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!

All students in grades 1-4 will be participating in the iReady Diagnostic for both math and reading within the next two weeks. This assessment is specifically designed to adapt to your child's individual comprehension level, providing valuable insights to their teachers to better support their learning. Please note that the primary goal of this evaluation is not to assign a grade but to enhance the learning process. We highly encourage your child to take their time and put their best effort forward to ensure accurate results. Here are some helpful tips you can review with your student at home before they take the diagnostic at school.

Does your family qualify for free or reduced lunch? We urge you to take a moment to complete the online form for food assistance at school. Only one form qualifies the entire family, so there's no need to fill out multiple forms for different children or schools. If you need assistance with the form, please don't hesitate to visit the school and ask for help from Mrs. Wheeler or our bilingual liaison, Carlos Cardona.

It's important to note that students eating school breakfast and lunch this year have been accruing a charge each day. You will receive a bill if you haven't completed the form online or via paper copy; however, if your family has been "Direct Certified" for free meals at school, no further applications are needed. Families who are Direct Certified qualify for and receive SNAP benefits.

Even if you don't plan to use the school breakfast or lunch program, applying for this benefit can still be advantageous. It could entitle you to discounted participation in the before- and after-school program, 21st Century, and also support our Title 1 educational support programming, directly impacting reading and math outcomes.

Participation is essential, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. By applying for the free or reduced lunch program, you will benefit your family and contribute to the overall well-being of our school community. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Title I meeting before Open House on Thursday. If you were unable to attend or want to review the infromation shared you can look at the attached slideshow. If you have any questions please call the school.

Last school year, the Manchester school district launched the Show Up Manchester campaign to improve student attendance, and this initiative will continue to be a top priority this year. When a student misses 10% of school, which amounts to two days a month, it is considered chronically absent and can have a significant impact on a child’s learning and social development. This can also disrupt the development of crucial attendance habits needed for success in school. Just two days of absence per month can lead to difficulties in learning to read by third grade, and by sixth grade, it becomes a warning sign that a student may drop out of high school. Additionally, excessive excused absences contribute to significant learning loss, which is why it is vital for us to work together to minimize them.

It's worth noting that Beech Street had the most improved attendance last year among all the elementary schools. To continue encouraging our students to attend school and be on time, we will be organizing monthly contests. Some of the incentives classes chose last year included a visit from the MPD mini horse, lunch with the school resource officer from McLaughlin, and a Fire Department touch-a-truck visit.

This year, we are determined to further enhance our attendance rate. We understand that there will be unavoidable absences, especially due to illness. It's crucial for students to stay home if they are unwell. If your child is sick, they should only return to school once they have been free from fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for 24 hours without taking medication. If your child needs to stay home, please inform the school so that we can excuse their absence. Thank you for your cooperation.

You may be eligible for free or reduced-cost school breakfast and lunch. You can apply online in as little as 15 minutes – you can get your application started today at www.myschoolapps.com/Application.

You can find more information on our school meals program at www.mansd.org/page/food-nutrition-services.

School meal costs for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Breakfast

  • Full Price: $1.50

  • Reduced Price: $0.00

• Lunch

  • Elementary

  • Full Price: $2.70

  • Reduced Price: $0.40

• All Schools Cold Lunch Milk Prices: $0.70

8:00-Doors open for Breakfast only

8:15-Doors open K enters in cafeteria, 1st grade enters the modular classrooms, 2nd+4th grades enter in back library door, and 3rd grade enters in the garden door.

8:30-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.

Our students love being able to purchase popcorn for snack on Wednesdays. To make this available we rely on parent volunteers to come in on Wednesday mornings to make and bag the popcorn. If you are interested in volunteering on Wednesday mornings for about two hours please see Mrs. Wheeler in the office.

September 23rd - 21st Century 1st day of before/after school

September 27th - Show up Manchester Character Day. Dress as your favorite character or celebrity.

October 10th - Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser night

October 11th - No School

October 14th - No School

October 17th - 5:30-6:30 Family Night

Ways to contact your child's teacher:

1. Email

2. Call (603)624-6314 and leave them a message

3. School Status Connect App (Coming Soon)

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!

Help open and close the school day. Are you interested in working an hour in the morning and/or an hour in the afternoon? Your child’s school needs one or more Crossing Guards to help kids get safely to and from school. The position pays $15.00 per hour. We would love to have you! Please check this link to apply! https://mansd.schoolspring.com/

We have a vacant position serving Beech St. Elementary School at Maple St./Valley St.

333 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03103

phone: (603)624-6314

email: beech@mansd.org

website : beech.mansd.org