Beck Academy E-Newsbeckacademyptsa.weebly.com/.../56515369/august_2016...A Beck Academy PTSA...

Sign-up for future Beck E-News issues at the Beck website.

A Beck Academy PTSA publication Volume 8, Issue 1, August 2016

Beck Academy E-News

Print Edition WELCOME TO BECK ACADEMY!

The news you need… to get ready for a new school year.

Tdap Vaccine

All 7th graders must have received a dose of Tdap vaccine. Parents must provide Beck with a SC Certificate of Immunization showing their child received this.

Monday, August 15th Schedule Pick-up Day

6th Grade: must attend Knight SHIFT on August 10th to receive their Schedule. Sign up to attend Knight SHIFT can be found on the Beck Academy Website. 7th Grade: Schedule pick up is August 15th from 1:00pm—2:20pm 8th Grade: Schedule pick up is August 15th from 10:00am—11:30am Course Changes and Parent Overrides can be submitted between August 15-August 19. Please keep in mind that Course Changes will be honored based on space and availability. (counselors will be available each day to answer questions related to schedule concerns)

August 10th Knight S.H.I.F.T.

(for 6th graders & their parents)

Parent Session: 8:30am - 10:00am Student Session: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Knight SHIFT is for all rising sixth graders. Beck Academy provides information for parents and students during this event. If you have a rising sixth grade student, please sign up on the Beck Academy Website. There you will also find specific information about schedule and expectations.

Register for the Knight S.H.I.F.T.!!! www.greenville.k12.sc.us/beck

Follow the designated link for S.H.I.F.T.

All returning Jr. Beta Club Members: Meeting will be held September 7th during 7th and 8th grade lunch. Location TBD.

All interested new students interested in applying to become a member of Jr. Beta Club may pick up an application from their grade level counselor starting the first week of school. Applications must be submitted by September 16th.

Visit Beck on the web….www.Greenville.k12.sc.us/Beck

A Beck Academy PTSA publication Volume 8 Issue 1, August 2016

Beck on the Web

The Bi-weekly E-Newsletter It’s how to stay informed at Beck!

Subscribe to the Beck eNews! The Beck eNews is published every other Monday. This will be our 8th year using this format, as it has been very successful in past years. The eNews is the place to get all your current dates and info for all things at Beck, so it is VERY IMPORTANT that you sign up to receive it via email! Once you fill out your First Day Packet papers with your email address, you will be automatically enrolled in Beck eNews. Also it is highly recommended that you sign-up for the e-news online by visiting the Beck website Homepage and click on E-News and add your email address. Please note, this August Issue is the only printed, mailed newsletter you will receive throughout the school year.

Student Directory

You will receive a PTSA information request form in the First Day Packet. The PTSA form will also serve as the student directory information form. Please take a moment to fill out this form and return it to the school promptly. If you want to be included in the directory, please make sure it is returned by September 14.

You can also sign-up for the Student Directory at the following link:

www.surveyhero.com/c/434da31

Beck Academy website: www.Greenville.k12.sc.us/Beck

Beck PTSA website:

www.beckacademyptsa.weebly.com

Beck PTSA Email: [email protected]

Beck Academy Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BeckAcademyMiddle

Beck Academy on Twitter: @BECKBLUEKNIGHTS

School Start Times for 2016-17

Beck Academy will begin at 8:30am and

end at 3:15pm.

We suggest you have students at school by 8:00am to beat the carline.

Welcome to all our new sixth grade students and

their families ! ! !

Learners Today….Leaders Tomorrow….Beck Academy!


