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Beaumont Blast 2/21/16

JOIN THE BEAUMONT HSA BOARD FOR 2016 - 2017
Due to several of our board members reaching their maximum years of service in their positions, we are seeking new board members! Nominations are currently being solicited for the following 2015 - 2016 HSA board positions:
• Co-President (new role)
• 1st Vice President (leads Committee Chairs)
• 2nd Vice President (leads Homeroom Parents)
• Vice President of Communications (writes Beaumont Blast)
• Assistant Treasurer
• Secretary
We are planning to change the President's role and make it more of a team approach by having 2 Co-Presidents. If you or someone you know is interested in serving Beaumont in one of these roles in the fall, please contact HSA President,
Courtney O'Brien. Thank you for considering joining and helping our school.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE SCHEDULING -
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSING FEBRUARY 21, SUN.

Schedule your parent-teacher conference online by visiting T/E's Home Access Center (HAC). Enter your individual username and password that you received in the mail. The online system closes on Sunday, February 21, so make sure to register. View sample letter and an example of the online form. The office will be able to assist you with any questions that you have and will help anyone who does not have internet access. Thank you for your support of the new system, and we hope the online features will add convenience to this process.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - HALF DAYS ON FEBRUARY 24 - 26, WED., THURS., AND FRI.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 24 - 26, which are half days (for Grades 1 - 4) and school will be dismissed at 12:20pm. Lunch will be served at an earlier schedule. View flyer for adjusted lunch schedule. There will be NO Kindergarten classes. Buses will drop off at the bus stops 3 hours earlier in the afternoon.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER -
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING

Thank you for taking part in the RMH Fundraiser on February 10 and 17. Beaumont raised $1500 and all the proceeds go directly to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. A special thanks to Mrs. McConaghy (Gym Teacher), the HSA Community Service Co-Chairs, Jean Allen, Jen Bacani, Valerie Cheng, and Becky Pitofsky; and all the teachers and parent volunteers for making the event a success and helping us support local families.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS & RETAKES - FEBRUARY 22, MON.
For students, teachers and staff who missed getting their Yearbook portraits taken, we will have a photo session on Monday, February 22, in the Cafeteria at 8:30am.
• 3rd Grade Orchestra:
We will take Yearbook photos of the 3rd Grade Orchestra on Monday, February 22 (Day 5), at 7:55am. It is important for all 3rd grade string orchestra members to attend this rehearsal. Note: Yearbook photos have already been taken of the 4th grade orchestra.
Please contact Claudette McCarron for any questions on Yearbook portraits.

STEP AFRIKA! AT BES - FEBRUARY 29, MON.
Step Afrika! will be performing at Beaumont's Assembly on Monday, February 29, 9:00am for Grades K - 2, and 10:00am for Grades 3 - 4. PM Kindergarten and ACP students are invited to attend the morning shows. Step Afrika! will also perform for the community at Radnor Middle School on Friday, March 4 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by visiting www.artsdelta.net or at the show. To inquire about reduced rates and reserved seating available to pre-paid groups of 10 or more, e-mail artsdelta@hotmail.com. Over the past 20 years Step Afrika! has grown to become one of the top 10 African
American Dance Companies in the US and Washington DC’s largest
African American arts organization. They will present their highly acclaimed stage performance which celebrates dance in cultural traditions and showcases dance as music when performers use their own bodies as instruments. To learn more, view flyer or visit Step Afrika's website.
Cultural Arts Contacts:
Lindsey Webber, lindseyallison412@yahoo.com
Alicia Asselta, asselta@gmail.com
 
MOVIE NIGHT - MARCH 11, FRI.
Hooray for Minions, which the students voted for, to watch on Friday, March 11. Registration Forms will be sent home this week from the HSA, so be sure to sign up for a fun movie night. We need parents/guardians to help make this event a success. Please follow the link to sign up and volunteer: http://vols.pt/erFNEA.

HSA MEETING - MARCH 16, WED., 9:15am
They don't come around too often, so mark your calendars for the HSA general meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 9:15am in the Large Group Room. All Beaumont parents are encouraged to come and find out more about spring plans at Beaumont including an overview on the upcoming PSSA testing.
 
ORDER YOUR 2015 - 2016 YEARBOOK BY APRIL 15
Order a Yearbook for $22.00 or upgrade by selecting new options including: a personalized cover with your child's photo and name, a current events insert, or stickers (for decorating). Contact Magan Pilato if you have questions on Yearbook orders. View flyer for more details and order your yearbook online by April 15:
Visit: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com
Enter Yearbook ID Code: 3921816

For the latest news and information from the T/E Community, visit the HSA's Community Corner.
• BES Community Service - Beaumont is partnering with TerraCycle to recycle: 1. Juice Pouches (any brand) 2. Oral Care Waste (any brand).
• Whole Foods Donates 5¢ for every reusable bag to T&E Care - Make sure you mention T&E Care when you check out at Whole Foods in Devon from January 18 - April 17.
• Community Petition to build a SAFE way to walk across Newtown Road to BES - Join other Beaumont families and sign the petition to keep walkers safe as they walk to and from Beaumont.
• Disney's "The Great Mouse Detective" at Easttown Library - The Rated G movie on February 27, 10:30am is part of the library's Sherlock Holmes Film Festival. View flyer for more details. Tickets are just $5 and all proceeds benefit the library.
• Conestoga High School Presents Guys & Dolls (Musical) - Show dates from March 2 - 5. View flyer for more details. Visit Stoga Theater to purchase tickets.
• Science Explorers - The next session at Beaumont, Secrets of Ancient Egypt, begins on March 17. View flyer to register.
• T/E's Got Talent - Watch T/E teachers and staff perform and raise money to benefit ARCH on March 31 at 7pm. View flyer for more details.
• Early Literacy Classes (2 - 6 years old) - Thrive Literacy Center is offering classes at the Radnor Library from March 31 to May 5. Visit website to learn more.
• Sign up for Summer Camps - Visit Main Line Camps for hundreds of options to choose from.
2/22 Mon., Day 5
Orchestra - 3rd and 4th
  Grade 7:55am Rehearsal
  and Yearbook Photos

Yearbook Portrait Retakes
• MASH School Store
  Lobby, 8:15 - 8:45am
• Board Games Club
  Cafeteria, 3:30 - 4:30pm
  Pick up at front of school
 • After School Sports
  2nd Grade, 3:30 - 4:30pm
• Thrive Literacy Center
  Book Clubs, 3:30 - 4:30pm
  Visit TLC to register

2/23 Tues., Day 6
2nd Grade - China Day
  9:00 - 10:30am

• Yoga Club
  Cafeteria, 3:30 - 4:30pm
• After School Sports
  3rd Grade, 3:30 - 4:30pm

2/24 Wed., Day 1
Parent-Teacher Conferences
  NO Kindergarten
  1/2 Day Schedule
  Lunch Served
  Dismissal at 12:20pm

2/25 Thurs., Day 2
• Band - 4th Grade
  7:55am

Parent-Teacher Conferences
  NO Kindergarten
  1/2 Day Schedule
  Lunch Served
  Dismissal at 12:20pm

2/26 Fri., Day 3
• Chorus - 3rd and 4th
  Grade, 7:55am
Parent-Teacher Conferences
  NO Kindergarten
  1/2 Day Schedule
  Lunch Served
  Dismissal at 12:20pm
February Calendar

February Lunch Menu

HSA Website

2015 - 2016 HSA
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Beaumont Elementary
575 Beaumont Road
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Beaumont Website

HSA BOARD MEMBERS
2015 - 2016

• President:
  Courtney O'Brien
• 1st Vice President
  (Volunteers):
  Ann McCarthy
• 2nd Vice President
  (Homeroom Parents):
  Autumn O'Reilly
• VP of
  Communications
  (BES Blast and
  HSA Website):
  Claudette McCarron
• Treasurer:
  Melissa Park
• Assistant Treasurer:
  Michele Bolton
• Secretary:
  Leah LeComte



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