February 18, 2022 Newsletter

This week we celebrated Kindness. With the new changes in making masks optional for students and staff (effective 2/28/22), we anticipate, even as we see in the broader public, that individuals' choice to wear their mask will be dependent on their own risk factors. We ask you to speak to your children about being respectful of those choices and help to promote a culture of inclusivity. We will be working with our students in the next few weeks during the transition to ensure that they continue to speak respectfully to their peers, regardless of the family or individual’s choice. We ask that you model respectful behavior, particularly online, as our children are watching. Put simply, kindness matters.

As a follow-up to my communication early this week, I did want to let you know that to date as of this

newsletter, we did not receive any additional guidance from the Department of Public Health. We

will communicate any new information as it becomes available.

This Week's Reminders & Updates

Parent University Session on Emotional Intelligence

The Parent-School Partnership Committee and Bethel Public Schools are pleased to announce the return of Parent University.

Session 1: Thursday, February 24, 2022 - Emotional Intelligence

Presenters: Dr. Christine Sipala, director of Special Education & Mr. Tom Salvador, Social & Emotional Learning Coach

See the Flyer for session details and upcoming dynamic workshops to choose from!

PARENT UNIVERSITY Flyer_ 2_24 (1).pdf

STEAM Expo is Back!

Save the Date: 4/20/22 6:00- 8:00 PM at Bethel High School

See the flyer for additional details about this wonderful event for students, families and community members.

STEAM Flyer 4-20-22 (2).pdf

Board Approves Next Year's Calendar

The Bethel Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 school calendar on Tuesday, February 15th. The first day of school will be Monday, August 29, 2022. The 2023-2024 school calendar was also accepted by the Board.

BPS School Year Calendars/Schedules Webpage

2022-2023 Calendar - BOE Approved 2-14-22.pdf

Flyers, Fundraisers & Community News & Events

Formal Dress Exchange- Flyer-3.pdf

BHS PTO Formal Dress Exchange Donations appreciatedDrop offs 2/23 Formal Dress Exchange 2/26 & 2/27. See flyer for full details

Dinner's Ready Fundraiser1.pdf

BHS Theater Boosters Fundraiser Delicious menu of ready-to-eat prepared meals for the whole family! Pay and order online at www.bhstheaterboosters.com or send the flyer with payment by mail. Orders DUE ON MARCH 9TH. See flyer for details.

Pocketbook Bingo (1).pdf

Johnson School PTO Designer Bag Bingo March 6th, 2022 Must Pre-Register. See flyer for full details.

Shooting Stars.pdf

Park & Rec - Shooting Stars Basketball for Grades K & 1, Registration Begins February 16th. See flyer for full details.

Mini Golf Flyer.pdf

BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY - SAVE THE DATE! MINI GOLF "FORE" THE LIBRARY RETURNS Friday, March 18, 2022, & Saturday, March 19, 2022. See flyer for full details.

School Based Health Center (PDF) - English

School Based Health Center (PDF) - Spanish

Board of Education Policy Updates

The Bethel Public Schools, as a learning community devoted to the academic and social growth of our children, creates educational opportunities that inspire competence, creativity, teamwork, and a drive to excel. In an environment of trust and respect, high expectations for student performance are evident in the discussions, actions, and policies of the Board of Education. Board of Education policies can be found on our district website. As a way to increase communication about Board of Education policies we include Board of Education policy updates in this section of our newsletter as they are approved by the Board. You can find the Board of Education policies on the district website at: Bethel Board of Education Policies