Bulldog Paw Prints

This year's school picture day went really smoothly, and the students looked great. The pictures will be coming in soon, and we will be having a make-up/re-take day on Monday, October 28.

We will have our photographer available at the school first thing on Monday for any families that missed our original picture day. Those wanting a re-take should bring the original pictures to school with them to give to the photographer.

We held our next all-school meeting on Wednesday, and we had a lot of fun.

*Two students from each classroom were recognized for being respectful, responsible and safe throughout the month.

Kdg. H: Norah; Evangelina

Kdg. O: Michael, Kaden

1S: Viv, Olivia

1W: Oscar, Maris

2L: Blair, Lukas

2S: Sloane, Christos

3F: Bryce, Joey

4C: Kenzie, Ava M

4L: Jameson, Mia C.

5DE: Rayhan, Kyla

5DO: Callie, Nehemiah

6B: Emma, Aaron

6M: Martin, Emilia

*We exceeded our all-school goal, and students will enjoy a special art project in the upcoming month.

*5 DE captured the school trophy for solidly following our expectations during the all-school meeting.

*Mr. McDermott won the Minute-To-Win-It game (Candy Corn Transfer) for the gold team, and those classrooms will share the championship belt during the upcoming month.

*PTA and the school had a special surprise for me in recognition of Principal Day (THANK YOU!)

As part of the Gr. 3 Learn Not to Burn program, Firefighter Kris brought a fire safety trailer to our school this week. It was used to reinforce the importance of implementing students’ home escape plans and to practice exiting a room/home in the event of a fire emergency. Students were reminded about the importance of smoke detectors, knowing two exits out of every room, and having designated family meeting places.

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.

Monday, October 28: Picture Re-Take Day; 2:00 Dismissal

Tuesday, October 29: Run/Walk Club (3:00 - 3:30 p.m.); PTA's STEAM Class

Thursday, October 31: Halloween Parade (2:00 p.m. on the west side of the school); Classroom Parties (2:15 - 2:45 p.m.)

Friday, November 1: PTA Hot Lunch (for those who ordered)

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November 5: NO SCHOOL

November 22: Books Before The Bell (8:00 - 8:15 a.m.)

November 27-29: NO SCHOOL

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