Principal Message
BSES Families
We are so excited to launch the 2023-2024 school year! We cannot wait to see all of the smiling faces fill our hallways and classrooms in just three weeks. It has been a busy summer at BSES! Our cafeteria and gym have gotten a facelift. New flooring, new paint and new ceilings were installed. Thanks to the generosity of the BSES HSA and GVSD, the kindergarten playground has been completely updated and ready for students. Additionally, a new gaga pit was installed on the back playground. These outdoor spaces will see a lot of fun!
This communication is filled with a lot of important information. Please reach out if you have any additional questions. We look forward to seeing you all at the Open House on 8/30 from 4-6 PM. Open House is an opportunity for students and families to tour the building, meet their teachers and reconnect with classmates. This is always a much-anticipated event!
Our weekly family communication will begin on Friday, August 25th.
Take care.
Tara Allen & Susan Papson
Class Lists in Alma
There are many factors that go into our placement process. Our placement team, comprised of classroom teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers, counselors, and special area teachers, has worked diligently through the summer to find the best fit for each child and his/her learning needs. Each year is a new and valuable experience for your child and we have high expectations for the class in which he/she has been assigned.
It is important that families log into Alma and check that contact information is accurate and up-to-date.
Parent Technology Night
Looking for support with school district accounts, logins, passwords, or navigating technology platforms like Alma, Schoology, and Google? We're here to help!
Our dedicated Technology Team invites you to an informative and interactive Parent Tech Night where you can gain a better understanding of these essential tools.
When- August 23rd from 6-8 PM
Where - GVHS
Summer Reading
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!
Parent Portal
- Alma - Garnet Valley's Student Information System
- Schoology - Garnet Valley's Learning Management System
- My School Bucks - Register your child for our school lunch program
- Safe Arrival - Report an absence
BSES School Supplies 2022-2023
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.
Transportation Information
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.
FREE BREAKFAST WILL CONTINUE FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Lunch will continue to be available for purchase as well. My School Bucks is a secure online platform that allows parents to easily manage and monitor their child's school-related expenses. With My School Bucks, you can make online payments for school meals, view your child's account balance, and set up automatic payments for recurring expenses. Access or setup your MySchoolBucks account.
More information on our Food Services can be found here.
VEFLS - Voluntary Elementary Foreign Language Studies
Would you like your child to learn SPANISH and/or GERMAN?
Bethel Springs Enrollment Form
Calling All Singers!
Calling All Singers!
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders are invited to join the BSES Chorus. Please click here to learn more about our program and how to sign up!
Attention all 4th and 5th Grade Students!
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.
OPEN HOUSE - AUGUST 30th
We will be hosting an open house for parents and students on Wednesday, August 30th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Keep a lookout for: the KONA Ice Truck (25% of all sales will benefit our school), meet your HSA board and learn more about volunteering, our spiritwear table with new and exciting clothing and accessories to show off our school spirit, and school supply kit pickup which will be in your child’s classroom during Open House. Can’t wait to see you there!
Volunteers Wanted!
The HSA is looking for volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year! Please check out this form to sign up to volunteer for our various events. Any questions, please email president@bseshsa.com. To volunteer you must have valid clearances on file with the district, which have to be renewed every 5 years. Visit this link for directions to obtain or renew clearances. Thank you in advance, and any questions please contact Kristen Donovan and Alison Ashenfelter at vp@bseshsa.com.
PHILLIES GAME:
Start the school year with a bang by attending the Phillies vs. Marlins baseball game on Sunday, September 10th at 1:05 pm during BSES Day at Citizens Bank Park! Reserve your tickets today (subject to availability) to secure our designated seating areas: Pavilion Sections 302-304, priced at $18 per ticket (additional $2.50 per ticket fee and $4.50 flat ordering fee). Follow the link below and click on the "Buy Now" button. Use the password: JAGUARS. (Please note that the website might close out 30-60 days prior to the game.)
Please reach out to Michele Gana with any questions at mgana103@yahoo.com.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
Email: allent@garnetvalley.org
Website: https://bses.garnetvalleyschools.com/
Location: 3280 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA, USA
Phone: 610-579-3000
