BES Newsletter

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September

2-Labor Day -no School

6-Regular School Day

3-10- Kinder TXKEA

3-17-PREK-CLI wave 1

9-12-Homecoming Week (see dress up schedule below)

12-Instrument parade and PEP rally with BJHS at 2:15 Elementary parking lot

17-Watch Dog Dads meeting 5:30

9-19-Fitness gram grade 2

13-Flex Friday-No school for students

18-19-Start with Hello Week (see dress up calendar below)

20 -Teacher work Day-No school for students

23-26- Book Fair

24- OPEN HOUSE-CURRICULUM TITLE I NIGHT 5:30-6:30

27 Flex Friday-no school for students

October

11-Parent Conferences-teacher will contact you for scheduling

29- CURRICULUM CARNIVAL-TITLE I NIGHT 5:00-6:30

November

5-Holiday Picture day

25-29-Thanksgiving Break

December

12-Christmas program Grades 1-2 @ BHS Gym

23-Jan 3-Christmas Break

January

6-Students return to class

BES has had a great start to another exciting school year. Parents, you are doing a great job of getting your students to school on time. The morning traffic is moving smoother everyday. Thank you for following the traffic expectations and being safe at drop off.

Afternoon pick up can be a challenge. The way our parking lot is laid out, makes it difficult to create an effective traffic flow. The afternoon time requires some patience and common courtesy to other drivers and pedestrians. Please be patient with the other parents and do your best to keep the traffic moving.

The students are doing and excellent job of listening and following directions. We have worked on hallway procedures, classroom expectations and cafeteria manners. Overall, the kids are respectful and having a great time learning. If an issue arises with your child, please contact the classroom teacher to discuss the issue.

Communication is always important. If you have changes to your child's pick up plans, please call as early as possible to let the office know. The office will inform the teacher and your child.

The office staff is here to help: 940-689-2950

Mrs. Hamilton has information for parents and families. Social Emotional Resources and family engagement activities can help families grow together. Please check out her newsletter at this link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kun0EzZRmbkHFn_Ej-tvjLrQvTFImlKx?usp=drive_link

Students and families are encouraged to attend the BISD football games. Each person in your party must have a ticket. Tickets can be purchased online with the link below.

Reminders:

BES and BIS students are required to sit with the adult that brings them to the game. Students are not allowed to roam around, run on the bleachers or play football in the areas around the bleachers or concession stand. Please keep your kids with you during the game for their safety and the safety of others.

Click this link for event tickets: https://www.bowieisd.net/page/bowie-isd-tickets

Start with Hello Week is designated for September 16th through the 19th. This event is organized to help students make new friends and feel included at school. The dress up days are a fun way to encourage interaction with new friends. Participation in the dress up days is completely optional. All dress up day outfits must met BISD dress code.

Homecoming is an exciting time for BISD. There are a lot of activities and events during this week. Homecoming is Monday Sept. 9th through Thursday Sept. 12th.

There will be a series of dress up days for the students and staff. Participation is always optional.

Monday -color wars

• Headstart/PreK-Red
• Kindergarten-Purple
• First Grade-Green
• Second Grade- Yellow

Tuesday-Twin Day-Grab a friend and dress the same

Wednesday-Pajama Day

Thursday-Maroon Out- Instrument parade and pep rally 2:15

Mums and garters are not allowed during the school day at BES. Please save them for the parade and football game. All dress up day outfits must met the BISD dress code.

BES is following the BISD dress code. You can find a the full dress code in the BES Student Handbook. We have been working with the students to help them check their own clothes. Tank tops and short shorts are not allowed. Please check your child's clothing before you allow them to wear the outfit to school. Shorts should be at fingertip length and shoulders need to be covered.

Hand book: https://www.bowieisd.net/o/bisd/page/bisd-student-handbooks

BES is excited to announce our first Parent Engagement Night of the 24-25 school year. On Sept, 24th, the campus will be open from 5:30-6:45 for parents and families. The kids have been working hard for the last few weeks and we are ready to show our families what we are learning.

Mrs. Green will be presenting some information on Title I to all parents in the cafeteria at 5:30. The resources and services provided at BES will be on display in the cafeteria as well. The teachers will be in the classrooms to show the parents what the kids are learning. Please join us for this fun evening of learning about BES.

For those unable to attend on the 24th, Mrs. Green will be presenting the Title I information again on Sept. 26th at 9:00am in the office.

Safety is a priority at BISD. All campuses follow the Safety Response Protocol from the https://iloveuguys.org/ organization. Your child will be participating in practice drills during the school year. We practice evacuate/fire drills every month. We also practice drills for Lockdown, Hold and Secure situations twice a year. For more information, please visit the iloveyouguys.org website or read more about the SPR in our campus handbook.

BES is always looking for parents to get involved with our school activities. If you are interested in being apart of our school growth, please contact Heidi Hamilton at heidi.hamilton@bowieisd.net

or Kathy Green at kathy.green@bowieisd.net

PTO-Parent Teacher Organization-This group works together to fundraise and purchase things for the campus that is not paid for by the BISD budget such as field trips and playground upgrades. They meet once a month in the cafeteria after school.

Watch Dog Dads-This group of hard working dads come to the campus to support the staff and help the kids. They can do everything from traffic duty to reading with the kids.

Mentors- This group is assigned to individual students who need a positive role model and some individual attention from an adult.

Campus Improvement Team-This group works hand in hand with the principal to improve the campus safety and security, student achievement, school processes and community relations. This group meets 4 times a year.