December, 2019

A reminder that next week the BBES PTO will host our annual Book Fair – this is a great opportunity to support your child’s growth as a reader. 

Communication and collaboration between home and school is critical for student success. Progress reports for kindergarten and report cards for grades 1 and 2 were sent home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, as our first marking period ended on November 22, 2019. 
In addition to traditional methods of communication like newsletters, phone calls, and email, we will also have parent-teacher conferences on December 12 and 13, 2019. We are using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible for families. To select a conference, please enter the following web address into your browser window or click here: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Beaver_Brook_Ele mentary_School_4; then find your child(ren)’s teacher and select an open time slot. If you do not have internet access please contact your child’s teacher, who will be able to assist you. 
I hope that you will engage in rich, meaningful conversations about your child with your child's teacher. As students set academic and social goals for themselves with their teachers, it is exciting to watch their perseverance and progress. Talk to your child about what goals they are working towards. Where do they feel most successful? Where would they like to continue to put more emphasis? Maintaining open lines of communication with your child's educators is crucial in building a solid bridge between home and school. Thank you for playing an active role in your child's education. We all appreciate your support and collaborative efforts. 

In Partnership,
Chris Basta

ALICE K-12 Program