Beacon Tree Elementary
Email: officebeacontree@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/beacontree
Location: 55855 Schoenherr Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586.797.7300
Phone: 586.797.7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beacontreenow
As we gear up for the upcoming fall semester, we would like to kindly remind you to complete and submit any necessary paperwork for your elementary school student.
This paperwork includes:
- Forms in PowerSchool
- Device Insurance
- Educational Benefits Form.
- Volunteer Background (Paper Version will be given out the first week of school. Both pages must be completed.)
Your cooperation in completing these forms ensures the safety and well-being of your child while they are under our care. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.
Please note that in order to volunteer at Beacon Tree, a Volunteer Criminal History Check Form will need to be completed and submitted EVERY YEAR.
The form is attached below. Please fill it out and email it to officebeacontree@uticak12.org or turn it into the Main Office.
The first day of school is almost here! Our teachers work so hard, please help us stock the teachers' lounge for the start of the 2024/2025 school year. Below is a link to an Amazon Wish List. Please purchase items and choose Beacon Tree for the shipping (55885 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, 48315). Let's show our amazing BT staff members how much we appreciate and care for them!
August
August 26: Sneak Peek 4:00-5:00
August 27: 1st Day of School (half-day / school dismisses at 12:04)
August 30: No School
September
September 2: No School (Labor Day)
September 3: School Resumes (full day)
September 11: Open House 7:00
September 18: No School (PD Day)
September 19: UCS Legacy of Excellence Night
September 23-27: Book Fair
October
October 2: Picture Day
October 16: No School (PD Day)
October 24: 5th Grade Music Concert 6:00
October 31: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04)
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective. As many of you know, our school has a security camera, intercom, and buzzer at the front entrance for use during the school day. To help us assist you when you would like to enter the school:
1. All guests must enter through the main office door
2. Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
3. You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
4. Each time you come to the office you will be asked to show your photo ID into the security camera above the outside door and once again at the main office.
5. Office staff will assist you.
6. Guests must have an appointment to meet with a staff member during instructional hours.
In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (and they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.
Finally, all exterior doors are to remain locked and secure daily. Teachers will not prop doors open and any door that is open is to have a staff member monitoring it at all times.
The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Beacon Tree safe.
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 27th. It is a half-day for elementary students, with dismissal at 12:04 PM.
Upon arrival at school, students line up outside of their designated door (BEGINNING AT 8:50 am).
Teachers will be holding signs with their names on them.
8:50 - Doors open. NO Adult on duty before this time; children must be accompanied by an adult prior to 8:50.
8:50-9:00 - Student arrival
9:00 - Bell rings
9:00 am and afterwards - Students arriving after this time must enter the Main Office door and be accompanied by a parent and signed in as 'tardy'.
ENTER AND EXIT LOCATIONS
KDG & 1st: enter and exit through door 1
2nd, 3rd, & 4th: enter and exit through door 2
5th & 6th: enter and exit through door 3
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Cont.
School officially begins at 9:00 AM. Students may begin lining up at their designated locations and supervision begins at 8:50 AM.
*There will be TWO separate lot loops. The NORTH lot will be the designated BUS LOOP and the SOUTH lot will be the DROP OFF LOOP.
Arrival Procedures:
- Students will line up outside their designated main door beginning at 8:50 until the doors open.
- The drop off lane in the parking lot will allow students to exit vehicles on the passenger side and walk to their line up spot.
- Supervision does not begin until 8:50. Parents DO NOT leave your child unattended or drop them in the drop off lane prior to our supervision times.
Dismissal:
Walkers/car riders/pickups will be dismissed from their door locations at 3:50 PM. At the 3:50 bell, teachers (or safety/service squad students) will walk all lower grade bus students to their bus for departure.
The teachers and staff at Beacon Tree support the recognition of a child’s birthday during the school day - it is an annual milestone in every child’s life. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a child’s birthday in school, birthday celebrations at Beacon Tree will not include food treats. Instead, the focus will be on recognizing the day in a variety of special ways that do not include food treats. Some possibilities include:
- · Class sings “Happy Birthday”
- · Happy Birthday Recess/Gift
- · Morning “Happy Birthday” on monitors
- · Parent makes a donation of book to class library/read to class
- · Student reads favorite book to class
- · Non-Food treat bags for classmates
We do not accept deliveries on behalf of students (balloons, flowers, food items) Parents may drop off a special lunch (for their child only, not the class) or choose to take their child out to lunch on their special day. Your child’s teacher will have more information on how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom. As educators, caregivers and loved ones we all want the best for our students. Thank you for joining us in giving students healthy opportunities to celebrate important events and achievements.
On the day of absence, parent/guardian are asked to report an absence before the school day begins. Calls may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will be received by an answering machine during non-school hours at 586-797-7399. Absences may also be reported by email at officebeacontree@uticak12.org. Please do not call the main line, use the absence line or report by email. Documentation or other verification may be required to establish an excused absence. Please review the Board Policy 5115 below for more information regarding student attendance.
August
August 26: Sneak Peek 4:00
August 27: 1st Day of School (half-day / school dismisses at 12:04)
August 30: No School
September
September 2: No School (Labor Day)
September 3: School Resumes (full day)
September 18: No School (PD Day)
September 19: UCS Legacy of Excellence Night
October
October 2: Picture Day
October 16: No School (PD Day)
October 31: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04)
November
November 1: Half-Day (end of 1st report card marking) (school dismisses at 12:04)
November 5: No School (Election Day)
November 14: Picture Retake Day
November 27-29: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December
December 20: Half-Day (end of 2nd marking period) (school dismisses at 12:04)
December 23-January 3: No School (Winter Break)
January
January 20: No School (MLK Day)
February
February 3-7; Jump Rope for Heart
February 5: Young 5's / KDG Open House 7:00
February 17-21: No School (Mid-Winter Break)
March
March 21: Half-Day (end of 3rd marking period) (school dismisses at 12:04)
March 24-28: No School (Spring Break)
April
April 18: No School (Good Friday)
May
May 26: No School (Memorial Day)
June
June 6: Field Day
June 10: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04)
June 11: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04) / Last Day of School
