• Wednesday, January 15th BES Family Math Night

• Carnival 5:30-6:30PM

• Friday, January 17th Early Release Day - 12:15 Dismissal for all PK-2 students; No PM PreK

• Are you looking for something fun for your child to do during February vacation or during the summer break? Click HERE to access these opportunities through Champions!

• Click HERE for Science Saturdays information!

• Monday, January 20th - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Thursday, January 23rd Book Nook

• Monday, January 27th - Friday 31st Great Kindness Challenge - More details to follow!

• Click HERE for Onset Bay Summer 2025 Offerings

• Click HERE to access our Bourne For Children website and information

Click HERE for our letter to families explaining our ABCs of Happiness Challenge this year!

Nurse Esip’s Notes:

It is officially getting COLD out there! This is a good time to start sending students with a jacket for recess and outdoor PE classes. Also, it's a good time to swap out those extra sets of clothes in their cubby or backpack to include long pants.

When to Stay Home (Sick): If your child has a fever, diarrhea, vomiting please keep them home until they are illness free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medications). If you are unsure if your child should attend please feel free to email or call us.

Clothing Donations: We are always in need of joggers size 5t-10/12. If you want to pass anything along for us to use in the health office. Also your child can keep a spare outfit in their cubby in class as well.

Mandated Screenings: The yearly screenings for Vision and Hearing will begin soon. Students in 1st Grade will also have a BMI calculated (Height and Weight) per DPH Guidelines. If you would like to opt your child out of the BMI screening, please send that request in writing or email to: resip@bourneps.org. If you opt out of BMI screening we do need a current physical on file.

Please review the attached information regarding Fifth's Disease. We have seen an increase in cases at school in the last few weeks. Thank you.

Please review THIS information about whooping cough.

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Rebecca Esip, MSHA, BSN, RN

School Nurse Leader - Bourne Public Schools

41 Ernest Valeri Rd, Bourne MA 02532

P: 508-743-3800 F: 508-743-3801

resip@bourneps.org

Check out the tab on our BPS website labelled Curriculum and Supports. On that page you can read through our Elementary Curriculum Guides, or access them by clicking HERE.

• • Setting Goals: Guide your child in setting academic and personal goals for the new year.

  • Healthy Habits: Promote healthy eating and physical activity to support learning and concentration. Go for a winter walk as a family before dinner.

  • Winter Learning Activities: Share indoor educational activities for snowy days.

Click on the picture to access the links!

Please click HERE for a newsletter from Mrs. Bass and Mrs. Magnatta

Physical Literacy–Move to Learn!!

Physical literacy is essential for elementary school students as it not only helps them develop fundamental motor skills like running, jumping, and throwing but also fosters a love for physical activity. Physical literacy enhances a child’s self-confidence and social interaction which helps to contribute to a well-rounded and confident individual. Physical literacy enhances students’ cognitive development, fostering improved concentration, problem-solving skills, and overall academic performance.

How Physical Literacy is Developed

Click HERE for a guide to the playgrounds in Bourne - try to visit each one this summer!

Visit our BES Landing Page by clicking HERE

Email: besoffice@bourneps.org
Website: www.bourneps.org
Location: 41 Ernest Valeri Road, Bourne, MA, USA
Phone: 508.743.3800
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