Dear Parents and Students, It is hard to believe that summer is drawing to a close and we are getting ready to begin another school year. I hope that your summer was relaxing and provided you with an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. As a faculty and staff, we have been busy this summer preparing for another exciting school year. Thanks to the custodial staff, the building has been thoroughly cleaned and the floors are brightly shinning. Our Beck teachers have also been busy this summer with several different endeavors including writing curriculum for the school district, participating in Science PLUS, presenting at the Upstate Technology Conference, and teaching abroad. The teachers are excited to return to the classroom with new knowledge and rich experiences that will continue to enhance our educational environment. This coming year, we will continue to focus on providing a world class education in a safe and secure environment. This will be accomplished through our continued commitment to a rigorous curriculum, a focus on international studies and real-life application, community service and creating a student focused learning environment. We know that as the first day of school approaches your child may be experiencing excitement and anxiety as he/she prepares for the transition to middle school. To help ease fears, Beck faculty and staff will be holding our annual 6th grade orientation on August 10th from 8:30-1:00. KNIGHT S.H.I.F.T is a wonderful opportunity for 6th grade students and their parents to learn all the ins and outs of middle school before the year begins. Stop by our school website for more information and to register for this exciting event. As the summer winds to a close, I am excited to welcome students and teachers back for another fun and productive school year. I look forward to the many new accomplishments that our students and teachers will achieve in the upcoming year. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to lead a school that has a proven track record of success, a committed and caring staff, engaged and enlightened students, and supportive parents and stakeholders. Without hesitation I can confidently say that Beck Academy truly is a very special school. If you are new to Beck let me take a few minutes to tell you about some of the ways to stay involved and connected. You can follow us on Facebook by searching for Beck Academy. In addition, our PTSA is a strong and vital part of our school and provides numerous opportunities for parents to be involved. You can find out more information by clicking on the PTSA link on our website. Please refer to the PTSA calendar for important dates and times for opening of school events. Finally, make staying connected easy by downloading our school app to your smart phone. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer and I look forward to seeing you in August. Jennifer Meisten, Principal

Dress for Success with Beck Apparel!


Box Tops for Education! An easy way to earn cash for Beck!

Cookie Dough Sales

Will take place in SEPTEMBER 7 - 21

“just in time for holiday baking”

BECK APPAREL

Please stop by the Beck Apparel table on Knight Shift Day, Schedule Day, or Open House to check out all the school-approved items for sale! Apparel will be available for purchase on these days. Whether a new or returning student, you are sure to find something to add to your daily Beck wear. If you miss those opportunities, an order form will be included in the First Day Packet. All orders are due by Sept. 2.

If you have any questions, please contact

Meredith Glenn ([email protected]) or Kerry Sweeny ([email protected])

They are on hundreds of products we use every day. Simply clip the coupon from the package and start collecting. Send the Box Tops in with your student or drop off in the front office next time you are at Beck. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and when we all work together, the money adds up fast! Beck will have a several contests throughout the year. Be on the lookout for more info in future e-newsletters.

If you have questions e-mail: Tina Goumas at [email protected] Collection bin is located in the front office.


Beck’s Big Event

YEARBOOK NEWS

It's that time again, time to order your copy of the Beck yearbook. Online orders will begin on August 1, 2016.

You can access order information on the yearbook web page through the

"Yearbook Information" link on Beck's home page or directly at https://sites.google.com/a/greenvilleschools.us/beck-yearbook/home.

The "early bird" order price is $30.

Order early for the best price and to insure you receive a copy at the end of the school year.

New memories of a new school year, captured in “The Yearbook!”

Beck Backers

You will receive a Beck Backers information form in the First Day Packet. Please consider donating to the Beck Backers

fundraiser. Beck Backers is just one of many ways you can give to Beck Academy. When you support this fundraiser, 100% of your contribution stays at Beck Academy and supports the educational needs of our children. Also, your contribution is fully tax deductible. Last year over 80 Beck families and businesses donated over $9,300 to this fundraiser. Let’s surpass that amount this year! Remember any dollar amount is appreciated!


Are you looking for a safe place for

your child to stay after school?

Look no further than

Beck Academy!

Students are provided snacks, homework supervision,

recreation, computer time, and special activities.

For more information go to the Beck website, Parents tab and click on Extended Day .

