Newsletter 8/26/2026

Welcome back, BCS community, and a warm welcome to all of our new members - we are so glad you’re here! We’ve been busy planning over the summer and have quite a few exciting events on the horizon, so read below to get more information and mark your calendars. As we kick off the new school year, we encourage everyone to consider joining the PTA. Remember, there’s no wrong way to PTA!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PTA For Your Child!

*NEW*

It’s time for another exciting year, and our PTA is an important part of Beverly Cleary School.

BCS’ PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice in decisions that impact your child’s health, safety, and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join the PTA for your child, because membership dues help make it possible to:

• Host community-building events like Spookarama and the Art Show
• Support educational enrichment activities like OBOB and Neurodiversity Week
• Celebrate and support our teachers through teacher appreciation week and grants

And so much more!

There is no wrong or right way to be involved - anything you can give, whether it's time, money, or input, will support your child’s potential. We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart - and it only takes 5 minutes!

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Fall Enrichments *NEW*

Fall after-school class listings and registration are available now!

Classes include arts, music, ultimate frisbee, chess, breakdance, D&D, STEM, and more. Partial scholarships are available to make these programs accessible to all families. Just tell a school counselor if you need one (after-school providers can often subsidize the remainder).

These classes build community, expand kids' interests, and support parents after school. BCS or the PTA does not endorse or sponsor them.

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Join the Welcome Crew! *NEW*

Would you be willing to answer questions and say hello to new families? If so, please join the Welcome Crew's mentor family list by contacting Kelsi Roberts at kelsi.p.roberts@gmail.com. If a new family wants to participate, you'll be connected to say hello, serve as a friendly face at the first school event, and answer (or redirect) questions about navigating the BCS community.

BCS Bike Bus *NEW*

The BCS Bike Bus rides to school every Wednesday, starting the second week of school! Join our rolling party each week, rain or shine. Check out the route and details, and join our WhatsApp group for weekly Tuesday night reminders (https://chat.whatsapp.com/IqutrNjJqSVHr9mMOCW81K)

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Save the Date | Ice Cream Social is Septmeber 9 at 5:30 PM *NEW*

Are you a new parent looking to meet others in the community? Do you want to reconnect with folks you haven't seen over the summer? Join your fellow BCS families at our annual Ice Cream Social at the playground behind Fernwood at NE 33rd and Hancock. The PTA will be serving chocolate and vanilla ice cream. There will be vegan options available. Toppings will be fudge sauce, sprinkles, and whipped cream!

For those with sensory processing challenges or who have a hard time waiting in line, we will have Otter Pops available at a separate table with a pink balloon. Just a heads up for parents: turnout is usually big, so expect lots of families, lots of noise, and lots of sticky faces! Bring your own water bottle; it will be a warm day! ALSO, KIDS MUST HAVE A PARENT PRESENT AT THIS EVENT!

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Save the Date | Spookarama 2026 *NEW*

Get ready for two nights of Halloween fun! Both nights will feature carnival activities, games, and food.

K–5 Night
Friday, October 23
Gentle entry and the Spooky Walk begin at 5:30 p.m., with the event opening to everyone at 6:15 p.m. The Haunted House, featuring 8th-grade actors, will run from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The evening ends at 8:00 p.m.

Middle School Night
Saturday, October 24
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with carnival activities, games, and food available throughout the evening. The event ends at 8:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars—we hope to see you there!

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Newsletter Submissions

Do you have something you'd like to be included in the newsletter or on socials? Please complete the BCS PTA Communications Request Form (linked below) by Thursday to have your content in the Monday newsletter of the following week. We will only include information directly related to school-sponsored or PTA-sponsored events. We will let you know if your submission does not qualify. Questions? Email communications@beverlyclearyschool.org.

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