Here is the May edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about open enrollment for next year, benchmark assessments, Kindergarten swim lessons, and more.

Beacon News - May 2024

Enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.

Preschool

Transition to Kindergarten

Kindergarten

1st and 2nd Grade

Additionally, parent input week has begun. If you would like to provide input regarding your child's learning style or needs for the upcoming school year, please complete one of the forms below by Friday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m.. All submissions will be taken into consideration by the principals.

Beacon Parent Input Form for 2024-2025

Simpson Parent Input Form for 2024-2025

On Sunday, April 21, there will be a memorial service at Montesano Junior-Senior High School for Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Gregory.

There will be a large police presence in addition to expected traffic congestion and road closures. Additionally, there will be military honors which means you may hear firearms discharged.

Here is the April edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about our Spring Reading Challenge results, Progress Reports, Dental Day, Open Enrollment, Parent Input Week, Dates to Remember, and more.

Beacon News – April 2024

• March 13 - 27: Spring Reading Challenge

• March 13: Crazy Sock Day

• March 14: Hat Day

• March 15: Wear Green Day

• March 22: No School - Weather Day

• March 29: Early Release at 12:00 PM

• April 1 - 5: No School - Spring Break

Here is the March edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about our spring reading challenge, calendar changes, spirit days, and more.

Beacon News – March 2024

There is a 2-hour late start today due to road conditions. School will begin at 10:20 a.m.

Lunch will still be served.

There is a three hour late start today due to road conditions. School will begin at 11:20 a.m.

Lunch will still be served.

There is No School for 3-year-old preschool.

Here is the February edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about parent/teacher conferences, calendar changes, report cards, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Beacon News - February 2024

Here is the January edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Drop-Off/Pick-Up, our Telecommunication policy, iReady assessments, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News - January 2024

Beacon Elementary School will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15.

School will be closed December 18 - January 1 for winter break.

School resumes January 2, 2024.

Wishing everyone healthy, safe, and happy holidays!

Students are invited to wear pajamas to school on Friday, December 15. Pajamas must be appropriate and allow for students to participate in all school activities, including recess and PE. Students should not wear slippers. Students may not bring a pillow, stuffed animal, or blanket, unless otherwise indicated by their teacher.

Here is the December edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about winter concerts, pajama day, food bowl, and more.

Beacon News – December 2023

On Wednesday, December 6, Beacon Elementary School students will be performing a selection of their favorite winter songs under the direction of Mrs. Allison Fagerstedt, Elementary Creative Arts Teacher. Students are encouraged to wear nicer than normal school clothes or holiday attire to their performance. Students are to report to the Beacon multipurpose room on the evening of their concert.

Here is the November edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about the Scholastic Book Fair, Veterans Day assembly, conferences, picture retake day, our updated handbook, November schedule changes, and more.

Beacon News- November 2023

There will be early dismissal Friday, November 3rd through Thursday, November 9th at Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary for parent/teacher conferences. Beacon will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. each day.

There is no school for all students on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day.

Elementary parent/teacher conferences will be held on November 6, 7, 8, and 9. All conferences will be in person in your child’s classroom.

 ** PARENT ACTION REQUIRED: SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT **

Schedule a conference appointment in Skyward Family Access by October 30. Click on the Conferences tab, select All Conferences, and then select your desired appointment. 

 If you need assistance scheduling a conference, please contact the Beacon office at 360-249-4528.

Beacon Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on November 6-9. Students will still have lunch at school on early release days. There is no school for all students on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

Here is the October edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about the pumpkin reading challenge, Halloween, drop off and pick up, lost & found, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News- October 2023

October 6-20, 2023

The challenge is designed to promote reading, and the goal is to create a special “Reading Pumpkin Patch” in each classroom. The pumpkin patch is created when students read at home (or the younger students are read to) and parents sign a reading participation pumpkin.

Here is the September edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about drop off and pick up, absences, celebrations, school pictures, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News - September 2023