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December brings a month full of fun activities and opportunities to give. Please see below for announcements on different BES activities and opportunities.

Cookies please!

This year we will again be doing “Buddies and Books” in the library the last week of school before break! We really enjoy this chance for our younger students to get to read a Christmas book with an older student. Each student will also get to pick out a free book, thanks to the generosity of the grandparents who shopped at our Book Fair in September. We are taking donations of store-bought cookies for the event as well..please send to the office or the library. Thank you!

Berryton PTO is organizing a staff luncheon for Thursday, December 19. Please click the sign-up link for information and the opportunity to contribute. We appreciate your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DA4AF28ABFD0-53795487-besstaff

Last week and this week in art have been jammed packed with all things holiday related! Our grateful tree is up and looks stunning! I love when the students walk by it and point out the leaf that they wrote on!

6th grade has been working on their crayon resist cup of hot cocoa! They learned the history of hot chocolate and then got to design their own mug with something that represents them! They are turning out so awesome! 5th grade listened to a modified version of the famous Nutcracker! They drew their own Nutcracker and gave it tons of personality! 4th grade listened to the story Tacky's Christmas by Helen Lester and then drew their own penguin. Their penguin was then colored with chalk pastels as they worked to master blending. They put their penguin on their painted winter scene, and I just had to have them add glitter! 4th grade listened to the book Mingo the Flamingo by Pete Oswald and Justin K. Thompson. This adorable story is about a little flamingo that loses this way but, in the end, finds out who he is and where he belongs. The 3rd graders drew and then painted their holiday flamingo! We are working on painting smoothly and taking our time with the fine details!

2nd graders listened to the story; Harold Loves his Woolly Cap by Vern Kousky. Harold the bear loves his woolly cap and wants to get it back after a black crow grabs it! He does everything to get it back, he climbs the tree and finds three baby crows in the nest snuggled up with his favorite cap. He lets the babies keep the hat and realizes that is a good thing to give to others who need it more. Then they drew their own woolly hat and decorated it to represent themselves! 1st grade listened and sang to the classic Roudolph the Red Nose Reindeer song, then they drew Roudolph! We will be adding several layers to this art project!

Kindergarteners painted a paper plate green and transformed it into an amazing Christmas tree!

• Tuesday, December 10- 4th and 5th Field Trip to SHHS for Concert Practice
• Tuesday, December 10- 4th and 5th Music Concert at SHHS- 7 pm
• Thursday, December 12- Elementary Orchestra Concert in SHHS Auditorium- 6 pm
• Thursday, December 12- Elementary Band Concert in SHHS South Gym- 7 pm
• Friday, December 20- Holiday Sing for Grades 4-6- 10 AM
• Friday, December 20- Holiday Sing for Grades EC-3- 2 PM
• Friday, December 20- Holiday Parties at 3 pm
• Saturday, December 21- Monday, January 6- Holiday Break

Washburn Athletics is excited to invite elementary and middle school students from the Topeka community to join us for an unforgettable Washburn Basketball Game Day experience!

What Makes This Event Special?

🏷️ Discounted Tickets:

All students, staff, and family members can enjoy the game for just $5 per ticket by mentioning the school you are affilated with at the ticket gate.

🎉 Fun Activities:

• Cheer on the Ichabods alongside the Washburn Cheer Squad and Dance Team.
• Participate in exciting halftime games and contests!

• Don’t miss our mascot, Mr. Ichabod, for high-fives and photo opportunities.

🏀 Top-Notch Basketball:
Experience the fast-paced action as our Washburn Ichabod's take the court to compete in an electrifying matchups.

We’d love to see your students, staff, and their families in the stands supporting local college athletics and fostering school spirit!

Please pick from one of the conference matchups for the school to attend from the graphic or excel sheet attached.

Let’s pack Lee Arena with energy and excitement as we cheer on the Ichabods together! We can’t wait to see you there.

WHAT: We are collecting gift cards from local retail and grocery stores (Walmart, Target, Dillons, ALDI, Kohl’s, TJMAXX, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, etc) to help BES families who need support providing their family with gifts and meals this holiday season.

WHEN: We will be collecting gift cards until Friday, December 13th.

WHO: Please send gift cards to school in an envelope with Mrs. Boyer’s name on the front.

QUESTIONS: Mrs. Boyer at boyerm@usd450.net or 785-730-5280

As an elementary principal I enjoy working collaboratively with staff members to support student learning. I am passionate about continuing to learn professionally, and building relationships with staff and students at Berryton Elementary. When I'm not serving at Berryton Elementary I am usually with my husband and two sons. We can be found at sporting events, cheering on Kansas State University, or just enjoying a movie at home.

Email: bervertk@usd450.net
Website: bes.usd450.net
Location: 2921 Southeast 69th Street, Berryton, KS, USA
Phone: (785)861-1300