Newsletter 10/11/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spookarama Needs You! *NEW*

It's Spookarama Volunteer call time! We're so thankful for the many, many parents and caregivers who help make this beloved event come to life every year. We truly cannot do this without YOU, so please consider taking a shift! This year, we’re excited to unveil a reimagined Spookarama weekend, which offers a K-5 Spookarama Carnival on Friday, October 25 AND a Middle School Spookarama Party on Saturday, October 26. Check out the website for more specifics and some FAQs, and please Save the Date(s). Follow the link to learn more and sign-up to volunteer!

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

The next PTA General Meeting will be held in the school library (or via Zoom) on Monday, October 14 at 7pm. All community members are invited to join! Check out the Meeting Agenda to see what will be discussed this month.

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All Abilities Programming Shout Out *NEW*

Let's extend a BIG thank you to Ms. Walters, Ms. Best, Mr. A, and Ms. Lowe, who participated in a Neurodiversity Affirming Classrooms webinar and provided feedback to expand inclusive efforts at BCS. This was completed on their own time, and PTA awarded each of them a $50 gift card to purchase supplies that foster inclusive environments. Even more teachers have signed up to view the webinar and will complete it as time allows.

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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Volunteer Coordinator Needed *NEW*

Volunteer coordinator lead needed! This support role is vital to ensure the smooth running of PTA programs. It does not require meeting attendance. Help to identify volunteers, in partnership with the board and event leads, to fill roles. Post needs in our website, newsletter and on Facebook, work closely with event leads, help direct new volunteers. Contact membership@beverlyclearypta.org.

Grant Choir 8th Grade Preview Night *NEW*

The Grant Choir Program is hosting an interactive preview night and every 8th grader who is considering attending Grant next year is invited! Join us in the Grant Choir room (281) on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. 8th graders will get to sing with current Grant Choir students, learn about the opportunities vocal music at Grant can provide, ask questions, and enjoy free cupcakes! Even if your student has no singing experience, or you think they would ""never join something like choir,"" please consider attending – choir is one of the most popular, fun, inclusive, and supportive elective programs Grant has to offer and there are students from all walks of life enthusiastically enrolled in the program. For more information, please see the link below or email the director John Eisemann (jeisemann@pps.net).

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Scott School PTA Pie Sale *REMINDER*

Need Holiday Pie's? Our Sister 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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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!

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Seeking Staff Appreciation Lead *REMINDER*

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.

PTA Fall Membership Drive *REMINDER*

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.

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BCS Bike Bus Every Wednesday *REMINDER*

Beverly Cleary School is 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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Oregon PTA : Cell Phone Use in Schools Survey *REMINDER*

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

Join the PTA Parent Portal *REMINDER*

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