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instruction, every student, regardless of race, class,
language, or disability, can succeed.
Week of September 30 - October 4, 2019
No Scheduled Activities This Week
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, October 7
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge Begins (through October 25)
Tuesday, October 8
1st Grade Field Trip to The Bishop Center
Friday, October 11
No School
Week of September 23 - 27, 2019
Monday, September 23
NED Show Assembly, 1:30 p.m. - click here for more information
Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Thursday, September 26
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 27
Highly Capable Program Referrals Due - The Montesano School District is accepting referrals for our Highly Capable Program in all grades K-12 for the 2019-20 school year. Referrals must be received by September 27. Complete the Referral Form and Permission to Test and return the forms to the school office. Click here to submit an online referral.
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, October 7
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge Begins (through October 25)
Tuesday, October 8
1st Grade Field Trip to The Bishop Center
Friday, October 11
No School
Week of September 16 - 20, 2019
Monday, September 16
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, September 17
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, September 18
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, September 19
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 20
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, September 23
NED Show Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Friday, September 27
Highly Capable Program Referrals Due - The Montesano School District is accepting referrals for our Highly Capable Program in all grades K-12 for the 2019-20 school year. Referrals must be received by September 27. Complete the Referral Form and Permission to Test and return the forms to the school office. Click here to submit an online referral.
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Week of September 9 - 13, 2019
Monday, September 9
First Day of School for Preschool (Morning Class: 8:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.; Afternoon Class: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 10
Health Screenings (1st & 2nd Grades)
PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Beacon Library
Wednesday, September 11
Health Screenings (Kindergarten)
Thursday, September 12
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 13
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, September 23
NED Show Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day - more details coming soon!
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day - more details coming soon!
Week of September 2 - 6, 2019
Monday, September 2
No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School for Kindergarten (Regular Schedule: 8:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Boo Hoo / Ya Hoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents, drop off time through 9:00 a.m. - click here for details
Wednesday, September 4
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, September 5
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 6
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, September 9
First Day of School for Preschool (Morning Class: 8:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.; Afternoon Class: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 10
PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Beacon Library
Week of August 26 - August 30, 2019
Monday, August 26
Open House, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ANNUAL UPDATE! Please be sure to complete the Annual Update for your child using the Skyward Family Access system. You will be able to see your child's class placement in Skyward once the update is complete. The update MUST be completed before the first day of school.
Wednesday, August 28
First Day of School for 1st & 2nd Grades (Regular Schedule: 8:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Kindergarten Family Connection Meetings (by appointment)
Thursday, August 29
Kindergarten Family Connection Meetings (by appointment)
Friday, August 30
Kindergarten Family Connection Meetings (by appointment)
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, September 2
No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School for Kindergarten (Regular Schedule: 8:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Monday, September 9
First Day of School for Preschool (Morning Class: 8:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.; Afternoon Class: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Please join us for an open house on Monday, August 26 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Read MoreCURRENT STUDENTS: Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll. The Annual Student Information Update will be available in Skyward Family Access beginning August 12. Detailed instructions will be mailed home. Parents will be able to see their child’s class placement in Skyward once the information update is complete. This information must be updated for all students prior to the first day of school on August 28.
NEW STUDENTS: New enrollments must be completed online: http://www.monteschools.org/registration. All enrollments submitted during the summer will not be processed until after the office reopens on August 19. If you need immediate assistance over the summer, please contact the district office at 360.249.3942.
OPEN HOUSE: Families, please join us for an open house at Beacon Elementary School on Monday, August 26 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: 2019-2020 School Supplies
CALENDAR: August 28 is the first day of school for 1st and 2nd grades. September 3 is the first day of school for kindergarten. September 9 is the first day of school for preschool. Montesano School District Master Calendar: 2019-2020 School Calendar
Read MoreThe Beacon office will close for the summer on June 19. All enrollments submitted during the summer will not be processed until after the office reopens on August 19. If you need immediate assistance over the summer, please contact the district office at 360.249.3942.
You will be able to see your child’s class placement in Skyward once you complete an annual information update for your child. Detailed instructions will be mailed home in early August.
Read MoreWeek of June 10- June 12, 2019
Monday, June 10
Preschool Screenings
Field Day, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - students should wear running shoes (no sandals or flip flops); dress in layers; consider applying sunscreen; students are encouraged to bring a water bottle
Tuesday, June 11
PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Beacon Library
Preschool Screenings
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12
Last Day of School - Early Release, 10:20 a.m.
LOST & FOUND: The lost and found will be on display in the gym after the last day of school. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on June 18.
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule a FREE preschool screening for 3 and 4 year olds. Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
SUMMER HOURS: The Beacon office will close for the summer on June 19. All enrollments submitted during the summer will not be processed until after the office reopens on August 19. If you need immediate assistance over the summer, please contact the district office at 360.249.3942.
Read MoreWeek of June 3- June 7, 2019
Monday, June 3
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, June 4
Special Guest Luncheon - click here for details!
