Newsletter 10/04/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PTA Fall Membership Drive *UPDATE*

We're up to 78 members, just over halfway to our membership goal this year. Thank you to those of you who have joined - we can't do it without you! If you've been meaning to join the PTA for the 2024-2025 school year, please take 5 minutes now to join! (Reminder: memberships need to be renewed each school year). And if you're still considering, please know that BCS’ PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice in decisions that impact your child’s health, safety, and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA for your child, because membership dues help make it possible to:

• Host community building events like coffee chats, Spookarama and the Art Show
• Support educational enrichment activities like OBOB and Neurodiveristy week
• Celebrate and support our teachers through teacher appreciation week and grants
• And so much more!

There is no wrong or right way to be involved - anything you can give, whether it's time, money, or input, will support your child’s potential. We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart - and it only takes 5 minutes. With gratitude, Kelsi Roberts BCS PTA Membership Chair membership@beverlyclearyschool.org

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General PTA Meeting: Monday, October 14 at 7pm *NEW*

The next PTA General Meeting will be held in the school library (or via Zoom) on Monday, Sept. 9th. All community members are invited to join! Check out the Meeting Agenda to see what will be discussed this month and get access to the meeting via Zoom.

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Meet the PTA Board *NEW*

Thank you to our wonderful PTA Webmaster, Sharon Colombo, for creating a PTA Board web page. Check out the website and learn more about what the board positions do and who is currently on the 24/25 Board.

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Join the PTA Parent Portal *NEW*

The PTA is inviting (and asking) new families to sign up for a free account on our website.  An account will give you:

• access to and inclusion in the school directory,
• access to volunteer sign up forms,
• and configuration of your student(s) fundraising pages for the Fun Run next spring   

Joining the PTA is optional after this, but we welcome that too! Questions? Reach out to webmaster@beverlyclearyschool.org Thank you!

Oregon PTA : Cell Phone Use in Schools Survey *NEW*

As cell phone policies in schools remain a topic of ongoing discussion across Oregon, the Oregon PTA wants to hear from families like yours. Your input is essential in shaping the future of these policies. Responses will be accepted until October 15, 2024, and the Oregon PTA will share the results shortly after. Thank you for your participation and support! Please click the link below to share your thoughts.

SURVEY

Seeking Staff Appreciation Lead *NEW*

We are seeking a lead for Staff Appreciation activities this year. Are you creative and organized? Do you have a couple of hours a month to take the lead on a Conference Night potluck, Stock the Staff Room treat weeks, and Teacher/Staff appreciation week in May? We already have a plan for the year and need someone to execute the details with a team of other volunteer. Email edsupport@beverlyclearyschool.org  if interested.

Scott School PTA Pie Sale *NEW*

Need a Holiday Pie? The Scott School PTA is holding their Annual Pie Sale. Support another local school community by ordering pies by Tuesday, October 15th and then pick up your pies at Scott School on Tuesday, October 29 between 2:30pm and 5:00pm.

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After-School Enrichments *REMINDER*

BCS is lucky enough to have a parent volunteer that coordinates over 20 after-schoool programs on our campus. There is still have availability for the fall session. French, Chinese, Magic, Potions & Herbology, Chess, Band, Guitar, Basketball and Lego Robotics all still have spots. Check out our After-School Enrichments website to learn more about the programs and how to enroll.

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Steeplejack Brewing Co. Fundraising Night: Tuesday, October 29, 3pm to 10pm *SAVE THE DATE*

Please join us for a BCS community dine-out night at Steeplejack Brewing Co. on Tuesday, October 29th between 3pm and 10pm. Steeplejack will donate 10% of all food and 15% of Steeplejack beer (including canned beer) sales to BCS PTA. This includes all food (dine-in only) and beer (dine-in and take-out).

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Spookarama Toy Drive! *REMINDER*

In an effort to keep plastic waste at a minimum, we are collecting your small toys -- leftover party favors, stickers and tattoos, gumball machine trinkets, etc. -- to give them a second life as Spookarama game prizes! Please keep donations small, under 2 square inches. Donation box is in the office!

BCS Bike Bus Every Wednesday *REMINDER*

Beverly Cleary School has a bike bus! Beverly Cleary School students (and their adults) are invited to “get on the bus” and enjoy an active, social way of getting to school every Wednesday. See the link below for meet-up times and locations. Participants can also join the Bike Bus from any location along the route.

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