WINTER HAPPENINGS AT BES
UPCOMING B.E.S. EVENTSTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - 5:00 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING - 7:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - END OF SECOND TRIMESTER MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25-FRIDAY, MARCH 1 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK MONDAY, MARCH 4 - SCHOOL RESUMES MONDAY, MARCH 4 - REPORT CARDS MONDAY, MARCH 4 - SILVER GRAPHIC FUNDRAISER BEGINS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 - CONVERSATIONS OVER COFFEE FRIDAY, MARCH 8 - FRIDAY ACIVITIES/WEEK 6 MONDAY, MARCH 8 - REPORT CARDS THURSDAY, MARCH 14 - EARLY RELEASE - NOON DISMISSAL TUESDAY, MARCH 19 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - 5:00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 19 - ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING - 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 - SPRING PHOTO DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 - SILVER GRAPHIC FUNDRAISER ENDS FRIDAY, APRIL 5 - GRADE 4 - STATE HOUSE/PLANETARIUM TUESDAY, APRIL 9 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 - RHYTHM & MOVEMENT PLAY 6:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 22-FRIDAY, APRIL 28 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK TUESDAY, MAY 7 - 2019-20 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION SATURDAY, MAY 11 - YMCA TRACK MEET TUESDAY, MAY 14 - 2019-20 PRESCHOOOL REGISTRATION TUESDAY, MAY 14 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - 5:30 PM FRIDAY, MAY 17 - NO SCHOOL - SAU-WIDE PD DAY THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 23-24 - GRADE 3 OVERNIGHT @ MUSEUM OF SCIENCE THURSDAY, MAY 23 - 6TH GRADE - COPPER CANNON FRIDAY, MAY 24 - EARLY RELEASE - NOON DISMISSAL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ONGOING:
GIRL SCOUTS - 2:30-4:30 JAN. - JUNE - 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS TECH & SCIENCE CLUB - TUESDAYS, NOV. 13 - APRIL 2, 2:30-3:30 BOKS (GR. 1&2) - MONDAYS, JAN. 7-MAR. 18 - 2:40-3:30 BOKS (GR. 3&4) - WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 9-MAR. 20 - 2:40-3:30 
Please remember to send students to school with winter clothing daily: coat, ski-pants, boots, hat, mittens/gloves. Students need to be prepared for outside recess every day and please be sure to label ALL items. Also keep extra dry clothes/socks in their back pack available for use if needed. |
Moving Into a New YearMuch research has been done about the positive impact that gratitude can have in processing trauma. As we deal with traumatic situations, which can change how our brains are wired, making a conscious decision to feel gratitude can counteract some of the negative effects of trauma. The following list identifies seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude: 1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. 2. Gratitude improves physical health. 3. Gratitude improves psychological health. 4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. 5. Grateful people sleep better. 6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. 7. Gratitude increases mental strength. During our social emotional learning classes we have focused on gratitude. Each student has listed in their journal things that they appreciate and for which they feel gratitude. Each morning a student’s list is shared with the school during morning announcements. Also, kids have been given thank you notes to write. These notes have not only made the giver feel great but have also made the recipient feel wonderful. Gratitude is making a difference at BES! Sue Greenlaw Student Services Coordinator |
Conversations over Coffee
Conversations Over Coffee are informal get-togethers offering the opportunity for sharing of frustrations as well as problem-solving around the often challenging job of parenting and will include a lot of back and forth sharing of experiences as well as the sharing of strategies. In today’s busy world, parents don’t have enough time to get together to talk. This will hopefully provide an opportunity for conversation, and yes, even complaining about the difficulties facing parents every day. These get-togethers will be facilitated by either Emily Russell or Sue Greenlaw and will take place from 7:30-8:15. We hope you can join us and increase your circle of friends and build a bigger “tool box” at the same time! COC dates: February 6, March 6, May 1 and June 5. Please let your child's teacher know or respond below if you are planning to attend so we can make sure to have enough donuts and coffee. Hope to see you there!
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
