BG eNews
October 23, 2026
Important Dates:
OCTOBER
10/26 - Picture Retake Day (add your child's name to retake list )
10/26 - PTO Meeting 2:00 PM
10/26 -10/30 - Spirit Week (details below)
10/28 - Elementary School Early 2:35 Dismissal
10/30 - Fall Party Day
NOVEMBER
11/3 - Election Day (NO SCHOOL)
11/4 - Deadline to RSVP for Veterans Day Breakfast (details below)
11/6 - 3rd Grade Author Visit Field Trip (refer to 10/14/26 email)
11/6 - Bring $1 to wear your PJs to school and help provide holiday gifts for local families in need!
11/6- End of 1st Trimester
11/11 - Veteran's Day Assembly
11/13 - Big Hearts Donation Deadline (details below)
11/16 - PTO Meeting 2:00 in BG Staff Lounge
11/18 - Elementary School Early 2:35 Dismissal
11/18 - Report Cards available on ParentVUE
11/20 - School Assembly
11/23-11/27 - Non Attendance Days & Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
Upcoming October Spirit Week
Erin's Law
This letter is to inform you about Erin’s Law (Illinois Public Act 097-1147), an Illinois law passed in February, 2011 that requires public schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for all children in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades.
Looking for PTO Information?
The PTO has a new newsletter! If you would like to be added, please email the PTO at bgeblast@gmail.com
Picture Day/Retake Info.
What if I want my child to have their picture retaken on 10/26 after seeing the photo from 8/17?
Click here to add their name to the retake list.
I forgot to prepay, can I still order?
Yes, but expect to pay a shipping fee.
Click here to order & ENTER CODE 0497CD
My child was absent on picture day, when are retakes?
10/26/26
Click here to add their name to the retake list.
Have questions?
Fall Party Costumes on 10/30
☕ Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP - DEADLINE NOV. 4th 🍩
Health Office Newsletter
🎁 Bell Graham’s 2026 Holiday Collection Drive 🎁
Thank you for helping our Bell Graham Bobcats spread kindness this holiday season!
BG Best System & Winners
🐶 Morning Therapy Dogs
We have therapy dogs visiting us at arrival again this year. Please reach out to Dr. Dieckman if you have any questions.
Lost & Found - Unclaimed Items Donated Monthly
Our lost & found is conveniently located in the lunch room where every student has a daily opportunity to look for lost items. Please encourage your child to check for misplaced items. Don't forget to label as much as possible. We regularly donate unclaimed items.
Need to pick your child up early?
Please call the office when you are 5 minutes away and we will have your child ready and waiting for you at the office. You will have to press the buzzer to come inside the vestibule to sign them out on our iPad. 331-228-2100.
Visitors & Volunteers
Parent/Community Member Volunteer Form
Bell Graham is committed to being respectful, responsible and safe. When individual students show one or all of these attributes, they receive a BG Buck. They can use the buck for individual class raffles that are offered weekly or they can put the buck in a monthly drawing for staff, parent, and community experiences. If you would be interested in providing an experience for students at BG, please fill out the form below and Dr. Dieckman will reach out to you. Thank you for your time and generosity.
Bell-Graham Resources
*Calendars may be revised. Take note of approval and revision dates.
Submitting an Absence in ParentVUE
i-Ready Results (Grades 2-5)
Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals, & Early Pick Ups
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
PushCoin, Food Services & Waivers
Bell Graham Elementary School
Mr. Trevor Huisinga - Assistant Principal
Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary







