BES Parent Update

As we return from Spring Break, we’re excited to share that our schoolwide attendance rate is sitting right at 94%—just barely, but we’ll take it! Our goal for the year is 95%, and we’re within reach as we head into the final stretch of the school year.

What makes this even more meaningful is the growth we’ve seen. Last year, our overall attendance rate was 91%, so this represents a significant improvement for our school community. Because of your efforts and commitment, we’ve already gained back over 750 student days of learning this year. That is a huge win for our students.

Thank you for continuing to prioritize attendance and partnering with us to ensure students are here, engaged, and learning each day. Let’s keep the momentum going and finish the year strong!

Clue #1: The mystery staff member’s birthday is on a day that had a great impact on the history of the United States.

Clue #2: The mystery staff member would like to make photo scrapbooks for their family when they retire.

Clue #3: The mystery staff member is expecting her third grandbaby in April and has the same last name as another staff member in our building.

Circle Drive Access Closed - Monday, March 23

Traffic Update – Monday, March 23

Access to the north circle drive will be closed on Monday, March 23 as the city completes a curb project that began over Spring Break.

Preschool Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
All preschool drop-off and pick-up will take place on the south side of campus, near the grassy area south of the old gym. Staff will have the sign-in/out sheet available there for parents.

If you are dropping off your preschool student late, please use the main entrance on the west side of the building.

K–4 Arrival & Dismissal:
Arrival for K–4 students will remain the same as normal. Dismissal will also follow normal procedures with one exception—kindergarten may use the south side of the old gym for dismissal at the end of the day on Monday if needed.

We expect this to be a short-term inconvenience and anticipate the work will be completed by Monday. We will keep you updated if there are any changes to the city’s plans. The road on the north side will be repaved later this spring, so this will also serve as a helpful practice for managing those future disruptions.

Save the Dates – Important April Events

As we look ahead to a busy and exciting month, please take a moment to mark a couple of important dates on your calendar:

April 7 – Music Concert at the BHS Auditorium
Our students have been working hard and are excited to showcase their talents. We hope you can join us for a great evening of music and celebration!
April 12–14 – CMAS Testing (3rd & 4th Grade)
These are important testing days for our students. We ask that families prioritize attendance on these dates to help avoid the need for makeup testing. Being present and on time helps students feel confident and keeps the testing schedule running smoothly.

Thank you for your support in helping our students be present for both the fun moments and the important academic milestones this month!

Thank You

We would like to extend a big thank you to our PTO and wonderful parent volunteers for providing food and drinks for our staff during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your generosity and support mean so much to our teachers and staff, and it truly helps make those long conference days more enjoyable. We appreciate everything you do for our school and students!

Wildlife Officer Visits

We’d like to give a big thank you to Officer Ben Meier from the Department of Wildlife for spending time with our 2nd–4th grade students here at BES. He brought learning to life with hands-on activities that included skull identification, fishing education, and exploring animal hides.

Our students were fully engaged and loved the opportunity to connect classroom learning to the outdoors in such a meaningful way. Experiences like this spark curiosity, build appreciation for wildlife, and create lasting memories.

We are grateful for Officer Meier’s time, expertise, and commitment to working with our students!

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