BES Community Connection 4.20.26

With just six weeks left in this school year, it is important that we all stay focused on supporting the academic progress of our Bulldogs! We need every student engaged in learning every day, so please be sure to prioritize your child's attendance.

Our next sessions of state testing will begin on April 27. The schedule for this year is attached. 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 is National School Volunteer Week, and we want to thank each one of our volunteers for the commitment to our school. Whether you have volunteered to chaperone a fieldtrip or assisted with one of our family events, we are so grateful for your commitment to our school and community. #OnePackOnePurpose

Wednesday: Bow Wow Bucks Boutique open
Thursday: Take Your Child to Work Day, Chorus Club
Saturday: Girls on the Run End of Season 5K (Good luck!)

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:
  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