BPES Little Titans Newsletter

We hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend !

This week, our students signed our Stay in the Game Attendance Banner, pledging to be at school, on time, and ready to learn each day they are healthy. At BPE, we are working hard to decrease chronic absenteeism because every day—and every minute—of learning matters.

We have noticed that many students are arriving late to school or leaving early. While a few minutes here and there may not seem significant, those minutes add up quickly. When missed instructional time reaches 10% of the school year, a student may be identified as chronically absent.

A reminder that our first bell rings at 8:50 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 9:00 a.m. We want every student in the building, settled, and ready to begin learning as the school day gets underway.

If you or your child need assistance with getting to school on time, please reach out to us. We are here to help!

Our goal is not simply to track attendance, but to partner with families to identify barriers and help establish successful routines that support students.

In the coming weeks, we will begin scheduling reflection meetings with families whose students are currently in the chronically absent category. These meetings will give us an opportunity to work together, celebrate progress, identify any barriers, and create a plan to help students be present and engaged in school.

We truly enjoy having your children here each day and want to do everything we can to support their success.

At BPE, we are Reaching for the Stars—and we need all of our students here and ready to shine! ⭐🚀

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to making attendance a priority!

We had a small challenge to see which classroom per grade level would have the Highest Parent Attendance during Parent Information NIght. Look at our Winners!

Not pictured: Mrs. Cubbison *4th grade and Mrs. Funk * Kindergarten

9/11 Patriot Day - Recognizing our Heroes - Staff and Students may wear Red, White and Blue

9/11 Stay in the GAME Day- Students and Staff may wear Browns GEAR (hats too)

9/11 Kindergarten students wall the Football Field before the football game - wear your Orange " I am a Titan" t-shirt that was handed out at KRA screening prior to school starting. Arrive at 6:00 Finnie Stadium. Also, be sure to wear your name tag that was sent home. We are all just getting to know each other.

9/14 Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00 PM in the ATLAS room as BMHS

9/15 International Dot Day

9/16 PTSA General Meeting @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm

9/21 School Picture Day- forms went home August 31

9/25 PTSA Paint the Patch Night - more information is located below 6:30-8:00

10/2 Education Foundation Titan Tailgater before the Varsity Football Game (5:00- 8:00 PM)

10/3 PTSA Fall Fest- more information is located below 5- 8:00 PM and our Trunk or Treat

10/5 Monthly Town Hall for grades 1, 3 and Kindergarten

* If PTSA shirts are in, we ask that they wear their t-shirt

10/6 Monthly Town Hall for grades 2 and 4

* If PTSA shirtsare in, we ask that they wear their t-shirt

10/21 OST ELA Part I- Grade 3- 9:30 - 11:30- Mark your calendar

10/22 OST ELA Part II- Grade 3- 9:30- 11:30- Mark your calendar

10/22 and 10/29 Parent Teacher Conferences- sign ups will be sent to familes at the beginning of October.

10/26 PTSA Scholastic Book Fair

11/2 Picture Retake Day

Hello parents! Fall pictures are right around the corner and we just wanted to pass along all the information you might need. Pictures are taking place on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Attached is the online ordering link and QR code. To take advantage of presale pricing and free shipping, you can place an order using this link for 3 weeks before picture day and 48 hours after. Also, if you would like to pay by cash or check, just print out the attached ordering flyer and send it in with your child on picture day.

If you have any questions about pictures, reach out to Cavanaugh Photography directly at info@cavanaughphoto.com or 440-973-4390. They are happy to help!

🌞 Join Us for the WELLfest Community Wellness Festival!

Berea City School District families are invited to WELLfest 2026, a FREE community wellness festival celebrating healthy living and connecting families with valuable community resources.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Berea-Midpark High School, 165 E. Bagley Road

Families can enjoy:

• 🎟️ Raffles and prizes
• 🧘 Free yoga, Tai Chi, and Jazzercise
• 💪 Free strength training
• 🏥 Health and wellness resources and information
• 🎨 Interactive family activities
• 🥕 Samples and items available for purchase from Marketplace
• 🎭 Local artists and extracurricular opportunities
• 🚑 Community organizations and support resources

Special scheduled events include a yoga session at 10:15 a.m., strength training at 11:00 a.m., an outdoor Jazzercise demo at 11:00 a.m., and PTA raffle drawings at 11:45 a.m.

