Students will not be asked to pay for or provide textbooks, supplementary readers (such as anthologies, atlases, or workbooks), most materials of instruction, audiovisual aids, stationery items not commonly found in the home and required for the student to demonstrate mastery of course objectives, or building or office materials needed to operate schools.

Students may be asked to pay for materials of instruction that primarily fit into categories as follows:

• Items eaten by the student as a part of the course (example: bread baking ingredients)

• Materials of instruction or items of personal use that become the property of the student (example: recorder, headphones/earbuds)

Students are still expected to bring individual organizational tools and personal supplies from home. In addition, there are student fees which are not course-related but local school decisions made by the principal in collaboration with the school and parent leadership. These may include fees for class snacks, special grade-level assemblies, etc. There also may be fees related to field trips, but these will be shared at the time of the trip.

We are committed to providing all students, regardless of their economic circumstances, with full access to the instructional program. If you need assistance for any requested expense, or with providing the organizational tools and personal supplies, please contact your child’s teacher, our counselor, our assistant principal, or principal.

Parent donations of items that enhance the classroom experience are still welcomed, either as donations from individual parents or organized by class parents or by the PTA. Grade level teams have created Amazon Idea Lists for classroom donations.They are NOT required donations and no student will be expected to provide these items, but if you care to contribute, it will be appreciated.

Link to Grade Level Supply Lists

PTA Sponsored School Supply Kit Sale -Coming Soon

For your convenience, the PTA has coordinated a School Supply Kit sale which includes supplies from the BE grade level supply list. Visit https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies and enter in Bethesda Elementary and select the grade(s) for your student(s). Boxes ship directly to your home! 

https://www.schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=44996

Student Placement
A great deal of planning has gone into grouping students for instruction. All returned Student Profile sheets, letters, and personal conferences asking for information about your child were read and considered prior to placing children in classes. We have a capable and caring staff who will work with you to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of your child. ​We request that you do not ask to change your child’s class placement.

On the First Day of School…
Students will follow the schedule for their grade level on the first day. Students in grades K-2 will meet their teachers on the blacktop. Students in grades 3-5 will enter the building when the doors open and head straight to their classrooms.  

Breakfast on the First Day of School (8:40 am - 9:00 am)
If your child is eating breakfast ​at school ​on the first day of school, he/she should report directly to the cafeteria and then report to their classroom or the blacktop.