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Here is the August edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. Please read it carefully. It contains important back to school details, including information regarding the required annual update, open house, supply lists, transportation requests, arrival/dismissal times, family connection meetings, school safety, and more!
Beacon News - August 2024 - Back to School Information
We look forward to seeing students back at school soon!
Read MoreThe Beacon office is currently closed for summer break. The office will reopen August 19, 2024.
Families should check their emails for back to school information in August. Updates will also be posted on the Beacon website. Any new enrollment applications submitted over the summer will be processed when the office reopens in late August.
Read MoreBeacon Elementary School will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.
The last day of school is Thursday, June 13. Beacon will dismiss at 10:20 a.m.
Read MoreHere is the June edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Field Day, the Beacon Picnic, the Kindergarten Performance, the Second Grade Tunnel of Appreciation, and more. Please read to stay informed about our End of Year happenings!
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreEnrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.
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
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreThere is a 2-hour late start today due to road conditions. School will begin at 10:20 a.m.
Lunch will still be served.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreBeacon 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!
Read MoreStudents 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.
Read MoreHere is the December edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about winter concerts, pajama day, food bowl, and more.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
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