BES Community Connection 4.13.26

We have just seven weeks left in this school year, and we are preparing to end the year strong! We need every student engaged in learning every day, and appreciate your support. Please be sure to prioritize your child's attendance.

Our next sessions of state testing will begin on April 27. During state testing, we will close our campus to visitors so that we can maintain a secure testing environment for our students. The last day for family lunches this year will be on April 24. Please plan accordingly.

This week, we will welcome families with incoming Kindergarteners for next year to a special event on Tuesday. 

WE ARE OVER THE MOON TO WELCOME THE CLASS OF 2039 TO BEXLEY FOR OUR KINDERGARTEN LAUNCH ON APRIL 14TH FROM 10:00-11:30AM & 12:30-2:00PM.  All Bexley-zoned students who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, and their grownups, are invited to join us as we take the first giant leap toward Kindergarten! At our Kindergarten Launch, you will…
Blast off on a guided tour of our campus, Explore out-of-this-world activities, Meet our stellar Bulldog teachers and staff, Register for Kindergarten Camp, Learn how to get ready for the Kindergarten galaxy …and so much more!
*Please note, student registrations are completed online. If you need assistance with registering your child for kindergarten, we will have staff available to assist you.

Tuesday: Girls on the Run, Kindergarten Launch
Friday: Girls on the Run, Second Grade fieldtrip, Progress Reports available

Please read the following reminders, and share them with any family members who are coming to our campus.

Important! Morning supervision does not begin until 9:25 am. Please do not drop off your student before that time, unless they are involved in a special activity. Early drop off or arrival should not occur in the car line or at Hiker/Biker. 

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.

  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.

We look forward to seeing you this week!

With Bulldog Pride,
Vanessa Hilton
Principal
Bexley Elementary School