Six Flags Opportunity
Do you have any weekend plans? Perhaps your excited for no school this Monday? Plan a fun day at Six Flags if it fits your schedule! Check out the flyer for more details, and use the promo code for discounted pricing: BelleAirePTA.
BOOKS BEFORE THE BELL
PTA and I are excited to offer an in-school reading opportunity again this year. As part of National Education Week, we will be hosting Books Before the Bell on Friday, November 22, from 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Interested families can come to the school starting at 7:55 a.m. and head to your child's classroom to do some reading together. It will be a great opportunity to be in the same environment where your child spends a lot of time each day, to connect with other families, and to enjoy some reading. We hope you can make it!
Halloween
Many of our students are already brainstorming costume ideas, and it's been fun hearing about so many options.
We are looking forward to hosting Halloween at Belle Aire School, and I have some very general and initial information to share today.
If they so choose, students will be able to wear a costume to school on Tuesday, October 31. The key to this is that the costumes need to allow the students to participate in classroom activities as they would on a typical day. While costume masks may be worn for the all-school parade, they won't be worn during the school day.
As an alternate option, students can wear part of their costume (sweatpants, shorts, leggings, shirt, etc.) and then slip the remaining pieces of the costume over that later in the day. There will be a very short amount of time to allow this to take place before our parade.
*I'm excited to see the final costumes that each student chooses, and I ask for your help in making sure that the choices remain free from references to violence, drugs, and alcohol.
*Any desired make-up, hair color, hair spray all need to be applied at home prior to the start of the school day and allow for participation typical school activities.
*Any accessory or play weapons (axe, arrows, swords, etc.) that go along with costumes need to stay at home.
We will be hosting a costume parade. The costume parade will be held outside of the school and really makes for some great photo opportunities.
Classroom parties are scheduled to take place after the parade, and Mrs. Yoho (THANK YOU) has been working with parents to facilitate a party in each classroom. Those volunteers who signed up for the party will be the only parents/supporting the given classroom. Parties typically include different stations of games and crafting, and the volunteers may opt to have a snack station. That snack station may only consist of fresh fruits/vegetables and bottled water. Students may not bring food items/candy to share with others.
As of now, we are planning the parade to start at 2:00 p.m. with classroom parties concluding at 2:45 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, we will have a modified, indoor parade for families to see.
District 58 has a rich and diverse population in our learning community. District 58 staff members recognize that many families have different beliefs; and because of religious, cultural, or personal reasons, some families may choose to not be involved in Halloween activities. If you would not like your child(ren) to participate in Halloween activities, please communicate this with your classroom teacher and with me. We will then find an alternative location and activity for your child during the Halloween activities.
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, October 14: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 15: Run/Walk Club (3:00 - 3:30 p.m.); PTA's STEAM Class
Thursday, October 17: Grs. 2 and 5 Field Trip
Friday, October 18: Fun Lunch (for those who ordered)
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October 28: Picture Make-up/Re-take Day
October 31: Halloween Parade; Classroom Parties
District Calendar, 2024 - 2025
