BG eNews
March 15, 2024
Notes from Mrs. Klueppel
MARCH
3/18- Spirit Day - Hat Day
3/19- Spirit Day- Stuffy Day
3/20- Spirit Day - Surprise Day (match with your buddy class)
3/20- 2:10 PM Early Dismissal
3/21-Spirit Day - Crazy Sock Day for World Down Syndrome Day
3/21- K, 2, 4 BG Shopping Day
3/22- Spirit Day - Dress up for your future job
3/25-3/29 Spring Break (No Students)
APRIL
4/18- Art Show/Used Book Sale
4/19- School Improvement Day (No Students)
4/22- Returning Student Registration Opens
4/25- 1, 3, 5 BG Shopping Day
4/25 - PTO Meeting 1:30 PM at Bell-Graham
4/26- PTO Talent Show at EHS 6PM
MAY
5/23- PTO Restaurant Fundraiser at Kimmer's
5/27- Memorial Day (No Students)
5/30- Last day for students (3 emergency days were used)
Student Handbook & Electronic Devices in School
2023-24 Elementary School Handbook
Electronic Devices in School
Phones/Smart Watches
Students are extended the privilege of possessing phones/smartwatches on school grounds; however, their use is limited to after-school dismissal and non-school days. These devices must be in the off position, or not used once the student arrives on campus until the end of the school day
Accelerated Programming Appeals Process
Placements for next year's incoming 4th grade students who qualified for AT Math/AT ELA and incoming 6th grade students who qualified for Accelerated Math, AT and Infinity Gifted Programming have been completed. Families of students who have been placed in these pathways have been contacted via email. Parents/Guardians whose student was not identified and feels their student should be considered for one of these placements is welcome to complete a Request for Appeal by March 15. The appeal process is outlined in the link along with contact information for our Gifted Coordinator if you have questions.
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Questions about WATCH D.O.G.S? Contact Eric Martin at emartin@amsted.com.
Organic Life Lunchroom Supervisors Needed
Organic Life, the K-8 Food Service provider for CUSD 303 is looking for candidates to serve as Cashiers, Food Service Workers & Lunchroom Supervisors for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please contact Patricia Burton at 331-228-5242 or patricia.burton@d303.org for more information.
Bell-Graham Attendance Line
Call 331-228-2100 or email Mrs. Cloy
- Absences should be called in by 7:45 AM
- You can leave a message 24 hours a day
- State your child’s name, their teacher's name and the reason why your child is out.
- If they are ill, please list their symptoms.
You are also welcome to email absence information to Kristin Cloy in the main office.
Prearranged Absence Form:
Prearranged absence forms are to be used for absences known in advance such as a planned vacation.
BG Best Shop Needs your Help!
Volunteers Needed for BG Best Shop
Volunteer Process
We appreciate our volunteers and value your time. When you are in the building for any reason, please be respectful of classroom instruction and do not make unexpected visits to your child's classroom. Thank you for helping us minimize classroom disruptions.
Health Office
Kindergarten and 2nd grade parents please be on the lookout for dental reminders. If your child does not have an up to date dental exam on file in the health office you will receive a reminder letter. The dental examination is required for your child to be in compliance with Illinois School Health requirements. For your child to be in compliance with School health requirements, one of the following must be completed before May 01, 2024
- Submit a completed dental form. A dental exam, performed by a licensed dentist, and completed in the last 18 months.
- Complete a “waiver” form. The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a waiver for children who show undue burden or lack of access to a dentist.
- Provide an appointment card. Parents or legal guardians must present proof that the dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 01,2024.
If you have any questions regarding the dental health requirements, please contact the Health Office at Bell Graham Elementary (331-228-2104). A dental examination report form can be downloaded form the district website under the Departments tab or Parent/Community tab.
HEALTH OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS
Parents, please send any communication or test results to
bel-nurses@d303.org to ensure that all of our Bell Graham nurses receive this important information pertaining to your student(s)
Thank you,
LeeAnna Anzaldi, RN, BSN, PEL-CSN
Kerisa Martini Espinosa, RN
BG PTO
ASSEMBLY - 3/22
The Super U Challenge is the Spring Assembly this year! It is an action-packed assembly that promotes a bully-free school environment by encouraging students to build positive character traits. You can check out more details HERE.
TALENT SHOW - ACTS NEEDED by 4/15!
