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Beaver Tech Family Newsletter
Week of 10/4/2024
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A word from your Proud Principal, Mrs. Garcia:
I wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of our custodial staff here at Beaver. Their hard work and dedication play a crucial role in keeping our campus safe, clean, and welcoming for all of us. Whether it's ensuring our classrooms are spotless, maintaining our shared spaces, or going the extra mile during special events, their contributions are vital to the smooth running of our school.
We had a wonderful time celebrating them recently, and it was heartwarming to see our appreciation for all they do. Our custodial staff may work behind the scenes, but their impact is felt by everyone, every day. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated team who takes pride in their work and helps make our school a great place to learn, teach, and grow.
Thank you once again to our custodial staff—you are truly appreciated!
Upcoming Dates:
10/11- PTA's Glow Party
10/7-10/11- Student Appreciation Week
10/14- 10/18- Fall Break- No School
10/24- 2nd grade program, Trunk or Treat
Student
Student
Appreciation Week!
Appreciation Week!
10/7-10/11
10/7-10/11
We are so excited to celebrate the first-ever Student Appreciation Week!! Our students are THE most important part of our school, and we want to show how much we love them!! In addition, we want to celebrate the fact that we are an "A" campus based on performance from last year!
We ask our students to work hard, but we like to have fun with them, too!
Lots of surprises are coming up for them !! We are so excited!!
PTA PRESENTS-
PTA PRESENTS-
GLOW PARTY!
GLOW PARTY!
If you are part of the Beaver Tech PTA, your student will attend the Glow Party during their specials on October 11!
Join PTA by
October 9 so your student can participate.
Fall Break!
Fall Break!
No school
10/14 - 10/18
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
It will be cleared on October 11.
Collect any left items by October 10.
Hi, I am Mrs. PArker!
Hi, I am Mrs. PArker!
A message from your Assistant Principal
Check out these updates:
⭐Our first schoolwide challenge was a success! We focused on following cafeteria expectations to be followed throughout the year. Congratulations to 2nd grade and 5th grade who all received extra recess! Our next schoolwide challenge will begin when we return from fall break.
⭐Parent lunches on Mondays: Please remember to sign up using the sign up genius (posted on class dojo), sign up only once per month to allow everyone to participate, and remove your name if you are unable to attend.
⭐We are so excited for Student Appreciation week next week! Thank you in advance to those of you who have donated popsicles, bubbles, chalk, and your time to decorate. We appreciate you so much!
Counselor Corner
-By Mrs. Sinclair
Watch Dogs is here!
Watch Dogs is here!
Are you interested in volunteering as a Watch DOG? We'd love to have you help our students during the school day!
If you would like to sign up, visit: www.bit.ly/beaverwdsignup24-25
You must also complete your background check. Make sure to do this at least a week in advance! Please visit: https://garlandisd.net/connect/volunteer/volunteer-application-process
For more information, check out our presentation here: Unleashing the Watch DOGS at Beaver Tech
WOW Time
WOW Time
During the month of October, students will be learning about Healthy Choices & Drug Prevention. Beaver Stars will focus on learning the difference between helpful drugs (medicine) and harmful drugs for children (alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs). We'll also focus on making healthy choices for our bodies like eating healthy foods and using healthy coping skills, so we can focus on reaching our goals for the future!
We'll conclude the month with Red Ribbon Week on October 21-25! We've got many fun activities, spirit days, and a coloring contest that week! This year's Red Ribbon theme is "Life is a Movie! Film Drug Free!"
Spirit Days:
Monday 10/21 - We're RED-y to live drug free! Wear red!
Tuesday 10/22 - We're embracing our inner joy! Wear your clothes inside out!
Wednesday 10/23 - Slam Dunk! Drugs are junk! Wear sports or team gear!
Thursday 10/24 - We scare drugs away! Wear a school appropriate costume!
Friday 10/25 - Be the hero in your own story! Wear a superhero shirt or cape!
How do I talk to my student about fentanyl?
How do I talk to my student about fentanyl?
The best time to start talking to your students about illegal drugs and drug addiction is while they're in elementary school.
Rather than having one big conversation about drugs, keep the conversation going with a series of small conversations.
Make sure your kids know who is allowed to give them medicine and tell them they should never take medicine or candy from someone else. Tell them only mom, dad, a grandparent, or a doctor may give them medicine.
Tell your kids that there is a dangerous substance called Fentanyl that is often put into pills and other substances.
Let your child know that Fentanyl is very dangerous and that "one pill can kill". It takes a very small amount to overdose.
Be aware of the signs of an overdose: unresponsive, shallow breathing, blue or gray lips or fingernails, no response to stimulus (like being pinched), gurgling/wheezing/snoring sound
Having Narcan available can save a life!
Parent Resources:
If you are struggling with drug addiction, there are resources to help:
Call 988 or 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Something SPECIAL
-By the Specials Team
spotlight of the week: PE
spotlight of the week: PE
Over the past 2 weeks, our K-5 students have been having a blast learning the basics of volleyball with balloons! They've practiced important skills like tracking the ball, volleying on their own and with a partner, and passing both underhand and overhead. These activities have been great for building coordination and teamwork.
Next week, we’re excited to put those skills to the test in some fun games! Students will get the chance to show off what they've learned and enjoy friendly matches with their classmates. We can’t wait to see their teamwork and sportsmanship on the court!
Information
Important Forms
Important Forms
Need to change how your child is dismissed?
Please contact the school to make dismissal changes by 2:30 pm. After 2:30 pm, changes may not be communicated to staff in time.
To make changes, please contact the Beaver office directly at 972-494-8301 or email beaverattendance@garlandisd.net to communicate the changes.
If you email your changes, please include the student's name, grade, and desired change.
Do NOT email changes to the teacher or use the Dojo app since they may not have time to check these during the day
October calendar
October calendar
October 2024.docx
Appreciation
Appreciation
Show some love!
Do you want to show a Beaver staff member some appreciation? Is there a staff member that you really appreciate or something about Beaver that you love?
Share it.
At Beaver, we believe in building a positive environment through appreciation.
Join us!
need someone?
need someone?
We are here to help!
Need a teacher or other staff? Staff emails
Need office staff?
Liz Sanchez- Office Aide- Esanchez2@garlandisd.net
Maria Flores- Data Clerk- MFlores2@garlandisd.net
Maria Robles- Principal Secretary - MRobles@garlandisd.net
Need the nurse? - Abby Drews- Adrews@garlandisd.net
Need the counselor? Amy Sinclair - alsincla@garlandisd.net
Need the assistant principal? Lindsey Parker - Lparker@garlandisd.net
Need the principal? Jehieli (Jay) Garcia- jcgarc02@garlandisd.net
Office hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
(972) 494-8301
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