NEW STARFISH FUND CHALLENGE: Dress Down Days for Grade Levels with 100% Parent Participation!Thank you to all who have already given so generously to the Beaches Episcopal School Starfish Fund Annual Giving Campaign. NEW CHALLENGE! We wanted to share an exciting new challenge moving forward. For any grade level that has 100% parent participation of giving to the Starfish Fund, they will receive ONE FREE DRESS DOWN DAY! Like last year, we will recognize our donors in the front office. The starfish will have the name of each donor as stated on their pledge card (including anonymous). For those where no specific name is given, we will simply list the name of the family. If you have not made your gift to the Starfish Fund, there is still time! The campaign runs through December 31, 2018. Every gift of every size makes a significant impact to our school and students. Be the one who helps Beaches Episcopal School continue our 65 year tradition of setting students on a trajectory towards success and significance. Donate or pledge your gifts by December 31, 2018. Pledge payments are accepted until June 30, 2019.If you have any questions about the campaign or ways to give, please contact Stacy Nash, Director of Development, at (904) 246-2466.Be the one…make the difference. PSO Fall Pottery Fundraiser Underway Now Through November 29thWe are thrilled to announce that our PSO (Parent Support Organization) Fall Pottery Fundraiser has begun and will continue through Friday, November 9th at 2:30 p.m. This year, we are excited about our fun Easter/Spring theme! Each class has shared their artistic talents by creating these sweet, beautiful platters, and Mrs. Henson, the school's art teacher, has been a tremendous help along the way. These are special keepsakes that you will enjoy forever! To register to bid on the Fall Pottery, please click here: http://Pottery18.givesmart.com Speech and Language Screenings Offered by Coastal Pediatric Therapy Center on November 2ndSpeech & language (ST) screenings from Coastal Pediatric Therapy Center will be available on Friday, November 2nd. Screenings are available for children Pre-K through 1st grade, with cost covered by BES. Screenings will be provided by licensed therapists and will involve a brief assessment intended to identify a need for a full evaluation. You are encouraged to register your child for a screening if they are experiencing difficulties with: ● Speech & Language Skills ● Speech (sound articulation, intelligibility) ● Language (receptive, expressive, social) Please contact Coastal Pediatric Therapy Center directly at (904) 372-4070 if you have any questions. Make a Difference Monday: Cards to Children in CubaFor our monthly Make a Difference Monday outreach on November 5th, students will create letters, notes, and cards for children in Cuba. More details of what each grade level will be doing will be coming from your student's teacher, so stay tuned. Last Chance to Order Spaghetti Dinner Tickets and Volunteer to Decorate for the November 8th EventThis is your final opportunity to order tickets to the Sixth Grade Spaghetti Dinner, which takes place on Thursday, November 8th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Parents also are encouraged to volunteer to decorate the Parish Hall prior to the event. Sign up to volunteer here! The event is always an enjoyable time as our sixth grade students serve a delicious Italian meal and entertain our guests during a memorable evening of music, food, and friendship. Dine-in and carry-out orders are available. We look forward to seeing our BES families, alumni, students, and friends there to support our sixth grade and to have a joy-filled dinner. Order by following the link below! Athletics UpdateBasketball Season Winds Down This Week Our girls team will play in the final tournament tonight at St. Mark's Episcopal at 5:00 p.m. Our girls have enthusiastically learned the game of basketball, been receptive to where to be on the court, and honed their defensive skills since their first game. These girls have a great winning attitude. Good Luck! Flag Football and Volleyball Registration Coming in December Cheerleaders to Visit Nursing Home in Jacksonville Beach on November 15th Church Chat: St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal ChurchSt. Paul’s by-the-Sea invites you to a Scottish celebration of St. Andrew’s Day on November 18th during the 10:00 a.m. service. We will celebrate with dancers, pipes, drums, and Scottish banners. Be sure to wear your family’s (or your adopted) tartan! Upcoming Events and Dates of InterestSpeech and Language Screening for PreK3 through 1st Grade at 8:30 a.m. Make a Difference Monday: Letters and Cards for Children in Cuba End of Trimester Sixth Grade Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall |