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Bobcat Bulletin

Week of 1/8/24

Bobcat BulletinWeek of 1/8/24

Beech Street School believes in the power of a growth mindset. We are committed to our education, and we demonstrate resilience by persevering through our mistakes. With an optimistic outlook and consistent effort, we understand that with practice, we can overcome challenges. We take responsibility for our actions and learning, and treat one another with respect, to foster a caring and safe environment for all. As a community, we take pride in being Bobcat PROUD together!

No 21st Century After School Program, Tuesday, January 9th

iReady Winter Diagnostic Assessments

Students will take the iReady diagnostic over the next three weeks. The assessment adapts its questions to suit each child's needs based on their previous answers. This helps teachers provide better academic support and increase learning gains.


To help your child succeed in their assessment, it's important to encourage them to give their best effort so that the results accurately reflect their abilities. Your child's performance in these assessments will play a crucial role in their academic progress. Therefore, it's important that they get enough sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before school or at school at 8:00 am. Let's work together to assist your child in achieving their full potential.


Our school's data team has provided an encouragement card in your child's green communication folder before vacation. Please take a few minutes to write down an encouraging message and send the card back to school on Monday. Your child will be delighted to read your inspiring words and it will motivate them to do their best in their upcoming assessments. If you don't have the encouragement card, don't worry, you can simply write a few lines on a piece of paper and send it back in the green folder.

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snack Program

Starting this week, students will be able to enjoy a fresh fruit or vegetable snack during the school day through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). This program is federally assisted and completely free, providing children with the opportunity to try new and different varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables. The goal of the program is to help children become more familiar with fresh produce and to increase their overall acceptance and consumption of unprocessed fruits and vegetables.

Show Up Manchester!

Winner of the December Challenge!

Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Marshall's 3rd grade class are the winners of the December attendance award. Throughout the month of December they only had one unexcused absence!

January's Show Up Class Competition

For the month of January, the class with the least amount of unexcused absences will win the competition along with an award. However, we also know that your child's health should always come first. That's why we urge you to keep your child at home if they are unwell. Remember, if your child has a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, they need to stay home until they are free of symptoms for 24 hours without medication. Please let us know if your child is staying home by calling or emailing the school's office so we can excuse their absence. It's important for us to make sure that your child is in a safe and healthy environment at school. We take your child's education and well-being seriously, and we want to ensure they have the best experience possible.
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Missing School: It Adds Up!

When your child attends school regularly and on time, they have the opportunity to excel academically and to establish a positive daily routine for learning.


Regular attendance allows for students to be involved in lessons, develop relationships with their peers, and make the most out of their education. It also gives the teacher the opportunity to assess each student and effectively plan ahead.


Excessive absences can lead to students missing out on important information or falling behind in their learning. Regular school attendance is an important indicator of your child's performance and success as they grow. Simply put, absences add up.

Daily Bell Schedule

8:00-Doors open for Breakfast only

8:15-Doors open K+1 enter in cafeteria, 2+4 enter in back library door, and 3+5 enter in the garden door.

8:25-Doors close and gates are locked. All students must enter the main office and are tardy. You will receive an automated call that your student was late for school.

2:50-Dismissal on the playground.

Green Communication Folders

Check your students backpack for their green communication folder. There are many papers in their folder to start the year that need to be filled out and returned to the school.

Contacting your child's teacher

Ways to contact your child's teacher:


  1. Email
  2. Call (603)624-6314 and leave them a message
  3. Class Tag App


We understand that as a parent, you may have specific concerns about your child's education and well-being. However, during student pickup, our teachers need to focus on ensuring a safe departure for all students with their families. We also respect the privacy of our students and their families, and therefore, we do not hold personal conversations about a student during this time. If you would like to speak with your child's teacher, please feel free to use one of the communication methods provided, and our teacher will respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding!

Volunteers Welcome!

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If you're interested in helping out with classroom preparation, supervising during lunch, or organizing games at recess, please contact Mrs. Wheeler at the office to participate. We appreciate any extra help!

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan. 8th - iReady Diagnostic Assessment Starts

Jan. 9th - No 21C After school program

Jan. 15th - No School - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 23rd - No School - NH Primary Elections

Jan. 25th - Progress Reports Go Home

Jan. 25th - Family Math Night

Lunch Menu

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Monday

Beef Cheeseburger on a Bun

Turkey & Cheese on a Bun

Granola & Fruit Yogurt Parfait

Sun Butter Sandwich with String Cheese

Baby Carrots

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or Chocolate Milk
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Tuesday

Chicken Nuggets with a Dinner Roll

Ham & Cheese on a Bun

Baby Spinach with Turkey & Flatbread

Sun Butter Sandwich with String Cheese

Broccoli

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or Chocolate Milk
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Wednesday

Mozzarella sticks with a Dinner Roll

Egg Salad on a Roll

Garden salad with Grilled Chicken & Dinner Roll

Sun Butter Sandwich with String Cheese

Cucumber Spears

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or Chocolate Milk
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Thursday

Shepherd's Pie with a Dinner Rolls

Chicken Salad on a Bun

Baby Spinach & Egg Salad with Cheese & Pita

Sun Butter Sandwich with String Cheese

Sweet Corn

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or Chocolate Milk
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Friday

Pizza

Tuna Salad on a Roll

Chef's Choice Salad with a Dinner Roll

Sun Butter Sandwich with String Cheese

Baked Veggie Beans

Assorted Fruit

1%, Skim or Chocolate Milk

BEECH STREET STICKERS AND PENCILS $1 EACH FRIDAYS AT LUNCH

Popcorn Day

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Students can buy a bag of freshly popped popcorn for only 50 cents every Wednesday as a snack. Popcorn orders are taken during attendance in the morning, so students need to arrive on time to place their order. Each student is limited to two bags. A big thank you to our dedicated parent volunteers who make this treat possible!

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CONTACT US

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333 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03103

phone: (603)624-6314

email: beech@mansd.org

website : beech.mansd.org

Have a great Sunday, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Kelly Newman
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