The Bell Graham Talent Show is returning Friday, April 26 at St Charles East High School! Be creative and share your talent! Wondering what kind of acts we want? Acting, Cheerleading, Comedy, Dancing, Singing, Musical Instruments, Juggling, Skits, Group Performances, etc.
Guideline for Acts
2ish minutes per act
Only one act per student (unless in a large group act)
No outside participants allowed (only Bobcats)
Music and dress must be grade school appropriate (no swear words or suggestive music--check out Kidz Bop!). If you are unsure, it probably means you should pick something else!
Dress Rehearsal
ALL ACTS must attend dress rehearsal on Thursday April 25th (contact me if this is an issue)
Rehearsal times will be assigned and communicated via e-mail
All performers must attend rehearsal in costume and bring any props
SIGN UP NOW!!!!! ALL acts interested in performing in the Talent show must complete the
QUESTIONNAIRE and submit no later than April 15th. Acts will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. The number of acts may have to be limited based on time constraints. Please note, we will only allow a song to be used 2 times, again first come first serve! So if you are thinking about using a popular song get your registration in ASAP!!!
Questions regarding the Talent Show can be directed to Jessica Westerfield at joshjess3@gmail.com.
USED BOOK SALE - BOOKS NEEDED
Time to “Spring clean” that bookshelf! Donate your used, no-longer-read books to the Bell Graham Used Book Sale! Donations will be accepted now through April 17th for the Used Book Sale taking place on April 18th. All genres and reading levels accepted! All leftover books will be donated to Bernie’s Book Drive following the event.
CHESS CLUB- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We couldn't offer this program without the support of parent volunteers. PLEASE SIGN UP for a time slot of this upcoming session on the sign up-genius link HERE.
ART CLUB
Art Club is Back! Art Club is a weekly class held after school where students learn how to
draw complex objects by breaking them into foundational shapes. Children will learn how to
deconstruct an image and then reconstruct it. It runs from March 19th to April 30th and is open to K-5 (no class 3/26). Classes are on Tuesdays from 3:05-4:05 p.m. Please sign up here using the below flyer for instructions on how to register through our vendor Young Rembrandts.
ART CLUB- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We couldn't offer this program without the support of parent volunteers. PLEASE SIGN UP for a time slot of this upcoming session on the sign up-genius link HERE.
SHOUT OUTS
Did your kiddo make an awesome play at their baseball game? Did they win an event in gymnastics? Is it their birthday? Do you just want to make a random day special for them? Send them a SHOUT OUT!! For $10 you can have 5 pictures along with a message displayed on the TV screen outside of the LRC for an entire day. After making your purchase in the Square Store, please send an email to Alicia Flint at aliciafulgencioflint@yahoo.com with your pictures, message and date to be displayed. Pictures MUST be sent 7 days prior to the desired display date or we cannot guarantee your message will be loaded in time.
https://bell-graham-pto.square.site
WEBSITE
For additional information on the PTO please visit our website or our Bell Graham Elementary PTO Facebook page
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Any questions or comments? Please email the PTO at bgeblast@gmail.com. All comments or questions will be discussed at our monthly Board meetings and responded to accordingly.
Leaving Early?
PICKING UP YOUR CHILD EARLY?
Please call the office when you are 5 minutes away and we will have your child ready and waiting for you at the office. You will have to press the buzzer to come inside the vestibule to sign them out on our iPad. 331-228-2100
Lunch With a Loved One Guidelines
- 1 lunch with a loved one per student each year
- Only bring food for child and/or yourself
- Stay for lunch ONLY, recess is not included
- Bring your ID for check in
Car Tags
For car riders, we use a Visor Tag System. Each family should have received a car tag that has the family last name and the class codes of students in the family. The use of this visor tag expedites our car rider line tremendously as staff members are able to get students ready for their cars as the cars pull up! Please display the tag on your passenger side visor, or passenger side window, so that it is visible to the BG staff as you pull through the pick-up line.
If you need additional visor tags, please email Mrs. Kirincich.
Bell-Graham Resources
Bell Graham Elementary School
Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary
Twitter: @BellGrahamD303
CUSD 303 Information
Boundary Updates
The District 303 Board has approved boundary maps for elementary, middle, and high schools. Maps are effective with the 2024-2025 school year beginning this fall. The Board's decision completes a process that began last fall to reduce school overcrowding and help to ensure equitable learning experiences across the District. District 303 had contracted with demographer RSP & Associates to create concept maps based on Board-approved guiding principles and community feedback. Please see the parent notice from Superintendent Gordon to learn more and review the approved maps.