BISCAYNE FAMILIES

Red Ribbon Week kicks off this Thursday! See calendar of events below to see how we will bring awareness to this national Drug and Bully Prevention Campaign. See below for other school happenings over the next 2 weeks...

Picture Day THIS THURSDAY

Students must be in school uniform for fall/yearbook picture
Parents can pre-order pictures using link below

Note: Prices go up after pre-order

After School Dance THIS THURSDAY

Red Ribbon Kick Off Dance sponsored by BELA PTA this week

TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS
PURCHASE at PTA site only https://besknights.givebacks.com/shop
The dance is open to ALL grade levels! Snack, drink, Red Ribbon gift included

Candy Competition

Please donate individually wrapped candy packages to our school. ALL CANDY will go towards our upcoming Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival games.
The 3 classes that bring in the most candy will win a class party!!

Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

DECORATED TRUNKS NEEDED: Sign up to be a decorated Trunk at our Fall Festival.

Check out pics below of a few of our decorated trunks from last year for inspiration AND sign up

LAST DAY TO PAY = TUESDAY 10/21

TICKETS SOLD ON PTA WEBSITE ONLY! LINK BELOW. NO CASH.
SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED
Concessions will be sold by Safety Patrols : Cash ONLY

CLICK HERE to PURCHASE TICKETS

The BATTLE of the CLASSES is ON!

Candy donations are needed for our Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
Please send candy donations with your students >Teachers will collect candy > PTA will pick up all donations from the classrooms
The 3 classes with the most candy donations will win a class party
Winners will be announced 10/30 during evening school announcements

THIS WEEK! - OCTOBER 23rd

Fall/Yearbook Picture Day is Thursday October 23rd
Students Must Wear School Uniform Shirt , this photo will go in School Yearbook
Students will have an opportunity to wear clothing of their choice during Spring Pictures
Parent volunteers needed to assist with Picture Day

Volunteer sign up : https://signup.com/go/XnEQKQp

MUST have Active DCPS Volunteer application on file

CLICK HERE to view packages and order online ACCESS CODE: 707964

STARTS THIS WEEK !!

Participate where you can! Can't wait to see your style

REMINDER: The first day of Red Ribbon Week is ALSO Yearbook Picture Day. Plan to wear your uniform tops with your crazy socks Thursday 10/23

SAVE the DATE!!

This year our PTA and Boys and Girls Club is planning another Stellar event, and it will be even more exciting than last year

See flyer for details and click button below to participate as a decorated trunk!

Don't have time to create? Hint: Amazon sell Trunk or Treat car Kit
The winner of the Best Decorated Car will win a $50 Gift Card the night of the event

CLICK HERE to HOST a Decorated Trunk

Don't forget to pay for upcoming Field trip via School Cash Online
Last Day to pay10/27 - After due date, event cannot be reopened

Show some Love to our STELLAR Principal !

October is National Principals Month! This month is recognized across the nation to honor the hard work, leadership, and impact of school principals.

Take a moment this month to express your gratitude to our STELLAR PRINCIPAL- Mrs. McBride. Let our principal know just how much her tireless efforts, school vision, and determination to see our students succeed mean to you and you family!

BATTLE OF THE CLASSES: Canned Food Drive

Our November Battle of the Classes is HERE -- a Canned Food Drive

Donate NOW until November 14th

BELA vs. Gregory Drive Elementary to support our communities
The CLASS that brings in the most canned foods will win a trip to the Gator Bowl !!

DONATE TO OUR PTA TO SUPPORT WHAT WE ARE DOING

PTA plans many of the student and family activities
It's not too late to support our efforts!
Volunteering is NOT required, your membership alone makes a difference
Don't want the "membership" >>>>> DONATE at the link below

CLICK HERE to Join or Donate to Biscayne PTA

DCPS EARLY CHECK OUT POLICY:

As a reminder, students will not be released after 2:15 PM per DCPS policy. In addition, please reserve early pick up for days when it is absolutely needed. We understand that appointments and emergencies come up at times but please ensure your child is in school the entire day when possible.

APPLY TODAY !!

DCPS requires all volunteers and chaperones to have an active and valid volunteer application.

The same application is needed for volunteering opportunities and field trip chaperones. We encourage any parents, grandparents, family members who may want to get involved at BELA to complete

**DCPS is currently reporting longer than usual processing times **

CLICK HERE to apply for DCPS Volunteer Application

Did you know that the School Choice application window opens December 1st. Join an informative Enrollment Support Webinar designed specifically for families of rising 6th graders!

Learn about:
Magnet and Special Transfer Options
Application priorities
How the lottery works
Whether you’re exploring options beyond your neighborhood school or just want to understand the process better, this session is for you! Staff will be available to answer your questions.

Click here to Register

Varsity Tutors to offers DCPS students personalized learning support when they need it. Students across the district will receive unlimited live support from highly qualified tutors in all core subject areas. They can also attend interactive extracurricular classes and clubs i.e. coding and financial literacy via enrichment classes. Additionally, they can receive essay review and writing support.

How do students access the platform?

· Students click on Blended Learning, then the Varsity Tutors icon, and log in with Clever.

Parents can visit https://www.varsitytutors.com/school-solutions/duval for support for their students. There are also a document attached below for parents to get more information about this opportunity.

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BELA IS A UNIFORM SCHOOL

EVERY student expected to be in :

Tops: RED, BLACK, GREY
Bottoms: Khaki and Black

Show your school pride EVERY FRIDAY! Wear your school spirit shirt!

