Dear BES Bocat Families,

Thank You for a Successful Remote Learning Day!

We want to extend a huge thank you to all our families for your incredible support during our first remote learning day.

• We are happy to report a 95% participation rate, which aligns perfectly with our average daily attendance here at BES!
• We hope the learning options provided that day were comfortable and easy for your children to navigate.
• Thank you for completing the survey. The results are as follows for BES.
  • Did you prefer having them at Thanksgiving (58%)or around Veteran's Day(42%).
  • Would you like to have a remote option when sign ups occur? Yes (52%) No (48%)

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🎁 December Activities and Food Policy Reminder

In the month of December, the school organizes several traditional activities that involve families and/or support for various celebrations.

• These events are planned by the individual grade levels, and they will communicate directly with parents regarding what is needed for participation.
• Food Reminder: We appreciate your support in honoring our practice that any food brought into the school must be organized and communicated by the grade levels.
• This pleasant reminder helps us manage two key challenges: ensuring the correct amounts of food for all students and effectively balancing various food sensitivities and allergies within our school community.

 Snow Gear Reminders

Everyone did a wonderful job transitioning back into school on Wednesday!

• Snow Gear Bag Tip: The best option for a snow bag is one that is condensed and not overly large. The smaller the bag, the easier it is for your child to navigate the hallways and stairs.
• For our youngest children, please remember they often walk the farthest into the newer portions of the building, making a smaller bag especially helpful for them.
• Outdoor Recess: Thank you for sending in warm winter gear! A reminder that we go outside for recess when the "real feel" temperature is $10^{\circ}$F or above.

⏰ Morning Drop-Off Reminder:

One more friendly reminder regarding our morning schedule:

• School begins at 8:00 AM.
• Our 4th graders lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance over the intercom at 8:05 AM.
• Instruction begins immediately after the Pledge. Duty staff are beginning to offer instruction to students starting at 8:05 AM.

We have observed that the car drop-off line often runs late, sometimes as late as 8:10 AM or 8:15 AM. Today, we had a long double line forming into the parking lot right at 8:00 AM. We kindly ask that you adjust your routine to get in the car drop-off line earlier, especially when the line is very empty. This ensures your child is in their classroom and ready for instruction when it officially starts. We appreciate your support in maximizing learning time! We have been doing really well getting in on time this year.

Upcoming Dates:Check out Spirit Week the last 5 days of school

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December 10: Bow PTO 7:00 at BES conference room

Dec 17: 🧑‍🚀 Dress as your dream job

Dec 18: 👯 Twin/Matching Day - match a friend or two, or three…..

Dec 19: 🤸 Dress as your favorite activity (e.g., sports, dancing, reading, baking, etc.)

Dec 22: 🎄 Festive Wear

Dec 23: 😴 PJ Day

Dec 24- Jan 4 - Holiday Break

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Lori

Good morning,

This afternoon (December 4) buses 10 & 14, at BES & BMS.

Bus 14 students can expect delays getting home.

Take care,Lori

Good morning!

As we enter our first remote learning day of the school year.  As teachers are messaging about the days plans I wanted to take a moment to refresh our practices for the day.  Each teacher will have “office hours”  when they will be monitoring emails and messages.  This will be in their message to you.  If you have a technology challenge our Tech Assistant Eli Mishkit can be reached at emishkit@sau67nh.gov.  Our Unified Arts teachers have provided a choice sheet that was in your child’s belongings.  When we have a remote learning day we repeat the UA of the remote learning day when we return to school. For instance if today was a PE day for your child, they will have PE tomorrow when they return to school.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.  Please do not worry about charging chromebooks overnight, they will be going into the chrome carts to be recharged tomorrow.  Elementary students do not use chromebooks at the same level as students in middle school. I will also share that administrators do get alerts should a child try to get to a site that is not allowed.  Please know if we are getting an alert, they will not be able to click into the site.

For those parents who will need to drive in the snow today I wish you a safe commute to and from work.

Remember to pack snow gear tomorrow. The first recess after a snow fall is the best!  I can’t wait to see what the children will create on the field with all the snow.

Please reach out for anything you need.

Lori

Please see a link to BES Spirit Wear.  Another wonderful option for the holiday season.  We hope you like the design and clothing options for this year. This will be open until December 4, 2025.

Dear BES Bobcat Families,

Your child came home this afternoon with a remote learning bag. We are preparing for a potential remote learning day tomorrow due to the high probability of an incoming storm.

