Newsletter March 16, 2016.pub
Bells Elementary School March 16, 2016 Volume 3, Issue 4
The Panther Beat Upcoming Events: March 25 No School, Easter Holiday March 29 4th Grade Writing STAAR 5th Grade Math STAAR March 30 5th Grade Reading STAAR April 5—8 5th Grade to Camp Jolt
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Through the overwhelming support of the parents of BES, our Major Saver Card Fundraiser earned $7,612.50 for our PTO. Dear Parents, It is assessment season at Bells Elementary for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Our school takes great pride in our long history of strong student performance on our state assessment. The STAAR is administered to all 3rd grade students in reading and math and all 4th grade students in reading, math, and writing. The 5th grade students take the reading, math, and science assessments. Our entire staff works as a team to prepare our students for these important tests. Date
April 14 Pre-K and Kinder Roundup 3:45—5:45
March 29
April 11 PTO Meeting
May 11
April 19 Class Pictures April 20 Individual Spring Pictures
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
4th Writing
5th Math
March 30
5th Reading
May 9
3rd Math
4th Math
5th Math Retest
May 10
3rd Reading
4th Reading
5th Reading Retest 5th Science
Please keep these dates in mind and help your child do his or her best by providing them with a good night’s sleep and large amounts of positive encouragement. Sincerely, DeAn Jeffrey
Bells ISD Pre-Kindergarten ½ Day Program 2016-2017 Pre-K Hours
Eligibility
Morning Class 8:00-11:30
Bells ISD offers a ½ day Pre-Kindergarten Program at no cost for eligible students who…
Afternoon Class 12:00-3:15
- Are 4 years of age on or before September 1 - Reside within the boundaries of Bells ISD - Meet at least one of the following criteria:
Do not speak or comprehend the English language. (An oral language proficiency test will be given to determine eligibility.) Qualify for free or reduced lunch as defined by federal law. (Parent must bring W-2, 2 months of check stubs, or food stamp card.) Qualify as homeless as defined by federal law. Qualify as a child of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces or the child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty. Qualify as a child in foster care. (Letter from Department of Family and Protective Services is required.) Bells ISD may offer the Pre-Kindergarten Program to 4 year old children residing within the boundaries of Bells ISD for a tuition of $100.00 per month if slots are available after all eligible students have been enrolled. If there is availability, tuition students will be placed in Pre-K based on their order of completed registration with “first come, first served.” Parents of tuition students will be notified by mail of acceptance into Pre-K during the week of August 8-12, 2016. Bells ISD will offer bus transportation for qualifying students before and after both morning and afternoon classes. Pre-K Roundup and Registration
Bells ISD Kindergarten “Round Up”
Bells Elementary School
Bells Elementary School
April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016
3:45 pm—5:45 pm
3:45 pm—5:45 pm Eligibility Bells ISD offers an all-day Kindergarten Program for all children who - Are 5 years of age on or before September 1
Pre-K registration packets are NOT available on-line.
- Reside within the boundaries of Bells ISD
The following documents are required to complete registration:
Kindergarten registration packets are NOT available on-line.
Proof of Income (W-2, 2 months of check stubs, food stamp card) Birth Certificate Social Security Card Shot Record Proof of Residency (electricity/ water/gas bill, lease agreement) Driver’s License This year at “round up” our new students and their families will be given the opportunity to: Meet Mrs. Dane, the Pre-K teacher Meet the BES administrative team Tour the Pre-K classroom Take a tour of the school lead by BES student council members
The following documents are required to complete registration: Birth Certificate Social Security Card Shot Record Proof of Residency (electricity/ water/gas bill, lease agreement) Driver’s License This year at “round up” our new students and their families will be given the opportunity to: Meet the Kindergarten Teachers Meet the BES administrative team
Learn about our afterschool program, Beyond the Bell
Tour the Kindergarten classrooms
Ask questions about BES
Take a tour of the school lead by BES student council members
Review shot records with Nurse Williams
Learn about our afterschool program, Beyond the Bell Ask questions about BES
The Panther Beat Upcoming Events: March 25 No School, Easter Holiday March 29 4th Grade Writing STAAR 5th Grade Math STAAR March 30 5th Grade Reading STAAR April 5—8 5th Grade to Camp Jolt
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Through the overwhelming support of the parents of BES, our Major Saver Card Fundraiser earned $7,612.50 for our PTO. Dear Parents, It is assessment season at Bells Elementary for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Our school takes great pride in our long history of strong student performance on our state assessment. The STAAR is administered to all 3rd grade students in reading and math and all 4th grade students in reading, math, and writing. The 5th grade students take the reading, math, and science assessments. Our entire staff works as a team to prepare our students for these important tests. Date
April 14 Pre-K and Kinder Roundup 3:45—5:45
March 29
April 11 PTO Meeting
May 11
April 19 Class Pictures April 20 Individual Spring Pictures
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
4th Writing
5th Math
March 30
5th Reading
May 9
3rd Math
4th Math
5th Math Retest
May 10
3rd Reading
4th Reading
5th Reading Retest 5th Science
Please keep these dates in mind and help your child do his or her best by providing them with a good night’s sleep and large amounts of positive encouragement. Sincerely, DeAn Jeffrey
Bells ISD Pre-Kindergarten ½ Day Program 2016-2017 Pre-K Hours
Eligibility
Morning Class 8:00-11:30
Bells ISD offers a ½ day Pre-Kindergarten Program at no cost for eligible students who…
Afternoon Class 12:00-3:15
- Are 4 years of age on or before September 1 - Reside within the boundaries of Bells ISD - Meet at least one of the following criteria:
Do not speak or comprehend the English language. (An oral language proficiency test will be given to determine eligibility.) Qualify for free or reduced lunch as defined by federal law. (Parent must bring W-2, 2 months of check stubs, or food stamp card.) Qualify as homeless as defined by federal law. Qualify as a child of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces or the child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty. Qualify as a child in foster care. (Letter from Department of Family and Protective Services is required.) Bells ISD may offer the Pre-Kindergarten Program to 4 year old children residing within the boundaries of Bells ISD for a tuition of $100.00 per month if slots are available after all eligible students have been enrolled. If there is availability, tuition students will be placed in Pre-K based on their order of completed registration with “first come, first served.” Parents of tuition students will be notified by mail of acceptance into Pre-K during the week of August 8-12, 2016. Bells ISD will offer bus transportation for qualifying students before and after both morning and afternoon classes. Pre-K Roundup and Registration
Bells ISD Kindergarten “Round Up”
Bells Elementary School
Bells Elementary School
April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016
3:45 pm—5:45 pm
3:45 pm—5:45 pm Eligibility Bells ISD offers an all-day Kindergarten Program for all children who - Are 5 years of age on or before September 1
Pre-K registration packets are NOT available on-line.
- Reside within the boundaries of Bells ISD
The following documents are required to complete registration:
Kindergarten registration packets are NOT available on-line.
Proof of Income (W-2, 2 months of check stubs, food stamp card) Birth Certificate Social Security Card Shot Record Proof of Residency (electricity/ water/gas bill, lease agreement) Driver’s License This year at “round up” our new students and their families will be given the opportunity to: Meet Mrs. Dane, the Pre-K teacher Meet the BES administrative team Tour the Pre-K classroom Take a tour of the school lead by BES student council members
The following documents are required to complete registration: Birth Certificate Social Security Card Shot Record Proof of Residency (electricity/ water/gas bill, lease agreement) Driver’s License This year at “round up” our new students and their families will be given the opportunity to: Meet the Kindergarten Teachers Meet the BES administrative team
Learn about our afterschool program, Beyond the Bell
Tour the Kindergarten classrooms
Ask questions about BES
Take a tour of the school lead by BES student council members
Review shot records with Nurse Williams
Learn about our afterschool program, Beyond the Bell Ask questions about BES
