Bea Underwood Family Newsletter

Bea Underwood Families-

May is here, and we’re entering a season of celebration, reflection, and finishing strong! As the school year winds down, our students are showing just how much they’ve grown—academically, socially, and emotionally. It’s incredible to see their hard work come to life.

We truly appreciate your continued partnership and the support you provide at home. Your encouragement and involvement have made a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful to be on this journey together.

Let’s make these final weeks meaningful, memorable, and full of pride for all our students have accomplished!

Important Dates

• Peter Pan & The Lost Girl May 4th @ GVMS 3:00

• Parent Teacher Conferences May 4th 10:30 - 6:30

• NWEA Benchmark Testing 5/5 - 5/8

• Teacher Appreciation Week 5/5 - 5/8

• 5th Grade Transition Visit 5/8

• BUE Choir Competition @ Denver 5/8

• Parent Teacher Conferences May 11th 8:00 - 4:00

• ENC Day @ Rifle

• 5th Grade Field Work 5/14 & 5/15

• Crisp/Ambassador Field Trip 5/19

• 2nd Grade Field Trip 5/22

• GVHS Graduation 5/23

• Field Day 5/26

• Award Ceremony 5/27

• Kickball Tournament 5/28

• Last Day of School for Students 5/28

Thank you for helping us make every day of learning count!

Amber Scott - Principal

Jessica Hartman - Assistant Principal

School Hours 7:45 - 3:30 PM

• Tuesday - Friday

• Supervision for students begins at 7:35 AM

• School Start Time: 7:45 AM

• Tardy Bell: 7:50 AM

• Dismissal Time: 3:30 PM

• Main Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Parents, we need your help to keep our students safe and ensure timely drop-offs and pick-ups. Please pull all the way forward in the drop-off zone before allowing your child to exit the vehicle. Students should not get out of the car before the crosswalk.

These procedures help ensure that all students remain safe, that staff are available to assist students exiting vehicles, and that traffic continues to move smoothly. We truly appreciate your cooperation and support in following these safety procedures.

Garfield County School District #16, the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District, GVHS Athletics, and Theatre Aspen have partnered to provide Cardinal Camps for the Summer of 2026.

Cardinal Camp has been designed for students entering 1st through 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year (students currently enrolled in grades K-7), with one program, Theater Aspen, for students entering grades 4-12. The cost of the programs are $50 per week, per child. Theatre Aspen and English Language Learner programs are FREE.

Pay before May 29, 2026 for June Camps and before June 19, 2026 for July Camps. See this website for more information: https://www.garfield16.org/programs/summer-programs

Please fill out one registration form per child. Register now by following this link. Spaces are limited. Register before May 22, 2026 to reserve your child's spot.

The six-week program includes one-week sessions around a theme, such as arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, etc. Families can sign up for the weeks that best meet their needs.

Cardinal Camp will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A calendar of all camps offered is attached and can be found on the registration form.

Cardinal Camp is available to Garfield 16 students, as well as children who are not registered with the school district.

Garfield 16 programs will be held at Bea Underwood Elementary (BUE 0741 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635) or Grand Valley High School (GVHS 800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO 81635). Grand Valley Recreation Center programs will be held at Grand Valley Recreation Center (398 Arroyo Dr., Battlement Mesa, CO 81635)

All programs will provide lunch and a snack.

The School-Based Resource Center is here to support you! We are open Tuesday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Mondays by appointment.

Our services include student mental health support, substance education, family resources, help with government assistance, adult education classes, legal aid, a clothing closet, and a food pantry. Stop by and see us at 251 Parachute Avenue, or give us a call at 970-285-5700 ext. 5190 to learn more.

Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on all our programs and events!

Garfield County School District NO. 16 School-Based Family Resource Center

Find information about G16's Health Services by clicking the link below. Information includes: recommended immunizations, what to do if your student needs medication at school or has a severe allergy, and vision and hearing screenings by grade.

Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Hartman

Principal and Assistant Principal