BG eNews

Dear Families,

We want to take a moment to clarify our expectations regarding fidgets and sensory tools in the classroom.

While fidgets can be helpful tools for some students, they can also become toys and distractions during instructional time. At school, we have designated Calm/Reset Corners where students may access appropriate fidgets and other regulation tools when they need support with self-regulation.

Our teachers and staff are equipped with strategies, resources, and tools to help students manage their emotions, maintain focus, and navigate challenging moments throughout the school day. We want students to develop the skills to recognize when they need a break and appropriately use the support available to them within the school environment.

Unless a student has a documented accommodation through a 504 Plan or a doctor's note indicating the need for an individual fidget or sensory tool, personal fidgets and toys should remain at home and should not be brought into the classroom.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a focused learning environment while ensuring that all students have access to the support they need to be successful. Thank you for reinforcing these expectations at home!

Thank you for your continued support!

NOVEMBER

11/16 - PTO Meeting 2:00 in BG Staff Lounge

11/18 - Elementary School Early 2:35 Dismissal

11/18 - Report Cards available on ParentVUE

11/20 - Bring a canned food donation and wear PJs

11/20 - School Assembly

11/23-11/27 - Non Attendance Days & Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

DECEMBER

12/14- Holiday Market 1F, KM, KR, 5SC, 5MC, 3G

12/15 - Holiday Market 5M, 2A, KAK, 4V, 5K, 3ST

12/16- Holiday Market 1H, 2M, KMK, 4HA, 4R, 2D

12/17 - Holiday Market 1R, 4HE, 3SN, 3R

12/18 - Holiday Market: for those who forgot $, were absent, or want to purchase more

12/21-1/1 Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

B-G students have collected 50 B-G Paws across all grade levels. This is equal to 500 individual classroom paws. Students were rewarded with a celebration of taping a staff member to the wall during lunch.

Congratulations students for showing your BG Best. Continue being Respectful, Responsible and Safe.

Thank you to everyone who donated toys to Big Hearts of Fox Valley! Your generosity is truly appreciated.

A BIG THANK YOU to the Pray family for donating multiple overflowing bags of toys! We are so grateful for your incredible generosity and for helping make a difference in the lives of local families.

Thank you all for spreading a little extra joy this holiday season!

Every day at school matters! Regular attendance plays an important role in helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Even missing a few days each month can add up to significant learning time lost.

To encourage consistent attendance, each classroom began tracking their weekly attendance percentage. The classroom with the highest attendance percentage each week will earn 10 extra minutes of recess!

Please take a moment to review the attendance graphic, which highlights how quickly missed school days can add up.

We understand that illnesses and unavoidable absences happen, but we appreciate your partnership in making attendance a priority and helping our students be at school, on time, and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued support!

The PTO has a new newsletter! If you would like to be added, please email the PTO at bgeblast@gmail.com

Please call the office when you are 5 minutes away and we will have your child ready and waiting for you at the office. You will have to press the buzzer to come inside the vestibule to sign them out on our iPad. 331-228-2100.

Thank you to all of our Bobcats who shared their creativity and submitted artwork!. We received so many amazing designs and look forward to seeing the winning artwork featured on our yearbook!

Please be sure to send your child with appropriate outdoor clothing for recess.

We highly encourage you to label your child's jacket, gloves, hat, etc. whenever possible. It helps us return items to their owner if they end up in lost & found.

Our lost & found is conveniently located in the lunch room where every student has a daily opportunity to look for lost items. Please encourage your child to check for misplaced items. Don't forget to label as much as possible. We regularly donate unclaimed items.

Bell Graham is committed to being respectful, responsible and safe. When individual students show one or all of these attributes, they receive a BG Buck. They can use the buck for individual class raffles that are offered weekly or they can put the buck in a monthly drawing for staff, parent, and community experiences. If you would be interested in providing an experience for students at BG, please fill out this form and Dr. Dieckman will reach out to you. Please note that all volunteers must have a volunteer form on file for this school year. Thank you for your time and generosity.

We have therapy dogs visiting us at arrival again this year. Please reach out to Dr. Dieckman if you have any questions.

*Calendars may be revised. Take note of approval and revision dates.

Mr. Trevor Huisinga - Assistant Principal

Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary