Bellevue News

Marvelous May

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This Week at Bellevue Elementary....

Warmer weather is here! Students are reminded to dress appropriately for weather conditions. Many students are leaving coats on the playground. As a result, our LOST and FOUND collection is growing! Have your children look for lost items in the LOST and FOUND box located in our east wing.
Spring is a busy time for our community, so please take a moment to look through our news events below. In addition, check your child's backpack daily for ongoing communication about events.

This week is our "Walk or Bike to School Challenge". Help reduce our carbon footprint and get exercise at the same time by walking and biking to school. Help Bellevue Elementary win the challenge! Second and fourth graders have been fine tuning a wonderful Spring Music Concert for you this week. Check the performance schedule below. Bid for Good is starting this week, be sure to check the online event and support our BPA fundraiser to replace the "big toy" on our playground. We have many great items to bid on. And lastly, come join us for our noon Mileage Club Walk to the Grand Canyon Wednesday for our final week. We have some miles to go!!!! We can do it!!!!

Remember that you are still able to purchase a yearbook up until the last day of school. However, if you want your child to participate in the autographing, they need purchased prior to our Barbeque / Fun and Fitness Day. That way, your child will be able to collect autographs during the Bear Barbeque on May 31st. Our school secretary, Sharon Boyle, can help you with your purchase of a yearbook.

Please note that school will not be in session for students Friday, May 25th for Data Day, and Monday May 28th due to Memorial Day.

Here is an amazing photo of Kerry Nilson's trip to Africa - and the kids at the orphanage who are holding the messages from Ms. Drewien's students. This is just another example of how our thoughtfulness has gone global thanks to this parent and the students in Ms. Drewien's class!

Bellevue Elementary 4th graders visited Boise Tuesday, May 15, and deepened their understanding of Idaho's history through a presentation and self-tour at Idaho's Historical Museum and a guided tour of Idaho's capitol building. We were even able to meet Governor Butch Otter! Students made Bellevue Elementary and Blaine County School District proud with excellent behavior, thoughtful questions, and much enthusiasm!

Music is in the Air

Mark you calendars for our Spring Concert Series!
You won't want to miss it!

Fourth Grade Concert, Tuesday, May, 22nd
6:30, in the Cafeteria
Second Grade Spring Concert, Wednesday, May 23rd
6:30, in the Cafeteria
Fifth Grade Spring Concert, Thursday, May 2th

Let's Gear Up for the Walk or Bike Challenge!

Walk/Bike Challenge May 21-25

Reduce your carbon footprint

Add exercise to your dayDream Big, Read! Children's Summer Reading Program 2012Dream Big, Read! Children's Summer Reading Program 2012

Our Sixth Annual BES Fun and Fitness Day will be May 31st

Parent volunteers will be needed to make this fun event a success. We need volunteers for the morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session will host students in Pre-Kam, Kindergarten, 4th and 5th grades. The afternoon session will host student's in grades Pre-Kpm, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. If you are interested in helping out with this exciting day, return the coral colored volunteer paper that was sent home by May 4th.

....and a we'll host a BBQ for Lunch!
We are planning to have our annual school BBQ on this day. The menu will include hamburgers, chips, and watermelon! Parents can purchase individual meal tickets for $3.00 in advance at the office. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event from our school secretary. Preschool students will also be having lunch. Lunch will not interfere with the bus schedule. Student meal prices are $2.10, or they can bring cold lunch.

Summer Children's Library Program...Dream Big ~ READ!

Dream Big...READ! Children's Summer Reading Program 2012!
June 13th through July 18th.

Sign up now at the Bellevue Community Library to participate in this summer's reading program. Patti Gilman is planning for children ages 0 to 16. This summer's them, Dream Big -- READ! is about all things nocturnal! The program is free and open to children of all abilities and ages! It's fun! You can win prizes & best of all it keeps you reading over the summer! For more information and a schedule of events, call the library at 788-4503.

Spring is a Busy Season

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Jump Rope For Heart Event

May 9th, 10th, and 11th

   Please click the picture for more information and activities for
Jump Rope For Heart!

BES students and staff participated in Jump Rope for Heart community service event to benefit the American Heart Association in May. This event not only promoted heart healthy activities and choices for students, but also provided financial support for the American Heart Association. Donations are due May 14th!

We continue to live our motto.....
"Bellevue Elementary is a Thoughtful Place"
Let's Help the American Heart Association!

Community Helpers

What will I be when I grow up?

Kindergarten students from Mrs. Backus and Mrs. Gerringa's rooms dress the part of our community helpers!

Pre-Kindergarten visited the Bug Zoo at the
Sawtooth Botanical Gardens!

El Dia de los Niños

Dual Immersion Kindergarten had great attendance Thursday evening with over 100 students and family members for El Dia de los Niños. This is a special celebration recognizing the joys and wonders of childhood, regardless of linguistic and cultural background.

School Wide Fundraiser Improves

Reading Skills

PLEASE SUPPORT
OUR B.E.S. READ-A-THON

We've rolled out our Spring Read-a-Thon on Friday and students are taking their reading challenges seriously. Bellevue students will be collecting pledges from friends and family all week and will then return their pledges April 30th, when personal reading goals will be measured. If you would like to help a student with reading practice, or make a monetary donation, please call our school office at 578-5080.



The  BES Read - A- Thon is Rolling!

Bellevue Elementary ... is a Thoughtful Place

We at Bellevue Elementary School are committed to the safety of every student. We put forth every effort to prevent bullying and promote kindness in our school. Currently we have implemented a “Bucket Filling” program based on the book, “Have you filled a bucket today”, where students and staff are encouraged to write positive, kind statements about one another on a piece of paper and put it in the bucket in the hallway. Each day, in the Month of April, Mrs. Martinez will pull a few out of the bucket and read them over the announcements. We even have a bucket filling cheer! Encouraging students to fill each other’s buckets is a proactive way to teach kindness. Have you filled a bucket today?

Chess Champions 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Bears Win Chess Tournament!
Bellevue Elementary students squeaked out a win over Hailey Elementary during the 2nd Annual Wood River Elementary School Chess Tournament on Saturday, April 14th!

Bellevue Elementary students shown here won the Chess Tournament for for the highest number of cumulative points. Congratulations to the following BES students: Emmett Stouffer, Owen Stouffer, Darwin Porth, Quentin Van Law, Aiden Durdle, Gabriel Rogers, Keyle Potts, and Garrett Stouffer.

Congratulation to these Chess Champions:
Emmet Stouffer, Kindergarten Chess Champ
Owen Stouffer, First Grade Chess Champ
Quentin Van Law Second Grade Chess Champ
Alex Baker, Fourth Grade Chess Champ
Farrett Stouffer, Fifth Grade Chess Champ

Please view this prestigious trophy by the front office! Congratulations to all!

It's National Volunteer Week!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Join us in gratitude as we thank our BES Volunteers!

Our Bellevue Elementary Staff would like to thank all the volunteers that make our school the best that it can be!

Mileage Club Begins!
BES Bears Walk to the Grand Canyon

The Bellevue Bears started our annual Mileage Club Wednesday, April 18th, at lunch recess.   This year we are hoping to walk a distance of 757 miles one way.... or an equivalent to a trip to the Grand Canyon! Our school could even set a new distance record if we make it there and back. Kindergarten through 5th graders can participate in the event. The event will only happen at LUNCH recesses for the next five consecutive Wednesdays. Teachers, Parents, and Grandparents are welcome to come and participate!



Worth Noting...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

** News Flash **
ISAT Tutorials available online.

As preparation for ISAT testing at Bellevue Elementary, we practice with ISAT Tutorials and Practice Tests to become familiar with testing formats. If parents would like to view tutorials with students, they are available online at the following address:
http://isat.caltesting.org/tutorials/student/id.html

ISAT tests have begun and will continue through Friday, May 11. Your child's teacher has the ISAT schedule and will be able to let you know exactly which days are testing days for your student's class. This varies by week. PLEASE try to schedule around testing for vacations, appointments, shopping, etc. Students perform better on ISAT testing when they are in the testing environment with their own classmates and teacher.

Again, make sure that your child is well rested, with a good night's sleep, and eats a healthy breakfast before testing. Rest and feed your child's brain!

Spring Pictures
Pictures were taken of all students on Friday, April 6th. Do not send money at this time. Your child's picture packet will be sent to you in a few weeks. At that time you may purchase all, some, or none of the pictures!

Order Your BES Yearbooks Now!

Bellevue Elementary would like to announce the sale of our second annual yearbook!! For the low price of $16, you can purchase a book full of memories for your child. Order yours today!

Mark Your Calendars!!
Jump Rope For Heart Event
May 9th, 10th, and 11th

   Please click the picture for more information and activities for
Jump Rope For Heart!

BES students and staff will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart community service event to benefit the American Heart Association in May. This event will not only promote heart healthy activities and choices for students, but also provide financial support for the American Heart Association. Look for materials to be sent home Friday May 4th. Donations will then be due May 14th!
We continue to live our motto.....
"Bellevue Elementary is a Thoughtful Place"
Let's Help the American Heart Association!

The BEARS are serving PI today!

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Bellevue Bears Serve Pi!

Pi, Greek letter (), is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on March 14th. Pi = 3.1415926535…

Check out these 3 ways our BES BEARS made !



Stages of Wonder

We are pleased to announce the Company of fools and Stages of Wonder coming to Bellevue Elementary School next week. We value our partnership with this local theater company as specially trained actors encourage elementary age children to explore creativity expressed through the theatrical arts. For many students, Stages of Wonder is their first and only contact with the dramatic arts.

First Grade through fifth will be participating in this event.
The days this special event will be happening are
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
March 19th, 20th, 23rd

BES Students Celebrate Reading!

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

It's Read Across America Week!

Enjoy our celebration of reading activities at
Bellevue Elementary School!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held
March 8th and 9th

Regular communication between parents,
teachers, and students is the key to success.

Bellevue Elementary's conferences will be held Thursday, March 8th, and Friday, March 9th. As the 2nd trimester comes to a close, we celebrate the opportunity to collaborate with your child's teacher to discuss academic progress and goals. We invite you to take an active role in your conference. Here are a few conference questions you may want to ask about your child and our school.

What are my child's academic strengths? What areas need improvement?

What specific things can I do to support my child and reinforce classroom lessons at home?

What are students expected to master by the end of the year?

Does my child stay on task well or need frequent reminders?

Has my child been developing good work habits?

What can I do over the summer to prevent the "summer slide" with academics?

There will be no school for students on parent teacher conference days.
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Daylight Savings Time takes place March 10th!
SPRING AHEAD 1 HOUR!

It's SNOW time like the present...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

March is a Full of Wonderful Events at Bellevue Elementary!

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."

We kick off the beginning of March with Read Across America Week. We have a powerhouse of reading activities that will keep our young readers reading! Monday, March 5th we Celebrate Dr Suess' Birthday in the library as students are exposed to a plethora of Dr. Seuss books. Our annual B.E.A.R. Breakfast will be Tuesday morning as parents are invited to join us for reading activities while sipping on hot chocolate and nibbling on breakfast goodies. Wednesday, March 7th, St. Thomas Playhouse will present one of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tails, The Ugly Duckling in our BES multipurpose room. We welcome you to join us in any of these events.

Our students have been working hard to improve their reading skills and strategies. Those who demonstrate an improvement in their independent reading skills will receive a special certificate for a McDonald's Happy Meal this week. Thank you to Mr. Kyle at the Hailey McDonald's for providing these certificates!

Parent teacher conferences are just around the corner. Students will not have school March 8th and 9th during conferences. Our goal at Bellevue Elementary is to create and build a climate of collaboration and success for your children.

An open chess tournament will be held Saturday, March 10, at the WRHS common room. It run from 9:00am - 2:00pm. All kids and levels are welcome to participate. A pre-registration fee of $8.00 is required, or pay $10.00 at the door. If you play chess, please plan to attend this Spring Warm-up Tournament !

It won't be long until Spring Break. Remember that Spring Break begins with early dismissal Friday, March 23rd. School will not be in session March 26-March 30 and will resume Monday, April 2nd.

Leader In Me Family Night

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Mark Your Calendars!

Our first Bellevue Elementary Leader in Me Family Night is coming up on February 16th at 6:00! Parents and families are invited to come learn about the 7 Habits and how they develop leaders in each and every student. Our students are busy preparing presentations to teach parents and families about the 7 Habits that we practice here at school. Parents and families will rotate classrooms throughout the school to learn more about each habit from our students. We can't wait to see you here!

Morning Math Investigations

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

What a vibrant way to start your Thursday morning. Many parents changed their routines and joined their children at school to investigate math for an hour at Bellevue Elementary. Students and parents were actively engaged in a variety of math activities to increase their knowledge and excitement surrounding acquiring new math skills. Students were seen demonstrating new math ideas with confidence as they shared a variety of math games and strategies with their families. It was obvious to all that math these days involves lots of strategies and even fun activities.

Footlight Dancers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Footlight Dance Company
came to Bellevue Elementary School today to present

"PATTERNS - Visualize, Design, Dance".

The performance captured the hearts of students as director, Hillary Nealy, encouraged active audience participation from our students. BES always looks forward to the Footlight Dancers coming each year. Thank you Footlight Dance Company!

Morning Math Investigations on Thursday!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

You are invited to our school Thursday morning
February 2, 2012
for our first BES Math Open House called...
Morning Math Investigations!

Come to the bear den to investigate
our new math curriculum
by having fun with your students during math instruction.

This parent event is at
7:45-8:30am for Dual Immersion Classes
and
8:00-8:40am for General Education Classes

Cultural Assembly Comes to BES

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The students at Bellevue Elementary had the privilege of attending a performance by the famous musical group H'sao at their school. The children were excited and animated as they actively participated with the very talented musicians.

We Are A Leader In Me School

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Please view our video where Bellevue Elementary students
introduce the 7 habits of highly effective people.

Bellevue News

Marvelous May

This Week at Bellevue Elementary....

Let's Gear Up for the Walk or Bike Challenge!

Our Sixth Annual BES Fun and Fitness Day will be May 31st

....and a we'll host a BBQ for Lunch!

Spring is a Busy Season

Jump Rope For Heart Event

Community Helpers What will I be when I grow up? Kindergarten students from Mrs. Backus and Mrs. Gerringa's rooms dress the part of our community helpers!

Community Helpers

El Dia de los Niños

School Wide Fundraiser Improves

Reading Skills

Bellevue Elementary ... is a Thoughtful Place

Chess Champions 2012

Bears Win Chess Tournament!

It's National Volunteer Week!

Join us in gratitude as we thank our BES Volunteers!

Mileage Club Begins! BES Bears Walk to the Grand Canyon

Worth Noting...

The BEARS are serving PI today!

Bellevue Bears Serve Pi!

Stages of Wonder

BES Students Celebrate Reading!

It's Read Across America Week!

Parent Teacher Conferences

It's SNOW time like the present...

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."

Leader In Me Family Night

Mark Your Calendars!

Morning Math Investigations

Footlight Dancers

Morning Math Investigations on Thursday!

Cultural Assembly Comes to BES

We Are A Leader In Me School

Community Helpers

What will I be when I grow up?

Kindergarten students from Mrs. Backus and Mrs. Gerringa's rooms dress the part of our community helpers!

Mileage Club Begins!
BES Bears Walk to the Grand Canyon