Here is the October edition of Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about students of the month, Halloween celebrations, the updated COVID-19 flow chart, conferences, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News - October 2021

Here is the September edition of Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about school pictures, absences, celebrations, school policies, and more.

Beacon News - September 2021

Car tags are required for K-2 student pick-up at Beacon Elementary School. Your child’s car tags are available for pick up from the Beacon office:

• Thursday, August 26: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Friday, August 27: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Monday, August 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 31: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please plan on picking up your child’s car tag by August 31. If you need assistance, please contact the Beacon office at 360-249-4528.

Here is the August edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. Please read it carefully. It contains important back to school information including supply lists, arrival/dismissal times, family connection meetings, annual update, school safety and more!

Beacon News – August 2021

We look forward to seeing students back at school on September 1!

2021-2022 School Supply List

An annual information update must be completed for all students currently enrolled in the Montesano School District. To update your student's information, log in to Skyward Family Access beginning August 18, 2021. Information must be updated prior to the first day of school, September 1, 2021. The link to Skyward Family Access is located on the Montesano School District website at www.monteschools.org.

You will be able to see your child’s class placement in Skyward once the information update is complete. School staff will be unable to release the name of your child’s teacher until the update is submitted. Please do not ask staff to make an exception for your child.

If you do not have access to a computer, you may access one at Timberland Regional Library or at the Beacon office beginning August 23. Skyward access is also available via smart phone, although online forms may not display properly via the Skyward app on a mobile device. If you need Skyward assistance, please email beaconskyward@monteschools.org. You may also contact the Beacon Elementary office at 360-249-4528 when the office opens on August 23, 2021.

Additional information will be shared digitally before the start of school. Please check your email often as well as our website at www.monteschools.org/beacon-elementary for important updates.

Your student can continue learning during the summer with i-Ready lessons and learning games! This personalized instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so they can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn. Learning Games for Mathematics allow students to practice math in fun and engaging ways, helping them develop a positive view of math. Link for more information.

BEACON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JUNE 15 DISMISSAL TIMES

• Kindergarten 12:00 PM

• First Grade 12:10 PM

• Second Grade 12:20 PM

JUNE 16 DISMISSAL TIMES

• Kindergarten 10:20 AM

• First Grade 10:30 AM

• Second Grade 10:40 AM

Please check your email for important information before the start of school in August.

Have a happy and safe summer!

Here is the June edition of Beacon News. It contains important information regarding last day schedules, Chromebook returns, The Family Summer Literacy Boost Series, preschools screenings, program updates, and more!

Beacon News – June 2021

There is no school on Friday, May 28. There is also no school on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

Here is the May edition of Beacon News. It contains important information regarding benchmark assessments, Chromebook return, summer school, celebrations, lost and found, and more!

Beacon News – May 2021

Parent input week is scheduled for April 26 – April 30 for both Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary. If you would like to provide input regarding your child's learning style or needs for the upcoming school year, please complete the online form below. All submissions will be taken into consideration by the principals. Please note that this survey will only allow responses from 9:00 a.m. on April 26 to 3:00 p.m. on April 30.

Beacon Parent Input for 2021-22 Placement

Simpson Parent Input for 2021-22 Placement

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

Montesano School District will enroll new students for the 2021-2022 school year beginning April 26, 2021. New student enrollment may be completed online using the Skyward Family Access system. Click here to enroll online. For additional information regarding preschool and kindergarten enrollment requirements, please click here.

PRESCHOOL

Please complete the online form to request a free screening to determine preschool eligibility. Enrollment applications for preschoolers are not needed at this time.

If you need assistance, please email beaconskyward@monteschools.org.

Here is the April edition of Beacon News. It contains important information regarding our new schedule beginning April 12!

Beacon News - April 2021

There is an early release on Friday, April 2. It will be a remote learning day for all students.

Beacon Elementary students should follow their Wednesday half-day remote schedule (homeroom teacher’s schedule only; no specialists.)

There is no school on Friday, March 26. It is a scheduled weather day.

There is no school on Friday, March 12.

Here is the March edition of Beacon News. It contains important information regarding our Spring Reading Challenge, school pictures, car tags, and much more!

Beacon News – March 2021

We are excited to partner with Lifetouch once again to offer individual school pictures. Picture Day for the A Cohort will be on Tuesday, March 16. Picture Day for the B Cohort will be on Friday, March 19. Pictures will be taken without masks. Appropriate safety measures and social distancing will be followed.

Remote students and MODEL students may drop in between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 to have their pictures taken, if desired. Pictures will be taken in the Beacon library. Unfortunately, retakes will not be offered this year.

Order forms will be sent home the week of March 1. If you would like to order pictures for your child, please send the order form with exact payment on picture day. You may also order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT6NHK8C.

Did you know that Beacon Elementary has a Shutterfly Storefront? Visit our store at beacon.shutterflystorefront.com. Our school will receive 8% back on all orders! This money is used for fun activities such as field day, reading challenges, Dr. Seuss' birthday celebration, and more!