BG eNews

SEPTEMBER

9/1 - Curriculum Night (see details below)

9/4 - Institute Day (NO SCHOOL)

9/7 - Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

9/10 - We run a Monday schedule on Thursday, 9/10

9/17 - Bring $1 to support Kick-A-Thon and wear a hat
9/18 - PTO Fun Run (check for details in the PTO newsletter)

9/24 - Bring $1 to support Kick-A-Thon and wear pajamas

9/30 - Elementary School Early 2:35 Dismissal

OCTOBER

10/8 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)

10/9 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)

10/12 - Columbus Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

10/26 - PTO Meeting 2:00 PM

10/28 - Elementary School Early 2:35 Dismissal

The PTO has a new newsletter! If you would like to be added, please email the PTO at bgeblast@gmail.com

Please be mindful of our neighbors’ driveways during school drop-off and pick-up. We know things can get busy, but avoid blocking driveways—even for a few minutes—so residents can safely get in and out of their homes.

Thank you for helping us be good neighbors and for keeping the drop-off and pick-up process safe and respectful for everyone in our community!

Dear Bell-Graham Families,

Each year we look forward to welcoming you into the building for Curriculum Night. During that time, we share curriculum resources, curriculum updates, as well as a few other important pieces of information. This year we are taking a slightly different approach to Curriculum Night presentations. We would like to use this time to share with you what it means to be a student in our school and in our classrooms. We’d like to give you a more authentic glimpse into what your child’s day looks like and how we are supporting the whole child, beyond just their academics. This is our one time during the year to express in person how much we value the home-school partnership. It also will give us a chance to share with you how we, as a BG staff, work collaboratively in all aspects of your child’s day.

In order to ensure we can spend our limited time together on these important topics, we will be sharing the curriculum content slide decks with you for you to review at your convenience. Parents are welcome to reach out to their child’s teacher with questions regarding curriculum content after reviewing the slide decks.

We look forward to seeing everyone at this Parent Only event.

Curriculum Night Schedule: Tuesday September 1

5:00-5:20pm- Administration Presentation in Community Room for Parents (Session #1)

5:30-5:55pm- Session #1 for Grades 3-5

6:05-6:30pm- Session #2 for Grades 3-5 & Session #1 for Grades K-2

6:40-7:05pm- Session #2 for Grades K-2

7:10-7:30pm- Administration Presentation in Community Room for Parents (Session #2)

Absences are submitted from the Attendance tile. If you have more than one student, confirm the correct student is selected at the top of the screen, then click Report Absence.

On the Attendance screen, click Report Absence in the upper right corner.

In the Report Absences window:

1. Select the Type of Absence: All Day, Arrive Late, or Leave Early. Middle and high school families also have a Classes option for specific class periods.
2. Confirm the Start Date. It defaults to the current date.
3. Choose a reason from the Select A Reason dropdown.
4. Enter an explanation in the Note field. This field is required.
5. Use Add doctor’s note or document to attach a physician note or other documentation, if applicable.
6. Click Save.

Submitting an absence sends a request to the school office. It is not recorded until office staff accepts it, at which point it appears on your student’s attendance record.

Please note that the For Families diagnostic results report is easily accessible from your child’s i-Ready dashboard. In lieu of being backpacked home, this will be considered the primary method for providing these results to you. Please click the button for directions on how to access the report.

Please note: The code for accessing reports is only good for the current school year. Once the school year is over the code no longer works, so please print or download your student’s report as soon as possible.

When will pictures be sent home?

Expect prepaid picture packages from 8/17 to be sent home with your child in mid September.

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.

It is essential that your child’s bus backpack tag remains securely attached to the top loop of their backpack.

Please take a few minutes to ensure that your child’s tag is clearly visible and securely fastened. If a replacement tag is needed at any time, please notify your child’s teacher and the school office as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

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.

As ParentVUE serves as an official and confidential system recording communication and submission of student information, it is imperative that students not have access to their parent/guardian’s accounts. If you have shared your credentials with your student in the interim, it is requested that you reset passwords to maintain this confidential connection between parents/guardians and the school.

Below is a description of the tiles available in ParentVUE.

• Calendar:
• Provides the District 303 calendar
• Current Schedule:
• Shows class schedule information for the current school year
• Ability to email teachers of the scheduled classes
• Report Card:
• Provides access to student report cards (when available)

• School Information:
• Displays school address, phone number, principal name, and staff list
• Student Information:
• Shows information submitted through school registration
• Attendance:
• Allows parents/guardians to submit day-of or next-day absences for the school to review and record
• Provides parents/guardians with student attendance records including excused and unexcused absences, tardies, office visits, field trips, etc.

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.

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

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

The St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education voted on August 10, 2026, to place a ballot initiative on the November 3 ballot asking the community whether the District should issue bonds to fund maintenance needs and educational facility improvements. Read the full press release here.

In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, especially those faced with financial hardship.

If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships have several supports available for families including: school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete Family Resource Form by September 11, 2026.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras.

Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 11 de septiembre.