STELLAR Newsletter

The 2nd nine weeks have BEGUN! Please ensure your student leader is present and on-time to school. Teachers provide bell-to-bell instruction to support the success of our students. Please avoid absences and tardies if possible and within your control. Targeted instruction is underway- with specifically designed centers, small groups, and tutoring.

We look forward to continuing to partner with you in the growth of your child and we are EXCITED to see you and your family this Thursday as we host our first Trunk or Treat. We need your help to make it a success-

1. Participate in our Battle of the Classes Candy Competition (see details below)

2. Plan to attend Trunk or Treat Thursday wearing your costumes and ready for FAMILY FUN!

3. Sign your car up to decorate and pass out candy (details below)

4. Volunteer to help us execute this family friendly community event (details below)

Lastly, RED RIBBON WEEK begins this week - See daily activities below

• Halloween costumes are NOT to be worn at school
• Students will have an opportunity to wear costumes at our Trunk/Treat 10/24 and during literacy month in January for book character parade

Fall/Yearbook Picture Day THIS THURSDAY October 24

**Please ensure students wear their school uniform. Fall pictures are utilized for yearbook**

Paper flyers with purchasing information was sent home last week with student leaders. In case you missed it. Click on link below

Prepay online at www.leonards.com/photoprepay Access code: C665851

💲**PREPAY- PRICES INCREASE after Picture Day***💲

Bring in a bag of Halloween Candy to donate to our Trunk or Treat! The class that collects the most candy will win a class party

Decorated Trunk Spots still available- Opportunity to win $50!

**Participating cars are asked to bring candy to get started, we will refill to keep the FUN going. More details on sign up link**

https://signup.com/go/fNTPyBR

Note: Amazon sells Trunk or Treat car kits

If you are interested in volunteering at Trunk or Treat please email courtneym@bgcnf.org

Red Ribbon Week is a national drug awareness and prevention program observed every October

Students will have an opportunity to enjoy fun dress up days while raising awareness and education about prevention

EVERY Tuesday in the Month of October student leaders may wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness

If you have a male student leader at Biscayne in grades 3rd-5th grade please come out to learn more about this school club

5000 Role Models is a male mentoring program. Program is designed to teach young boys about responsibility, respect, and attaining future goals.

Report Cards can be accessed on FOCUS, they will NOT be sent home.

To access: LOG IN to FOCUS Parent Account > Below Students Name there are 4 tabs - Grades| News| Planner| Reports > Select REPORTS > Progress Report > Click down arrow to Download and View your students progress report **SEE IMAGE **

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH was celebrated 9/15-10/15

• 10/15 we ended with a special assembly led by 5th grade student Juliette M. with performances by select classes and a gallery walk.
• This month students learned about Hispanic culture- learning new words, places, foods, clothing, and culture thru classroom projects.

DCPS requires all volunteers and chaperones to have an active and valid volunteer application. Please visit duvalschools.org/volunteer to learn more information and complete application.

The same application is needed for volunteering opportunities and field trip chaperones. We encourage any parents, grandparents, family members who may want to get involved at BELA to complete

School-wide volunteer opportunities are sent out by PTA