Extended Day registration & fees: A yearly, non-refundable registration fee of $40 per family will be required. If the child transfers to another school where a program exists, the $40 fee must be paid again. Weekly fees apply for the program and are as follows:

Weekly Fees:

1 day 2 days 3 –5 days 1 child $16.00 $26.00 $42.00 2 children $26.00 $47.00 $67.00 3 children $36.00 $68.00 $88.00 4 children $47.00 $88.00 $109.00 **Cost is subject to change per GCSD **Our program operates on regular school days only (no teacher workdays, half days or early dismissal days).

For the 2016 - 2017 school year,

Beck will again be offering an

Extended Day Program!


2016-2017 BECK ACADEMY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST PLEASE NOTE - The 3” Binders generally DO NOT last all year, so parents should purchase more than one, while they are on sale in the stores.

Spiral Notebooks and Gel Pens are NOT allowed. Individual teachers may have additional supply requirements. Students will be notified once the school year begins.

6th Grade 1 - 3” Binder 1 - Pack of 7 or 8 Divider Tabs without pockets 1 - Pencil Pouch 4 - Black & White Composition Notebook-not spiral 1 - Pack of thin dry erase markers-black only 1 - Pack of Colored Pencils 1 - Pack of Graph Paper 1 - Hand-held Pencil Sharpener-not battery operated

1 - Flash Drive 1 - Basic Calculator 1 - pair of earbuds Several Blue & Black pens Several pencils and erasers Several packs of Wide-ruled notebook paper

7th and 8th grade 1 - 3” Binder - buy more than one 1 - Pack of 7 or 8 Divider Tabs, without pockets

1 - Pencil Pouch 3 - composition notebook - NOT spiral 1 - Pack of THIN dry erase markers 1 - Pack of colored pencils 3 - Highlighters 2 - Packs of 100 3 x 5 index cards 2 - Glue Stick 1 - Ruler 4 - Folders with pockets 1 - Hand held pencil sharpener— NOT battery operated

1- pack of graph paper (2 packs for Algebra 1) 5 - Plastic sleeves (7th grade) 10 - Plastic sleeves (Algebra 1) 1 - 5-subject spiral notebook (7th grade only) 2 - Pieces of white standard-sized poster board (8th Grade only) Several Blue & Black pens 1 - red pen for corrections Several pencils and erasers Several packs of Wide-ruled notebook paper 2 - Packs of sticky notes (English 1) 2 - Rolls of Scotch tape (English 1)

Optional Donations (all grades) (Please deliver to your homeroom teacher)

Tissues Cleaning Wipes Hand Sanitizer Paper Towels Ziploc Bags Index Cards Colored paper Dry Erase Markers

THE PTSA will not sell Beck Academy Binders this year.

Spiral Notebooks and Gel Pens are NOT allowed.


Beck Academy Dress Code Beck Academy students are required to dress according to the following guidelines. Students are expected to take pride in their personal appearance such that it does not disrupt student work or school order, distract others, or violate health and safety guidelines. Students must be in dress code when they arrive on campus and stay in dress code until they are off campus. Teachers and staff are expected to enforce these guidelines at all times. Student’s dress code for attending a school function in the evening must meet Greenville County School (GCS) Dress Code or dress according to guidelines set for the particular event. Shirts: BLUE, BLACK, KHAKI, WHITE and PINK (SOLID COLORS) Shirts may not have stripes on collar or sleeves Turtleneck shirts are permitted. All shirts must have a collar and sleeves. Shirts may not have a hood, cowl or scoop neck Long sleeve or short sleeve t-shirts, tank tops or spaghetti-strap shirts may NOT be worn over

dress code shirts. Top shirt must have a collar and sleeves. Dress code shirt must be worn under sweater, sweatshirt, pull-over or light jacket.

Boys’ shirts must remain tucked in at all times while on campus or fieldtrips. Girls must have all of their mid-section covered by their shirts when they raise their hands above their heads and no low cut shirts allowed. Girls may not tie up their shirts in the front or back. Girls that wear shirts longer than finger-tip length must also tuck shirt in.

