BES Parent Update

At BES, we begin the school year by focusing on relationships. We greet students at the door, learn their names, build classroom communities, create social contracts, and help students feel safe, welcomed, and ready to learn.

As we move into the final days of the year, that same focus matters just as much. Ending the year well is not just about cleaning desks, collecting supplies, and counting down to summer. It is about helping students reflect on how much they have grown, celebrate the relationships they have built, and say goodbye in a way that feels positive and meaningful.

Our teachers are working hard to keep routines steady, make students feel valued, and create moments of closure before summer begins. For some students, the end of the year is exciting. For others, it can bring big emotions as they leave the structure, friendships, and trusted adults that have supported them all year.

That is why we are committed to finishing the year with the same care and purpose we had at the beginning. Relationships helped us start strong, and relationships will help us finish well.

Clue #1: The mystery staff member loves going to baseball games and car races.

Clue #2: The mystery staff member has two adorable Shih Tzus.

Clue #3: The mystery staff member does not like popcorn.

BES tried a new school supply process this past year by charging families a flat fee for supplies. Overall, the process worked well, and our teachers especially appreciated the convenience and consistency it provided.

Unfortunately, we will not be continuing that process for the upcoming school year. Our office team explored a couple of options, including repeating last year’s process and partnering with a company that sells school supply kits directly to families and delivers them to the school. However, rising prices and other complications made both options difficult to move forward with this year.

For now, we will return to sending home our standard school supply lists, as we have done in past years. We still believe there may be a better long-term option, and we plan to revisit the process again next year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The last day of school is coming fast! Just a reminder for 4th grade parents that we will celebrate our 4th graders as they prepare to head to middle school! The rest of the school will cheer them on as they walk through the hallways one last time as elementary students.

Parents are invited to join this celebration. Following the parade, families are welcome to stay and enjoy lunch!

When: Wednesday, May 20th

Where: Elementary School Cafeteria

Times:

AM Preschool - 9:45am

PM Preschool - 2:35pm

This will also be the last day of preschool for the 4 year old class.

When: Wednesday, May 20th

Where : Elementary grass field

Start times:

• 4th/3rd : 8:30 - 10:30
• Kindergarten: 10:30 - 11:00 / Lunch / 11:30 - 12:00
• 2nd/1st : 1:00 - 3:00

Please send your student with a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and extra clothes if you’d like. (We will have a few water game stations!)

Our students did an amazing job at the Science Fair, showcasing their creativity, curiosity, and hard work through their projects. We are so proud of the effort they put into exploring scientific questions and sharing their learning. A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers who gave their time to help judge the projects.

BES students had a great time participating in our Bike Rodeo! This was a fun opportunity for students to practice bike safety, build confidence, and enjoy some time outside together.

A special thank you goes to our FFA students for helping run the different stations throughout the event. We also want to thank Jessica Schart for organizing the Bike Rodeo, Burlington PD for attending and supporting student safety, and all of our parent volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly.

We appreciate everyone who gave their time to create a positive and memorable experience for our students!

Monday - Chicken nuggets, carrots, peaches, rice krispie treat

Tuesday - Pizza, green beans, pineapple

Wednesday - Corndogs, chips, applesauce

Thursday - Sack Lunch Cheeseburger Picnic

May

19 - 2nd Grade to Rocket Park

19 - Kindergarten to Wooden Park

19 - Last Day of Preschool for 3 year olds

20 - 4 year old Preschool Graduation

20 - 3rd Grade to Rocket Park (Moved for better weather! They'll leave after PlayDaze)

20 - Play Daze

21 - 4th Grade Parade

21 - Last day of School