November!

We had an incredibly fun Halloween Parade on Friday. Student and teacher costumes were excellent and we all needed some big fun to cap a crazy week. I can't wait to see pictures.

We started off this week with a fantastic Bel Aire Play announcement--complete with piano and vocals from Mr. Gist and Marissa . Thank you, PTA!

Here's to another great month at Bel Aire.

Principal John DiCosmo

Thursday 11/4 at 9 AM via this Zoom link for the latest from our Executive Director, RUSD Superintendent, and volunteer teams.

Meeting ID: 891 9017 5493
Passcode: 283054

Bel Aire PTA Play 2021-22

Performance Dates: March 9 - 13

Audition Dates: November 16, 17 and 19

Director & Choreographer: Marissa Joy Ganz

Music Director: Jeb Gist

Everyone who participates in the auditions will be cast in the show. Register before November 15!

REGISTER ONLINE | November 1 - 15, 2021

Parent Information Packet

AUDITION SCHEDULE

Tuesday 11/16 5th Grade: 12:45-3:15pm — Acting, Singing & Movement

OPTIONAL Dance Audition 4:30-5:30pm

Wednesday 11/17 4th Grade: 12:45-3:15pm — Acting, Singing & Movement

OPTIONAL Dance Audition 4:30-5:30pm

** 3rd graders will not audition this year due to Covid precautions. All 3rd graders that wish to participate will be cast in the ensemble.

Friday 11/19 4th / 5th Grade CALL-BACKS 12:45-3:15pm

Call-Back List will be sent by 3:00pm Thursday 11/18

Cast Lists and Rehearsal Schedules will be sent via email on Tuesday, November 23, after 6:00pm

Rehearsals begin the week of November 30

Each cast will have one full cast rehearsal either Tuesday or Thursday.

PLAY REGISTRATION DONATION / CONTRIBUTION

All students are welcome to participate in the Bel Aire Play regardless of payment.

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Bel-Aire-Play-3rd-Grade--DONATION--20212/S7bFAS

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Bel-Aire-Play-4th--5th-Grade--DONATION--/Sbl3nO5

Questions? If you have any questions please contact a PTA parent volunteer at belaireplay@gmail.com

Trimester 1 Report Cards

• Sent Electronically: 11/12

• 11/15-11/19

I kindly ask that you heed these two reminders:

1. Do not bring your child to school before 7:30. If they have music in the morning, they should not be arriving before 7:20. We do not have supervision until 7:30.

2. Please do not block the driveways of our neighbors. Be mindful of where you park, and avoid any driveways--even if it looks like no one is home!

Thank you!

The family Youth Truth survey is now accessible until 11/19. One parent or guardian from each household is invited to take the survey. It's anonymous and takes about 15 minutes. The survey helps us gather feedback about what we are doing well, and how we can improve.

http://www.ytsurvey.org/rusdfamily21

Wednesday, November 3rd from 6:00-7:00pm join us for a presentation with local health experts dedicated to answering questions related to Pediatric Vaccinations.

We have received so many great questions from our school community over the past several weeks regarding Pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations, many of which were addressed by our amazing Public Health, Pediatric and Infectious Disease panelists at our two recent panel discussions. Recordings of those panel discussions may be viewed at the following links:

• October 6, 2021 English Panel Discussion
• October 13, 2021 Spanish Panel Discussion

We anticipate many more questions after the FDA advisory committee meeting yesterday and recommended emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 years old.

This is the first, in a series of anticipated steps, that may result in eligibility for 5 to 11-year-olds to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the first weekend in November.

We have gathered and categorized many additional questions not yet been fully addressed at previous discussions and welcome any additional questions to be submitted by email to rapidresponse@marinschools.org.

Please submit questions by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 2nd and our panelists will do their best to address them!

Presentation will be recorded.

Live Spanish translation provided.

November 3rd 6:00 PM Pediatric Vaccination Q&A

Zoom Details:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81025450050?pwd=dmtBNGxlZkMvK0hwU2VvTE5rOVFyQT09

Dial In: 408-638-0968 | Webinar ID: 810 2545 0050 | Passcode: 101024

Upcoming Dates:

November 11th – No School

November 15th-19th – Parent Teacher Conferences: Early Dismissal

November 15th – Registration Deadline for Bel Aire Play “Frozen, Jr.”

November 16th, 17th & 19th – Bel Aire Play “Frozen, Jr.” Auditions

We are thrilled to be able to offer every Bel Aire student the opportunity to participate in this year’s Bel Aire PTA Play, Frozen, Jr. For many years, the play has been and continues to be directed by professional theater, choreography, and vocal/music directors while it’s sponsored and produced by the Bel Aire PTA. This is a unique arts enrichment program for our students and is on par with top Bay Area children’s theater programs. For more information on how to participate, please review the Information Packet and register online by November 15th. Auditions (for 4th & 5th Graders) will be November 16th, 17th, and 19th and rehearsals begin the week of November 29th.

This year, Bel Aire PTA is partnering with Adopt A Family of Marin to support several families (shared across classes in each grade) in our Marin community during the holidays. While this year has come with challenges, Adopt A Family has witnessed neighbors helping neighbors. With our community support, we can make a difference this holiday season. Look for more information coming soon!

The first 50 people to register for this event will receive a free copy of Dr. Carter's book The New Adolescence

Register Now!

Join us for a conversation and Q&A between sociologist Dr. Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness: Ten Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents" & The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction and Dr. Mary Niesyn, Principal of RUSD Elementary School.

Dr. Carter and Dr. Niesyn will discuss how our experience of parenting can dramatically change (for the better!) during adolescence, as well as the three key skills today’s kids need -- and how parents can instill them.

In this interactive virtual event, you’ll find practical guidance for providing the support and structure kids need, helping them overcome the distractions that hinder learning, and guidance for protecting them from anxiety, isolation, and depression.

Email: jdicosmo@reedschools.org
Website: www.reedschools.org
Location: Bel Aire Elementary School, Karen Way, Belvedere Tiburon, CA, USA
Phone: (415) 388- 7100