March 7, 2014
Mrs. Dawn Kennaugh, Principal Parents, please do not drop your students off at school before 8:20 A.M. Students are showing up as early as 8:00. If you need to drop your students off early on a regular basis, please contact Adventure Club (925-5663) to enroll them in their before-school program. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Mon. 3/10 3/11-3/13 Thurs. 3/13 Fri. 3/14 Fri. 3/14 Fri. 3/21 Fri. 3/25 Fri. 3/28 Fri. 3/28 April 4 13 Mon. 5/26 Sat. 6/7 Tues. 6/10 Buffalo Wild Wings PTO Fundraiser PM Conferences (5:00 8:00 p.m.) Spring Pictures A.M. Half-Day For Students Wear Mixed-Up Clothing Wear Readable Shirt McDonalds Fundraiser 4-8 p.m. Popcorn and PJ Day PTO Science Night 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spring Break No Students Memorial Day Golf Outing Fundraiser for G.L. Blessings in a Backpack A.M. Half Day Last Day for Students
(unless additional make-up days are needed)
LUNCH MENU
3/10 ~ Breaded Chicken Patty Sandwich or Hot Ham & Cheese Bagel 3/11 ~ Chicken Nuggets & Roll or Turkey & Cheese Sub 3/12 ~ Cheese Pizza or Sloppy Joe On A Bun 3/13 ~ Breaded Chicken Rings & Roll or Baked Potato w/Broccoli & Cheese and Roll 3/14 ~ Half Day of School No Lunch You may do so quickly and easily by accessing the P/T Conferences link on Beagle's web page. If you do not have Internet access, you may also contact our office for assistance (925-5480). March is Reading Month, and minutes spent reading are invaluable! Please encourage your child to participate in our reading month incentives! Thank you again for the continued positive, healing thoughts and well-wishes as I recuperate from my auto accident. I appreciate your support more than I can express! As always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss any concerns, please contact me. HALF-DAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE Friday, March 14th Tuesday, June 10th Buses Arrive: 8:30 a.m. School Starts: 8:40 a.m. School Ends: 11:55 a.m. Buses Depart: 12:03 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM MRS. KENNAUGH
I was recently reading an article titled, "Top 5 Ways to Team up with Your Child's School" in an educational magazine. The article cites the following strategies to work with school to support your child's education: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Keep in touch with teachers. Join the Parent-Teacher Organization. Share your talents. Go to school events. Volunteer your time.
I couldn't help but notice that several of these strategies support attending parent-teacher conferences--which are quickly approaching! I truly hope you take this opportunity to team with us in order to provide your child a quality education. If you have not yet done so, please be sure to schedule a conference with your child's teacher.
Beagle Elementary School 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 www.glps.k12.mi.us
Phone (517) 925-5480 Fax (517) 925-5523
PTO NEWS Our Beagle Spring Staff Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 13. We are looking for volunteers and/or donations for many types of food, drinks, etc. We are doing a Beagle Favorites Potluck for the teachers and staff for lunch (about 100 people in all). We will need donations by 10 a.m. on Thursday. At this SlyReply link, you can see a list of the items that we are looking for. If there is something you see that you are interested in bringing, please sign up ASAP. We thank you in advance! If you have any questions/suggestions, etc., please contact Amy Hirschman ([email protected] or Stephanie Morgan ([email protected]). SPRING SWIM PROGRAM
Spring Swim Program Lessons at Grand Ledge High School pool beginning March 15th- May 17th. Classes will run on Saturdays for 8 weeks. No classes on April 5th -12th. 9:00-9:30*Starfish1st class for Parent & Tot for 2-5 yr. olds. 9:30-10:00 * Guppies- 2nd class for Parent & Tot for 2-5 yr olds, and taken Starfish first. 10:00-10:45 *Pre- Level 1, and Level 1 (session 1), and Level 4 10:45-11:30 * Level 2 (session 1), Level 3 (session 1), & Private (Cannot register for private lessons online- you must call Ann Manning to inquire at the number below) 11:30-12:15 *Level 1 (session 2), and Levels 4 (session 2), and Level 5 12:15-1:00 * Level 2 (session 2), Level 3 (session 2), Level 6, and Springboard Diving Cost: Parent & Tots $36.00, Levels $40.00, Pre-1 & Diving $50.00 & Private lessons are $25.00 for each 45 minutes.
