Lost & Found
There are many items of clothing waiting to be claimed from our lost & found. Stop by and take a look today!
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of March 25 - March 29, 2019
Monday, March 25
Wacky Hat Day! Students may wear any hat they choose!
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge ends
Tuesday, March 26
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
Kindergarten Reading Challenge Reward Party
Wednesday, March 27
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
1st Grade Reading Challenge Reward Party
Thursday, March 28
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
2nd Grade Reading Challenge Reward Party
Friday, March 29
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
No Community Preschool - Conferences
LOOKING AHEAD:
April 1-5
No School - Spring Break
April 9
PTO Meeting, 7 p.m., Beacon Library
April 16-17
Picture Days
April 22-26
Open Enrollment Week / Parent Input Week
April 24
African Drum Assembly, 1:00 p.m.
April 24-26, April 29 - May 3
Kindergarten Swimming at YMCA
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of March 18 - March 22, 2019
Monday, March 18
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Tuesday, March 19
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Wednesday, March 20
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Thursday, March 21
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Friday, March 22
1st & 2nd Grade Field Trip to Olympia Junior Programs
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 25
Wacky Hat Day
Reading Challenge Ends
March 29
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
No Community Preschool - Conferences
April 1-5
No School - Spring Break
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of March 11 - March 15, 2019
Monday, March 11
Book Fair - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Tuesday, March 12
Book Fair - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Wednesday, March 13
Book Fair - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
Thursday, March 14
Book Fair - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
“Escape Room” Family Fun Night from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Beacon
Friday, March 15
No School
Book Fair Final Day - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge continues
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 18-21; March 25-28
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
March 22
1st & 2nd Grade Field Trip to Olympia Junior Programs
March 25
Wacky Hat Day
Reading Challenge Ends
March 29
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
No Community Preschool - Conferences
April 1-5
No School - Spring Break
Scholastic Book Fair at Beacon!
You’re invited to the Scholastic Book Fair in the Beacon Elementary Library.
March 11 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 12 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 13- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 14 - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. -
There will also be an “Escape Room” Family Fun Night from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
March 15 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -
No School - but the Book Fair is OPEN!
Shop Online: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/simpsonschool2
eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html Give your student a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available.
Thank you for supporting our school!
Sponsored by Montesano PTO
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of March 4 - March 8, 2019
Monday, March 4
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, March 5
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, March 6
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, March 7
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, March 8
Read Across America Assembly, 1:45 p.m. - Presented by 2nd Grade - Parents are welcome!
Reading Challenge Begins
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 11-15
PTO Book Fair at Beacon
March 15
No School
March 18-21; March 25-28
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
March 22
1st & 2nd Grade Field Trip to Olympia Junior Programs
March 25
Wacky Hat Day
Reading Challenge Ends
March 29
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
No Community Preschool - Conferences
April 1-5
No School - Spring Break
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of February 25 - March 1, 2019
Monday, February 25
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Tuesday, February 26
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Wednesday, February 27
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Thursday, February 28
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Friday, March 1
Weather Make-Up Day - School is in session on the regular schedule.
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 8
Read Across America Assembly, 1:45 p.m. - Presented by 2nd Grade
Reading Challenge Begins
March 11-15
PTO Book Fair at Beacon
March 15
No School
March 18-21; March 25-28
1st Grade Swimming at YMCA
March 22
1st & 2nd Grade Field Trip to Olympia Junior Programs
March 25
Wacky Hat Day
Reading Challenge Ends
March 29
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
April 1-5
No School - Spring Break
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of February 18 - 22, 2019
Monday, February 18
No School - Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 19
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Wednesday, February 20
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Thursday, February 21
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Friday, February 22
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
Beacon Week at a Glance
The Montesano School District will initiate an automated phone call to the primary phone number listed on each student’s record to announce emergency schedule changes or school closures. Please log into your Skyward Family Access account to verify the primary phone number on your child’s record is correct.
Parents can also sign up for FlashAlert for FREE by visiting www.flashalert.net. FlashAlert provides emergency notification via text, email, and/or Twitter.
Additional emergency information can be found on our district website: http://www.monteschools.org/district-emergency-closure.
Week of February 11 - 15, 2019
Monday, February 11
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, February 12
PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Beacon Library
Wednesday, February 13
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, February 14
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, February 15
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
February 18
No School - Presidents Day
February 19 - 22, February 25-28
2nd Grade Swimming at YMCA
We are still accepting swimsuit and towel donations for students who need to borrow these items.
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of February 4 - 8, 2019
Monday, February 4
· No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, February 5
· No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, February 6
· No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, February 7
· Early Release, 12:00 p.m. – Conferences
Friday, February 8
· Early Release, 12:00 p.m. – Conferences
· Community Preschool attends school on their regular schedule.
LOOKING AHEAD:
February 12
· PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Beacon Library
February 18
· No School – Presidents Day
Read MoreBeacon News - Winter 2019 Issue
Please click on the link to view the winter issue of Beacon News to read about important dates and information for this quarter.
Beacon News - Issue 3 - Winter 2019
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of January 21 - 25, 2019
Monday, January 21
No School - MLK Holiday
Tuesday, January 22
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, January 23
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, January 24
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, January 25
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
Community Preschool attends school on their regular schedule this day.
LOOKING AHEAD:
February 1
Report cards mailed home
February 7
Early Release, 12:00 p.m. - Conferences
February 8
Early Release, 12:00 p.m. - Conferences
Mrs. Plato - Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Cori Plato was awarded December 2018 Teacher of the Month by KIX 95.3! Mrs. Plato is an energetic person who loves getting through to the kids and connecting with them. She is an amazing person worthy of the honor!
Listen to her interview with Rick Moyer on KIX 95.3 at https://www.kix953.com/salute-a-teacher/.
CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. PLATO! YOU ROCK!
Salute a Teacher of the Month is sponsored by Aberdeen Office Equipment, Domino’s Pizza, and Great Northwest Federal Credit Union.
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of December 17 - 19, 2018
Monday, December 17
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, December 18
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, December 19
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
No Afternoon Preschool
PTO Family Fun Night, 6:00 p.m., Simpson Multipurpose Room
December 20-January 2
No School - Winter Break
January 3
School Resumes
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of December 10 - 14, 2018
Monday, December 10
2nd Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.; Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; Beacon Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, December 11
1st Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.; Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; Beacon Multipurpose Room
CANCELLED - PTO Meeting
Wednesday, December 12
Kindergarten Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.; Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; Beacon Multipurpose Room
Thursday, December 13
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, December 14
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
December 19
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
PTO Family Fun Night, 6:00 p.m., Simpson Multipurpose Room
December 20-January 2
No School - Winter Break
January 3
School Resumes
Winter Concerts at Beacon
Beacon Elementary is proud to present our winter vocal concert series. Students have been rehearsing and are eager to show off their musical talent for their families and friends.
Monday, December 10 - 2nd Grade Performance
Tuesday, December 11 - 1st Grade Performance
Wednesday, December 12 - Kindergarten Performance
All concerts will be held in the Beacon multipurpose room and are scheduled to begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Students will be performing a selection of their favorite winter songs under the direction of music teacher Mr. Jeremy Morita. It is sure to be a delight!
Read MoreEarly Release 11/2; Early Release 11/6-11/9; No School 11/12
There will be early dismissal on Friday, November 2nd. Beacon Elementary will dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
There will be early release days Tuesday, November 6th through Friday, November 9th at Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary for conferences.
Beacon will dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
Simpson will dismiss at 12:10 p.m.
Montesano Jr./Sr. High School will dismiss at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday and Friday ONLY (regular schedule Tuesday and Wednesday).
There is no school for all students on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veterans Day.
PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTINE POPOWICH & CINDY SMITH:
Morning and afternoon preschool students will attend their regularly scheduled classes on Monday and Tuesday.
There will be no preschool classes for Teacher Christine Popowich and Teacher Cindy Smith on November 7 and 8 to allow for conference appointments.
PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR LAURA HUNTER & BROOKE SCHMITZ:
Morning and afternoon preschool students will attend their regularly scheduled classes on November 2, 7, and 9. There are no changes to the Community Preschool schedule these days.
If you have any questions, please contact the Beacon office at 360-249-4528.
Read MoreMHS Haunted Halls
Halloween Guidelines
Halloween Guidelines for Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary
Parents/Guardians: Please adhere to the following Halloween guidelines at school.
Class Parties
• Parties are at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
• Parties are low key events with minimal amount of food. Teachers will establish guidelines for treats that consider the school district’s nutritional guidelines and allergies of students in the class.
• Please do not send food/candy items to school without a teacher’s permission.
• All food must be purchased from a store and be sent to school in the original sealed containers or bags. Fruit that is sliced must be sliced at school.
Costumes
Students may wear costumes to school on Halloween (October 31). The following rules apply:
• Students need to come to school in their costumes. Please include a comfortable alternative in their backpack in case they can no longer tolerate the costume.
• The following are NOT permitted:
• Masks
• Face paint
• Violent or inappropriate themes
• Gory or grotesque costumes
• Props (no swords, weapons, wands, false teeth, etc.)
• Costumes may not cause disruption or distraction to the school program. Costumes may not interfere with students sitting at their desks. Students must be able to wear their costume inside or outside, at recess, at P.E., on the bus, etc.
• Costumes should not interfere with the ability of a student to go to the bathroom by themselves.
• Students must wear shoes that are appropriate for school.
• The school is not responsible for costumes that are torn or damaged while at school. Please remember that students can be very physical during recess and P.E.
• Consider choosing costumes with a “Falloween” theme in which images of pumpkins and leaves replace those of witches and ghosts.
• Consider having your child dress in festive fall colors as an alternative to wearing a costume.
• If you have costumes you’d like to donate, please send them to the main office.
A reminder that October 31 is considered a regular school day. The regular schedule
will be followed throughout the day unless a teacher chooses to have a class party.
Students need to come ready to be involved in learning activities.
Read MoreRace to Recess Box Tops Contest
October 22 - October 26
During the week of October 22nd we will be holding a “Race to Recess” to see which grade level can collect the most Box Tops for Education. All you have to do is turn in your Box Tops to the office. The racecar chart will be on display in the lunch room. Each grade level will have a car in the race, and the car will move based on the amount of Box Tops collected each day. Box Tops will be tallied every day. Expired Box Tops will not count. Each day you can see which car is closer to the finish line. Listen for updates on how your car is doing in the morning announcements. At the end of the week, the grade level that is closest to the finish line wins the race and earns a free recess for the entire grade level.
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