We had a "ghoulish good time" last Thursday on Halloween. Students and staff showed their Halloween spirit by dressing up in their favorite costumes, students cheered each other on during the Halloween parade, and the end of the day was filled with class parties supported by our amazing parents! Thanks for helping make the day such a memorable one!

This past month's PTO staff spotlight was our K-1st grade team. We are thankful to have Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Angell and Mrs. Ruiz at Bickel!

Nov. 5-6 ISIP testing. Please be to school on time.

Nov. 6 Author visit in the library.

Nov. 7 Veteran's Day Concert for 1st, 3rd and 5th grades. 6:30-7:30 at O'Leary Middle School.

Nov. 21 Thanksgiving lunch 11:00-12:30

Nov. 25-29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

We are so very thankful for the support of our Bickel families! We are grateful to be able to work together as a team to help your students grow. Thank you for being such an important part

of our school community.

Bickel is hosting a book drive for the month of November. If you have any new or gently used books you would like to donate for our school library or classroom libraries, please bring those to our front office where there is a drop off box. Thank you for your support!

"The MORE that you READ

The more THINGS you will KNOW

The MORE that you LEARN

The more PLACES you'll GO!" - - Dr. Seuss

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind you about an important policy change regarding the use of personal electronic communication devices. To ensure a focused and productive learning environment, the use of cell phones, smartwatches, and similar devices will be prohibited during the school day. This is not a drastic change, but we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the new rules to best support your child as they fully engage in their education.

Smart watches and cell phones must be in student backpacks and silenced during the school day.

We had our first Bickel Bucks attendance store on Friday, September 27th. Students were able to purchase stickers, keychains, mochi squishies, friendship bracelets and popsicles! As a reminder, all students need to do to earn Bickel Bucks each week is come to school! Research shows that when students are consistently tardy or miss even a few days of school each month, they are at far greater risk of academic struggle. A reminder of our Bickel Bucks program is outlined below:

• Weekly student attendance goal of 95%.
• Each week, students who meet the 95% goal will be given 5 virtual Bickel Bucks that will be added to their Bickel Pay accounts. Mrs. Murray will keep track of the Bickel Pay accounts.
• At the end of each month, students will be able to use their Bickel Bucks after lunch at the attendance store which will be located on the stage.
• Attendance store items may include: popsicles, stickers, squishy toys, books, bookmarks, friendship bracelets, etc.
• Of course, we do not want students to come to school sick, so please keep children home if they have a contagious illness or are running a fever. Students will have plenty of chances to earn Bickel Bucks. Thank you!

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