Click here to purchase School Shirts

School Doors Open at 8a.

Please do NOT drop off before 8a
*THERE IS NO ADULT SUPERVISION BEFORE 8A
Please keep your student safe, by allowing them to wait in the car, or standing with them until the doors open

Car Rider loop should be utilized for drop off until 8:25a
Instruction begins at 8:30a PROMPTLY
Arrival after 8:30a is considered TARDY
Please follow proper drop off and pick up procedures to ensure safety
ALL CHANGES to STUDENT route of dismissal MUST be made in PikMyKid App ** changes cannot be made over the phone to front office staff**

CLICK HERE for more BELA highlights on our Facebook page -- LIKE and SHARE

Ms. Wilson

One of our Stellar educators. Ms. Wilson shows up daily with a smile on her face ready to teach, advocate, encourage, and support. Thank you for making a difference!

Mr. Brown

One of our AMAZING Paraprofessionals. Mr. Brown shows up every day ready to help, guide, and uplift students. We appreciate his patience, kindness, and commitment. Mr. Brown makes students feel seen, understood, and empowered daily

* PLEASE NOTE : NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS THIS SCHOOL YEAR

See Current District School Calendar below, click link for more details and most up to date changes

CLICK HERE to access DCPS most up to date academic calendar

PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION

per DCPS : ALL parent-teacher communication should be via Rooms in Duval Schools App

Please ensure you have downloaded the DUVAL Schools APP, once connected you will have access to:

Communicate with your childs' teacher via classROOMS
Receive all school and district communications, texts, and emails, and alerts

FOCUS - PARENT ACCOUNT

See below to link Parent Account to Student Account.

Parent Account needed to view students grades
View progress reports that will post this week
Update Contact information
Register for school bus or do School Choice application for Middle School

CLICK HERE to learn about about Linked Parent Accounts

DISMISSAL APP - PIKMYKID

We utilize PikMyKid for dismissal. All families should download the app. This will allow you to have access to change your child's dismissal, who is allowed to pick up and see when your child is dismissed from school. All changes must be completed by 12:00pm daily.

Click attachment below for complete User Guide

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Stellar Newsletter

October 20th - October 24th

BISCAYNE FAMILIES

LAST DAY TO PAY = TUESDAY 10/21

The BATTLE of the CLASSES is ON!

THIS WEEK! - OCTOBER 23rd

STARTS THIS WEEK !!

SAVE the DATE!!

Show some Love to our STELLAR Principal !

BATTLE OF THE CLASSES: Canned Food Drive

DONATE TO OUR PTA TO SUPPORT WHAT WE ARE DOING

DCPS EARLY CHECK OUT POLICY:

APPLY TODAY !!

BELA IS A UNIFORM SCHOOL

Ms. Wilson

Mr. Brown

* PLEASE NOTE : NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS THIS SCHOOL YEAR

BELA Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Access to Care for DCPS students

Report Suspicious Behavior

PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION

FOCUS - PARENT ACCOUNT

DISMISSAL APP - PIKMYKID

BISCAYNE FAMILIES

RED RIBBON WEEK KickOff RED RIBBON WEEK KickOff

LAST DAY TO PAY = TUESDAY 10/21

CANDY COMPETITION - BRING IN YOUR CANDY !! CANDY COMPETITION - BRING IN YOUR CANDY !!

The BATTLE of the CLASSES is ON!

IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT DATES

PINK TUESDAY PINK TUESDAY

PICTURE DAY PICTURE DAY

THIS WEEK! - OCTOBER 23rd

RED RIBBON WEEK RED RIBBON WEEK

STARTS THIS WEEK !!

BELA FALL FESTIVAL - TRUNK OR TREAT BELA FALL FESTIVAL - TRUNK OR TREAT

SAVE the DATE!!

FIELD TRIP FIELD TRIP

NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH

Show some Love to our STELLAR Principal !

FRIENDLY REMINDERS FRIENDLY REMINDERS

CANNED FOOD DRIVE CANNED FOOD DRIVE

BATTLE OF THE CLASSES: Canned Food Drive

SUPPORT STUDENT ACTIVITIES SUPPORT STUDENT ACTIVITIES

DONATE TO OUR PTA TO SUPPORT WHAT WE ARE DOING

EARLY PICK UP EARLY PICK UP

DCPS EARLY CHECK OUT POLICY:

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS

APPLY TODAY !!

5th Grade Parents !! 5th Grade Parents !!

TUTORING AVAILABLE TUTORING AVAILABLE

SCHOOL UNIFORMS SCHOOL UNIFORMS

BELA IS A UNIFORM SCHOOL

DROP OFF and DISMISSAL DROP OFF and DISMISSAL

STELLAR HIGHLIGHTS STELLAR HIGHLIGHTS

STELLAR SPOTLIGHT STELLAR SPOTLIGHT

Ms. Wilson

Mr. Brown

2025-2026 District School Calendar 2025-2026 District School Calendar

*** PLEASE NOTE : NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS THIS SCHOOL YEAR **

ICYMI : IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ! ICYMI : IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

BELA Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Access to Care for DCPS students

Report Suspicious Behavior

PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION

FOCUS - PARENT ACCOUNT

DISMISSAL APP - PIKMYKID

* PLEASE NOTE : NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS THIS SCHOOL YEAR