Bermudian Springs Elementary School

Dr. Danielle Curzi, Principal - dcurzi@bermudian.org

Mr. Ryan Murphy, Assistant Principal - rmurphy@bermudian.org

Mrs. Tanya Gelb, Counselor - tgelb@bermudian.org

On Friday 1/24/25 Mrs. Gelb and Mr. Murphy held our Golden Eagle Reception with our families. Students can earn Golden Eagle Tickets at any time for demonstrating SOAR behavior, but also going above and beyond expectations. We are so proud of you all!

There is no school on Monday 1/20/25

To help the BSES PTO gauge interest in an elementary school yearbook, please complete this quick survey at:

https://forms.gle/aDHtzaMfvGcLS6EE7

Your feedback will help shape future discussions about yearbook offerings at our school!

The new lunch menu for 1/21/25 will be:

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Buttered Noodles

Green Beans

Fruit Cocktail

Alt: Pizza Muncher

• Due to the Snow days our Report Card Timeline has been extended to now close on January 16, 2025. Report Card Distribution will be on January 21, 2025.
• Our scheduled REMOTE snow makeup days thus far are:

• February 14th

• April 17th

We will be sending out information/expectations for these dates prior to the make up days.

• Please make sure to be looking at the District Website, under the Community tab to access the District PEACH JAR that holds many of the fliers for activities and resources for parents.

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Happy New Year! We hope that you and your families had a relaxing break, but just in case you needed more time, Mother Nature decided to grant us two snow days! With these 2 snow days our REMOTE makeup days are scheduled for February 14th and April 17th. More information will be coming out soon in regards to what these days look like.

At the end of December we had an amazing PBIS assembly where we recognized our PBIS Character award students, engaged in a holiday sing along, Santa visited with crafts for all students, and the teachers performed in a Masked Singer competition…needless to say Olaf was the winner!

As we look forward to January we have our middle of the year benchmark assessments and report cards. If at any time you have questions or concerns, please reach out to any of us and we will be here to support.

Danielle and Ryan

Thank you to all staff and students that helped make our PBIS House Color trees beautiful! Congratulations to the RED House for Winning!

JANUARY

On Friday, January 17th, we have a half-day early dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm. Please be sure to make child-care arrangements for your child(ren).

On Monday, January 20th there will be NO SCHOOL for students in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please make child-care arrangements prior to this date. The school latchkey program will not be open.

FEBRUARY

On Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th there will be NO SCHOOL for students in observance of President's Day. Please make child-care arrangements prior to this date. The school latchkey program will not be open.

Thursday, January 16th will be the end of our second marking period (weather permitting).

Report cards will be posted to the Sapphire Portal on 1/22/25

Thanks to all of our volunteers who helped us decorate doors to spread holiday cheer at BSES! You can view the doors in more detail at fb.com/bsespto.

A big thank-you to all the students who participated in the Apparel Logo Contest! After faculty and staff votes were tallied, we’re excited to announce that Everly Jones (3rd Grade) created the winning design! Congratulations, Everly! Her logo will be proudly featured on a T-shirt in our upcoming spring apparel sale. Stay tuned for details!

Girls on the Run will once again be offered in the Spring for girls in grades third and fourth. Registration starts Wednesday, January 22. This program focuses on social-emotional learning as well as physical fitness. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Elementary Gym from 3:30 - 5:00 pm starting on February 25. The final event is a 5K run at York College on April 27th. Please see the informational flyer below for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Morning at dmorning@bermudian.org

• Cold weather is coming our way and we ask that parents be sure to send children to school properly dressed for outside recess. We will have school recess when the temperature is 28 degrees (feels like) or above.
• Remind your child to cover their mouth when they sneeze or cough.
• Remind your child to do their part by keeping themselves and school bathrooms clean and germ free!

With the weather turning colder, the cold and flu season is in full swing. With the cold

and flu season, there come many questions from parents about when their child should

come to school and when they should keep them at home. Below are guidelines to use to

help answer those questions.

• If your child complains of not feeling well in the morning, check their temperature. If the child has a temperature of 100.5 or higher, he/she should not be sent to school. The child must be without a fever for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Motrin (Ibuprofen) before returning to school. Also, a child that has been vomiting or has had episodes of diarrhea within the past 24 hours should remain at home to rest

• When your child has symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, cough or sore throat, many times an over the counter medication will help them feel more comfortable during the school day. The best choices are cold medicines that can be given in the morning before school and last the entire day. Don’t forget to read the dosage directions carefully before you give your child any medication. If there is ever a question about how much medicine to give your child do not hesitate to contact your family doctor. Please remember that the school does not have cold medicine available at school to administer to students. This must be given at home.

• If your child has a cough and is having a hard time breathing or controlling the cough, it is recommended for them to remain home until this is under control. Cough drops can only be brought to school with a note from a parent or guardian. The health room does not have cough drops to give to students.

You know your child best and know when they are truly sick. With this information

hopefully everyone can enjoy a healthier winter.

The scheduled testing window dates for third and fourth grade PSSA testing are as follows:

ENGLISH, LANGUAGE ARTS

Wednesday, April 23rd

Thursday, April 24th

Friday, April 25th

MATH

Tuesday, April 29th

Wednesday, April 30th

When inclement weather or emergency conditions make it necessary to close the school, delay openings, or dismiss early, announcements will be made over the following methods:

DISTRICT WEBSITE:

www.bermudian.org

TV STATIONS:

WGAL - TV 8

WHP - TV 21

ABC - TV 27

WPMT - FOX 43

Announcements will also be made using our parent notification system. Parents are expected to arrange with their children a plan to follow if an emergency requires early dismissal. If your child is to go to a different bus stop in an emergency situation, please send a note in advance giving specific directions.

Our final evening PTO meeting of the school year will be held on Wednesday, January 15th, at 6:30pm at New Horizon Cafe (5413 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA, on the Hampton Circle). We will provide an overview of PTO activities planned for the spring. Please sign up at ttsu.me/january-meeting if you plan to attend so we can email you a finalized agenda, & a menu of food/drink options that will be available for purchase upon arrival. *There will be no morning meeting held on this date.

Plans are already underway for grade-level field trips this spring! If you hope to volunteer as a chaperone for your child's field trip, your clearances should be submitted before permission slips are sent home! Download the clearance packet at bsespto.com/parents.

Questions? Contact Andrea Everhart (President), Jason Mleczko (VP), Katie Stehr (Treasurer), Molly Gardner (Secretary), or Julie Williams (Appreciation Chair). We'd love to get you involved!

Email: bsespto@bermudian.org • Website: bsespto.com
Facebook: fb.com/bsespto • Sign-Up Sheets: timetosignup.com/bsespto

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Email: tlaughman@bermudian.org
Website: bermudian.org
Location: 7335 Carlisle Pike, York Springs, PA, USA
Phone: 717-528-5147
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