Newsletter 02/03/2025
2/2/2025 11:54 pm
ANNOUNCEMENT
BCS Trailblazers Night 3/17 - Buy your tickets NOW!
Join us for Beverly Cleary School Night as the Trail Blazers take on the Washington Wizards. All who purchase the discounted ticket using the provided link will be granted early access to Moda Center prior to the public to watch the Trail Blazers and Wizards warm-up. You won't want to miss it! Plus, a portion of the ticket sales will go to the BCS PTA. Tickets must be purchased by February 17!
EVENTS
BUY TICKETS NOW: Raise the Roof Capital Campaign Kickoff Event THIS THURSDAY @ The People's Courts
The PTA is launching a multi-year capital campaign to raise funds for a covered structure for the BCS playground. Kicking off the Raise the Roof Campaign is an adults-only fundraiser on Thursday, February 6th from 7pm to 10pm at the People's Courts (a BCS family owned businness). Help us elevate our playground by fundraising for an undercover play area while enjoying a fun night out with games, food and friends!. This is an Adult Only event. Tickets are $100 each. Purchase tickets and make an optional donation at the link below. Tickets Include: Pickleball (including equipment) & other games Delicious Dinner Supporting Our School's Playground Project
BUY TICKETS or MAKE A DONATION NOW
Neon Night! Middle School Dance 2025
We are so excited to announce our Middle School Dance coming up February 7th, 7-8:30pm. Our dance committee is made up of 6th, 7th and 8th graders and the theme they have chosen this year is a Neon Glow Party!!! There will be snacks and drinks for sale cash only. Tickets will be available for sale before and after school and in the cafeteria during lunch on February 3rd, 5th and 7th for $5 cash only. Students must have a signed permission slip to purchase a ticket. As always none of this could happen without our amazing parent volunteers. If you are interested in helping to plan or chaperone this event please reach out to Korwren at community@beverlyclearyschool.org.
OBOB Tournament Saturday, February 8: Volunteers Needed
Our BCS OBOB tournament is rapidly approaching and we are looking for a few more volunteers to help the day run smoothly. Even if your child isn't participating you are still invited to help. There are a variety of volunteer time slots between 7:30 am and 3:00pm. Volunteer for an hour or a longer session. All help is appreciated.
PTA General Meeting: Monday, February 10
The next PTA General Meeting will be held in the school library (or via Zoom) on Monday, February 10 at 7pm. All community members are invited to join! Check out the Meeting Agenda to see what will be discussed this month and to access the Zoom link.
Heritage Night: February 27
The inaugural Heritage Night is to celebrate our community by sharing families' individual cultures and heritage, however that is meaningful to them. We all have a story to share! Families/students may set up a "booth" with information about their family, display special artifacts, foods, music, etc. and/or sign up to do a demonstration of song/music or dance. We are also working to bring in an artist for a community art project. February 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pm BCS Cafetorium
Tacovore Fundraiser Night
Tuesday, February 25th, Noon to 8:30pm join the BCS Community at Tacovore PDX (3707 NE Fremont St.). 10% of all sales will be donanted to the BCS PTA. Dine-in Encourage - Take-out Available.
Join the BCS PTA This School Year
It’s not too late: Join the BCS PTA This School Year and PTA for your child! Volunteers, donations, and/or advocacy committee leads or members can all make a difference at BCS. Your membership covers a school year, expiring every year in July. Renew or join now for the 2024/2025 school year, choosing a paid or unpaid option.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Private Summer Camp with Ms. Walters and Ms. Nelson
Join 5th grade teachers Ms. Walters and Ms. Nelson for a week at Oregon Adventure Trips this summer. Adventure + Creativity + Summer = Oregon Adventure Trips. Camps are June 16-20 and July 14-18. Our goal is to provide fun and educational "field trips" for kids to learn about, explore and appreciate Portland's treasures. *Please note: This is not a PPS or PTA sponsored event. This is a private program being offered by BCS Teachers. PTA scholarships are not available. Please follow the link for more information and for contact information.
