The Bengal Beat
Beaumont Elementary School
Leslie Walsh, Principal
Misty Burns, Office Manager
248-682-6822
Message from the Principal
November is going by fast!
Leslie Walsh
Principal
guizzl01@wsdmi.org
Good afternoon!
Spirit Wear is available for purchase! Spirit Wear makes a great gift for the holidays and is very affordable! This year we have THREE different design options.
1. The Buddy the Bengal logo from several years ago (the cartoon drawing)
2. A logo to go along with our gardening theme
3. Just the words “ Beaumont Bengals”
The link below is active as of today. The last day to order spirit wear will be Friday December 9th to ensure that delivery is by Wednesday December 21st.
Please share the link with your families and if they have any questions, they can reach out to the PTO.
https://parrotwear.com/beaumont_bengals
The Building-Wide Spelling Bee will be Monday, November 14th at 1 PM. Parents can view the spelling bee through this link
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDM1NzcyMzI4OTIw?cjc=rse2tnc
The District Spelling Bee will be on November 30th at Mott High School at 6 PM.
Thank you Beaumont parents and students for your support of the Beaumont Library by shopping the book fair and donating to All for Books. We had enough All for Books donations to buy a book for every student that wasn’t able to shop the book fair. Thank you also to the Maglothin Family that purchased the remaining "wish list" for teachers. We are so grateful for such a giving community that keeps students at the center of everything we do. Thank you!
Family/teacher conferences are still being conducted for two more evenings. Look for conference sign ups from your teacher. Conference days are 11/15 and 11/21. Don't forget to write your student(s) a positive note telling them why you are proud of them to be displayed at school. If you are unable to make it to conferences, email your teacher and we will write and post for you!
Please make sure that your child is properly dressed. I would advise dressing students in layers- maybe having a sweatshirt that they can keep at school. Please always have a change of clothes for your student to store in their locker. Even our older students sometimes get wet from playing in the snow and need a change of clothes.
For our littles, please continue to practice getting on and off all of their snow gear. Remember, we are encouraging independence so patience is key as they learn to zip their jackets and tie their boots and shoes- but let them do it!
If your child is in need of any warm outdoor gear, please let the office know and we will make sure that we get you what you need. Also, if you are willing to donate any new or gently used coats, snow pants or boots, you can drop those off at the front office. (We are also always in need of kinder and first grade size pants and new packages of underwear)
All students should be aware of how they are getting home daily. We understand that sometimes things change. Please remember that all changes in dismissal routine must be communicated to the main office no later than 3:15 PM. (2:15 on Thursdays)so that we can assure the change is able to take place. On the rare occasion that a student needs to be picked up early, they must be signed out before 3:40 PM. After 3:40, all adults will be asked to wait outside for the student to exit using their regular dismissal routine. Thank you for understanding that safety is our first priority.
The next PTO meeting will be December 15th at 5 PM (Please note an earlier time)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
-Mrs. Walsh
Second Step Information
Dear Families,
This month, our schoolwide theme is Empathy. We are working on identifying feelings, same and different feelings and showing compassion. In our morning announcements and school assembly, we’ll be reminding students of these skills, which help students be successful learners.
Second Step lessons teach skills for learning. You’ll be receiving Home Links describing why these skills are important and including fun activities to do with your child to practice them. We hope you enjoy them!
Please tell your child’s teacher if you’d like more suggestions about supporting skills for learning at home.
Copy of Waterford Attendance Success Program Logo.pdfCopy of Waterford Success Program Fact Sheet (5).pdfChromebooks and 1:1 Information/Support
Be on the lookout for your student to arrive home with their school-issued chromebook. It is so important that they charge their device and bring back the next day. Depending on grade level and teacher will determine how often your student will bring the device home. Below are some helpful links to assist you.
Waterford School District Technology Support
https://laptopsupport.wsdmi.org
Student Chromebook Help Desk Line – 248-791-9127
· We will have a team member ready for calls Monday – Friday until 6:00 pm through September 16, 2022
· After, September 16, 2022 we will evaluate and communicate the hours moving forward
Waterford School District Chromebook Student Handbook – English and Spanish
Chromebook Case Options for Dell Chromebook 3100:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=chromebook+case+dell+3100&i=electronics&crid=OXGZLP3VAFSS&sprefix=chromebook+case+dell+%2Celectronics%2C89&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21
Dell Laptop Cases on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/E8827F45-23DD-461A-9272-EB92E43D4A37/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A0705784EZA7IW72BHVN&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=9fad74d7f4415937edf96607a48ffba1&hsa_cr_id=2918906720201&lp_asins=B07NGSL5J5%2CB098TJ5QBN&lp_query=chromebook%20case%20dell%203100&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_bkgd&pd_rd_w=4D5lg&content-id=amzn1.sym.53aae2ac-0129-49a5-9c09-6530a9e11786%3Aamzn1.sym.53aae2ac-0129-49a5-9c09-6530a9e11786&pf_rd_p=53aae2ac-0129-49a5-9c09-6530a9e11786&pf_rd_r=1HNHHNEJPEFPKRTHTH1Y&pd_rd_wg=ISm3m&pd_rd_r=7329d6dd-7f27-42ac-a2a5-4cd3df2f4884
CDW: https://www.cdw.com/product/gumdrop-slimtech-case-for-dell-chromebook-3100-clamshell-black/6045957
School Hour Times
Start Time: 8:45 AM (Doors open at 8:35 AM for drop off)
Full-Day Dismissal: 3:57 PM
Early-Release Thursday Dismissal- 2:57 PM
Half-Day Dismissal: 11:52 AM
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Remember to be patient and kind in the car pool line to staff and other parents.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
Car Riders:
Please do not drop students off early. Doors will open at 8:35 AM and students will enter the school and go directly to their classrooms.
Students stay in the car until they are near their unloading zone and assigned door. If multiple students, you should unload at appropriate entrance or at the lowest grade level door.
K-2 students will unload near Door #6
3-5 students will unload near Door #8
TC students only will unload at Door #9
Staff members will be outside opening car doors and helping to move traffice along safely. Please stay in your lane and not change lanes. If in the second lane (furthest from the sidewalk), a staff member will assist your student in getting out of the car and crossing the car pool lane safely. Do not let your child out of the car without a staff member present.
Please have your child sit on the right side of the vehicle.
Parent need to say in the vehicle at ALL times.
If a parent needs to exit the vehicle for any reason, please park in the lot so the carpool line can move along quickly and safely.
Walkers:
Walkers cannot enter the building before 8:35 AM
If riding a bike, please walk your bike on the school sidewalks and DO NOT ride your bike in the parking lot. Bike racks are near Door #8.
Students will enter the building at the assigned door (See above)
Students will be marked tardy starting at 8:45 AM. If the carpool line is backed up, students will not be marked tardy until staff enters the building and close Doors #6 and #8. Tardy students will need to enter through the main office (Door #1) and will need to be signed in by a parent.
Bussers:
Buses will arrive in the bus loop
Buses will begin unloading one bus at a time starting at 8:35 AM
Students will enter through Door #2 and walk directly to their classroom
Staff (and Safeties) will be available to assist students getting off the bus and inside the building.
END OF DAY PROCEDURES:
Walkers:
Will leave at 3:55 PM
Bussers:
Bussers will stay in a grade level classroom with a supervising adult until their bus arrives at the school.
When the bus arrives, an announcement will be made and bussers will line up and walk to the bus. There will be supervising adults in the hallways and adult and/or Safety escorts for lower elementary students.
Remember cell phones are not to be used while waiting for or on the school bus.
Lower Elementary students will have bus tags attached to their backpacks. If your stuent's tag becomes loose or is lost, please let your teacher or the office know and we will replace it.
Car Pick Up:
Parents must stay in their vehicle.
Parents will get a special sign to put in the passenger side of the windshield with student name, teacher name and grade level. These will be passed out at Meet and Greet or the First Day of School. If you need additional signs for additional cars, please let us know.
Teachers will be outside with your student waiting for pickup.
This process will take a little longer at the beginning of the year as we get to know and recognize vehicles and faces. Please have your picture ID readily available if needed.
Beaumont Staff
Kindergarten
Amanda Elias
Diane Elton
Elise White
First Grade
Lisa Engel
Laura Hornbacher
Second Grade
Stephanie Isgrigg
Emma Lohmeier
Custodial Staff
Heather Madigan
Third Grade
Meagan McGrath
Tracy Reyburn
Erin Seeley
Fourth Grade
Alexis Dropps
Mary Robertoy
Fifth Grade
Jennifer Danaj
Mary Thorell
Intervention
Joanne O'Rourke- Interventionist
Cheyanne Chandler- Reading Para
Student Support Services
Mary Krezel- Resource Room
Amber Love- Resource Room
Christine Kilbride- School Social Worker
Samara Manier- Terry- Social Work Intern
Drew McMurtry- Speech
Donica Sapiano- Occupational Therapist
Steven Salminen- Physical Therapist
ELL Staff
Bonita Waun- ELL Teacher
Santos Perez- ELL Paraprofessional
Therapeutic Classroom
Cynda Molina- TC Teacher
Melinda Compau- Para
Brandy Werner-Para
Cody Storing- Para
Kelly Malbouef- Para
Angela Jackson-Para
Office Staff
Misty Burns- Office Manager
Julianne Klucka- Office Para
Lunch Staff
Cheryl Burt
Shannon Lloyd
Encore Teachers
Carla Milch- Spanish
Misty Sharp- Music
Cheryl Taylor- PE
Jessica Joannides- Art
Bonnie Pawloske- Library Tech
Building Subs
Jon Neubecker
Rosanna Hartman
LeAnn Vickery
Allergy and Plan of Care Forms
Lunch Menus
PTO News
Next PTO Meeting- December 15 @ 5PM in the Media Center at Beaumont
Upcoming PTO Events:
Spirit Wear Sales! See info above!
Popcorn Fridays- Volunteers Needed (once a month)
PTO Board
PTO President- Angela Jackson
PTO Vice-President- Julianne Klucka
PTO Secretary- Jasmine Meese-Brooks
PTO Treasurer- Tamara Tombs
Important Dates
November 14- Building Spelling Bee
November 15- Conferences
November 21- Confereces
Novemeber 23-27- Thanksgiving Break
Novemeber 30- District Slepping Bee @ Mott HS
December 26-January 6- Holiday Break