ride the bus to and from all games UNLESS a parent/guardian submits a SIGNED RELEASE for the day of the competition.

• The Gardening Club held its first interest meeting this week!
• Math Counts, Art Club, Chess Club and many more clubs begin meetings. Please check the Beck Calendar on our homepage for upcoming club meetings.

We have had student inquires about Project Invent, Animal Welfare Club, Rainbow Club and Robotics Club. We are seeking advisors for these clubs actively and hope to have them running soon. We know how important they are for students and want to do our best to give them these opportunities!