BHES NOVEMBER 2024

Lion Families,

'Tis the season….to depart from regular schedules. Please make your best attempt to keep your children eating healthy foods, sleeping adequate hours, and coming to school dressed to battle the cold weather. We do send children outside if the weather is 32 degrees and above. Please be sure your children are prepared for the Pittsburgh winter season. As the holidays approach it is easy to get caught in the additional hustle and bustle and neglect our health. Thank you for being mindful of this and sending healthy, rested children to school.

During winter break, we would like for you to remember to have your child read for 20 minutes or more each day. Reading is a powerful tool for building your child’s mind. We want our families and community to help us achieve our high expectations for each scholar.

Facts on Attendance

• 2 Absences Per Month X 9 Months of School = Less Likely to Graduate from High School

• Did you know? People with a High School diploma make more than $1,000,000 in a lifetime over those without a High School diploma.

• A child who is 10 minutes late every day, misses 32 hours a year of lost instruction.

• Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade.

Being in school everyday means your child won't miss out on learning. Please try to schedule appointments and family trips outside of school hours. Help us celebrate our families and scholar with 97% attendance rates so far this year. See below

Our hope is that each one of you have a safe and joyful winter break and take time to enjoy your family!

Roaring Forward,

Ms. Perry, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Johnson

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community, and we look forward to a wonderful season together!

Roaring Forward,

Ms. Perry , Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Johnson 🦁

As of 12/3/24 BHES Ranks 2nd in the network mor most scholars on track for regular attendance. Way to go parents. Thank you for getting your scholars to school every day on time.

We're so excited that our school will be participating in an in-school Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop to spread holiday cheer!

Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop is a fun way for scholars to shop for family members and experience the spirit of giving while learning to earn, budget, and save! Our shop will be open from 12/16 to 12/18.

Your student will have over 100 delightful gifts to choose from, all ranging in price from $0.50 to $12. This is an amazing opportunity to empower your scholar to choose, purchase, and give gifts to their loved ones!

Please be on the lookout for more information over the next few weeks.

• December 11- LifeTouch-Campus Picture Retake Day

• December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025: -Winter Break

• January 1-2, 2025: No school for scholars, staff professional development

• January 20, 2025: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Building is closed

• January 29, 2025: No afterschool

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