Newsletter 10/25/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

This Tuesday, 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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OBOB: Register Now! *NEW*

Now is the time for interested 3rd-8th graders to register for OBOB!

To promote inclusivity and allow more students to participate, you will only need to register your interested student this year. As in the past, you can submit names of other students that your student is interested in competing with, however, students can sign up this year without first finding a team.

While teammate requests cannot be guaranteed, the BCS OBOB Planning Team will work hard to ensure that all students are matched with their requested teammates and that prior-year teams remain intact.

Why are we so excited about this change?

• It will take the pressure off of parents and students to find others to make a team before registration - there may be an interested friend you didn’t know was interested!
• It will be an easy way for groups of four to identify someone interested in filling the coveted fifth spot.
• Most importantly, while we cannot guarantee, we hope that this will allow all interested students to participate in the BCS 2025 OBOB Tournament.

Note: All participating students must be registered via this survey by a parent or guardian by November 15, 2024. Once formed, each team must identify its own volunteer coach.

A member of the OBOB Planning Committee will be by the basketball hoops at drop off and pick up on Wednesday, November 6 to answer questions that any student or grown-up may have.

In the meantime follow the link below to learn more or email obob@beverlyclearyschool.org with any questions.

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Spookarama Is Here! *REMINDER*

We are so excited that Spookarama (Beverly Cleary's largest community event) is here! This Friday and Saturday our entire community will be celebrating.

Elementary Carnival: Friday, October 25th
Early Entry is for K-2 and for ISC Students Experience Sensory Avoidance beginning at 5:30 p.m. All other students, 6:15 p.m. Event ends at 8 p.m.

Middle School Party Saturday, October 26th 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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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 Room Parent email message boards
• access to volunteer sign up forms
• configuration of your student(s) fundraising pages for the upcoming Fun Run

You do not need to be a PTA member to join the PTA Portal. Questions? Reach out to webmaster@beverlyclearyschool.org. Thank you!

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Grant Youth Wrestling Opportunities *NEW*

Wrestling Clinic (K-5th grade) - November 4th (Monday with no school) - 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Beaumont Middle School. A great way for students to learn about wrestling and have some fun. $20/per kid. Sign Up Here

Youth Wrestling Season - November 12th - January 31st. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-7:30 at Beaumont Middle School. Last season we went from 10 wrestlers to 26. We want to get as many kids involved in wrestling as possible. We believe the skills that develop in wrestling have long term positive impacts on people. Coaches Derek Nagy and Jeff Hardison aim to create a fun environment where kids can learn wrestling technique, get in great physical shape, and make some more friends! Cost for the season is $250 and it includes a USA wrestling card. You can sign up here. Email us at grantyouthwrestling@gmail.com with questions.

Middle School Wrestling Season - November 12th - February 15th. Practices are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6-7:30. You can sign up at this link. This program is growing fast too. We are really interested in getting girls and boys involved in the oldest, greatest sport!

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Grant Choir 8th Grade Preview Night *REMINDER*

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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Volunteer Coordinator Needed *REMINDER*

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.

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.

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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