Beacon Tree Elementary
Email: officebeacontree@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/beacontree
Location: 55855 Schoenherr Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586.797.4200
Phone: 586.797.7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beacontreenow
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October
OCT 24 - Fun Run Winners Lunch w/ Lenz
OCT 26 - 5th Halloween Concert (afternoon & 6:00)
OCT 27 - Elementary Student Half Day - End of Marking Period
OCT 30 - KDG Field Trip to Blakes
OCT 31: Elementary Student Half Day
OCT 31: Halloween Parade
November
NOV 3 - Grades uploaded into Powerschool for Parents
NOV 3 - Silly String Recess
NOV 6 - Fun Run Winner Game Bus
NOV 6 - Evening Conferences (5:00-8:00)
NOV 7 - No School for K-12 Students - Election Day
NOV 9 - Elementary Student Half Day - Afternoon & Evening Conferences (1:00-4:00 $ 5:00-8:00)
NOV 16 - Picture Retake Day
NOV 22 - 24 - No School for K-12 Students - Thanksgiving Break
December
DEC 7 - Glow Dance 1:30 & 2:30
DEC 10 - Parents Night Out (Gymnastics)
DEC 11 - 6th Choir Day at Ike
DEC 11 - Winter NWEA Opens
DEC 11-15 - Santa Shop
DEC 14 - 3rd Grade Christmas Concert (afternoon & evening)
DEC 21 - All Students K-12 Half Day - Exams and End of Marking Period
December 22 - January 2, 2024 - No School for K-12 Students - Winter Break
Halloween Costume Information
Halloween is a time of year where some of our students get super excited about picking out their Halloween costumes, and as parents/guardians (I learned this the hard way once) we know that sometimes those "popular" costumes are hard to find the longer I waited to go shopping. With that being said I thought it may be helpful for you to have an idea of what those "school appropriate" costumes are here at Beacon Tree. Keep in mind, or as I like to put things in perspective with my older students.... we have students as young as 4-5 years old and while some costumes are "age appropriate for them", they may not be appropriate for the all school parade. After reading the guidelines below if you have any questions regarding suitability, please contact the office or your child's teacher.
Students should refrain from violent characterization and may not use any fake weapons, fake blood, or any references to victims or perpetrators of violence for their costume choice at school. Violent characterization is unacceptable for school parades and where younger students might be frightened. If deemed inappropriate by school personnel, students will be asked to remove the costume and/or wash makeup.
Book, cartoon, folk heroes, historical figures, and period costumes are all good ideas to consider when thinking of the perfect costume.
Since Halloween is a half day of school (12:04 dismissal), students will be allowed to wear costumes to school. Check to be sure that your child can walk freely, and that the costume will be comfortable enough for the classroom setting. Masks may be worn for the parade (frightening masks not permitted) but those that impede vision should be left at home. Plan to have your child bring any costume props (wigs and other add-ons) to school in a bag or backpack.
Halloween Outline UPDATED
We have a half-day on Halloween. We have dismissal at 12:04. Please work with your child's teacher on if there are any volunteering opportunities for that day. Remember, you must have a background check on file to volunteer. All classroom volunteers must sign into the office and get a sticker so we are notified that you are slated to work in a classroom.
We are hoping to have an outdoor parade if the weather cooperates. If it is forecasted to rain, we will parade indoors similar to last school year where families will be seated in the gym. We expect the parade to begin at 10:30. Parents may sign out with their teacher to take their children home after the parade.
**We will make an announcement for parents who have signed up to volunteer to make their way to the gym or outside for the parade.
Finally, we are aware that many of our families will want to view our parade. Please do not park on our new grass as it is still taking to the soil. If the parking lot is full, you are more than welcome to park in the sub in the back or next to our school.
Fun Run Incentives
By the time you all read this, Mrs. Lenz will have been slimed - over and over again! Individual prizes are coming home today. The last incentive for this month is Mrs. Frazier’s class lunch next Tuesday for being the top earning class! Next month will be the Silly String Recess on 11/3 and Gaming Bus on 11/6.
