Bobcat Blast

We hope you are enjoying your last few weeks of summer. It is hard to believe that school starts again in 18 days! We have a lot of work to do in getting ready, but are excited to see all of our families again.

1st day of school – August 26th

• School Starts at: 7:45am, please note the new time from last year.
• School Ends at: 2:20pm

School Office Hours: 7:15am – 3:45pm

School Phone Number: 503-356-2030

Help us welcome our amazing staff on their first day back in the school. We will be providing breakfast and would appreciate any volunteers that are able to contribute any of the items below.

Please click on the button below to review the available slots and sign up.

Items can be brought to the school on Monday August 19th between 7:15-7:30am. Jami Hayes will be on site to collect donated items. Thank you!

We ordered the school supplies for all students and they are filling the office. We have been checking everything in and getting them into the classrooms. We are excited to introduce you to Ms. Beuving, who will be in the office with us this year. Her first day was yesterday and we kept her busy.

You will not find a school supply list for Bethany. Rather than every family having to do their own shopping, we collect money for supplies. We began this a few years ago and it has worked well. This year we are asking for a donation of $35.00 per student.

This system has several benefits:

• All students in a class have the same supplies
• Supplies purchased in bulk are less expensive
• Teachers only buy what they need. (prevents stockpiles or waste)
• Flexibility to purchase more enriching and creative materials for projects.

You are now able to pay by credit card online. Please see the links below for the Online Payment System and the directions on how to pay if this is your first time. You may also bring cash or a check to the school office or at Lemonade in the Shade.

These donations are flexible, and confidential--only the office knows who donates and how much.

We understand that some families are not able to afford the cost of supplies. All children will receive the same supplies, regardless if they are able to contribute towards the cost. Some families may be in the position to make an extra donation towards helping others. If you would like to help by giving extra money, please click on the "Donations" tab that appears on your child's grade level page.

Online Payment Link

Instructions for Online Payment System

August 23rd

2:30 - 3:30: Meet your teacher and see classrooms

3:30: Join other Bethany families outside to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

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See the schedule below for important information

As a parent, it's crucial to know when your child's school will be closed for various events. Planning ahead can help you make arrangements for childcare, schedule family vacations, and ensure that your child doesn't miss any important school days.

Our school events calendar includes all the important dates you need to know, such as:

• Vacation Days: Find out when your child will have time off for holidays, including Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and more.

• Conferences: Learn when parent-teacher conferences are scheduled. You will receive information from your teacher on how to sign up, as we get closer to the dates.

• Teacher Workdays: Discover when teachers will be working but students will have the day off, giving you a chance to plan activities for your child.

We will have other events added to our calendar through the school year, and will share that information through the weekly Bobcat Blast Newsletter.

We want to encourage families to sign up for volunteering system. We have a new system for the 2024-2025 school year, so all volunteers need to apply. This includes parents who have been volunteering for years, EVERYONE needs to do the new background check. This is going to lead to thousands of applications and long waits for your application to be approved if you wait until the fall. By doing it this summer you will hopefully be approved by the time school starts. I know that some parents have already been approved.

Volunteer Information and Application

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Our Jog-A-Thon will be in September and needs a lot of volunteers to cheer on children and help with their count cards. If you would like to help or just come to cheer on your child, you will need to have your background check completed. There will not be a Spectator Area this year. Do not wait until the week before the event and then be disappointed when you can not go outside and watch. Remember to register Grandmas and Grandpas or other families with the link above.

We are currently finalizing the class lists for this year. The District will be publishing your child's teacher through your ParentVUE account starting on August 16th at 4:00pm. It may take a few hours for them to send out schedules and teachers to the entire school district, so please check back if it is not there at 4:00pm.

Free Meals for All

Starting this school year, all BSD students will be eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch at school daily.

Families do not have to apply, and there are no income requirements. This change is due, in part, to more generous eligibility requirements at the federal level and more funding through the state’s Student Success Act. Research indicates that universal free meals improve student health and attendance in addition to reducing bullying and behavioral issues.

Student meals include an entree, sides and a milk. Students must take the entire meal to be eligible for the no-cost option; students who only opt for milk do not qualify for free milk. This is a federal requirement meant to encourage students to eat a well-balanced, school-made meal.

The district will continue to charge for à la carte items such as milk, second entrees and snack items.

We are in the process of beginning to put classes together for next year.

If you will not be returning to Bethany for the 2024-2025 school year, please let the school office know.

Bethany Elementary

Email: BTHY-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

School Office Hours: 7:15am - 3:45pm

School Hours: 7:45am - 2:20pm

Phone: 503-356-2030

Attendance Line: Call the school number and push 1 when prompted for Attendance
Website: https://bethany.beaverton.k12.or.us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanyBSD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyelementarybsd/