Newsletter 09/08/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calling ALL 8th GRADERS!
*New*

Please come hear all about this year’s trip to DC/NY!

• When: Thursday, September 24th, 5:30-6:00pm
• Where: Beverly Cleary, Room 220C

I’m super excited to lead this exciting 5-day trip in June 2027. Come here all about this incredible opportunity!

Questions? Email sunelson@pps.net.

Ice Cream Social is September 9 at 5:30 PM
*THIS WEEK*

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: there is usually a big turnout for this event, so expect lots of families, lots of noise, and lots of sticky faces! Bring your own water bottle; it will be a warm day! Please note, all students must have a grown-up present at this event.

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First General PTA Meeting | Monday, September 14 at 7 pm

The first PTA General Meeting will be held in the school library (or via Zoom) on Monday, September 14. All community members are invited to join! Check out the Meeting Agenda to see what will be discussed this month and get access to the meeting via Zoom. 

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PTA Clothing Center Volunteer Opportunity |
Monday, 9/28, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Each year, every PPS school PTA is asked to provide volunteers twice to support the PTA Clothing Center, a vital district-wide service at Marshall that helps PPS families access clothing and shoes for their students. Beverly Cleary’s volunteer day is approaching, and we’re seeking volunteers to lend a hand! Volunteers will help students find clothing and sort donations. Parents, grandparents, and community members are all welcome.

Last school year alone, the PTA Clothing Center served nearly 1,400 PPS students, making a powerful impact possible thanks to people like you. If you can help, please email communications@beverlyclearyschool.org.

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Calling all BCS Readers

The Reading Challenge is a year-round incentive-based reading program sponsored by the Beverly Cleary School PTA. It encourages and celebrates reading by rewarding students who challenge themselves to reach their reading goals. Click the link below for more information or to get started!

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PTA For Your Child!

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

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 and 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

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 are a way to build community, expand kids' interests, and assist parents after school. They are not endorsed or sponsored by BCS or the PTA.

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Join the Welcome Crew!

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

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 | Spookarama 2026

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, and wehope 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. Questions? Email communications@beverlyclearyschool.org. 

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