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
The first week of school is in the books! What an incredible week of love and learning. I actually just told my staff that I cannot stop smiling ear to ear because what I witness in the walls of Beacon Tree is sheer magic! This week made me realize how much we thrive on your kiddo's smiles. They seriously brighten our world and are daily reminders of why we do what we do each day.
Next week will be our week of continuing to establish expectations, finding our baselines, and challenge our thinking. We are ready to meet our All-Stars where they are at and continue their paths of lifelong learning. It is now our turn to write the beginning of this chapter and set the stage for a year of academic, social, and emotional growth. We are looking forward to partnering with you in this educational journey!
With much love,
Mrs. Lenz
We are looking for two guardians who would love to volunteer to help us out by manning our two crosswalks before and after school. Duties would include:
*using stop sign to stop traffic for safe crossing
*have families wait until traffic stops for safe crossing
The times would be from 8:50-9:00 & 3:45-4:00. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Lenz at jena.lenz@uticak12.org and she will take the first two interested.
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!
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 teachers and staff at Beacon Tree support the recognition of a childβs birthday during the school day - it is an annual milestone in every childβs life. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a childβs 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:
- Β· Class sings βHappy Birthdayβ
- Β· Happy Birthday Recess/Gift
- Β· Morning βHappy Birthdayβ on monitors
- Β· Parent makes a donation of book to class library/read to class
- Β· Student reads favorite book to class
- Β· 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 childβs 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.
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