All shirts worn under dress code shirts must be solid white, black, navy or khaki. Shirts must remain tucked until the student leaves campus. Pants, Skirts, Dresses or Shorts: Navy blue, Khaki, or Black (solid colors) NO WHITE PANTS, Skirts, shorts or dresses Jeans (denim) of any color may NOT be worn. Pants, dresses, skirts and shorts must be hemmed and not have a ragged hem. Dresses must have a collar Overalls, pants with drawstrings, sweatpants (sweatshirt material), or other athletic pants /

shorts including velour pants may NOT be worn. Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn with the waistline above the hips at all times. Pants cannot be tucked in socks or drag on the floor. Oversize garments may not be worn. Belts must be worn if garments were made with belt loops. No large belt buckles may be worn

(examples: Sexy, Precious, or student’s name) All belts must be worn at the waist. Skirts, dresses and shorts must be finger tip length Tights or leggings cannot be worn without a skirt over them and do not affect the requirement

for length of the skirt. No “fishnet” type stockings permitted. Leggings must be solid, dress code color.

Tying items other than belts around the waist is not permitted.


Beck Academy Dress Code - continued Outerwear

Coats may NOT be worn in the classrooms and must be put in the locker immediately upon arrival to the grade level hall. Coats will remain in the lockers until last locker break.

Hooded sweatshirts, hooded jackets, hooded vests, hooded fleece, and hooded sweaters must be put in the locker immediately upon arrival to the grade level hall.

Only light weight jackets that meet dress code, solid black, white, khaki or navy will be allowed in classrooms and cafeteria. Sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, jackets and fleece worn in the classroom must be navy blue, black, white, khaki or pink (SOLID COLORS) and be worn with a shirt that meets dress code requirements. These items may not hang below finger tips or have a hood or logo other than pocket logos. Dress code shirt collar must be visible under outer garment. All other jackets and coats must be kept in the locker

School sponsored athletic wear can only be worn at the approval of administration. Long socks pulled up may not be worn with shorts or skirts. Mismatched or two pairs of socks

of different colors are not allowed. No logos (other than on the shirt pocket area), writing, or pictures are permitted on garments.

(large American Flags, Klaver. names of schools including JL Mann, etc. do not meet dress code.)

Students may wear Beck Academy sweatshirts (but not t-shirts) over a collared shirt.

The administration recommends students purchase a dress code sweatshirt to keep in the locker for use in the classrooms on cooler days

and a hooded dress code color sweatshirt to keep in PE locker.

Shoes, Hats, Piercing and Accessories:

Proper shoes for school are required. No bedroom shoes or mesh type slippers may be worn on campus. Students may wear flip flops and sandals as long as the prongs of the shoes do not go through the bottom of the shoe. Tennis shoes must be worn for PE. For safety reasons, students may not wear high heels.

No hats, bandanas, skullies, “do-rags”, sweatbands/headbands or sunglasses may be worn or be visible while on campus or on school bus. Extraneous articles such as chains may not hang from clothing. Hoods on garments may not be pulled over head until student is physically off campus.

Facial, nose and/or tongue jewelry are not permitted. Mouth “grillz” are not permitted. Hair or weave of non-human color is not permitted. Students will be assigned ISS or OSS

until the non-human color hair is removed. Decorative symbols or lines may not be shaved in the hair/head. Scarves may be worn to school but must be put in the locker upon arrival. No suspenders, Mardi Gras type beads or studded necklaces or bracelets may be worn.


Beck Academy Dress Code - continued CONSEQUENCES

Lunch detention assigned to students in homeroom and student sent to change clothes.

After homeroom, student will be sent to dress code room to change or to call home and will be assigned an after-school detention. If a parent is not able to bring the necessary item(s) to school immediately, student will receive a referral and sent to ISS. Students that break dress code repeatedly will receive a referral for refusal to obey and be suspended from school.

