BES Community Connection 4.27.26

State testing for Kindergarten and First Grades begin this week. 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. Family lunches have ended for this school year. Please plan accordingly.

April Test Dates: 4/27, 28, 29, 30

May Test Dates: 5/5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19

This week is also School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, and School Lunch Hero Day is on Friday. We appreciate these important staff for supporting our school!

Monday: Kindergarten Reading FAST
Tuesday: First Grade Reading FAST, Imagine Learning Club
Wednesday: Kindergarten Mathematics FAST
Thursday: First Grade Mathematics FAST, Imagine Learning Club

Next Week: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

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