Dear BES Families,

Please make sure to come THIS WEDNESDAY to BES for the Parent Information Night! We will begin at 6pm. Not only will we be discussing how we address academic systems in our elementary school, we will also be having fun activities in conjunction with the 7 Mindsets. The 7 Mindsets is our social-emotional learning program and it is FANTASTIC! Come connect and learn! We will have a raffle where one lucky Broadmoor (and Rockville) student can win lunch for their class on the playground! We will also have the annual volunteer training offered at the end of the Parent Information Session! See you there!

This week is our START WITH HELLO week! It is a nationwide initiative sponsored by the Sandy Hook Foundation. We encourage students to reach out to others to help everyone feel included and remind them that they belong at BES! Check out our daily themes below and START WITH HELLO! It's that easy!

Check out the Upcoming Dates! section below for volunteer training, PTO meeting info, and more.

Let's have a GREAT week!

Cindy Apple, Principal

Is your child on our chronic absentee list? If they have missed only 2 days already this year, the answer is yes! Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school, this includes excused and unexcused absences. Elementary school attendance sets the foundation for middle school, high school, and workplace attendance. Build those skills starting at the early years for more success later in life!

This week we are recognizing ‘Start with Hello’ week. Start with Hello is an initiative aimed at

addressing youth isolation and violence by fostering connection and community in our schools. Each day, we will highlight the importance of greeting your peers, noticing those around you that might be alone, reaching out to the people around you, including others, getting help when you are worried about someone and creating a community where all students feel like they belong. Start with Hello week aligns perfectly with the mindset “We are Connected” which we are focused on during the month of September. I am spending time with each classroom this month reading the book, Nerdy Birdy.

Nerdy Birdy is a great conversation starter for what it means to be a good friend and how we can find things in common with people even if at first glance we are different. I love reading a good book with students and then having discussion about what they got from the book and what it has to teach us!

This week, I hope to see you at the Parent Information Night at BES. Bring your students and enjoy

some fun activities & crafts while learning about the mindsets that we will be covering this semester –We are Connected, Everything is Possible, and Attitude of Gratitude. Don’t miss it!

It is time for our students to take the mySAEBRS screening to let us know how they feel academically, emotionally, and socially. Please take time to read through this link and all the information provided. If a concern is noted, we will contact you to meet and discuss. This is an opt-in form. If you want your child to participate, you must complete this form. Students who do not have this form completed will not be screened, along with students who are not given permission on the form. Please click on the link below to learn more and feel free to call me to discuss.

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because he completed Finn’s Mission.

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As part of its mission to support children and families, the BIST Team is offering a series of complimentary classes for parents and guardians. Classes will be presented virtually and facilitated by the BIST Team.

Topics and Dates:

· September 19th: Punishment vs. Protection

· September 26th: Enabling vs. Equipping

· October 3rd: Cultivating Accountability to Grow Seeds of Empathy

Time:

· 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM Enter Zoom Room

· 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Informational Session

· 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM Questions and Answers

Please share the attached informational letter with your building’s families. If families wish to participate, they will need to register through our website (that information is in the attached letter). We can also provide you with a recording of each session, which you can then share with families.

We look forward to helping you and your school families ensure this school year is the best yet by providing insight into the BIST philosophy and increasing the school-home partnership. We are excited to share this opportunity with your school community!

Louisburg USD #416 participates in a local Blessings in a Backpack program. The program is designed to provide non-perishable food every Friday to children that would benefit from supplemental nourishment over the weekend. The program runs throughout the school year and there is no cost to participate.

If you would like your child/children to participate and receive a BIB bag, please click the link below and complete the brief form for EACH child in your household that you would like to sign up. Distribution will begin the week following labor day and will be handled in a discreet & caring manner. Each bag will include: 2 breakfast items, 1 piece of fruit, a snack item and 2 entrée items.

https://forms.gle/nneJxYpUiHdgMZNNA

We have been asked about a schoolwide wish list. We put some hot ticket items, some incentive items, and more items that our teachers would love to have to help students in fun, meaningful ways. We will add to it throughout the year. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Community PTO Meeting 9/19:

Join us for our First Semester 2023-24 Public Louisburg Elementary PTO Meeting! This meeting is open to USD 416 parents and families, guardians, and local community members! This fun and engaging 'meet & mingle' event is a MUST attend!

This informative event will include:
- Meet & Greet with your PTO Board Members
- Learn about current 2023-24 PTO fundraising events & objectives
- Meet our *NEW* Wildcats Mascot -and help us name them!
- Spirit Wear Raffle & Door Prizes
- Sign-up & learn more about PTO Event Volunteer opportunities
- Limited Dinner Menu available during meeting

We are so excited to see everyone there! We can't wait to share all of the exciting plans & events for this 2023-24 school year!
Find event details here: https://fb.me/e/1ff3uQgDp

Mother Son Nerf Night:

The votes are in! This year's Louisburg Elementary PTO Mother/Son Event is...NERF NIGHT!

Tickets are $25 per family Online -or $30 per family CASH ONLY at the door.

*Online ticket sales will close Wednesday, 9/27 at Midnight*

For full event details, and to purchase tickets, please visit our Louisburg Elementary PTO website -under the 'Event' tab: https://www.louisburgelementarypto.org/mother-son-event

Your Ticket Includes:
* ALL Nerf Darts (*Regular size Nerf Darts will be provided. Please DO NOT bring your own darts.)
* Live DJ/Entertainment
* Photo opportunities! Bring your own phones/cameras to take your commemorative photos at one of our designated photo spots!
* Nerf Battle Games/Dart Course
* Table Games
* Snacks & Drinks
Be sure to wear your best tactical gear costume! Prize will be given to the best dressed Nerf Warrior!

Spiritwear is HERE!

September 19: PTO meeting at Timbercreek, 6:30pm

September 19: Volunteer Training at BES, 8am

September 20: Volunteer Training at BES, 8:30am

September 20: Parent Information Night at BES, 6pm and Volunteer Training!

September 25: Volunteer Training at BES, 8am

September 29: Picture Day!

October 4: Site Council, 7:40am

October 11: Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-8pm

October 12: No School -Parent Teacher Conferences, 8am-12pm

October 13: No School

October 16: No School, Teacher Inservice

October 29: LES PTO Trunk or Treat at BES

October 31: Fall Parties, 2pm

Monday: F

Tuesday: A

Wednesday: B

Thursday: C

Friday: D

Email: broadmoor@usd416.org
Website: usd416.org
Location: 105 South 5th Street East, Louisburg, KS, USA
Phone: 9138371900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BroadmoorUSD416/
Twitter: @USD416_BES