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Parent Newsletter 11/21/25

Posted Date: 11/21/25 (05:00 PM)


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We want to wish all of our Bear Lake families a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We are so very thankful for our amazing students, families, and staff. The Bear Lake Community is THE BEST!

It has come to our attention that several families' emails are being blocked from our new district spam filtering system. To our knowledge, this has been 5 in the last 3 months. Communication is critical not only for admin but for the entire staff. If you do not receive an email or correspondence with 24 hours of emailing, please call the front office directly so we can call you back. It is also equally important that you are on Parent Square. IF you are having trouble, please contact us so that we can support you. Thank you. 

When we return from Thanksgiving Break we will be completing Progress Monitor 2 (PM2) for the state FAST/STAR tests. Attendance is crucial on your child's testing day so they don't miss other activities when they are pulled to makeup their assessment.

Please see below for information about FAST/STAR PM2.
 
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RUNNING CLUB

Join our Bear Lake Running Club!
Open to all K-5 Students!
No cost to join!

Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15-8:05 AM, Races on selected Saturday mornings. 

Sign Up Here:
 

Apply For Meal Benefits Today!

As the year progresses and you identify needs for your family, we want to take the time to remind everyone about the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Last year 63% of our families qualified on this quick application to reduce lunch costs to their students which is a huge benefit. Families often think this doesn't apply to them, however some large families with income nearing $100,000 have qualified. If you have needed FEMA support due to the hurricanes you may easily qualify as well. It is a great way to lower the lunch costs for your family. When schools reach over 64% of qualified applications it can also provide extra grant funding to the school to support student instruction.

Our District is committed to providing each student with the tools they need to succeed, including nutritious meals they can enjoy. All students are eligible to apply for meal benefits and we encourage SCPS families needing financial support to submit an application for the 2025-2026 school year.

In addition to qualifying for free and reduced-priced meals, completing the meal benefits application may qualify your family for discounted internet services, after-school programs, and additional resources for your school.

Apply today at:
https://www.diningservices.scps.us/apply-for-benefits
 
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Upcoming Events

November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 1: FAST/STAR Testing (PM2) begins
December 5: PTA Family Movie Night & Music Ensemble Performance
December 16, 17, 18: Early Dismissal for Students
December 19: Winter Break Begins
 

5th Grade Middle School Magnet Options

Attention 5th Grade Families! Click below for information on middle school magnet options.

Online Application Period:
October 1 - December 1, 2025
Middle School Magnet Options
 

Bus Routes and Information

Bus routes for students eligible for school bus transportation will be posted to the My Ride K-12 App soon. Please go to https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/ or download the App from the Google or Apple App Stores. This will allow you to view your child's bus stop and receive important updates from our transportation department.

If you have a question about your child's bus transportation, please call the front office and we will assist you.
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Arrival Reminders

Morning Drop Off begins at 8:05AM - there is no student supervision before this time. 

For their safety, please wait until 8:05AM to drop students off.

Parents, please be alert on the car line in order to help keep our students and staff safe.

Follow staff directions and stay off your cell phones. 

Please do not park in the parking spots and walk through the car line to drop off or pick up your child. 

There is no parking in the primary line handicapped parking spaces unless you are a PreK ESE parent or have been directed to do so by a staff member. 

And finally, please work with your children on how to buckle/unbuckle themselves so they can get out the car without assistance and get themselves in and safe for the car ride home.  
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School Information

School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:35AM - 3:05PM
Wednesday: 8:35AM - 2:05PM

*No student sign-out after 2:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and after 1:30PM on Wednesdays*
 
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FAST PM2 Begins December 1

Students will begin taking PM2 for FAST/STAR on December 1. Your student's teacher will be sending out specific testing dates for their class before Thanksgiving Break.


 
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Thank you for being our partner in education!

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the front office.

Mrs. Amy Barone, Principal


Dr. Kristin Sweeney, Assistant Principal


Mrs. Daysi Hinksman, School Administration Manager



Front office: 407-746-5550