The Growler

• Upcoming Events
• Lost & Found
• Ashland Schools Foundation Support Needed!
• What is Executive Functioning?
• Counseling Changes
• PTO Update
• Ongoing need: Snacks
• Volunteering at School

• April 7-11 Book Fair! Available before & after school, and open during Art Night!
• Thursday April 10th Art Night 6PM in the Gym
• Wednesday April 16th Kindergarten Open House 2-4 PM in the Kindergarten classrooms
• Thursday April 24th Spring Sing, see specifics below
• Friday May 2nd Bingo Night 6-8 PM in the Gym

There are a lot of items in the lost and found! We are putting them outside the entrance to the gym under the outdoor covered area. It will be there all week, stop by during Book Fair and Art Night to see if your child has items left behind. All unclaimed items will go to GoodWill next week!

What do ceramics supplies, owl pellets, Hobbit cloaks and track t-shirts all have in common?

They were all provided to Bellview this year through Ashland Schools Foundation grants!

Help raise funds for next year's great projects by joining us for a night of food, drink and community at the Bellview Outreach Party, April 22nd from 4pm-7pm at the Ashland Food Co-op classroom.

Sign up to volunteer here. And visit the Grants page of our website to learn more about all of this year's ASF-funded projects!

If the Bellview date doesn't work for you, here are some other times that you can join!

• Tuesday, April 15: Willow Wind, TRAILS, AMS and AHS

• Tuesday, April 22: Bellview Elementary, AMS and AHS

• Thursday, April 24: Walker Elementary, AMS and AHS

• Friday, April 25: Helman Elementary, AMS and AHS

Erica Thompson (she, her)

Executive Director

Ashland Schools Foundation

(541) 482-8197

Here are a few ways to support the development of your child's executive functioning skills at home:

• Create routines- morning, after school, bedtime
• Post a family schedule or calendar for your child to refer to
• Provide time for them to organize their things on a regular basis
• Assign chores for each family member
• Use timers for work or chore completion
• Play games together, especially games that require some strategy

For more ideas, click here

Funding Drive Update

A total of $902.18 was raised through the recent PTO Special Fund Drive! These funds will go directly to our teachers at Bellview to cover classroom supplies and field trip costs. Thank you for your generous donations, and thank you for your continuous support of our students!

Art Night Event

When: April 10th, 6pm - 7pm @ Bellview Gym

Join us for an evening of celebration of all our Bobcat Artists and the work they have put into creating their masterpieces! The collection will showcase artwork from each student.

Volunteers are needed before and during this event! Click on the sign up link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A9AD22A0FB6-55678783-artnight#/

Bobcat Bingo Event

When: Friday, May 2nd, 6pm - 8pm @ Bellview Gym

Bingo cards are $1 per card or $8 for 10.
More than one winner per round of Bingo!
Raffle Tickets: $1 Pizza Dinner: $8

Bingo Prizes include: National Geographic Science Kits, Treehouse Books Gift Cards, Swim Passes, and more!
Raffle Prize Themes include: Art Supplies, Self-Care, Coffee & Plants, and the list goes on...

Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for an Emcee to keep our event on track. If interested, please contact Jamie and Ellie, jmesue27@yahoo.com and womenfly@gmail.com

We will also need help before, during and after the event. Click on the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44AAA929A6F49-55751211-bobcat#/

Yearbook Sale - Deadline April 21st

Order your copy of Bellview's 2024/25 Yearbook!

The yearbook is a wonderful keepsake filled with pages of amazing memories your child can look back on for years to come. Link: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool

School I.D. Number: 309460-2501

PTO Meeting in May and Past Minutes
The next PTO (Parent-Teacher-Organization) meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ Bellview Library. Child care and pizza will be provided. All are welcome to attend.

Meeting minutes from the January 9th meeting and the April 3rd meeting are included in this newsletter.

Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!

Book Fair 2025 is fast approaching, and we need volunteers! The event runs April 7th - 11th. This is a great opportunity to help the school during a time that you're likely already there. Please note that setup/takedown will require moderate lifting.

Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABA72BA1FEC43-55666663-bookfair

Get Involved in 2025/26!

The PTO is a parent-led organization that supports the Bellview school community, teachers and families with community building events and activities. These initiatives are coordinated by grown ups, parents and loved ones with the sole purpose to enhance the experience for the students attending Bellview.

There are a few volunteer openings coming up at the start of the 2025 school year. There are options for all schedules, from short-term tasks to committee roles. Please contact the PTO if you are interested or would like to learn more. The positions are: Treasurer, Spirit Wear Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Carnival Coordinator and Book Fair Host.

We make some basic snacks available to students that don't have one in the office. The demand for snacks has grown exponentially this year. If you are able to pack a snack or two in your child's bag each day, please do! We are very active here at school and our student's brains need fuel for all that learning. If you are able to purchase any extra snacks to donate to the school, that would help our budget and our students tremendously. Please consider donating some healthy snacks if you are able. Thank you for all that you do to support our students!

How To Become a Volunteer:

Step 1:
Complete the Volunteer Registration Form, which includes the Notice of Background Check form.

Once completed, please submit the forms and a copy of your driver’s license to the Office Manager of the school where the volunteer position is needed. Forms may also be mailed or faxed to the school office. If no school is specified, forms may be submitted to 885 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520.
Once you have passed your background check, you are cleared to apply to volunteer for any position throughout the school year. No additional background check is necessary, however, it is necessary to repeat this process each school year.

Step 2:
Mark your calendar with the agreed upon days and times. Please note that certain positions require training and a time commitment. Make sure you can fulfill the volunteer commitments before agreeing to the position.

Be prompt and dependable. Call ahead if you are ill or unable to keep your appointed times. When you commit to volunteering, people are depending on you.

She, Her

Email: christine.mccollom@ashland.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/bes
Location: 1070 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-1310
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellview-Elementary-School-104141858437771