WINTER HAPPENINGS AT BES
UPCOMING B.E.S. EVENTSFRIDAY, JANUARY 18 - FRIDAY ACTIVITIES/WEEK 2 MONDAY, JANUARY 21 - NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 - FRIDAY ACTIVITIES/WEEK 3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - FRIDAY ACTIVITIES/WEEK 4 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 - FRIDAY ACTIVITIES/WEEK 5 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - GRADES 2 & 3 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NH 8:00-4:00 TUESDAY, 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 FRIDAY, 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 MONDAY, APRIL 22-FRIDAY, APRIL 28 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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 
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FURLOUGHED GOVERNMENT WORKERS
Children of furloughed government workers are entitled to free breakfast and lunch at school. If you are a furloughed government worker, please stop by the office with your identification badge and we will change your child(ren)’s status to free. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the school at 869-5842. Thank you. 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 OVERNIGHT AT THE MUSEUMEver wonder what happens at the Boston Museum of Science at night? Third graders will be able to discover science in an entertaining, educational, and interactive way through hands-on science activities, a Theater of Electricity Lightning! Show, science demonstrations, an Omni film, time to explore the Museum, and much more. Plus, where else would they have a chance to sleep under a dinosaur or a giant grasshopper? Check out here to see how you can help! 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. |
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
