Newsletter 11/10/2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Register Now for OBOB!
*LAST CALL*

Registration for the BCS OBOB program is open! Last call to register your 3rd to 8th-grade readers for this fun program that promotes literacy in a team setting. Many of you have already registered your students, and we look forward to seeing many more!

Caregivers should register each student individually. Teammate requests can be made and will be honored on a best-effort basis. We will also make an effort to keep prior year teams together if requested.

All participating students must be registered via this survey by a parent or guardian by November 14, 2025. To participate, each team must identify its own coach and provide battle day volunteers.

For more information, please visit the BCS OBOB website or email obob@beverlyclearyschool.org.

Fundraising Opportunity - Kroger Points

Did you know you can help BCS every time you shop at Fred Meyer, at no extra cost to you? By linking your Kroger Rewards card to our organization, Kroger will donate a portion of your purchases directly to us. It doesn’t take away from your personal rewards; it simply matches them to benefit our community!

Click the link below to learn how to link your Kroger Rewards to BCS. Every little bit adds up—thank you for helping make a difference!

LINK INSTRUCTIONS

2027 DC/NYC Trip Meeting | November 13
*REMINDER*

Hello current 7th graders and families!!!! At the end of your 8th-grade year, you have an opportunity to see the social studies curriculum come alive IN person by participating in the Washington, D.C., and New York City trip. Although this trip is almost two years away, the time will pass quickly. Early sign-up allows for more affordable monthly payments and provides students with additional opportunities to fundraise. There is also an opportunity for students to travel on a Spanish trip to Costa Rica in 2027. The DC trip is for 8th graders only. Come find out more information about the itinerary, cost, and dates for the 2027 trip at the upcoming family meeting on November 13th. It's at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter from the playground (west) side of the building. If you have questions about this trip or the meeting, please contact Liz Kobs at lkobs@pps.net. 

Spirit Week | November 17!

Get ready to show your school spirit! Spirit Week kicks off the week of November 17, and it’s going to be a fun one. Check out the attached flyer for all the details.

Here’s what each day looks like:

• Monday: PJ Day – Roll out of bed and come cozy!
• Tuesday: Sports Day – Rep your favorite team or sport.
• Wednesday: Neon Day – Bright colors only. Let’s light up the halls!
• Thursday: Twin Day – Grab a friend (or a few!) and match outfits.
• Friday: College Day – Show off your favorite college gear.

Let’s make it a week full of fun, color, and school pride!

Season of Giving
*REMINDER*

Does your family need support with food and/or gifts for this Holiday season? If so, please complete this form by November 14th. All info is kept confidential. Some important details below:

• Thanksgiving: Grocery gift cards will be available for pickup during conferences on 11/25-26 between 8 am-8 pm
• December Holidays: Gift cards will be available for pickup on 12/15-16 between 7:45-3:45.
• Hanukkah Note: If your family celebrates Hanukkah, please let us know in the last question, as it falls earlier this year.

Questions? Please feel free to contact your school counselor by phone or email.

Samantha Lannom (k-3) slannom@pps.net

Liz Kobs (4-8) lkobs@pps.net 

Additionally, donations for Food Assistance for PPS Families are accepted by The Fund for PPS. Let’s come together as a community to make sure PPS families have access to nutritious food. Thank you for your generosity!

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

Capture this school year’s memories with the 2025 yearbook, now available at the early bird price of $22 through Winter Break (12/19/25). After that date, the price will increase to $30.

This year’s edition will be a more compact version, with fewer pages of classroom and activity coverage. With fewer parent volunteers available to support the Yearbook Club, we’ve scaled back the number of pages, and the price reflects this smaller format.

Don’t miss out! Order yours today and secure a keepsake of another wonderful school year! Use the link below to order online, or see the flyer below for additional ways to order.

ORDER ONLINE