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  • BEH Weekly Family Message

    5/6/2024

    Hello BEH Families, 

    This week we are working to recognize our amazing staff for all of their hard work. Thank you to our PTA for showing up for our staff again this year and honoring them every day with something special for us to look forward to. Additionally, thank you to all the families that submitted kind messages to the PTA about your appreciation of staff. They have all been posted anonymously in the staff lounge for them to see. If you have a moment this week, take a minute and let a BEH staff that you appreciate know what you appreciate about them.
     
    Here is what to watch for this week:
     
    Housing Info Expo:
    will be held at Dawson Park this Tuesday, May 7th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Join them for; tenant advocacy resources, free home repair info, and housing resources. There will also be food, raffles, music, and vaccines on site.
     
    Mascot Vote:
    Our student council has pushed to establish one mascot for BEH, moving forward. Most recently, we have been the Penguins and the Eagles. Our student council would like to have one fresh and new mascot for us to rally around as a community. The four mascot suggestions that they have brought to the community are the Panther, the Beaver, the Platypus, and the Salmon.  they created for teachers to show in class this week and have students share their vote. We will similarly be holding a vote for staff and families later this month to decide on our BEH mascot moving forward.
     

    Please give us your feedback! — Successful Schools Survey Opens Today:

    The annual Successful Schools Survey opens today (Monday, May 6th) and closes on Friday, May 31st. This is a climate survey that is administered district-wide at PPS. It provides an opportunity for students, staff, and families to provide important feedback on their school environments, learning experiences, and sense of well-being and safety at school. The surveys completed by our community members will help us understand the needs of our students, staff, and families, as well as support the development of our school continuous improvement plan (SCIP).

     

    To complete the family survey, please go to  and select our school from the drop-down list. Families with more than one student can respond for their eldest student or take the survey more than once. No access codes needed. The survey will take approximately 15–30 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and Chinese.

     

    For more information about the Successful Schools Survey, please go to . Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your input.
     
    Greetings From the PTA!
    It's already time for the last PTA meeting of the school year. Please join us on Wednesday, May 8th, at 5:30 in the school library or online. . We have some exciting topics to cover!  
     
    The BEH community night - Drag Bingo - Adult Fundraiser is on May 31st. Please see the flyer . 6:00pm Village Ballroom 704NE Dekum St. Join us at the meeting to sign up to volunteer. 
     
    24-25 PTA Positions open! Serving on the PTA executive team is a great way to connect with BEH students, families, and staff! Specific Positions needed are Secretary: Record keeper for PTA, note taker at all meetings, attends board & general PTA meetings, oversees and supports three committees. Treasurer: Manages the budget, prepares and shares monthly budget reports, manages all money in and out, attends board and general PTA meetings, and supports three committees. Other  are available, join us to learn more!!! We would love to work with you!!
     

    Tubman Rising 5th Grade Family Night:

    Harriet Tubman Middle School will host their Rising 5th Grade Family Night on Tuesday, May 14th, from 6-7pm. If you have a fifth grader that you are considering attending Harriet Tubman next year, this is a great opportunity to get to know the Tubman staff and programs that will be there to support your students next year.

     

    Thank you all for your continued collaboration and support as we work to continue to do our best to serve your students at BEH.

    Have a great week,

    Mr. Kaveh