BES Community Connection 2.9.26

This post was created on 02/09/2026.

Hello Bulldog Families!

We had ten talented Bulldogs compete at the District STEM Showcase this weekend! We are so proud of their hard work and appreciate their families and teachers for supporting their scientific work.

This week will be a short one with school closed for Friday, and Monday the following week. We hope everyone enjoys family time for this long weekend, and also prioritizes student attendance during the four school days this week. Every day is important!

Even though the week is short, we have lots of amazing activities and celebrations planned!
Tuesday: Special Olympics school parade
Wednesday: Student Counsel meeting, Special Olympics team competes at District 
Thursday: Progress Reports available in Parent Portal, PTO Valentine's Family Bingo Night (6:30 pm, free event)
Friday: No school

Time to order your yearbook for 2025-2026! Yearbooks are only $25 until March 31. Check out the attached flyer for ordering details.

Please read the following reminders, and share them with any family members who are coming to our campus.
Car Rider Line Procedures
We have had several safety issues in our car line recently, and we need your help!

• You must not use your cell phone in our car line at any time. As soon as you enter the line in the morning or afternoon, please put your cell phone down so that you can pay attention and ensure the safety of everyone around you. Even while you are waiting, it is important that you are NOT on your phone.

• Be sure that you are driving the speed limit in our car line. Our staff are in the middle of the loop and students are standing close or walking through. You MUST be driving slowly and carefully.

  Morning Car Line Notes:
  Be prepared to merge into one lane for arrival.  You can help by being prepared to merge AND kindly allowing other cars to merge as needed.
  Students may ONLY be dropped off at the numbered poles to an adult or Safety Patrol officer. Do NOT drop off your child anywhere else in the parking lot.
  After the car line is closed, students must be escorted to the office by an adult. 

Dismissal

• Change of Dismissal? This must occur before 2:30 pm at this link: https://bes.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=13355
• Early Pick-up? This must occur before 3:00 pm. Please be sure to plan around this policy.

Absences: Please be sure to report this through your parent portal. Instructions are available here 👉 www.pasco.k12.fl.us/attendance/absence 

Please remind your Bulldog of our school expectations every day.

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

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.

Please remember that every school day matters, and it is important that your student is in attendance. We look forward to seeing you this week!

With Bulldog Pride,
Vanessa Hilton
Principal
Bexley Elementary School