BES Community Connection 08.17.26

This post was created on 08/17/2026.

Hello Bulldog Families!
We had an amazing first two days of school with our students. We would like to extend a huge thank you to every family for your support, patience and flexibility as we started this new school year. There were already so many smiling faces and students engaged in fun learning activities!

We do have several reminders that are critical to our success, and the safety of our Bulldogs. An updated version of our school Fast Facts is also attached for your reference.

Car Riders
Please bring your dismissal tag every day for pick up. Remember to take it down from your mirror as soon as your child is unloaded at arrival or loaded at dismissal.

• Ensure that your child(ren) can be safely loaded or unloaded from the right side of your vehicle. 
• Please refrain from being on your cell phone in the car rider line. As the car line gets quicker, we will begin closing the car rider line at 9:40 am each morning. If you arrive after that time, please plan to park and walk your child into the office.
   

Hiker/Bikers
If your child is a Hiker/Biker STOP, please bring your dismissal tag every day to pick up. 

• Please remind your “bikers” that they must walk their bike/skateboard/scooter on to and off of our Bexley campus, as well as wear their helmets.
   

Dismissal

• If you plan to change your child's dismissal, this must occur before 2:30 pm at this link: https://bes.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=13355
• If you plan to pick up your child early, this must occur before 3:00 pm.
   

Absences
If your child is absent, please be sure to report this through your parent portal. 

School Meals
You can add funds for your child's meals through One Wallet in your PascoONE app. Learn more here: https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/pay-for-meals-online/ 

• Breakfast carts will be available on our campus when arrival begins and students who purchase a breakfast will eat in the classroom. 
• Order special treats for birthdays and other celebrations here: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/fns/mform/view.php?id=289896 
   

Important and foundational instruction has begun in every classroom. Teachers and staff have planned and prepared to ensure that each Bulldog is learning and growing each day. Please ask your child about what they are reading and writing and what they are learning in mathematics and science. 

We can't wait to share more information about this with you during our upcoming Open House. Please mark your calendars for August 25, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Our incredible PTO will also be hosting the Bexley Back to School Bash with fun for every family member. 

Please remind your Bulldog of our school expectations every day.

• Be respectful.
• Be responsible.
• Be safe.
   

Attendance is very important as part of your student's education. Please start the habit now of attending every day on time. We love our families to visit our campus, and want to remind you that you must bring your ID every time. Help us keep our Bulldogs safe.

We look forward to a wonderful school year!

With Bulldog Pride,
Vanessa Hilton
Principal
Bexley Elementary School