BES News

Tuesday, October 20th

Dinosaur Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Fun With Crafts Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Messy Science Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Wednesday, October 21st

Late Start - School Starts At 9:00am

Thursday, October 22nd

Buzz Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Fun With Crafts Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Messy Science Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Friday, October 23rd

Halloween Bingo - 5:00pm-6:00pm

Last week a student group in Ms. York's class presented their STEM design challenge of how they would get supplies and aid to natural disaster victims. The group's chosen natural disaster was a flash flood. They had aid coming by boat, helicopter, ADA compliant ramps, etc., along with medical aid and food. They did a great job!

Please join us for an evening of Halloween bingo for the whole family! Feel free to come in costume!

Friday, October 23rd

5:00pm-6:00pm

Questions? berthoudelementarypta@gmail.com

Thank you, thank you, thank you to our amazing BES families for making a very busy conference week wonderful! Throughout this crazy week of late nights and early mornings, you nourished our bodies and brains with delicious snacks, a hearty soup and salad dinner, a delectable breakfast from Rise, and extra special treats. We are so grateful for your dedication and support of the students and staff at Berthoud Elementary! You are truly the best community in the land! And thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing it all!

This week, the Scholastic book fair visited BES. Whether they were discovering new books, picking out cool new pens and notebooks, or purchasing a donation for their class and teacher, students had a great time discovering all the treasures at the fair!

Special thanks to Ms. Trish for all the hard work that went into the fair, and to the volunteers that generously gave their time to help!

Picture retake day is Friday, November 6th. If you ordered a photo package and would like retakes, please send the previous photos to school with your student on re-take day.

Didn't order pictures? It's not too late! Visit Lifetouch and use event code EVTPVQSFR to purchase pictures any time throughout the rest of the school year.

Need customer support when ordering? You can reach Lifetouch at:

Phone: 1-800-736-4753

Chat: lifetouch.com/support-us

Photo ID Required for Entry - NEW PROCEDURES THIS YEAR!

This school year we will be strictly enforcing the district policy of requiring photo ID for entry into the building during school hours. In the past we have buzzed in familiar faces, but we will no longer be able to do that. If you do not have a photo ID with you, you will not be able to enter the school building, no exceptions. We will have a sign outside the door directing you where to show your ID. We appreciate your understanding of this policy, and its purpose of providing consistency and a safe environment for our students and staff.

Please remember that you must present photo ID to sign out your student. When you arrive, please ring the bell by the front entrance, show your ID to the camera, and our office staff will assist you!

970-613-7500

If your student will be absent or late, please use the parent portal to submit their absence, or call the attendance line at 970-613-7590. This is an automated line that can be used 24 hours a day.

School Times

The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is served beginning at 7:40 a.m. and is free and optional for all students. School dismisses at 3:07 p.m. for kindergarten, and 3:10 p.m. for grades 1-5. Students will be dismissed from their classroom’s outside door. Wednesdays are late start days - school begins at 9:00 a.m.

Soft Start Info - At the 7:50 bell, students not participating in breakfast can enter the building through the front or back doors and go to their classrooms. After the 8:00 bell, all students must enter through the front door and stop in the office for a tardy pass.

Parent Portal

For help accessing the Parent Portal, see https://www.tsd.org/family/infinite-campus/help .

Transportation

Families wanting to register their students for bus transportation can do so through the School Store thru Campus Parent Portal. (There is no fee.)

1. Sign into Campus Parent Portal
2. Select School Store
3. Choose ‘Transportation’
4. Pick your student
5. Checkout

For questions, contact Transportation at transportationrouting@tsd.org or 970-613-5185.

After School Care

The YMCA offers child care after school. Their contact info is 720-951-7522 or berthoud@ymcanoco.org. Spots do fill up, so if you are in need of this service, please apply early.

Nutritional Services

Breakfast and lunch are free to all students through the Healthy School Meals for All program. Because the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program is funded in partnership with federal nutrition programs that rely on income information to support meals for all students, all families are still highly encouraged to fill out a Meal Benefit application. Other state and federal grants are awarded based on free and reduced meal eligibility rates.

Additionally, families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households at school sites and online at linqconnect.com. Applications need to be completed annually (after mid-July) for the new school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and is not shared without your consent. Paper forms are available in the school office.

Student Handbook

The 2026-2027 Student Handbook is available here. If you would like a paper copy of the handbook, you may request one by calling the front office at 970-613-7500.

Monday, October 19th - Chicken strips

Tuesday, October 20th - French bread boat

Wednesday, October 21st - Hamburger

Thursday, October 22nd - Walking taco

Friday, October 23rd - Teriyaki beef lo mein

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Berthoud Elementary School

Email: angie.adair@tsd.org

Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudes

Location: 560 Bunyan Avenue, Berthoud, CO 80513

Phone: (970) 613-7500

Facebook: facebook.com/berthoudelementary/