BG eNews
April 12, 2024
Notes from Mrs. Klueppel
APRIL
4/12- BG Spirit Day - wear spirit wear or BG colors
4/15- BG Spirit Day - Jersey Day
4/16- BG Spirit Day -Wear your PJs
4/18- Art Show/Used Book Sale
4/19- School Improvement Day (No Students)
4/22- Returning Student Registration Opens
4/22-BG Spirit Day - Wear green or blue for Earth Day
4/24- PTO Tap House Grill Restaurant Fundraiser 11AM-11PM
4/24-Spirit Day- make cards for BG office staff
4/25- 1, 3, 5 BG Shopping Day
4/25 - PTO Meeting 1:30 PM at Bell-Graham
4/26- BG Spirit Day- Wear your favorite Jelly Bean color
4/26- PTO Talent Show at EHS 6PM
MAY
5/3 - BG Spirt Day - Wear spirit wear or BG colors
5/5 - PTO Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant Fundraiser 11AM-12AM
5/14- BG Volunteer Breakfast 7:40-8:30 AM
5/20 - STUDENT ONLY Picnic Lunch
5/23- PTO Kimmers Restaurant Fundraiser 12-9PM
5/27- Memorial Day (No Students)
5/30- Last day for students (3 emergency days were used)
JUNE
6/5- T3 Report Cards available on HAC
Student Info. for 2024-25 Class Placement-Due 4/18
Returning Student Registration - Opens 4/22
Student Council Spirit Days
Clap Out Shirt Info. for 5th Grade Families Going to TMS
Student Handbook & Electronic Devices in School
2023-24 Elementary School Handbook
Electronic Devices in School
Phones/Smart Watches
Students are extended the privilege of possessing phones/smartwatches on school grounds; however, their use is limited to after-school dismissal and non-school days. These devices must be in the off position, or not used once the student arrives on campus until the end of the school day
Volunteer Breakfast
Summer School & Camps
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Questions about WATCH D.O.G.S? Contact Eric Martin at emartin@amsted.com.
Organic Life Lunchroom Supervisors Needed
Organic Life, the K-8 Food Service provider for CUSD 303 is looking for candidates to serve as Cashiers, Food Service Workers & Lunchroom Supervisors for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please contact Patricia Burton at 331-228-5242 or patricia.burton@d303.org for more information.
Bell-Graham Attendance Line
Call 331-228-2100 or email Mrs. Cloy
- Absences should be called in by 7:45 AM
- You can leave a message 24 hours a day
- State your child’s name, their teacher's name and the reason why your child is out.
- If they are ill, please list their symptoms.
You are also welcome to email absence information to Kristin Cloy in the main office.
Prearranged Absence Form:
Prearranged absence forms are to be used for absences known in advance such as a planned vacation.
BG Best Shop Needs your Help!
Volunteers Needed for BG Best Shop
Volunteer Process
We appreciate our volunteers and value your time. When you are in the building for any reason, please be respectful of classroom instruction and do not make unexpected visits to your child's classroom. Thank you for helping us minimize classroom disruptions.
Health Office
BG PTO
ART SHOW/USED BOOK SALE - 4/18
The annual Art Show is coming to BG on April 18th from 5:30-7:30! Come peruse the halls of BG filled with artistic masterpieces created by each and every Bobcat. Enjoy crafts run by the PTO and the art teacher, Mr. Idzikowski. Watch and participate in a live art demonstration by local artist, Alison Bastian. Plan to grab dinner and dessert with food from Taylor Street pizza and Kimmer’s ice cream which will be available for purchase.
Families, to make this night spectacular, we need your help. Please consider volunteering your time by clicking the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FA5AB2DA0FF2-48524471-artshow#/
We sincerely appreciate your help, and we look forward to sharing this special night with you and your families!
You can also pre-order your pizza with the link below and skip the line. There’s a gluten-free option for pre-ordered pizza only. Preorders end the morning of April 16th.
https://bell-graham-pto.square.site/
USED BOOK SALE - BOOKS NEEDED
Also coming to BG on April 18th is the Used Book Sale! Come stock up on books for your budding reader! All books are only $1.
We are still collecting books to sell, so please send in those books. All leftover books will be donated to Bernie’s Book Drive following the event.
TALENT SHOW - ACTS NEEDED by 4/15
The Bell Graham Talent Show is returning Friday, April 26 at St Charles East High School! Be creative and share your talent! Wondering what kind of acts we want? Acting, Cheerleading, Comedy, Dancing, Singing, Musical Instruments, Juggling, Skits, Group Performances, etc.
Guideline for Acts
2ish minutes per act
Only one act per student (unless in a large group act)
No outside participants allowed (only Bobcats)
Music and dress must be grade school appropriate (no swear words or suggestive music--check out Kidz Bop!). If you are unsure, it probably means you should pick something else!
Dress Rehearsal
ALL ACTS must attend dress rehearsal on Thursday April 25th (contact me if this is an issue)
Rehearsal times will be assigned and communicated via e-mail
All performers must attend rehearsal in costume and bring any props
SIGN UP NOW!!!!! ALL acts interested in performing in the Talent show must complete the
QUESTIONNAIRE and submit no later than April 15th. Acts will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. The number of acts may have to be limited based on time constraints. Please note, we will only allow a song to be used 2 times, again first come first serve! So if you are thinking about using a popular song get your registration in ASAP!!!
Questions regarding the Talent Show can be directed to Jessica Westerfield at joshjess3@gmail.com.
KANE COUNTY COUGARS READING CLUB
This week ends the Kane County Cougars Reading Club. Students who read and recorded 2 hours every two weeks since February 18, will receive a game voucher for a free ticket to a Kane County Cougars game. You will have an option to attend Friday, May 17, at 6:30pm or Sunday, May 19, at 1pm. Along with a free ticket, your child will receive a hot dog, drink, be invited to participate in a pre-game parade on the field and get a GOLDEN ticket! A GOLDEN ticket is a free ticket to get into all the Cougars games from June- September. Please return the Cougars Reading Club Parent Verification Form on Monday, April 15, to your classroom teacher. Then later next week your child will bring home a paper voucher and how to order additional tickets for the game you choose to attend. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to email Diana at dianakruis@yahoo.com.
PTO MEETING - 4/25 at 1:30
The last PTO Meeting of this school year will be on Thursday, April 25th at 1:30 at BG.
SHOUT OUTS
Did your kiddo make an awesome play at their baseball game? Did they win an event in gymnastics? Is it their birthday? Do you just want to make a random day special for them? Send them a SHOUT OUT!! For $10 you can have 5 pictures along with a message displayed on the TV screen outside of the LRC for an entire day. After making your purchase in the Square Store, please send an email to Alicia Flint at aliciafulgencioflint@yahoo.com with your pictures, message and date to be displayed. Pictures MUST be sent 7 days prior to the desired display date or we cannot guarantee your message will be loaded in time.
https://bell-graham-pto.square.site
WEBSITE
For additional information on the PTO please visit our website or our Bell Graham Elementary PTO Facebook page
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Any questions or comments? Please email the PTO at bgeblast@gmail.com. All comments or questions will be discussed at our monthly Board meetings and responded to accordingly.
Yearbook Order Information - Deadline is 4/26
- Click here to purchase and customize your yearbook
- Enter the school passcode: 101381245990531
You can create 2 free custom yearbook pages. Hurry and order today! The deadline is 4/26.
Need help? Click here
Leaving Early?
PICKING UP YOUR CHILD EARLY?
Please call the office when you are 5 minutes away and we will have your child ready and waiting for you at the office. You will have to press the buzzer to come inside the vestibule to sign them out on our iPad. 331-228-2100
Lunch With a Loved One Guidelines
- 1 lunch with a loved one per student each year
- Only bring food for child and/or yourself
- Stay for lunch ONLY, recess is not included
- Bring your ID for check in
Bell-Graham Resources
Bell Graham Elementary School
Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary
Twitter: @BellGrahamD303
CUSD 303 Information
Boundary Updates
The District 303 Board has approved boundary maps for elementary, middle, and high schools. Maps are effective with the 2024-2025 school year beginning this fall. The Board's decision completes a process that began last fall to reduce school overcrowding and help to ensure equitable learning experiences across the District. District 303 had contracted with demographer RSP & Associates to create concept maps based on Board-approved guiding principles and community feedback. Please see the parent notice from Superintendent Gordon to learn more and review the approved maps.
School Start/End Times for 2024-2025
Lincoln Elementary 95th Celebration Event
Click the image to RSVP for May 10
Transition to Kindergarten event
April 17