Special days will be designated throughout the year where the dress code is amended to include different color shirts, jeans and/or t-shirts. Only the students that meet the criteria will be allowed to participate. Students will not be allowed to wear hooded garments, jerseys, sweat-pants or clothes with holes in them on these days. Students not meeting the criteria but wear non-dress code clothes will receive a referral resulting in ISS, OSS or loss of the privilege to participate in future special days. These days will be used to reward students that exhibit good behavior and/or good grades.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

PLEASE NOTE: The School District has important information for the 2016-2017 school year concerning medications. Complete information and links to print the form(s) applicable to your child is available at the district website.

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gcsd/depts/stuserv/health.asp. This information affects both OTC medications and prescription medications, including inhalers.


Padres: Rosetta Stone

Hay un nuevo programa disponible para los padres que desean aprender Inglés y participar más activamente en el logro académico de sus hijos. El programa es gratuito para los padres y es por orden de llegada de las solicitudes. Rosetta Stone ® Solución Comunidad para K-12 es un programa disponible para los padres de los estudiantes del idioma inglés. Este programa proporcionará a los padres de los estudiantes del idioma inglés, con la oportunidad de aprender y desarrollar sus habilidades del idioma Inglés. También permitirá a los padres para aumentar su participación en la escuela de sus hijos y contribuir a mejorar el rendimiento escolar de sus hijos. Las lecciones en línea de Rosetta Stone ® Solución Comunidad para K-12 permitirá a los padres a utilizar este programa en el hogar, el trabajo, en su teléfono, o en cualquier lugar que tenga acceso a internet.

Si desea tener acceso a este programa, por favor comunicarse con el maestro de ESOL de su hijo. El maestro de ESOL será capaz de proporcionarle un código para acceder al programa y compartir las instrucciones para iniciar sesiones generales.

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/page.asp?titleid=rosetta

There is a new program available to parents who would like to learn English and become more involved in their child’s academic achievement. The program is free to parents and is on a first come first serve basis. Rosetta Stone® Community Solution for K-12 is a program available to the parents of our English Language Learners. This program will provide the parents of our English Language Learners with an opportunity to learn and develop their English Language skills. It will also enable parents to increase their engagement in their child’s school and contribute to improving their child’s educational achievement. The online lessons from Rosetta Stone® Community Solution for K-12 allow parents to use this pro-gram at home, work, on their phone, or anywhere they have access to the internet.

If you would like to have access to this program, please contact your child’s ESOL teacher. The ESOL teacher will be able to provide you with a code to access the program and share general log-in instructions.

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/page.asp?titleid=rosetta


Beck Academy PTSA District 1 PTA P.O. Box 25397 Greenville, SC 29616-0397

Principal: Mrs. Jennifer Meisten

Assistant Principals 8th grade: Mr. Charles Strickland 7th grade: Ms. Sheila Green 6th grade: Ms. Jennifer McKinney Special Education: Ms. Wanda Brownlee IB Coordinator: Dr. Vicky Toney

PTSA President: Mrs. Katie Mitchell

Newsletter Editor: Mrs. Jodi LaValla

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT 1390

GREENVILLE, SC

Important Dates 6th Grade Knight S.H.I.F.T. August 10 6th grade only 8:30am - 1pm Students & Parents Schedule Pickup August 15

10:00 -11:30 am 8th grade 1:00 -2:30 pm 7th grade First Day of School August 16 8:30am - 3:15 pm New Parent Coffee Drop-In August 16 8:30am - 9:30 am First PTSA Board Meeting August 23 12:00pm SIC Kickoff Meeting August 25 12:00pm Labor Day Holiday Sept. 5 Cookie Dough Sale dates Sept. 7 - 21 Open House / PTSA General Mtg. Sept. 13 5:30pm School Pictures Sept. 19

MAILING ADDRESS

Beck Academy E-Newsbeckacademyptsa.weebly.com/.../56515369/august_2016...A Beck Academy PTSA...

Documents

Transcript of Beck Academy E-Newsbeckacademyptsa.weebly.com/.../56515369/august_2016...A Beck Academy PTSA...