BES Parent Update

October

12 - 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences

21- BES Picture Retakes

29- Classroom Halloween Parties

Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the possibility of being repeated over time. There are different types of bullying that include verbal, social, physical and cyber bullying.

Some Signs your child is being bullied may include:

• Unexplained injuries
• Missing or damaged personal items
• Frequent stomach or headaches and not wanting to go to school or faking illness
• Changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Decline in academic success or grades
• Sudden change or loss in friendships
• Feeling sad, depressed or helpless

Signs your child may be bullying others may include:

• Getting into fights
• Hanging around with other kids who bully others
• Becoming more aggressive
• Increased concerns from teachers or principal
• Difficulty taking responsibility or blaming others
• Worried about their reputation or popularity

Supporting children who are being bullied and children who are bullying others is very important! Tips for supporting children include:

• Listen to the child
• Validate their feelings and reassure them
• Encourage them to stand up for themselves by walking away or asking an adult at school for help
• Focus on your child and avoid contacting other parents who may be involved, reach out to your child's teacher or principal to give information and bring awareness to the situation

Parent-Teacher Conferences are starting on Monday! These meetings are a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their successes, and work together to support their growth. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend — your partnership makes a big difference in your child’s education.

If you are unable to make your scheduled conference, please contact your child's teacher or the office as soon as possible to reschedule. BES Office Phone: 719-346-8166

Just a reminder to please park on the west side of 11th if you're planning to park and walk your child to the front doors in the morning or if you plan to pick them up in the afternoon. Buses drive across the playground in the afternoon and need to be able to drive onto the playground from the north and exit to the south. Please do not block any crosswalks or the bus path. Please also follow crosswalk signs and guards as you drop off and pick up your children.

Students had a great time going to the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department to learn about fire prevention. Each grade had different opportunities to explore parts of the fire department and learn what our volunteer fire fighters encounter with each call. Now is a great time to make a plan with your family about emergencies if you haven't done so already!

Monday

• Breakfast - Breakfast burrito, oranges, milk
• Lunch - Country fried steak, mashed potato, gravy, peaches, hot roll, milk

Tuesday

• Breakfast - Muffin, smoothie, milk
• Lunch - Taco soup, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, pears, milk

Wednesday

• Breakfast - Cereal, banana, milk
• Lunch - Sloppy Joes, tater tots, fruit cocktail, milk

Thursday

• Breakfast - French toast casserole, berry sauce, sausage, apple, milk
• Lunch - Orange chicken, rice, broccoli, mandarin orange, egg roll, milk

Cold Lunch is ONLY offered at the Middle and High School. Subject to change for deliveries or product availability. Changes are communicated through district texts.