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Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of December 16 - December 20, 2019
Monday, December 16
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, December 17
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, December 18
Lucky Tray Day
Thursday, December 19
Schoolwide Pajama Day - All students may wear pajamas to school (Pajama Day Guidelines).
PTO Family Fun Night, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Simpson Elementary Gym
If you have questions and/or input regarding the LAP (Learning Assistance Program) at Beacon or the Schoolwide Title program at Simpson, there will be an informal opportunity to ask questions or take a survey during the evening activities.
Friday, December 20
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
December 23 - January 3
No School, Winter Break
January 6
School Resumes
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of December 9 - December 13, 2019
Monday, December 9
2nd Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10
1st Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11
Kindergarten Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 12
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, December 13
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
December 19
PTO Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Simpson Elementary School
December 20
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
December 23 - January 3
No School, Winter Break
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of December 2 - December 6, 2019
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
December 9
2nd Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
December 10
1st Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
December 11
Kindergarten Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
December 19
PTO Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Simpson Elementary School
December 20
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
December 23 - January 3
No School, Winter Break
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of November 25 - November 29, 2019
Monday, November 25
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, November 26
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, November 27
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
No Afternoon Preschool
Thursday, November 28
No School, Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 29
No School, Thanksgiving Break
LOOKING AHEAD:
December 9
2nd Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
December 10
1st Grade Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
December 11
Kindergarten Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.
December 20
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
December 23 - January 3
No School, Winter Break
Little Bulldogs Youth Basketball - *11/23 Clinic Postponed*
The Little Bulldogs Youth Basketball clinic scheduled for Saturday, November 23 will be postponed to Saturday, November 30 due to the Montesano vs Deer Park football game.
The first clinic will now be on Saturday, November 30 in the high school gym.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade session: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Grade – 6th Grade session: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The additional make-up session will be announced at practice on November 30.
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of November 18 - November 22, 2019
Monday, November 18
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, November 19
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, November 20
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, November 21
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, November 22
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 27
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
November 28-29
No School, Thanksgiving Break
Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 14 at Beacon Elementary. If you are not satisfied with your child’s original photo, please have your child return the original package on retake day and the photographer will take a new photo of your child.
The photographer will also take pictures of any student who brings a new order envelope with payment or a receipt of an online order. Online orders can be placed at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q1.
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of November 11 - November 15, 2019
Monday, November 11
No School, Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12
PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Beacon Library
Wednesday, November 13
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, November 14
Picture Retake Day
Friday, November 15
Veterans Day Assembly, 10:20 a.m., Presented by 1st Grade
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 22
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
November 27
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
November 28-29
No School, Thanksgiving Break
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of November 4 - November 8, 2019
Monday, November 4
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, November 5
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.; Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 6
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.; Parent/Teacher Conferences
No Preschool
Thursday, November 7
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.; Parent/Teacher Conferences
No Preschool
Friday, November 8
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.; Parent/Teacher Conferences
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 11
No School, Veterans Day
November 14
Picture Retake Day
November 15
Veterans Day Assembly, 10:20 a.m., Presented by 1st Grade
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of October 28 - November 1, 2019
Monday, October 28
Last day to schedule parent/teacher conferences through Skyward Family Access
Great Pumpkin Ready Challenge Reward Parties
Tuesday, October 29
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, October 30
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, October 31
Halloween — Please follow the Halloween Guidelines
Great Pumpkin Ready Challenge Reward Parties
Haunted Halls at Montesano High School, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 1
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 5-8
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.; Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 6-7
No Preschool; Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 11
No School, Veterans Day
November 14
Picture Retake Day
November 15
Veterans Day Assembly, 10:20 a.m., Presented by 1st Grade
Halloween Guidelines
Halloween Guidelines for Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary
Parents/Guardians: Please adhere to the following Halloween guidelines at school.
Class Parties
• Parties are at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
• Parties are low key events with minimal amount of food. Teachers will establish guidelines for treats that consider the school district’s nutritional guidelines and allergies of students in the class.
• Please do not send food/candy items to school without a teacher’s permission.
• All food must be purchased from a store and be sent to school in the original sealed containers or bags. Fruit that is sliced must be sliced at school.
Costumes
Students may wear costumes to school on Halloween (October 31). The following rules apply:
• Students need to come to school in their costumes. Please include a comfortable alternative in their backpack in case they can no longer tolerate the costume.
• The following are NOT permitted:
• Masks
• Face paint
• Violent or inappropriate themes
• Gory or grotesque costumes
• Props (no swords, weapons, wands, false teeth, etc.)
• Costumes may not cause disruption or distraction to the school program. Costumes may not interfere with students sitting at their desks. Students must be able to wear their costume inside or outside, at recess, at P.E., on the bus, etc.
• Costumes should not interfere with the ability of a student to go to the bathroom by themselves.
• Students must wear shoes that are appropriate for school.
• The school is not responsible for costumes that are torn or damaged while at school. Please remember that students can be very physical during recess and P.E.
• Consider choosing costumes with a “Falloween” theme in which images of pumpkins and leaves replace those of witches and ghosts.
• Consider having your child dress in festive fall colors as an alternative to wearing a costume.
• If you have costumes you’d like to donate, please send them to the main office.
Remember that October 31 is considered a regular school day. The regular schedule
will be followed throughout the day unless a teacher chooses to have a class party.
Students need to come ready to be involved in learning activities.
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of October 21 - October 25, 2019
Conference scheduler open now through October 28 in Skyward Family Access to select parent/teacher conference appointments.
Monday, October 21
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, October 22
Preschool Field Trip to Chapman Farms Pumpkin Patch
Wednesday, October 23
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, October 24
PTO Family Fun Night, 6:00 p.m., Simpson Elementary School
Friday, October 25
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge Ends
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 1
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
November 5-8
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.; Parent / Teacher Conferences
November 6-7
No Preschool; Parent / Teacher Conferences
November 11
No School, Veterans Day
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of October 14 - October 18, 2019
No Scheduled Activities This Week
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge continues through October 25
Click here to read the fall issue of the Beacon Elementary Newsletter.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge continues through October 25
October 22
Preschool Field Trip to Chapman Farms Pumpkin Patch
October 24
PTO Family Fun Night, 6:00 p.m., Simpson Elementary School
October 25
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
November 1
Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of October 7 - October 11, 2019
Monday, October 7
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge Begins (through October 25)
Tuesday, October 8
1st Grade Field Trip to The Bishop Center (1st & 2nd Grades will swap lunch times this day)
PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Beacon Library
Wednesday, October 9
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, October 10
Fire Prevention Presentations for 1st & 2nd Grades
Friday, October 11
No School
LOOKING AHEAD:
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge continues through October 25
October 24
PTO Family Fun Night, 6:00 p.m., Simpson Elementary School
Mrs. Craig - Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Jacke Craig was awarded Teacher of the Month by KIX 95.3! Mrs. Craig inspires her students to do their best, and finds ways to challenge them and hold their interest. She puts her heart into her teaching, and it really shows in the growth her students make every year.
Read her nomination and listen to her interview with Rick Moyer on KIX 95.3 at https://www.kix953.com/salute-a-teacher/.
CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. CRAIG! YOU ROCK!
Salute a Teacher of the Month is sponsored by Aberdeen Office Equipment, Domino’s Pizza, and Great Northwest Federal Credit Union.
Read MoreBeacon Week at a Glance
Week of September 30 - October 4, 2019
No Scheduled Activities This Week
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, October 7
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge Begins (through October 25)
Tuesday, October 8
1st Grade Field Trip to The Bishop Center
Friday, October 11
No School
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of September 23 - 27, 2019
Monday, September 23
NED Show Assembly, 1:30 p.m. - click here for more information
Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Thursday, September 26
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 27
Highly Capable Program Referrals Due - The Montesano School District is accepting referrals for our Highly Capable Program in all grades K-12 for the 2019-20 school year. Referrals must be received by September 27. Complete the Referral Form and Permission to Test and return the forms to the school office. Click here to submit an online referral.
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, October 7
Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge Begins (through October 25)
Tuesday, October 8
1st Grade Field Trip to The Bishop Center
Friday, October 11
No School
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of September 16 - 20, 2019
Monday, September 16
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, September 17
No Scheduled Activities
Wednesday, September 18
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, September 19
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 20
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, September 23
NED Show Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day - click here for schedule; extra order forms available in the office or order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219083Q0
Friday, September 27
Highly Capable Program Referrals Due - The Montesano School District is accepting referrals for our Highly Capable Program in all grades K-12 for the 2019-20 school year. Referrals must be received by September 27. Complete the Referral Form and Permission to Test and return the forms to the school office. Click here to submit an online referral.
Student Recognition Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Beacon Week at a Glance
Week of September 9 - 13, 2019
Monday, September 9
First Day of School for Preschool (Morning Class: 8:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.; Afternoon Class: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 10
Health Screenings (1st & 2nd Grades)
PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Beacon Library
Wednesday, September 11
Health Screenings (Kindergarten)
Thursday, September 12
No Scheduled Activities
Friday, September 13
No Scheduled Activities
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, September 23
NED Show Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day - more details coming soon!
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day - more details coming soon!