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"All smart devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds (AirPods, etc.), may be brought to school but must be silenced and stored away during school hours."

FEBRUARY

2/16 - Presidents' Day (NO SCHOOL)

2/17 - School Improvement Day (NO SCHOOL)

2/20 - Bring $1 to wear PJs and support Project Linus Fundraiser

2/20 - 2026-27 Kindergarten Registration Window Closes

2/20 - End or Trimester 2 (T2 Report Cards available on HAC 3/3)

2/21- PTO Trivia Night @ Moose Lodge 5:30-9:30 PM

2/25 - Elementary Early Release Day 2:35 Dismissal

2/26 - Half day for students NO SCHOOL IN PM 12:00 Dismissal

2/26 - PTO Urban Air Fundraiser

2/27 - Institute Day (NO SCHOOL)

MARCH

3/6 - BG Talent Show Rehearsal

3/7 - BG Talent Show 3:00-5:30 PM

3/12 - PTO La Mesa Fundraiser

3/16 - PTO Meeting @ 2 PM in BG Staff Lounge

3/24 - PTO Wingstop Fundraiser

3/25 - Elementary Early Release Day 2:35 Dismissal

3/30 - 4/3 Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

We would like to share a new interactive bulletin board we’re using called a Seek & Find board. The board invites students to look closely, search for specific items and make connections rather than just glance at a display. This builds observation skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and perseverance—skills we use every day in reading, math, and critical thinking. It’s designed to be engaging and purposeful. A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Wise and Mrs. Pfeiffer for putting the board together for our BG students.

Please be sure to send your child with appropriate outdoor clothing for recess.

Please label your child's jacket, gloves, hat, etc. whenever possible. It helps us return items to their owner if they end up in lost & found.

Do you have left over party favors or random items in your junk drawer? Please consider donating items to Bell Graham for our first interactive student bulletin board. Place them in the donation box outside of Dr. Dieckman's office.

Thank you for your donations!

Dr. Dieckman

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.

You can email your child's teacher directly from HAC. After logging in, click on the "classes" image on the top menu. You will be able to view your child's schedule. Each of your child's teachers are listed under "teacher." If you right click on a name, you are given a "copy email address" option.

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.

We appreciate our volunteers and value your time. When you are in the building for any reason, please be respectful of classroom instruction and do not make unexpected visits to your child's classroom. Thank you for helping us minimize classroom disruptions.

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

We are happy to report that we will have a therapy dogs visiting us again this year. Please reach out to Dr. Dieckman if you have any questions.

Website: bellgraham.d303.org
Location: 4N505 Fox Mill Blvd St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: 331-228-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/BellGrahamElementary
Twitter: @BellGrahamD303

Fiddle Fest is open to all second year orchestra players and up, their families, friends and the community. We will be playing a variety of alternative styles of music. We invite all those who play guitar, banjo, mandolin or a string instrument to join us!

• Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Location: St. Charles East High School Gym - 1020 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, 60174.
• Dress Rehearsal: 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Arrival time is 4:30 pm to tune.
• Pizza Dinner: 6:00 pm (available for all participants and volunteers) $5.00 cash at the door.
• Festival Performance: 7:00 pm

Questions? Ask your school orchestra director or contact Rita.Borkowski@d303.org

In order to plan adequately for this event, we MUST have an accurate count of all participants by Feb. 19!

Registration Deadline is due by Thursday, February 19, 2026!

This awesome dance party is a public event and will take place in the small gymnasium at St. Charles North High School. The Project Dance proceeds support organizations within our district and our community that involve individuals with Special Needs. We provide a safe and comfortable environment where anyone and everyone is invited, no special attire is needed!

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