SPRING HAPPENINGS AT BES
UPCOMING B.E.S. EVENTSTHURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 23-24 - GRADE 3 OVERNIGHT @ MUSEUM OF SCIENCE FRIDAY, MAY 24 - ROADSIDE CLEANUP FRIDAY, MAY 24 - EARLY RELEASE - NOON DISMISSAL MONDAY, MAy 27 - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY TUESDAY, MAy 28 - GRADE 1 - FOREVER GREEN @ THE ROCKS WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 - 6TH GRADE VISITS PROFILE THURSDAY, MAY 30 - SPRING CONCERT FRIDAY, MAY 31 - PK-GR. 3 - STORYLAND FRIDAY, MAY 31 - GRADE 4 - FOREVER GREEN @ THE ROCKS MONDAY, JUNE 3 - GR. 4&5 - CLIMATE CAFE @ BETH. PUBLIC LIBRARY 5:30-6:30 PM - ALL INVITED TO ATTEND TUESDAY, JUNE 4 - FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 - NEST MEET & GREET COLD MOUNTAIN CAFE - 5-7 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 6 - GRADE 3 - HIGHLAND CENTER THURSDAY, JUNE 6 - STARS - ESCAPE ROOM TUESDAY, JUNE 11 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 - ACADEMIC AWARDS - 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 - GRADE 6 STEPPING UP CEREMONY - 5 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 13 - KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION FRIDAY, JUNE 14 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - NOON DISMISSAL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ONGOING:
GIRL SCOUTS - 2:30-4:30 WEDNESDAYS - CHECK CALENDAR FOR SPECIFIC DATES 
The Colonel Town Players are seeking adults and children (ages 6-106) for their fall production of Matilda: The Musical. Auditions are June 27 and June 30. Click here for more details. |
Congratulations to the BES Track teams who participated in the YMCA Track Meet on Saturday, May 11, and brought home three trophies! Way to go!
FORGIVENESSAn important topic which will be explored during our guidance classes over the next month or so is the topic of forgiveness. Like courage and gratitude, forgiveness is an important aspect of living a happy and productive life. “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.” Catherine Ponder Kids, by nature, are very forgiving and able to be flexible thinkers. Through our discussions and stories, kids will solidify their understanding of the freedom that comes with forgiveness. We talk about the fact (and I offer personal examples) that when you “hold a grudge” you are punishing yourself as much as you’re punishing the person who has wronged you. Along with this, we discuss strategies to communicate with people which can allow the forgiveness to take hold. We also talk about the courage required to forgive! “It takes a strong person to say sorry, and an even stronger person to forgive.” On another note, I am so excited to share that our monthly Conversations over Coffee group is growing!!! This month nine of us had lively conversation about the appropriate time to give children a cell phone, the struggles we face when it comes to giving our kids a bit more freedom, strategies to make playdates run smoothly, and ways to open conversations with our kids about their day. A huge thank you to the parents and grandparents who attended! Your input is valued!!! Our next gatherings will take place on April 3, May 1 and June 5. We hope you can join us!!! Sue Greenlaw Student Services Coordinator |
We would like to express our heartfelt thank you to all those involved in the building of our new playground. It was truly a group effort and we appreciate everyone who was involved. The students at BES are thrilled with their new play structure! We would like to thank each and every person involved with the project, especially our financial supporters: Casella, NH Charitable Foundation- Tender Corp, The BES NEST, The Raichle Family, Mascoma Savings Bank Foundation, Heidi and Martin Glavic, Garnet Hill Inc, Kristin and Mike Bruno, Bethlehem Village Store, Wal-Mart, and the Littleton Coop Partner of the Month Program. We would also like to extend our thanks to all the community members who supported NEST fundraisers, ran in the 5K/ Color Run, supported us at The 99 Dine for a Cause, or supported any other of our fundraising events.
The physical building of the playground could not have been done without the support of an amazing group of people. We would especially like to thank: Joel St. Pierre of O’Brien and Sons, Kevin Roy from Casella for the donation of sand, Brett Jackson and the Bethlehem Town crew for the removal of the equipment, Presby Construction for the dumpster donation, the staff of Lowes (thanks for the great turn out), Profile School for the use of their tractor, and all of the volunteers who helped to build the structure.
For those who were not mentioned, your efforts did not go unnoticed. We would like to thank you in person at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 1 from 4:30-6:00 pm at the playground. There will be live music provided by White/Steer and Alburritos’ food truck will have dinner available for purchase or bring your own and have a picnic. We would love for you to join us and see firsthand the joy you have provided for our students and local community.
Thank you once again,
The Staff and Students of Bethlehem Elementary School
The physical building of the playground could not have been done without the support of an amazing group of people. We would especially like to thank: Joel St. Pierre of O’Brien and Sons, Kevin Roy from Casella for the donation of sand, Brett Jackson and the Bethlehem Town crew for the removal of the equipment, Presby Construction for the dumpster donation, the staff of Lowes (thanks for the great turn out), Profile School for the use of their tractor, and all of the volunteers who helped to build the structure.
For those who were not mentioned, your efforts did not go unnoticed. We would like to thank you in person at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 1 from 4:30-6:00 pm at the playground. There will be live music provided by White/Steer and Alburritos’ food truck will have dinner available for purchase or bring your own and have a picnic. We would love for you to join us and see firsthand the joy you have provided for our students and local community.
Thank you once again,
The Staff and Students of Bethlehem Elementary School
SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! HERE ARE SOME CAMP OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS:
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Challenger Sports Camp (British Soccer)- June 17-21
Ages 12-18:
Female Development Training
Female Development Training and Goal Keeper Clinic
Ages 3-12:
Tiny Tykes, Half Day or Full Day Program
North Country Soccer Camp- August 5-16
Grades 4-9: August 5-9 (need counselors!)
Grades 1-3: August 12-16 (need counselors!)
https://sites.google.com/site/northcountrysoccercamp/
