The Bear Family Bulletin
September 10th, 2026
No School on Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving Break
1. Bypassing the Cones: Parents, please do not move or remove the cones that are placed in the parking lot. These markers are in place to keep the car rider line flowing. We understand that sometimes mornings and afternoons can feel rushed, but we are trying to get everyone through the line as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please DO NOT move the cones in attempts to pass other vehicles that are waiting.
2. Slow Down: Please drive slowly and carefully through our parking lot. We've noticed some vehicles accelerating quickly or traveling at unsafe speeds. With students, teachers, and families walking through the area, we do not want anyone getting hurt. Please slow down and stay alert!
We love welcoming families to join their children for lunch at our school! These visits are a special opportunity to spend time with your child, and we appreciate your involvement in our school. To ensure that lunchtime remains a positive and enjoyable experience for ALL students, we kindly ask that families and visitors follow these expectations:
Lunch visits are for your child only. Parents may eat with their own child but may not invite other students to join them.
Food may only be provided to your own child. Please do not bring or distribute food, treats, or snacks to other students - unless you have explicit permission from the teacher (example, birthday cupcakes, treats, etc.)
While we know these gestures come from a place of kindness, they can unintentionally disrupt our lunch routines and cause other students to feel excluded. Please make sure that other relatives who may come for lunch (aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.) are aware of these expectations.
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and inclusive lunchtime environment for all students! 🐻
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to help your child become a stronger reader is simply by TALKING with them? Building a strong vocabulary helps children better understand what they read, express their ideas, and succeed across ALL subjects!
💬 Use BIG words! Don't shy away from using challenging vocabulary with your child. Instead of saying “That's a big problem,” try “That's an enormous problem!” Explain what new words mean as you use them.
🚗 Turn everyday moments into learning! During car rides, dinner, or errands, introduce new words and talk about their meanings. Try words like predict, investigate, compare, or observe.
🧠 Play word games! Challenge your child to think of synonyms (words that mean the same thing), antonyms (opposites), or describe an object without naming it!
🐻 BEARy Helpful Reminder: Children learn new words by HEARING them, USING them, and UNDERSTANDING them! Just a few minutes of meaningful conversation each day can make a BIG difference in your child's vocabulary and reading comprehension. And remember, building vocabulary in English OR Spanish supports language development!