WELLfest's mission is to celebrate healthy living by bringing members of our community together for a day of holistic wellness! Registration is available through the QR code on the flyer.

BPE Families and Students are making great gains! Last week 4th grade had the highest attendance precentage with a week's average of 96.74%! Today, Thursday Sept. 10- 1st grade had 99.46% and 4th grade had 99.24%! This is great!

Each classroom also got their Mr. Potato Head for their classroom! Each time their classroom has 100% (comingin late or leaving early will count), they get to add a piece to their Potato Head. Once they are all filled up (13 parts) the class is rewarded and a special surprise visit will take place too. Ask your child what their class named their Potatoe Head? If they fill him up 1x, they get to take him apart and try again....Which class will have the most wins?

School Fees will be added to student accounts on October 1, 2026. Payments may be made in person at BPE using Cash or Check , or through Infinite Campus. Instructions are provided below.

Families are asked and encouraged to complete the Income Eligibility Verification Form to access additional benefits, including increased state and federal funding for staff, equipment, and supplies; discounts on fees for academic assessments; and access to local scholarships, tuition assistance for dual credit and AP courses, and discounts on college application fees. By completing the application, you help the district continue to provide valuable resources and opportunities for every student.

Online payment is our preferred method for parents and guardians to pay for school fees, cafeteria payments, and more.

The Infinite Campus Online Payment system is a payment processing solution that allows you to submit food service and school-related fees 24/7 via the Parent Portal. Payments can be made for one child or the entire household.

The Fees tool provides a list of all fees assigned to you. Fees may include things like a lab fee for a science course, a fee for a field trip or the cost of an athletic activity. Fees that are still owed and fees that were paid appear in this list, followed by the ongoing balance for all fees.

View the Fee Payment tutorial

If you are unable to use the online payment system, please contact the

treasurer's office at (216) 898-8300.

For the 2026-2027 school year, our K-8 classrooms will continue to implement Compass360 lessons as a part of our District's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. These weekly lessons are specifically designed to nurture our students' emotional growth and interpersonal abilities.

Compass360 directly aligns with the five core competencies identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL):

• Self-Awareness: Students will learn to recognize their emotions and thoughts, understanding how these internal states influence their behavior.

• Self-Management: We'll equip students with practical tools to manage stress, control impulses, and effectively set and achieve personal goals.

• Social Awareness: Lessons will cultivate empathy, encouraging students to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds within their community and beyond.

• Relationship Skills: Students will develop essential communication strategies, learn to work effectively in teams, and gain valuable conflict resolution techniques.

• Responsible Decision-Making: We'll guide students through processes that help them make constructive and ethical choices regarding their personal and social conduct.

Through engaging activities, thoughtful discussions, and regular reflection, Compass360 lessons create a supportive and positive environment where students can grow, both academically and emotionally.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Compass360 lessons, please don't hesitate to reach out to:

• Lori Sancin: lsancin@bereaschools.org

• Meredith Ondak: mondak@bereaschools.org

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Where: BPE stage in the Auditorium

Come meet the board members- see what we do and share ideas

Donation LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044EA4AC2CA3F94-65474118-donations

Bake SALE dates:

9/12, 9/19,9/26,10/3

Time: 9 AM- 12 noon

Where: Kennedy Park

All proceeds go towards BPE's 4th Grade Day Events

Fall fest/ trunk or treat- Oct 3rd 5-8

• Pumpkin Fun
• Games and Acitivites
• Food and Treats
• Snow Cones
• Fun for everyone

Fun for the whole family

Trunk or Treat sign up:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUIbcxmLjDK1E-l_u0QB1YwDLjxl1Ub7P_Kn5hbrRLAsZqWg/viewform

Save the date for the paint the patch:

September 25- 6:30 0 8:00 pm

Join BPE PTSA to paint the patch and disguise a pumpkin with your family.

Where: BPE gymnasium

PTSA will provide the pumpkin, paint and basic supplies. Families should plan to bring anything extra they may to complete their disguise.

Pumpkins will be put on display during our FAll Fest for voting. Most votes will win a family hot chocolate basket.

Signup form for event will go live Sept 16th @7pm!!!

For the safety of students, staff and visitors, no dogs are permitted on school property during regular school hours or during arrival/dismissal times unless they are part of an approved visit/program. Families walking students to and/or from school should not bring dogs on the property to drop students off or pick them up.

The OLR annual update MUST be completed!

