Dear Families,

We had a wonderful first week back here at school. There were many moments to celebrate! On the first day of school we met with ALL students during our back to school assemblies to introduce important staff members and remind students of our expectations and Bears_CARE mission. Our kindergartners completed their “switcharoo” and have started in their permanent homerooms. Our patrols had their first meeting with the patrol sponsors and started their posts. Most importantly, all students got home safely this week and our dismissal is becoming more efficient each day.

It is important for students to have a consistent dismissal plan each day. Please ensure that any changes in dismissal plans are communicated with homeroom teachers AND the main office. All car riders should have a number for their cars. We have started distributing these numbers to students. If you still need to register for a car number, please contact your child's classroom teacher. If you used a number last year, it is important that you confirm that you still need the number or it will be used for another family.

We look forward to seeing you during our Back to School Nights Wednesday, September 11th (Grades 1-3) and Thursday, September 12th (Grades 4-5/CES). Please look for more details this week from your child’s classroom teacher.

We are super excited to announce that we will be switching to a NEW LVBES logo this year and we need YOUR help! We are asking students, staff, and families to vote for their favorite new logo. We are excited to use this new logo for our future spirit wear and signage in the building. You can only vote for one logo per form, but please vote as many times at you want for your favorites. Please see our flyer and more information below.

Enjoy the last official weekend of "summer".

Sincerely,

Ms. Robertson

• Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  
• Staff Hours: 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
  
• Students Enter the Building/Breakfast: 9:10 a.m.
  
• Instructional Hours: 9:25 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
• Early Release Time: 1:20 p.m.

• • Monday, September 2nd, Holiday: LABOR DAY; Schools and Offices closed
  • Wednesday, September 11th, Back-To-School Night: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Grades 1-3)
  • Thursday, September 12th. Back-To-School Night: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Grades 4-5, CES)
  • Friday, September 27th, Early Release for Students: Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
  • PTA Zava Zone Fundraiser: 2:00-10:00 p.m.

  
  

Please help us choose our new LVBES logo! Follow the link to the Google Form to vote for your favorite. You can only choose one image per form, but you can vote as many times as you want in order to help your favorite one win!

https://forms.gle/RSmew6Vve8Wwyb5d7

At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, students were given a Summer Reading Log to fill out. If your child did some reading over the summer and filled one out, please make sure that they bring it in to school with their first and last name on it! All students who turn in a Summer Reading Log will receive a certificate.

We have a very active PTA and urge you to become involved! All of the PTA officers are looking forward to working with all of our Barnsley community in the upcoming year. PTA meetings are held throughout the year on the first Tuesday of every month. Our first official meeting will be Tuesday, October 1st. Please follow this link to join the PTA: https://barnsleypta.org/.

Please visit the PTA Directory to create an account or log in to their existing one to update your information. Here is the website link: https://barnsleypta.membershiptoolkit.com/

Big Learning Afterschool Programs

This Fall, the Barnsley PTA has partnered with Big Learning to offer 8-week programs in Language (French and Spanish) and Science.

Big Learning programs are offered once a week after school for an hour.

REGISTER TODAY AND GET AN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Please see below for additional information:

French and Spanish Class Flyer

Science Class Flyer

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