• As of now, Superintendent Marcy Kelly has not called a remote learning day.
• We sent materials home so that all students are prepared if a remote day is called.
• If our Superintendent, Marcy Kelly calls a remote learning day, your child's teacher will notify you and provide the specific learning activities for the day via ALMA messaging.
• Please note that remote activities on the Chromebook will differ this year as we no longer use iReady. Students will utilize other familiar lessons and apps they have been using in class.

Please keep an eye out for an official communication from the Superintendent's office tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Take care, and if you must travel tomorrow, please drive safely.

Lori

Dear BES Bobcat Families,

On behalf of the teachers I would like to thank you all for connecting with us these past 2 days as we collaboratively share the educational journey we are all on together. I hope you found the conferences to be fulfilling. I appreciate the time the teachers put in to prepare and the time you took to connect with us.  This year there was a change in the dates for conferences. I would like to offer a 1 minute survey for feedback about how we schedule and implement Student Progress Conferences.

Please see a link to BES Spirit Wear.  Another wonderful option for the holiday season.  We hope you like the design and clothing options for this year. This will be open until December 4, 2025.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lori

Dear BES Bobcat Families,

As we approach the one-third point of the school year, we look forward to connecting with all families next week to discuss student learning and growth. Thank you for making time for these important conversations.

Key Announcements & Logistics

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: We look forward to discussing student progress with you next week.
• Book Fair: The Book Fair will be open in the library during conferences for any holiday shopping needs.
• Early Dismissal: Monday, November 24, dismissal is at 12:15 PM.
  • Please use Pick Up Patrol to update your child's dismissal plan if it differs from their default.

🧤 Lost and Found Cleanout

• Please check the Lost and Found when you are here for conferences.
• We need to start fresh for the winter season. All remaining items will be donated to a local charity.

BES Spirit Wear:

• Please see a link to BES Spirit Wear.  Another wonderful option for the holiday season.  We hope you like the design and clothing options for this year.

⚠️ Important Safety Update: Car Rider Line

We have had several close calls recently, and your adherence to the following rules is critical for student safety:

• Always remain single file. Vehicles must stay one behind the other at all times.
• DO NOT drive around other cars while children are exiting or entering vehicles from the perimeter.
• Drive slowly: Please maintain 5 mph when entering the car line in the morning.
• Focus on driving: All drivers should be facing forward and focused on driving in and out. Waving to your child is adorable,, but it is not safe if it distracts from focusing on the road. Remember that elementary children can be difficult to see over the hoods of many vehicles.

Your care and cooperation are deeply appreciated by our students and staff.

I wish everyone a restful, grateful, and safe Thanksgiving break!

Lori

Town of Bow Parks & Rec is seeking Cookie Donations

Bakers share your favorite holiday cookies! Cookie donations are needed for the Town of Bow Tree Lighting event, Sunday, November 30th from 5-6:30 pm. Show off your baking talents by making a dozen or more of your most delicious cookies to share at the event. Donations of one or more dozen will help kick off of the holiday season and be much appreciated! Able to donate?  Please complete the online form at; https://form.jotform.com/252896918158172.

Town of Bow Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday, November 30th | 5:00-6:30 pm | 7 Knox Rd

It is time to kick off the holiday season at the annual festive Tree Lighting Event!

Event Schedule 5:00–5:15 pm Show your holiday spirit! Sing along with BMS Chorus. 5:15 pm Special Guest: Santa Clause arrives! 5:15-6:15 pm Children can visit with Santa and parents can take that memorable holiday photo! 5:15-6:15 pm Children have the option to write letters to Santa and create holiday tree ornaments. 5:00-6:15 pm Light refreshments available; chili, hot chocolate, and cookies! Event is held rain or shine. If raining, holiday singing, visits with Santa and light refreshments will be held inside the Bow Community Building.

There will be bus transportation from Bow Middle School to event if needed due to parking constraints. This is a free event for our community and we hope to see many of you there!

 "It's Our Mission" Workshops for Parents & Caregivers 

This is a One Trusted Adult training facilitated by Beth Corkum for parents & caregivers on best practices for supporting the academic and personal growth of our children.

The upcoming training dates are:

Monday December 8th - 8-9:30am @ BES

Monday December 15th- 6:30-8pm Virtual

Tuesday December 16th- 2:30-4pm @ BES

Link to Register