March 2016 - Bellevue Public Schools

March 11, 2016
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Yearlong Commitment to Student and Staff Success
Just over one hundred students and their families attended the PTA Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Thursday, March
10th . This annual event gives us the opportunity to thank Bellevue Elementary’s families and friends for their commitment
to our school and the students we serve. We could not do what we do without your support.
Each year we recognize outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference. The 2015-2016
honorees included:
Teachers of the Year
March 18:
Decade Day
- Pick your favorite decade
such as 70s, 80s, 90s, etc.
*Sponsored by the Student
Council
March 21 to 25:
Spring Break
- NO SCHOOL
March 31:
Science Fair, Pancake Man,
and Art Auction
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Tim Kruger & Mrs. Melissa Ziegler
Staff Member of the Year
Mrs. Dianne Jelden
Corporate Sponsor of the Year
James Skinner Baking Company and the Keaton Family
Student of the Year
Ethan Podtburg
Volunteer of the Year
Mr. Ryan Kerstetter
The Bellevue Elementary PTA, staff, and students would like to thank all of our amazing volunteers who help make our
school a GREAT place to learn and work!!!
April 1:
Dollar Dog, Spirit Day, and
Treat Day
April 1:
Carnival
@ The BPS Lied Center
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
April 7:
Cook’s Night Out
@ Location TBD
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hawk Highlights will normally be e-mailed to families on the 2nd Friday of each
month. It will also be available on our school’s website:
http://www.bellevuepublicschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Bellevue%20Elementary
If you would like a printed copy of our newsletter, please contact the office.
Celebrating the Arts
*Students were honored at the Volunteer Appreciation Reception.
Audubon Society Art Contest Participants
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Ashton Larsen, Hope Sivils, Lilly Brewer, Gabi Suarez, Bryce
Oltman, & Sam Hagemann (1st Grade)
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Noah Sivils, Lizzy Wagstaff, Alivia Passey, & Taylor Ross (3rd Grade)
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Ella Gillette, Natalie McNamara, Madison Kalfut-Lind, & Leah Bates
(5th Grade)
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Elise Kaldahl, Emma Redler, Cate Wagstaff, & Ayden Shultz (6th
Grade)
Henry Doorly Zoo Poster Contest Winner
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Rebecca Smoots
2016-2017 Teacher/Classroom Requests
Our entire staff will be working to create balanced classrooms for next school
year later this spring. As a part of this process, we appreciate input from
parents. If you’d like to make a request, please e-mail Mr. Wellmann at
bradley.wellmann@bpsne.net.
Requests should include information on your student’s learning styles,
personalities, etc. Please remember that these requests do not guarantee
placement, but parent information is one piece of the process that the staff
considers when creating class rosters.
Requests will only be accepted until April 15th. If you’ve already sent your
request, you do not need to send another. Mr. Wellmann will respond to your
e-mails, so you know that they’ve been received. Thanks!
4th Grade Family and Community Education Essay and Art Contest Winners
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1st Place- Allyson Yeung
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2nd Place- Kiley Quinn
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3rd Place- Garrett Utterback
90.7 FM KVNO Classical Kid (November 2016)
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Natalie McNamara
Art Club Participants
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Ariana Brown, Kari Loveland, Alexis Schultz, Megan Klone, Audrey
Sabau, Allyson Yeung, Cole Schreck, Helene James, Amy Oltman,
Austin Valek, Kyle Sheppeard, Megan Pierce, Madelyn Cristo, Sophie
Redler, Alena Caplinger, Ethan Podbburg, & Emma Gillin (4th Grade)
•
Logan Bang, Leah Bates, Amelia Eros, Sabrina Heckens, Oliver
Hughes, Madison Kalfut-Lind, Mason Norman, Jaedyn Shock, Eme
Starbuck, Gabriella Fiscus, & Ella Gillette (5th Grade)
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Elise Kaldahl, Elleigh Plambeck, & Zoe Sivils (6th Grade)
B.E.R.T 4.0, our Robotics Team, proudly represented Bellevue Elementary at
the State Competition at the Strategic Air and Space Museum on
Saturday, February 20th. Go Hawks!
Yearbook Pictures
We are hard at work putting together the 2015-2016 yearbook. Please send in photos of your student and their
school friends taken during school events to 2014bepta@gmail.com . Be sure to label them including the name
of your child and their class teacher.
Carnival Discount Wristbands on Sale through Friday, March 18th
Wristbands are on sale for $8 through this Friday. They will be $10 the day of the carnival. Children 4
years and younger may purchase a wristband for $5. The wristband will provide students unlimited access
to all games, bounce houses and activities at the carnival for 3 hours! Carnival activities include over 33 games,
bounce houses, free fun photo booth, entertainment and demonstrations, cake walk, book walk, and bingo!
Seven baskets will be up for bids at our Silent Auction.
PTA Board
Melissa Valek- President
Denise Reding- Vice President
Carrie Smoots- Secretary
Pam Sides- Treasurer
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