To do so, access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal through the Berea City Schools website and click on POPULAR in the upper right hand corner.

After logging into the Parent Portal, click on MORE in the lower left corner; then scroll down to choose Online Registration and Update. We ask that you go through each section of the application updating all data or missing information. Once complete, click on the SUBMIT button.

Thank you for your attention to this important information. If you have any questions about your Parent Portal account or the Online Registration and Update, please call our school office.

Infinite Campus Annual Update Help

1. Go to https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/

2. Click on the POPULAR link on the upper right and select the Parent Portal icon.

3. Log in to the portal

4. Once logged in, click on More

5. Choose Online Registration and Update
6. Click here to go to Existing Student Registration

7. Read and Confirm the information by typing your name in the box.

8. Use the mouse to sign your name on the line below the box.

9. Click "Submit" and "Begin"

10. Review, update and add information at each prompt using the Next and Save/Continue buttons to proceed.

11. Complete/update each existing student's information.

12. Add any non-enrolled children that will be starting school during the 2026-27 SY,

13. If any of your information on the summary page is highlighted in yellow, you have missed a required field and must edit to go back in and update.

14. Once Done. Click "Submit." There is an option to print the registration on this page.

15. You will receive an email confirmation shortly after your registration is submitted.

NOTES: Since this is an Annual Update, unless you have moved or legal custody has changed, you do not need to upload any documents. All other uploads are only for an existing family adding a new student.

The process CANNOT be successfully completed on a mobile or tablet device.

**If you need assistance, please call the Office of Registration 216-898-8300 or complete the Portal Request form icportalsupport

If your student wishes to purchase extra items, ala carte snacks/beverages, they must have money preloaded on their Infinite Campus Food Service Account. If you wish to pay with a check or cash (check preferred) please drop off the payment to the school office in an envelope clearly marked "Lunch Money" with the student's first and last name and ID number. Checks should be made payable to the school cafeteria. Cash will no longer be accepted in the serving line at meal times at any of the district buildings.

If you have any questions or need help, you can contact our Nutrition Services Supervisor.

Tina Wasserbauer MS, RDN, LD

Dietitian/Consultant

Nutrition Services Supervisor

Welcome back and I hope everyone had a great summer. We wanted to take some time to cover some of the expectations for our students in Physical Education class. As the seasons change we see many different types of footwear.

Here is a list of foot attire that will not be considered safe to participate in PE this year:

• Moon boots
• Crocs
• Flip Flops
• Sandals
• Shoes with heels

We are hoping students will wear athletic shoes with shoe laces or velcro straps. We encourage you to take some time to know which color day your child has PE class this year so you can help them have the proper clothing for class. Items like dresses, skirts (please wear shorts under them), and jeans make it very difficult to participate in class.

We are excited about the school year and over the next month we plan to learn and incorporate all the routines, procedures, and warm-up activities. In the weeks to come we will be reviewing and introducing equipment such as hula hoops, scooters, and gator skin balls which will be used throughout the year. Our third and fourth graders will be taking their pre fitness test in the first week of September. Second grade will be introduced to the routine of the fitness testing

Thanks again for your support and let’s have a great year.

Welcome back!!!!

Mr. S (ascheiferstein@bereaschools.org)

Ms. Weiss (cweiss@bereaschools.org)

Berea City Schools partners with Right At School to provide before and after school enrichment for grades K-5 at our 3 elementary buildings. Right At School provides safe, engaging and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich the lives of students, give parents peace of mind and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. The fee-based services offer a curriculum that features hands-on learning, multi-sensory activities, child-driven projects, daily fitness, team building, and leadership development. There are a variety of options offered to accommodate family needs.

For more information or to enroll, please visit the Berea City School District Right At School information website https://www.rightatschool.com/districts/berea-oh/

Titans Travel Basketball Information

Tryout Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

2nd - 4th 9:00-10:30

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5th- 6th

10:30-12:00

Open Gym 8/30

2nd -4th 9:00- 10:30

5th-6th- 10:30- 12:00

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Berea- Midpark - ALL Events @ BMMS

Questions, concerns and feedback are best addressed through direct communication with the person closest to the situation.

Start with your child’s teacher for concerns involving your child. For school-related matters, contact the school’s main office or an administrator. District-related questions can be directed to the Central Office at 216-898-8300.

Reaching out directly helps ensure your concern is received by the right person and can be addressed appropriately.