This is a friendly reminder there is no school on Friday, February 17th due to teacher training and no school on Monday, February 20th in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Winter conferences will be held on Thursday, February 9 and Friday, February 10. Beacon students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on these days. There is no preschool on February 9 and 10. 

Your child’s teacher has maintained documentation of the progress your student has made toward achieving grade level standards. At this conference the teacher will be able to provide detailed information regarding the skills which have been attained and those skills on which your student needs to focus for the remainder of the year. Report cards will be mailed home on February 3.

In some cases teachers will not request a conference. If you would like to have one, please call to arrange an appointment.

The 2nd Grade concert has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 1. 

Students are to report directly to the multipurpose room on the evening of the concert. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The concert begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. We hope you will join us!

Beacon Elementary will be closed December 19 - January 2 for winter break. January 3 is a scheduled weather day. Since we have not had to make up any days due to weather related closures, there will be no school on this day. School resumes on January 4.

Happy Holidays from all your friends at Beacon Elementary!

The weather outside may be turning frightful, but students are keeping their voices warm in preparation for our winter vocal concert series. Beacon Elementary is proud to present:

Tuesday, December 6

Kindergarten Performance

Wednesday, December 7

1st Grade Performance

Thursday, December 8

2nd Grade Performance

Students will be performing a selection of their favorite winter songs under the direction of music teacher Mr. Jeremy Morita. All concerts will be held in the Beacon multipurpose room and are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. It is sure to be a delight! 

Montesano PTO Family Fun Night presents Holiday Movie & Craft Night on Thursday, December 1st, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Simpson Elementary. 

Come watch two classic movies or choose your favorite: How the Grinch Stole Christmas will play at 6:15 p.m. and Frosty the Snowman will play at 6:55 p.m. Decorate cookies. Write a letter to Santa and deliver it to him! Make a Christmas ornament to brighten your tree. Create your very own Frosty mask and show it off in this year's newest attraction - a photobooth. It's a great opportunity to stock up on Monte gear gifts for the holidays, too! All crafts and snacks are free. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Parents are invited to join Beacon Elementary on Wednesday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. for the Veterans Day Assembly. The assembly will be presented by the 1st grade classes under the direction of music teacher Mr. Morita.

Picture Retake Day at Beacon Elementary will be on Tuesday, November 15th.

If you would like the photographer to retake your student's photo, simply return your original package on Picture Retake Day.

If you would like to place a new order, order forms are available in the Beacon office or you can order online at www.mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS216002Q1.

• PTO Family Fun Night presents Halloween Costume Bingo on Thursday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Simpson Elementary. Families are encouraged to dress in costume and enjoy a game of bingo. All bingo games, prizes, and snacks are free. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

• The businesses of Montesano are hosting the 3rd Annual Montesano Downtown Trick or Treat event on Monday, October 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Look for an orange sign in the window of participating businesses.

• The Montesano High School ASB is once again sponsoring the Haunted Hallways event on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Families are welcome to come to the high school for FREE games, treats, and fun!

Please schedule your student's conference via Skyward Family Access by October 31st.

Conference week is November 7 - 10. Students will be released at 12:00 p.m. Click the link below for instructions to sign up online: 

Conference Scheduling Instructions

* If you need assistance scheduling a conference, please contact the Beacon office. *

A great article in The Vidette about Mrs. Cady's kindergarten class!

http://www.thevidette.com/news/learning-is-serious-fun-in-kindergarten/

Beacon Elementary will be offering the Highly Capable Program for students in grades K-2 for the 2016-17 school year. 

WAC definition of Highly Capable:
Students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. Outstanding abilities are seen within students’ general intellectual aptitudes, specific academic abilities, and/or creative productivities within a specific domain. These students are present not only in the general populace, but are present within all protected classes. 

Students who are highly capable may possess, but are not limited to, these learning characteristics:
1. Capacity to learn with unusual depth of understanding, to retain what has been learned, and to transfer learning to new situations
2. Capacity and willingness to deal with increasing levels of abstraction and complexity earlier than their chronological peers
3. Creative ability to make unusual connections among ideas and concepts
4. Ability to learn quickly in their area(s) of intellectual

Qualifying students will receive differentiated instruction in their regular classrooms and participate in a weekly Extended Learning Program. If you would like to refer a student for evaluation for this program, please complete the referral form and return it to the school office by Friday, October 7th. Referrals turned in after the deadline will be considered for the following year.

Referral forms are available in the school office or by clicking on the links below. Parent permission is needed to release students from class to participate in the testing. 

Hi-Cap Referral Form

Hi-Cap Permission to Test

For more information, please contact Julie Aldrich, Highly Capable teacher, at 249-4331. 

Picture Day is Tuesday, September 27 & Wednesday, September 28

Parents can order online at mylifetouch.com

Picture Day ID: LS216002Q0

• No need to send cash or flyer back to school when you order online
• See more options available online
• Use credit card or PayPal on their secure site

Picture Day Schedule

September 27

• Teacher Christine, Teacher Cindy
• Mrs. Cady
• Ms. LaDue
• Mrs. LaLonde
• Mrs. Blancas
• Ms. Girts
• Mrs. Johansen
• Ms. Cokeley
• Mrs. Mann

September 28

• Teacher Christine, Teacher Cindy
• Mrs. Freeman
• Mrs. Craig
• Mrs. Parker
• Mrs. Blazek
• Ms. Clezie
• Mrs. Sorenson
• Mrs. Plato

• The first day of school for 1st & 2nd Grades is Wednesday, August 31.
• The first day of school for Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 6.
• The first day of school for Preschool is Wednesday, September 7.

• If you have questions regarding the bus schedule, please call the Transportation Department at 249-5454.

We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your student!

Please join us for Open House on Monday, August 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your family, meet the teachers, and see the classrooms. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies on this night. We look forward to seeing you!

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 31 for students in first and second grades. The first day of school for kindergarten is Tuesday, September 6. The first day of preschool is Wednesday, September 7.

Parents & special guests are invited to join their students for lunch on Tuesday, June 7.  Lunch will be a choice of hamburger or hot dog, served with baked beans, fresh fruit, veggies, chocolate chip cookie, and milk.

Prices are $3.75 for adults and $2.60 for additional children (non-students). Exact change or check is appreciated.

R.S.V.P. to 249-4528

EXTENDED LUNCH & RECESS SCHEDULE ON JUNE 7:

1st Grade

Food Service:     10:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Recess:                11:10 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

2nd Grade

Food Service:     11:15 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Recess:               11:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

3rd Grade

Food Service:     11:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Recess:               12:10 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.

Kindergarten

Food Service:     12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Recess:               12:40 p.m. -  1:00 p.m.