BSES Weekly Update

BSES Families-

As we wrap up our second week of school, we continue to focus on building strong routines and procedures in our classrooms, cafeteria, and playground. Many of our classes met with their buddies today. Ask This week, we held grade-level assemblies to review school-wide expectations, including important bus safety rules. Classes discussed what these expectations look like and sound like in action.

We ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home. Please take some time to review school and bus rules with your child to ensure a smooth and successful school year.

Thank you for your partnership in creating a positive learning environment for all our students!

Take care.

Tara Allen & Susan Papson

September 26: Fall Picture Day

October 3: Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed/Offices Open

October 14: Teacher In-service Day - No School for Students

Have you ever wanted to play an instrument? Join the Band or Orchestra in September and give it a try! The instrumental music program is open to all 4th & 5th grade students. 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. Click HERE to sign up for the band/orchestra this coming school year! Or, for more information about the program, download the BSES Band & Orchestra sign-up packet below. Please contact Mr. VonDerStuck with any questions at vonderj@garnetvalley.org.

Band & Orchestra Packet

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!

Please update your child's SNAP Health Portal (directions below). This needs to be completed each year for your child's medical history as well as OTC medication administration permission. Also, all 3rd grade students will need a dental form sent to the school at your earliest convenience.

2024 dental form.pdf

SNAP Directions

GVSD School Nurse Website for other health information

Thank you in advance!

If you would like to volunteer to be a Homeroom Parent or Classroom Photographer at Bethel Springs this year, please click on this Homeroom Parent/Class Photographer Google Form with more information about the roles and responsibilities of each position and submit the form with your preferences. Deadline for submission is TODAY Friday 9/6/24!!

Now through September 6th, order your favorite Bethel Springs and Garnet Valley gear to show off your school spirit! Above are a few samples of the items available for you to choose your style, color, and size. With both adult and children’s sizes, you can find something for everyone! All items will be delivered to Bethel Springs and will be sent home with your student. THE WEBSITE WILL CLOSE TODAY 9/6 so order now! (It will be reopened various times throughout the year).

Click the link below to order:

Bethel Springs – Heritage Spiritwear

Looking for a no-fuss way to support the BSES HSA? You can choose to opt out of fundraising this year, and anything you can contribute, regardless of amount, is much appreciated. Your contributions to the drive will 100% DIRECTLY benefit BSES and help us achieve our goals this year, including updates to the upper grade’s playground with new playground equipment and funds to help offset the cost of field trips. To participate in the BSES HSA Donation Drive, click on the Google Form below. Your child/children will also bring home the donation drive letter from school.

Donation Drive Google Form

At BSES, we have embraced a heartwarming theme centered around spreading kindness and building a strong sense of community. To kick off the 2024-2025 school year, the Bethel Springs HSA is excited to provide all students and staff with a free t-shirt featuring the message, "Coloring Our Community With Kindness.” They will wear it in school on a specified day to celebrate this message AND they will also wear it for our Jaguar Color Dash in May (new this year). Please be sure to keep it somewhere safe! Please click on this Kindness T-Shirt Google Form to provide us with your student's t-shirt size by Friday, 9/20/24.

**If you have more than one child at Bethel Springs, please submit the form once for each child. If you do not fill out this form by the due date, students will receive an adult small.

2024-2025 Pretzel Fridays

Oct 11 Nov 8 Dec 13 Jan 10 Feb 21 Mar 14 Apr 11 May 9

To purchase a soft pretzel snack for a student for all 8 pretzel Fridays, please fill out the Google form (link below) and send $10 per student to BSES-HSA Venmo (QR code below) or send $10 in cash to school in an envelope with a note including the student’s and homeroom teacher’s name by Friday, 10/4.

*Advance payment by 10/4 is required. We will not be accepting monthly orders/payment this year.

Pretzel Friday sign-up

Charleston Wrap, our catalog/online fundraiser, begins on September 16! Keep an eye out for the catalog that will be sent home with your child. Charleston Wrap offers a range of great items, including gift wrap and accessories, kitchen essentials, gourmet food, bags, candles, and personalized gifts. It's perfect timing to get an early jump on holiday shopping and to share the shopping link with friends and family, all while supporting the BSES HSA. All purchases will be shipped directly to your home, making this an easy and seamless shopping experience! If you have any questions, please contact Alexa Bonacquisti at alexa.bonacquisti@gmail.com.

We would LOVE to include your pics in the yearbook from our fun night at the BSES Phillies game on 8/26! Please upload your pics to our yearbook site here! Please email president@bseshsa.org if you have any questions while uploading!

1. Click on Lifetouch URL: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=BETHELJAGS-25

2. Add your email and create account

3. Enter Yearbook Invite Code: BETHELJAGS-25

4. Confirm-Click Continue

5. Select images to upload-Browse local files, etc.

6. Confirm your upload:

1. Click on Tag all Images bar- list of tags will pop up underneath, click “phillies game”

2. Click Begin Upload

3. Once uploaded, click Done

Thank you to L'Tor Nails of Glen Mills and all those who supported the “Nails for Trails” fundraiser in August. L'Tor Nails generously donated 100% of sales to support BSES Nature Trail projects this year!! Go support this local business, and check out their site here: https://www.ltornails.com

What parent wouldn't love to find out that their school is offering an ongoing fundraiser that makes their life easier?? Cake A Difference, owned and operated by a local GV mom, is offering a class birthday treat fundraiser that does just that, all while raising money for Bethel Springs HSA!

1. You order one of their beautiful and delicious treats for your kiddo's birthday directly from their website. Cake a Difference Link

2. Cake A Difference will deliver to your child's classroom on their special day.

3. Bethel Springs HSA earns $$!

We have a fun year of exciting events planned for our school community! Click here for our 2024-2025 HSA Calendar of Events. Be sure to check back for updates as the year goes on! And if you are interested in volunteering for any of these fun events please fill out our Volunteer Form Google Form.

Instagram @bethel_springs_hsa

Facebook @Bethel Springs Elementary School HSA

HSA Calendar

Email: allent@garnetvalley.org
Website: https://bses.garnetvalleyschools.com/
Location: 3280 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA, USA
Phone: 610-579-3000