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BG eNews

October 23, 2026

BG eNewsOctober 23, 2026
Bell-Graham Vision, Mission & Core Values
Bobcat Pledge
2026-27 Student Handbook
D303 Smart Device Procedure

Important Dates: Important Dates:

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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)

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Too much to keep track of? Subscribe to the BG Calendar!

Upcoming October Spirit Week Upcoming October Spirit Week

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Erin's Law 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? 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

Pre-Test CogAT Letter Fall 2026-27 for Grades 3 & 5

Picture Day/Retake Info. Picture Day/Retake Info.

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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?

Click here to contact our photo company directly.

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Fall Party Costumes on 10/30 Fall Party Costumes on 10/30

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☕ Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP - DEADLINE NOV. 4th 🍩 ☕ Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP - DEADLINE NOV. 4th 🍩

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Health Office Newsletter Health Office Newsletter

Health Office

Health Office

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🎁 Bell Graham’s 2026 Holiday Collection Drive 🎁 🎁 Bell Graham’s 2026 Holiday Collection Drive 🎁

Click here to view the SignUpGenius Wish Lists
All wish-list gifts are due by Friday, November 13, and should be left unwrapped and labeled with the specific child’s name.

Thank you for helping our Bell Graham Bobcats spread kindness this holiday season!
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BG Best System & Winners BG Best System & Winners

BG Rewards

BG Rewards

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🐶 Morning Therapy Dogs 🐶 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.

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Lost & Found - Unclaimed Items Donated Monthly Lost & Found - Unclaimed Items Donated Monthly

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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? Need to pick your child up early?

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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 Visitors & Volunteers

Visitors & Volunteers

Visitors & Volunteers

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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.

Parent/Community Member Volunteer Form

Bell-Graham Resources Bell-Graham Resources

Annual District Calendars * Note Elementary Early Dismissals

*Calendars may be revised. Take note of approval and revision dates.

Submitting an Absence in ParentVUE Submitting an Absence in ParentVUE

ParentVue

ParentVue

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i-Ready Results (Grades 2-5) i-Ready Results (Grades 2-5)

Grades 2-5 i-Ready Results

Grades 2-5 i-Ready Results

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Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals, & Early Pick Ups Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals, & Early Pick Ups

Attendance

Attendance

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Arrival & Dismissal Procedures Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Arrival & Dismissal

Arrival & Dismissal

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PushCoin, Food Services & Waivers PushCoin, Food Services & Waivers

Pushcoin, Food & Waivers

Pushcoin, Food & Waivers

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Recess Weather Guidelines
School Hours
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
BG Staff Directory
Release of Information Form
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Bell Graham Elementary School

Mrs. Amy Klueppel - Principal

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

CUSD 303 Information CUSD 303 Information

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Upcoming SEPAC Meetings
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D303 Referendum Webpage
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Virtual Coffee House Meeting Link
District Website
D303 Who to Contact Chart
Family & Community Liaison
Transportation Website
Safety & Security
D303 Technical Support
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