Bobcat Blast

Dear Bethany Families,

As we approach the much-anticipated fall break, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. This time of the year offers a wonderful opportunity for reflection, rest, and rejuvenation, and I hope you and your families have a chance to enjoy the changing seasons and spend quality time together. Both of my sons will be home from college and I couldn't be more excited! See you in December!

With Appreciation,

Ms. Rosenquist 🌹

December

• 6 - Family Movie Night, 5:45pm
• 9 - Staff Development, No School
• 21-31, Winter Break, No School

Click on the Link Below for the full school year calendar

As winter approaches, we want to share some key parking lot procedures to ensure a safe and efficient drop-off for all students.

Dropping off your child: Please enter the parking lot slowly and follow the designated car line to the sidewalk. Our staff will guide you to pull all the way forward before letting your students out. It's important to pay attention to their instructions to maintain a smooth flow of traffic and allow multiple cars to unload simultaneously. Stopping in the middle of the line to have students get out can cause delays and create safety concerns as other vehicles may need to navigate around you.

Curbside drop-off: Please remain in your vehicle and let your child exit independently on the curbside. School staff in bright yellow vests will be there to assist and greet the children. Make sure to give your hugs and kisses before you get in the car to keep the process moving and ensure everyone's safety.

Lastly, we encourage families to prepare in advance by having backpacks, lunchboxes, and other items ready before reaching the drop-off area, allowing for a quick and smooth exit for students.

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

Thank You For Your Help.

We will continue to get credit for all sales made from now through Monday, November 24th.

Click the button below for our special link.

We will be showing the movie, The Wild Robot. Doors will open at 5:45 pm, and the movie will begin at 6:15 pm. This is a family event vs. a drop off event. All children will need an adult present in order for admittance. Limited snacks will be available. Families are also welcome to bring their own food items.

Are you looking for a FREE after school activity for your child to participate in? Check out these great PTO sponsored clubs! Please submit a form for each child that would like to participate. Submitting a form is not a guarantee that your child will be able to participate. This survey will close December 2nd at 3PM. Students will be placed in clubs based on a lottery system. Please be on the lookout for confirmation emails to confirm your child’s spot.

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Mondays, beginning January 6th

Lego: Come learn different techniques and building skills to help you create amazing builds with Lego. Students will be grouped into teams for building challenges. We meet in Mrs. Myers room on Mondays from 2:20 to 3:20. This club is available for 1st through 5th grade. This is a 6 week class starting on January 6th and ending on March 3rd.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 7th

Club objective is to build upon skills already learned and promote the addition of new ball handling, shooting , passing, and defensive skills. Join Mr. Stoller in the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20pm to 3:10pm starting January 7th and finishing Feb 13th.

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Wednesdays, beginning January 8th

We are happy to offer a second term of our Bobcat Choir! 4th and 5th graders interested in singing or thinking about joining choir in middle school are encouraged to join. If you were in the first term of choir you can build on the skills we learned in our second term, and if you're new to the choir then we welcome you as well. Choir will meet in the music room from 2:20-3:30 every Wednesday from January 8th - March 19th.

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Thursdays, beginning January 9th

Are you interested in playing new games? Hanging out with friends? Join Mrs. McGinty and Mrs. Peterson in our gameboard club!! This club is geared for 1st-5th graders. We will be meeting on Thursdays from January 9th through March 20th from

2:20 - 3:10 in Mrs. Peterson's room. (A112). Space will be limited!

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Thursdays, Beginning January 9

Join our Dungeons and Dragons After School Club with Mr. Cushman and step into a world of imagination, excitement, and legendary quests! Unleash your inner hero as you journey through mysterious lands, battle fearsome creatures, and solve intriguing puzzles.

In this epic adventure, you'll not only create unforgettable stories but also sharpen your skills with a dash of basic math and writing. Perfect for 4th and 5th graders, our club offers 10-12 one-hour sessions of thrilling escapades.

Don't miss your chance to explore, imagine, and become a legend. Your adventure awaits!

We will be meeting on Thursdays starting January 9th, from 2:20 - 3:20.

All items without names will be packed up this Friday at 3:00pm and donated to the Clothes for Kids Coat Drive. If you have any other new or gently used coats that you would like to donate, please feel free to bring them to the school office by Friday.

As we enter the rainy season, our playground often becomes muddy. While we can ask students to avoid the grass, it only takes one misstep for them to end up covered in mud.

We've already had to reach out to several families to bring in fresh clothes. We're suggesting that all parents pack an extra set of clothes in their child's backpack to save everyone a trip. You might think it’s not needed, but trust us, it happens across all grades.

Example: We have had 5 students who fell in the mud today .... within an hour. 😀

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our November Meeting.

If you were unable to come, Here are the minutes from the meeting.

PTO Minutes, 11/6/2024

Shop now for Bethany spirit wear during our holiday sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd!

Enjoy a limited-time savings of 25% sitewide with great gifts for the entire family! In addition, all orders over $75 will receive free shipping. Shop Now!

Parents,

We are in need of snacks for students. If you are able to donate individually wrapped granola bars, goldfish or fruit snacks that would be greatly appreciated. You can bring them to the office and we will make sure to get them to our Counselor.

Thank you

The application window for the 2025-2026 Option School lottery is now open. Students must reside within the Beaverton School District boundary or currently attend a Beaverton School on an approved Interdistrict Transfer in order to apply to an Option school.

Students may only select one Option school on their application. They should give careful consideration to their choice of school. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed. We strongly encourage online applications.

Applications must be received online or in the Learning Options office no later than Friday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Current 5th-7th grade students and families who are unfamiliar with the Options Application process are invited to attend an Option Fair. The Option Fair will include a presentation on the application process and the opportunity to visit tables hosted by each Option School.

Current 5th-11th grade students and families who are interested in specific Option Schools are encouraged to attend one or more Open Houses hosted at each Option School. Visit the Learning Options webpage for more information and applications, as well as a complete list of Option Fairs and Open Houses.

During the year we will have different outside organizations offer classes after school at Bethany. We will put a link to their fliers in the Bobcat Blast. You can also find them on the Bethany website. (Click on the Bethany Drop-Down)

After School Classes

Bin is locatedd at the entrance of Bethany.

We want to thank all of our parents who have signed up in the new volunteer system. If you still need to sign-up please use the link below.

Volunteer Information and Application

You will not find a school supply list for Bethany. Rather than every family having to do their own shopping, we collect money for supplies. We began this a few years ago and it has worked well. This year we are asking for a donation of $35.00 per student.

These donations are flexible, and confidential--only the office knows who donates and how much.

We understand that some families are not able to afford the cost of supplies. All children will receive the same supplies, regardless if they are able to contribute towards the cost. Some families may be in the position to make an extra donation towards helping others. If you would like to help by giving extra money, please click on the "Donations" tab that appears on your child's grade level page.

Instructions for Online Payment System

Bethany Elementary

Email: BTHY-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

• School Office Hours: 7:15am - 3:30pm

School Hours: 7:45am - 2:20pm

Phone: 503-356-2030

Attendance Line: Call the school number and push 1 when prompted for Attendance
Website: https://bethany.beaverton.k12.or.us/

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