Wednesday, June 5
Dream Team Dental
Thursday, June 6
Dream Team Dental
Last Day of Preschool (Teacher Christine & Teacher Cindy)
Friday, June 7
2nd Grade Visits Simpson Elementary
Last Day of Community Preschool (Teacher Laura & Teacher Brooke)
LOOKING AHEAD:
June 10
Preschool Screenings
Field Day - click here for details!
June 11
PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Beacon Library
Preschool Screenings
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
June 12
Last Day of School - Early Release, 10:20 a.m.
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. FREE preschool screenings will be held June 10 and June 11. Please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule an appointment.
Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
Read MoreWeek of May 27 - May 31, 2019
Monday, May 27
No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, May 29
All Library Books Due
Thursday, May 30
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, May 31
Kindergarten Performance, 1:45 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
June 4
Special Guest Luncheon - click here for details!
June 5
Dream Team Dental
June 6
Dream Team Dental
Last Day of Preschool (Teacher Christine & Teacher Cindy)
June 7
2nd Grade Visits Simpson Elementary
Last Day of Community Preschool (Teacher Laura & Teacher Brooke)
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. For those interested in preschool, please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule a FREE screening.
Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
Read MoreMontesano School District is offering FREE preschool screenings. Call Beacon Elementary School at 360-249-4528 to schedule an appointment. Kindergarten enrollment is now open for students who will be five years old by August 31st. Enroll online at www.monteschools.org.
Read MoreWeek of May 20 - May 24, 2019
Monday, May 20
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, May 21
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, May 22
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, May 23
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, May 24
Weather Make-up Day - School is in session on the regular schedule.
1st Grade Field Trip to GHC Fish Lab
Last Day to Check Out Library Books
LOOKING AHEAD:
May 27
No School - Memorial Day
May 29
All Library Books Due
May 31
Kindergarten Performance, 1:45 p.m.
June 4
Special Guest Luncheon - more details coming soon!
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. For those interested in preschool, please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule a FREE screening.
Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
Read MoreWeek of May 13 - May 17, 2019
Monday, May 13
Monte Marathon
Tuesday, May 14
Monte Marathon
PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Beacon Library
Wednesday, May 15
Monte Marathon
Thursday, May 16
Monte Marathon
Friday, May 17
Monte Marathon
Jazz Band Assembly, 10:30 a.m.
PTO Family Fun Night, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Beacon Elementary
LOOKING AHEAD:
May 24
1st Grade Field Trip to GHC Fish Lab
May 27
No School - Memorial Day
May 31
Kindergarten Performance, 1:45 p.m.
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. For those interested in preschool, please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule a FREE screening.
Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
Read MoreWeek of May 6 - May 10, 2019
Monday, May 6
Monte Marathon begins (through May 17)
Tuesday, May 7
Monte Marathon continues
Wednesday, May 8
Monte Marathon continues
Thursday, May 9
Monte Marathon continues
Title I/LAP Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 10
Monte Marathon continues
5th Avenue Theater NW Bookshelf Assembly, 1:15 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
May 14
PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Beacon Library
May 17
Jazz Band Assembly, 10:30 a.m.
May 24
1st Grade Field Trip to GHC Fish Lab
May 27
No School - Memorial Day
May 31
Kindergarten Performance, 1:45 p.m.
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. For those interested in preschool, please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule a FREE screening.
Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
Read MoreWeek of April 29 - May 3, 2019
Monday, April 29
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Tuesday, April 30
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Wednesday, May 1
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Thursday, May 2
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Friday, May 3
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
LOOKING AHEAD:
May 9
Title I/LAP Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
May 10
5th Avenue Theater NW Bookshelf Assembly, 1:15 p.m.
May 14
PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Beacon Library
May 17
Jazz Band Assembly, 10:30 a.m.
NOW ENROLLING! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. A child must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2019 in order to enroll in kindergarten. For those interested in preschool, please call the Beacon office at 360.249.4528 to schedule a FREE screening.
Students already attending school in Montesano DO NOT need to re-enroll for school next year.
Read MoreWill your child be 5 years old by August 31st? It's time to enroll in kindergarten! Montesano School District’s open enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year begins April 22, 2019. Click here for additional information regarding preschool and kindergarten enrollment requirements.
New student enrollment may be completed online using the Skyward Family Access system. Click here to enroll online.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with the principal to discuss your child’s learning style or needs for the upcoming school year, please contact the Beacon Elementary office at (360) 249-4528.
Read MoreWeek of April 22 - April 26, 2019
Parent Input Week
Open Enrollment for 2019-2020 School Year Begins
Monday, April 22
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, April 23
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, April 24
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
African Drum Assembly, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Friday, April 26
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
LOOKING AHEAD:
April 29 - May 3
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Week of April 15 - April 19, 2019
Monday, April 15
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, April 16
Picture Day - click here to view schedule
Wednesday, April 17
Picture Day - click here to view schedule
Thursday, April 18
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, April 19
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
April 22-26
Parent Input Week
Open Enrollment for 2019-2020 School Year Begins
April 24
African Drum Assembly, 1:00 p.m.
April 24-26, April 29 - May 3
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