COUNSELORS CORNER ~ Sandy Husted~
I often wish that everyone, especially parents, could witness the magic that I have observed within the walls of Beagle Elementary. They would see, as I have, dedication, love, caring, learning, and growth. We frequently hear distressing news, some of which involves schools. However, instead of concentrating on the negative, I would rather fill my bucket with the fact that there are many remarkable teachers who are dedicated, conscientious, extraordinary educators. At Beagle Elementary, I see bucket fillers who truly care about each child. I would like to share a story of a teacher who was seated next to the CEO of a large company at a dinner party. The CEO was impressed with the teacher and asked, Why have you spent all these years teaching? What have you made? The teacher responded, Ill tell you what I make every day. I make kids feel better. I make kids feel loved. I make them feel that learning is fun. I make kids wonder and appreciate. I make them appreciate the wonder of books. I make them see the good in others. I make them learn to listen and respect others. More than anything, I make a difference. Thats what I make. As conferences approach, I encourage parents and guardians to be bucket fillers and thank the adults that interact with your child (children) for making a difference. GRASP SUMMER PROGRAM **Look for information on GRASP (Grand Rapids Academic Summer Programs) in this weeks Friday folders.
FEBRUARY ATTENDANCE Congratulations to the 432 Beagle students with outstanding attendance (only one absence or less) in February. These students were rewarded with a Beagle Elementary School ROCKS pencil. Way to go on the AWESOME attendance!! SPRING PICTURES NEXT WEEK Spring portraits will be taken on Thursday, March 13. Order forms were sent home several weeks ago. Package prices and information are available on-line at www.geskusphoto.com
Beagle Elementary School 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 www.glps.k12.mi.us
Phone (517) 925-5480 Fax (517) 925-5523
FEELIN GOOD MILEAGE CLUB Lets Get Moving!
Register by the deadline (Friday, March 4) and your child will receive personalized punch cards to track their progress and a custom keychain to store Toe Tokens. You can register on-line at SparrowMilesClub.com or mail in the pre-paid business card that went home with students a few weeks ago.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
We are in the process of registering families to attend Kindergarten Round-up at Neff Kindergarten Center. If you have a child who will turn five on or before December 1st, 2014*, please click on the link below to register your child for a round-up session. Sessions will be held on March 18, 19, 25 and 27. If you do not live in the district but would like to enroll your child at Neff under schools of choice, you are also invited and encouraged to register to attend one of the round-up dates. 2014-15 KINDERGARTEN round-up REGISTRATION http://www.glcomets.net/parentc ommunityresources/20112012kindergartenroundup/ *In accordance with new legislation, parents may request a waiver for their students with birthdays between October 1 and December 1.
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FREE MINI COMETS SOCCER CLINICS
The Grand Ledge Soccer Club and GL Head Coach Scott Dane will be hosting three FREE soccer clinics this spring. The clinics will combine skill development in a low-pressure environment that maximizes the fun aspect of soccer. This is for boys and girls ages 4-8 and will be held at the Boughton Practice Field (South and Green Streets). The clinics will be held on three Saturdays -- April 26, May 3 and May 17 from 10-11 a.m. Every registered child will receive a FREE soccer ball at the clinic. Please preregister each child at www.glsoccer.org. Deadline to register and receive a free soccer ball is April 20. Children may attend all three clinics, but will only receive one soccer ball. ! If you have any questions, please contact GL Soccer Club president Ken Seelman at [email protected] or (517-896-9587.) The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places youll go. Dr. Seuss
Friday Schedule
March 7 Hats off to reading! Wear a readable hat March 14 Get mixed up in a good book! Wear mixed up clothing March 21 - Reading is on me! Wear a readable shirt March 28 Popcorn & PJs Day! Wear pajamas and free popcorn for students
Leaders are readers, no doubt about that. Reading helps you learn about whatever it is you want to know about. You can study up on an exotic travel destination, or new method of doing business. There will always be those willing to share their knowledge with you, and this gives you a jump on the situation so you can have as much information as possible. Reading and learning really are the ticket to getting around the globe.
Beagle Elementary School 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 www.glps.k12.mi.us
Phone (517) 925-5480 Fax (517) 925-5523
