Nelson Elementary

Greetings Navigator Families!

We have two levy renewals on the ballot! Both the Educational Programs and Operations Levy and Technology Capital Levy are replacements of expiring measures. They are not new taxes. And both levies are up for renewal at the same tax rates that voters approved in 2022.

Have questions about our replacement levies?

We've got answers! https://bethelsd.org/news

Didn’t receive your ballot?

You can request a replacement ballot here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6550/Request-Replacement-Ballot

Can I still register to vote?
If you're not registered to vote yet, you can still register online at https://olvr.votewa.gov/OLVR2024/landing.aspx. The deadlines are:

• February 2: Online and by mail registrations must be received.
• February 10: Register to vote in person by 8 p.m. at a County Elections Office.

The title VI program is designed to address the unique cultural, language, and educationally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. who are:

1. A member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by the Indian tribe or band, including any tribe or band terminated since 1940, and any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe or band resides;

2. A descendent of a parent or grandparent who meets the defined above;

3. Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose;

4. An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or

5. A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect on October 19, 1994.

ED506 Form (click the link to fill out the form)

This February, our library is celebrating Black History Month! Students are invited to explore stories about inspiring Black leaders, artists, athletes, and everyday heroes. We also have a display dedicated to books by Black authors and illustrators.

We've noticed a safety concern that we need your assistance with. When dropping off or picking up students at school, please avoid parking on the parent-loop side of the road. This area should be left clear for the traffic entering the loop. Vehicles may park on the Frontier Middle School side of the road away from the crosswalk area.

We would also like to request that if you are picking up your student early or dropping off your student late that you please park in a designated parking spot instead of pulling up to the curb by the front of the building. We need to reserve this space for some of our buses that pull up to the front of our building as well as emergency personnel.

Student safety is our top priority, so thank you for ensuring that vehicles are parked in a safe area.

We know that sometimes your student needs to miss school whether it is for an appointment or because your student is not feeling well. It is important that we hear from you if your student is going to be absent. There are several ways to report that your student is going to be absent - entering an absence on ParentVue, calling in to the office 253-800-6400, or by emailing the office at ne_office_staff@bethelsd.org.

If you know that your student will be out for 3 or more days, we ask that you please fill out a pre-arranged absence forms. The forms can be located here - https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/pre-arranged-absence-forms

We encourage all parents/guardians to download the ParentVue app. The ParentVue app works in tandem with our new tardy check-in and early release system. The ParentVue app allows for parents/guardians to sign their student out quickly and efficiently.

Attendance can also be submitted through the app! If you need any help with logging in to ParentVue or getting set up, please contact our office at 253-800-6400.

First consideration deadline for accepting student transfer requests for the 2026-27 school year will be March 13, 2026 for all grades, K through 12. Requests received after the deadline may not be considered until the week of August 10. Learn more at: https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/enrollmenttransferstranscripts/transfers-2026-27

Join Nelson PTA Today!

Why join the PTA?

Your membership supports the PTA in our mission to advocate for every child, along with being able to provide academic enrichment activities for students as well as putting together staff appreciation events! The PTA also creates fun, family friendly events throughout the school year. Some of these include Trunk or Treat, the Holiday Bazaar, Book Fairs, spiritwear, and school fundraisers.

Do I have to volunteer as a PTA member?

Your participation as a PTA member is very flexible to your personal schedule. Volunteering and attendance at PTA meetings is not a requirement for PTA members. While volunteering is an important part of being able to put on PTA events and fundraising throughout the year, we appreciate any amount of time families are able to give, big or small! All volunteers require a current Bethel background check. Background checks can be completed online by going here - https://bethelvolunteers.myschooldata.net/

Membership Fees:

Individual Membership $13

Click here https://nelsonelementarypta.givebacks.com to join!

If you have any end of day transportation changes, please contact the office prior to 3pm on a regular school day or by 11am on an early release day. Changes to end of day transportation can either be made by sending a note with your student, emailing the office ne_office_staff@bethelsd.org, or by calling the office at 253-800-6400.