BES Newsletter

March 3 - March 7 : Read Across America Week

Tuesday, March 11 - Orchestra Gala 6:30

Thursday, March 13 - PTO Meeting 6:30

Friday, March 21 - Lip Sync 6:30 pm

Monday, March 31 - No school for students

When you are picking up your students at the end of the day, if West Lamb Street is full up to the road, please make sure to leave the intersection open and continue to line up on the upper part of Locust Lane. Do not park along the school on Allegheny Street as that is for school van parking. Please see the graphic below.

The Bellefonte Area School District Board of Directors will utilize an ad hoc committee of the Board to consider names for the new elementary school. The Committee will then make a recommendation to the Board for action on April 9, 2025. Suggestions may be received from members of the community, from elected officials, from school district personnel, and from students. Interested contributors should see Policy 701.1, available on the District website, for more information and guidelines. Input can be emailed to publiccomment@basd.net or sent to 318 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 with a deadline of March 13, 2025.

To view the policy, click the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yM2kJ--Q1k0l9M05MC55I3nR_0Kf4cWu/view

Our school district partners with Cartwheel, a virtual mental health care provider, to make it easier for students and families to access valuable services such as therapy, parent guidance, and more. There are openings available for this school year, and no waitlist! Cartwheel appointments can take place during or outside of school hours. If you would like to request a referral, or just learn a little more, please reach out to our counselor, Mrs. Knight or our school social worker, Ms. McClatchey to learn more about Cartwheel. We will help you with every step of the process.

A document with more information is attached below:

The Orchestra Gala will be held on Tuesday, March 11 at the Bellefonte Area High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30pm. This amazing event will feature every string player in the district as the Elementary, Middle, and High school orchestras each take their turn on stage. The event concludes with a Grand Finale with nearly 200 string players on stage at the same time. This unique opportunity will not only celebrate each of our orchestras but also allow us a chance to see the progress our ensembles have made this year.

Energy Drinks: A Jolt and a Crash - Not the Fuel for Student Success

Energy drinks are a popular choice for people looking for a quick energy boost. However, they are not a good option for students trying to maintain consistent energy throughout the school day. Instead of providing sustained energy, energy drinks deliver a jolt followed by a crash, leaving students feeling tired, sluggish, and unable to concentrate.

Energy drinks can be dangerous to your health, especially for children and teenagers. Young people are more susceptible to the negative effects of these drinks than adults. Consuming energy drinks can lead to several health problems, including:

• Heart problems, such as irregular heartbeat and increased blood pressure
• Anxiety and insomnia
• Stomach problems, such as nausea and vomiting
• Dehydration
• Seizures

To ensure your students can do their best in school be sure they are:

• Getting enough sleep
• Eating a healthy diet
• Drinking plenty of water
• Exercising regularly

If you have any concerns about energy drinks,speak with your healthcare provider.

The PSSA testing window starts on Tuesday, April 22 and runs through Friday, May 2. As a reminder, Educational Trips are not approved during the testing window for students in grades 3-5.

Please click on the file below for the cafeteria menu for the end of February and March.

You can now order your copy of the 2024-25 Bellefonte Elementary School yearbook! Go to https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09880953 to place your order. The order deadline is April 12th. Yearbooks will be $16.50 plus tax, with optional personalization available at additional cost.

• Field Trip chaperones

• School dance chaperones

• Classroom/building helpers

• Volunteering at classroom parties

• Field Day volunteers

• Holiday Shop volunteers

• PTO/Parent Group events in the buildings during school hours

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Registered volunteers will be approved by the Bellefonte Area School District Board of Directors after they have submitted the following documents:

1. Volunteer Form

2. Statement of Confidentiality

3. Residency Affidavit & Arrest/Conviction Report

4. PA Child Abuse History Certification

5. PA Criminal History clearance

If you plan on volunteering at all during the school year, it is best to get this process completed early. Please contact Liz Stone, the district Volunteer Coordinator if you have any further questions.

You can also visit the volunteer section of our website: https://www.basd.net/o/basd/page/volunteer-program

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100 W. Linn Street

Bellefonte, PA 16823

Website: https://www.basd.net/o/beles

Phone: 814-355-5519

Fax: 814-353-5338

Attendance Email: beatt@basd.net