Parents & special guests are invited to join their students for lunch on Thursday, June 11. Barbecued hot dogs, baked beans, and icy juice will be served.
Prices are $3.75 for adults and $2.50 for additional children (non-students). Exact change or check is appreciated.
1st Grade
Food Service: 10:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Recess: 11:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
2nd Grade
Food Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Recess: 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
3rd Grade & Full Day Kindergarten
Food Service: 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Recess: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P. to 249-4528
Students and guests are invited to show team spirit by wearing their favorite team colors or apparel.
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Will your child be 5 years old by August 31? It's time to enroll your child for kindergarten!
Preschool and kindergarten open enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year is scheduled for April 27 – May 1. Parents who complete the necessary information during the scheduled open enrollment week will have priority placement for their child. Click here for more information on how to register.
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Open enrollment week, scheduled for April 27 – May 1, is also parent input week for both Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary. During parent input week, all parents will have the opportunity to meet with the principals to discuss their student’s learning style and needs for the upcoming school year. To schedule an appointment with one of the principals, please contact the Beacon office at 249-4528 or the Simpson office at 249-4331.
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All Montesano School District students are invited to FREE LUNCHES during spring break.
Montesano Church of God
317 E. Spruce St., Montesano
April 6-10
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please come join this fun, free event!
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Beacon Elementary is evaluating students in kindergarten and first grade for entry into the Highly Capable Program. Following recent changes in state law, the program will identify and serve approximately 1-3% of the students in each grade level at Beacon Elementary. The Hi-Cap program emphasizes problem solving and higher level thinking skills, social interaction with peers, and development of independent work habits.
If you would like to nominate a student for this program, please complete the nomination form and return it to the school office by April 24, 2015. Nomination forms are available in the school office or by clicking on the links below. Nominated students will be evaluated for the Hi-Cap program using a standardized test, teacher recommendation, and a compilation of student achievement data including state and school assessments. The evaluation data is then weighted and a final score is assigned. Parent permission is needed to release students from class to participate in the testing. Testing for the Hi-Cap program will occur during the first week of May.
If you have any further questions about the program, please contact Julie Aldrich, Highly Capable Program Coordinator, at 249-4331.
Nomination Form
Parent Permission Letter
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Spring pictures are scheduled at Beacon Elementary for March 30 and March 31. Lifetouch photographers will be taking class photos as well as photos of those individual students wishing to purchase pictures. Order forms will be going home with students in Friday's boomerangs.
Parents may also order online by going to mylifetouch.com and entering:
- Picture Day ID: LS214113G0 (for class pictures)
- Picture Day ID: LS214112Q0 (for individual portraits)
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Open enrollment for preschool and kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year is scheduled for April 27-May 1. A legal birth certificate and a copy of the child's immunization records are required at the time of registration. Registration forms and additional information will be available in the Beacon office or online after April 1.
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Read Across America is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place each year in March in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. In addition to helping children master basic skills, the program focuses on motivating them to read.
Beacon students will enjoy several special activities throughout the month. There will be a Read Across America Assembly on Thursday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m. presented by second grade. Parents are invited to attend. Special guests will read in the classrooms on March 13. Seuss themed menu items will be offered for breakfast or lunch during the month of March. Students should also be on the lookout to see if Thing 1 and Thing 2 stop by for a visit. Students are welcome to wear a fun hat for Crazy Hat Day on March 27.
To continue the celebration, Beacon students will participate in a reading challenge March 5 – March 30. Each class will establish a goal for total number of minutes to be read at home. Minutes can be students reading or parents reading to their children. Students should record the number of minutes read each night on the official form. Classes will tally the total number of minutes read. Classes achieving the established goal will enjoy a popcorn reward party and watch a special Dr. Seuss movie.
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School Bucks is an easy way to support our school each time you shop for groceries. Purchase participating School Bucks items with your Haggen card and raise money for our school every time you shop at Haggen / TOP Foods. Link your Haggen card by visiting www.haggen.com/schoolbucks and select Beacon Elementary. Thank you for supporting our students!
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Parents are invited to join Beacon Elementary on Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m. for an assembly celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day. Enjoy a selection of songs and readings presented by the kindergarten and 3rd grade classes. Parents of afternoon kindergarten students are welcome to bring their students to participate in this assembly.
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Beacon Elementary will be holding winter conferences Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6. Beacon students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on these days.
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Beacon Elementary will be offering the Highly Capable Program beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. This year, the program will identify and serve approximately 1-3% of the students in grades 2-3 at Beacon Elementary. The Hi-Cap program emphasizes problem solving and higher level thinking skills, social interaction with peers, and development of independent work habits.
If you would like to nominate a student for this program, please complete the nomination form and return it to the school office by January 9, 2015.
Hi-Cap Nomination Form
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Beacon Elementary has a “Giving Tree” in the office for the holiday season. In lieu of ornaments, staff will be collecting warm items of all sizes such as socks, gloves, scarves, hats, and blankets. All items will be donated to local charities.
You are welcome to join us in giving to those in need by bringing new, unwrapped, warm items of any size to decorate the tree in the Beacon office.
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Beacon Elementary is currently accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 school year.
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