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!

Beech Street Elementary School families and interested community members are invited to an informational session on the District's upcoming facilities projects, including construction of a new school at Beech Street, the temporary modular unit to house the additional students who will be joining due to the closing of Wilson Street, and 5th grade transitioning to middle school in fall 2024.

The meeting will be open to the public, but will focus on the impact to Beech Street students and staff. The meeting will include a presentation as well as time for you to ask questions and share concerns. This meeting is one in a series hosted at the schools impacted by the upcoming facilities work. Here is a full schedule of those meetings:

• Beech Street Elementary School (333 Beech Street) – 3/14/24 at 5:00 PM.

You can find more information on the District's facilities projects at https://www.mansd.org/o/msd/page/facilities-planning.

Summer camps, Recreation programs, and Summer job opportunity fair.

SAS testing continues this week.

Parents may access NH SAS practice tests by visiting the NH SAS assessment portal at Students and Families.

For more details about our statewide assessments, please visit the Office of Assessment webpage.

Feel free to contact your child's principal or Nicole Doherty, Interim Assistant Superintendent, if you have questions regarding the State Assessment.

For the month of March, 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.

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.

March 4th-15th - NH SAS Writing Assessment 3rd-5th Grade

March 13th - 2nd Trimester Ends

March 14th - Facilities update at 5:00 PM

March 16th - Spring into Summer event

March 18th - No School for Students

March 21st - Literacy Night at 5:30

March 28th - Report cards go home

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

333 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03103

phone: (603)624-6314

email: beech@mansd.org

website : beech.mansd.org