BCE Tidbits
November 5, 2026
THANK YOU PTA
A HUGE thank you to our AMAZING PTA for all you do to make BCE such a special place! Our staff is beyond grateful for the beautiful, fresh, clean, and inviting staff lounge you created for us. We know it took so much time, hard work, and love, and it turned out absolutely AMAZING! We LOVE it!
Thank you, also, for bringing our community together for a fun Halloween Boo Bash! From the trunk-or-treat and games to the super cool magic show, it was a spooktacular celebration for everyone! Lastly, the kids had so much fun decorating pumpkins grown right from our BCE garden (see pictures below)! Thank you for organizing a fun way for them to get creative.
PTA, we appreciate your endless energy, creativity, generosity, and all the heart you put into making BCE a wonderful place for our staff, students, and families. We are SO lucky to have you!
BCE Garden: let’s dig in! Thanks to our amazing community and volunteers, we have continued to grow and donate a bounty of fresh produce for the Backpack Society. You rock!
The BCE Garden Committee needs a few extra hands. Here’s how you can help:
Sign up for bulb planting with students | Friday, Nov. 13: Help our kids plant tulip bulbs so we can enjoy a burst of spring color next year! Shifts are just 20 minutes long (timed to each grade’s recess schedule), and no gardening experience is needed!
Quick heads-up: Bulb planting is an optional recess activity, so it’s possible not every student or class will participate. If you’re hoping to dig in alongside your child, chat with them beforehand so they know to join in the garden during recess when it is offered!
Golden Guest Before School Event
Bear Canyon is inviting students to have a "Golden Guest" (think grandparent or other trusted older adult) of their choice bring them to school on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Golden Guests are welcome to come to the gym at 8:10 AM for some coffee and a donut. When the 8:30am bell rings, students will hug their guests goodbye and head to classrooms to begin their day of learning. Because of security logistics, golden guests are only invited into the gym. This is just a fun way for the special golden individuals in your student's life to have a sweet start to the day.
Please let us know if your golden guest would like to attend here (free of cost): https://golden-guest-rsvp-2026.cheddarup.com/
CONGRATULATIONS to our Energy Bus FastPass Recipients: FastPass students are nominated by a teacher or staff member for exceptional demonstration of one or more of our Energy Bus principles. This is a special privilege for students who are going above and beyond to show that they are leaders and are "Being the Driver'' of their own bus. FastPass recipients have their picture taken with either Mrs. Sullivan or Mrs. Bower, receive a certificate and get to choose a special prize. Nominations will continue so watch for future recipients as well! Congratulations to our most recent FastPass winners:
CARSON
Carson has already made so much progress this year! He is working hard every day, sets goals for himself, and has a positive attitude. ~Mrs. Harris
ELEANOR
Kindergarten Admissions and Open Enrollment for the 27/28 school year!
Parents, if your family is open enrolled at Bear Canyon and would like to apply for your Kindergarten student to attend Bear Canyon for the 27/28 school year, you must complete the Admissions Process.
Please complete this process by January 11th.
Questions? Click HERE for the Kindergarten Admissions process.
If you have open enrolled your child in BCE and they want to attend Mountain Ridge Middle School you will need to complete the Open Enrollment process. Link is found below.
Do you know anyone who lives outside of our BCE neighborhood boundaries, but they would like to attend Bear Canyon? Please pass on the news that Open Enrollment is opening soon. They can begin the Admissions process on the Bear Canyon Elementary or DCSD website.
First Round Open Enrollment for the 27/28 school year opens on November 2rd at 8am and closes on December 1st at 4:00pm.
Click HERE to begin the process.
Want to make a big difference in a short amount of time?
The Watch D.O.G.S. program is a great way for dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures to get involved at Bear Canyon. Not a Dad? No worries, we welcome Heroes of the Hallway™and Moms of Marvelous Students too! Whether you're helping with crosswalk duty, recess, or just being a positive presence on campus, your time makes a difference.
Please click HERE to sign up
4th & 5th Grade Band and Orchestra
Please click HERE for information!
Do you have questions? Email the Bear Canyon band and orchestra teachers!
Band Director: Eliot Sale: esale@dcsdk12.org
Orchestra Director: Aaron Adams: aaron.adams.musiclessons@gmail.com
Register: www.mveim.org
BCE Choir
Grades: 1st-5th
Email Mr. Sale to register
The Createry Workshop
Each session offers a different variety of arts and crafts. We also throw in a little science, engineering and math just for funzies!
Grades K-5th
Every Monday, except non-student days
3:30-4:30pm
Click HERE to register
Kidstage
Hi Everyone!
Our class starts soon! Please register early as space is limited!
"How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Follow the curious and kind-hearted Cindy Lou Who as she questions the true meaning of Christmas in a town dazzled by lights, gifts, and tradition—while the infamous Grinch plots to steal it all away from the snowy slopes of Mount Crumpit.
Filled with colorful characters, playful narration, music, and laugh-out-loud moments, this production explores themes of compassion, belonging, and redemption, reminding audiences of all ages that the spirit of Christmas isn’t found in presents, but in connection, kindness, and community.
Perfect for families and holiday audiences alike, this charming performance delivers festive cheer with a meaningful message that lingers long after the final bow.
Dates/Times
THURSDAYS from 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
10/22 - 12/10 (skip 11/26)
Show on 12/10/26 at 6:30pm in the Bear Canyon Gym
Registration link
Bear Canyon - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
If you have any questions, simply reply to this email. Registration for this class is $225.