BSES Summer Update

BSES Families,

We hope that all of our families are enjoying all things summer, spending time outside, and finding moments of joy in adventures with family and friends. We are briefly interrupting all of the summer fun with a few reminders and some information. More detailed information regarding class lists and ALMA (student information system) will be shared in our August update.

After reading through this communication, we want you to continue soaking up every minute of this time with your children!

Take care.

Mrs. Allen & Mrs. Papson

August 30 - Elementary Open House @ 4-6 PM

September 4 - Labor Day: Schools & Offices Closed

September 5 - First Day for Students

September 25 - Rosh Hashanah: School Closed/Offices Open

Summertime is a time to slow down the pace, explore new places, and enjoy some summer fun! It’s a time to go to the playground, the pool, the shore, or the mountains…check out zoos, museums, and aquariums, and spend time relaxing with family and friends. In addition to these wonderful experiences, we ask that you take time to support your child’s on-going growth as a reader, writer, mathematician, scientist, thinker, and lifelong learner. In order to assist you, our GVSD Elementary Reading Specialist Team has put together a Summer Reading Padlet to support you and your child over the summer. This digital Padlet can be accessed by clicking HERE. On it you will find many resources for suggested book titles, GVSD digital reading resources and books, tips for supporting your child’s reading at home, as well as community-based programs happening this summer that your child may wish to participate in this summer if they choose to do so.

Each student entering grades 1st through 5th is encouraged to read over the summer. Linked within the Padlet, you will find the “50 Days of Summer Reading Challenge.” It is our hope that all students will complete his/her 50 Days of Summer Reading Challenge chart and return it to their teacher the first week of school. Your continued support in promoting literacy skills is especially critical during the elementary years. We hope that you and your child have a wonderful time enjoying many great books this summer!

Happy Reading!

While there are many weeks of summer left, some families may want to get a jump start on purchasing school supplies. If you ordered supplies through the BSES HSA, orders will be arriving in mid-August.

BSES School Supply List 2023-2024

Your child has the ability to purchase breakfast and/or lunch each day. Please log into My School Bucks by clicking here to set up your child's account. You will need their school ID (located in ALMA) when creating their account. It's a great idea to have your child practice their school ID ahead of their first time buying, as they will use a keypad in the cafeteria that looks like this to enter their ID.

Families of students facing financial hardships can register and complete an application for free or reduced lunch at www.schoolcafe.com or contact Charlene Price for a paper application: pricec@garnetvalley.org.

Please click HERE for the menus.

The Garnet Valley School District uses Infofinder i for student transportation schedules. On August 21st your child/children will be assigned a location for their bus stop along with a pick-up and drop-off time.

The GV Transportation email address is transoffice@garnetvalley.org.

The link for Infofinder i is infofinder i

Some families choose to drop off and/or pick up their children from school. We will share a detailed map for drop off/pick up along with times in August.

All incoming kindergarten and new students to Concord Elementary are required to submit a physical exam dated after 9/1/22, dental exam dated after 9/1/22, and up to date immunization records. If you have not done so already during the registration process please submit them to Mrs. Joan Flynn via email at flynnj@garnetvalley.org. If you are unsure if documentation is still required for your student please feel free to email Mrs. Flynn to ensure your student's medical documentation is complete. More information can be found here.

The BSES HSA is looking for volunteers to help out with committees and events for next school year. Please check out this link to learn what volunteer opportunities are available and to sign up if interested. If you have any questions, please reach out to bseshsa@gmail.com. We look forward to having another great year fundraising and holding events in 2023-2024, and we would love for you to be a part of the Home and School Association.

We look forward to welcoming parent volunteers into our building throughout the school year. In order to volunteer, community members and parents must obtain clearances. If you have previously submitted clearances to our Human resources Department they are good for five years.

In order to obtain or reobtain clearances, check out the info on the Volunteer Opportunities page of the HSA website or go directly to the Volunteer Clearances document provided by the district:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• When you are ready to submit your clearances to the Garnet Valley Education Center (80 Station Rd), please call 610-579-7388 and/or 610-579-7371 to make sure someone will be in the HR office prior to going over.

• Volunteers must bring the clearances personally to the GVEC HR office and complete a form at the office.

• Volunteers are required to wear a mask when submitting their clearances at GVEC.

• If you completed an Act 114 - FBI Fingerprinting in the past but have now lived in PA for 10 consecutive years, you do not need to repeat the FBI Fingerprinting clearance again.

Please reach out to bseshsa@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to confirm when your clearances expire(d).

Attention All Students Entering 4th Grade! Have you ever wanted to play an instrument? Join the Band or Orchestra this year and give it a try! The #1 reason students play an instrument is because it is FUN! But also because playing an instrument teaches responsibility, mental discipline, teamwork, self-esteem, and above all it fosters an enjoyment and lifelong appreciation for music. Sign up HERE. Or, for more information about the program, download the BSES Band & Orchestra sign-up packet that was sent home in the spring. Please contact Mr. VonDerStuck with any questions at vonderj@garnetvalley.org.

BSES Band & Orchestra Packet

Email: allent@garnetvalley.org
Website: https://bses.garnetvalleyschools.com/
Location: 3280 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA, USA
Phone: 610-579-3000