Picture Day is Tuesday, September 25 & Wednesday, September 26

Parents can order online at mylifetouch.com

Picture Day ID: LS218124Q0

• No need to send cash or flyer back to school when you order online

• See more options available online

• Use credit card or PayPal on their secure site

Picture Day Schedule

September 25

• Teacher Christine

• Teacher Cindy

• Ms. Girts

• Mrs. Craig

• Mrs. Parker

• Ms. LaDue

• Ms. Rydman

• Mrs. Johansen

• Mrs. Blancas

• Ms. Cokeley

September 26

• Teacher Laura, Teacher Brooke

• Mrs. Blazek

• Ms. Clezie

• Ms. Freeman

• Mrs. Cady

• Mrs. LaLonde

• Mrs. Mann

• Mrs. Plato

There is no school on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

Please join us for an open house on Monday, August 27 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for the students and their families to meet the teachers and see the classrooms. 

The first day of school for 1st and 2nd grades is Wednesday, August 29. 

The first day of school for Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 4.

The first day of school for Preschool is Monday, September 10. The morning session is 8:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. The afternoon session is 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The regular school schedule is 8:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Supervision begins at 8:00 a.m. Parents should not drop off their children before 8:00 a.m. Doors to the classrooms usually do not open until 8:20 a.m.

All student school supplies will be provided by the school. You will still need to provide a backpack, lunch box and water bottle (if necessary) for your child.

We are excited for another wonderful school year! See you soon!

Please click on the link to view the August issue of Beacon News to read about important dates, information, and a message from our new principal, Barbara Page.

Beacon News - August

Beacon Elementary is currently closed for summer break. The office will reopen August 20, 2018. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the district office at 360-249-3942. 

Parents can expect to receive instructions by mail in early August to update student information in Skyward Family Access. Class placement can be viewed in Skyward after the information update is complete.

Please join us for an open house on Monday, August 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parents and students may visit the classroom, meet the teacher, and receive other important information.

Have a fun and safe summer!

• Wednesday, June 13 - Last Day of Preschool

• Thursday, June 14 - Early Release, 12:00 p.m. Dismissal

• Friday, June 15 - Last Day of School, 10:20 a.m. Dismissal

Have a fun and safe summer!

Parents and special guests are invited to join their students for lunch on Friday, June 1.

Lunch includes a hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, chips, fruit, and milk. Prices are $4.00 for adults and $2.75 for children. Exact change or check is appreciated.

Please RSVP to 360-249-4528. All guests must check in at the office and obtain a visitor pass. 

Extended Lunch and Recess Schedule on June 1st:

1st Grade: 

Food Service: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   Recess: 11:25 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

2nd Grade:

Food Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Recess: 11:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Kindergarten:

Food Service: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Recess: 12:25 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

There is no school on Friday, May 25 due to a scheduled weather day. There is no school on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

Parents are invited to join Beacon Elementary on Wednesday, May 23, at 10:15 a.m. for an assembly presented by the kindergarten classes. The kindergarteners will perform a selection of songs under the direction of music teacher Mr. Jeremy Morita.

Will your child be 5 years old by August 31st? It's time to enroll in kindergarten! 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.

Spring pictures will be held on Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25. The photographers will offer class pictures and individual photos for those who wish to make a purchase. Extra order forms are available in the office. For your convenience, you may order online at mylifetouch.com. Payment must be received on picture day.

Picture Day ID (Individual Photos): LS217194Q0

Picture Day ID (Class Picture): LS217028G0

Tuesday, April 24

• Teacher Christine (a.m. & p.m.)

• Teacher Cindy (a.m. & p.m.)

• Ms. Freeman

• Mrs. Blancas

• Mrs. Parker

• Mrs. Cady

• Mrs. Craig

• Mrs. Mann

• Ms. Rydman

• Mrs. Plato

Wednesday, April 25

• Teacher Christine (a.m. & p.m.)

• Teacher Cindy (a.m. & p.m.)

• Ms. Clezie

• Ms. Girts

• Ms. LaDue

• Mrs. Blazek

• Mrs. LaLonde

• Mrs. Johansen

• Ms. Cokeley

Priority open enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is scheduled for April 23-April 27, 2018. Click here for additional information regarding preschool and kindergarten enrollment requirements.

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.

There will be an early dismissal on Friday, March 30. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Beacon Elementary School will be closed April 2 - April 6 for spring break. School will resume on Monday, April 9. 

If you need immediate assistance during the break, please contact the District Office at (360) 249-3942.

There will be a Read Across America Assembly on Friday, March 9 at 1:15 p.m. presented by second grade students. Parents and special guests are welcome to attend! 

March 2 was reserved on the school calendar as a weather make-up day. Since we missed one day due to a weather related closure, school will be in session on the regular schedule on Friday, March 2.

There is no school on Friday, February 16th due to teacher training and no school on Monday, February 19th in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.

Beacon Elementary will be holding winter conferences Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9. Beacon students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on these days. There is no preschool on Thursday, February 8.

Your child’s teacher has maintained documentation of the progress your student has made toward achieving grade level standards. At this conference the teacher will be able to provide detailed information regarding skills which have been attained and those skills on which your student needs to focus for the remainder of the year. Report cards will be mailed home on February 2.

In some cases teachers will not request a conference. Parents do have the option to request a conference if desired. Please watch for the conference form to come home in your child’s boomerang. If you would like a conference with one of the specialists, please call the Beacon office at 360-249-4528 to arrange an appointment.

There is no school on Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Beacon Elementary School will be closed December 18 - January 2 for winter break. School will resume on Wednesday, January 3. 

If you need immediate assistance during the break, please contact the District Office at (360) 249-3942.

Happy Holidays!