Newsletter 4/16/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Learn more about the IEP Process Tonight! *NEW*

Join fellow BCS Parents to learn more about the IEP Process by viewing the Fact Oregon on-demand training together. Tonight, April 16! Arrive a little early to settle in. 7pm viewing will start and we will wrap up with Q&A by 8:15pm. Text to RSVP 503-984-5487. Snacks & Drinks provided.

BottleDrop Earth Week Give *NEW*

We are excited to participate in the "BottleDrop Earth Week Give" this month! Return BottleDrop Blue Bags between April 22 and May 4 to earn a 20% bonus on every bag. This is a GREAT time to clear out your cans and bottles, bring a Blue Bag to your workplace, or convince your neighbors to try it out. For more information, email bottledrop@beverlyclearyschool.org. THANK YOU for supporting our school!

2024-2025 Board Slate *NEW*

The BCS PTA Nomination Committee will be presenting the 2024 - 2025 BCS PTA Board Slate for vote at the May 14 PTA General Meeting. All PTA members are invited to attend the meeting and vote on these important community roles.

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We need YOU: Consider joining the BCS PTA Board *REMINDER*

The BCS PTA is looking for Board Members and Community Leads to volunteer and support our community next year. The 24 -25 PTA Board Slate still needs nominees for Secretary, Treasurer, Student Enrichments Chair and Fundraising Chair. In addition, there are many other open lead volunteer roles.

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Nico's Ice Cream Fundraiser! *REMINDER*

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Nico's Ice Cream! Nico's Ice Cream on Fremont or Killingsworth will donate 15% of all sales on Wednesday, April 17th to BCS PTA. open all day from 3pm to 9pm, come with a friend and support this amazing local business.

Sparky's Pizza Fundraiser! *NEW* 

Sparky's Pizza is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the BCS PTA on Tuesday, April 23rd! 10% of the total sales from the two Sparky’s Portland locations will be donated to the PTA. Take a break from cooking and support PTA!

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Community Cares Day - THANK YOU! *NEW*

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate early by working to beautify the school grounds during our spring Community Cares day. Many hands made light work, and we were able to:

• Pick up trash from the whole campus
• Fertilize the blueberry bushes
• Sweep up dead leaves and debris from the sidewalks
• Trim back overgrown bushes and trees
• Pull up so many weeds, along with some dead trees and bushes
• Spread some mulch into the garden areas
• Sweep mulch back into the playground
• Relocate some scared baby rabbits to a safe location (awe!)

The grounds are looking neat and spiffy. We'll hold another Community Cares day in late summer. See you then!

Kelli Doty, Community Cares Day BCS Lead

Urban Hiking Chaperones Needed!  *NEW*

Mr. Lane and his Outdoor Adventures class need YOU! Whether you are a middle school parent or not, they would love to have 1 (or more) adults join them every day, rain or shine, to explore our community. Only 1 volunteer is required to meet the 15:1 student:adult ratio, but please feel free to sign up with a friend. 

Sign Up Genius

*If you have flexibility and would like to be on an "on call" list in case of other volunteer cancellations, please email edsupport@beverlyclearyschool.org and/or jlane@pps.net.

Campfire Summer Camp: Registration is Open *NEW*

Summer registration is now open! We are offering 6 weeks of summer camp starting on June 24th! The last day of Summer Day Camp will be on August 2nd.