News from Bear Creek
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Please See Below for News from Bear Creek Emails Sent During the 2021-2022 School Year (Most Recent First)
* The copied emails below represent most of the News from Bear Creek emails that have been sent as reminders to previously shared information are not included below. As always, please reach out to Dr. Frank at nate_frank@etownschools.org with any questions about the News from Bear Creek information
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Tuesday March 15, 2022
Safety Drill This Week
Dear Parents/Guardians:
One of our top priorities at Bear Creek is your child’s safety. By practicing for many different types of emergencies, your child will be prepared for any situation that may arise during the school day. We conduct these drills (i.e. fire, severe weather, armed intruder) to better prepare your child so she/he will be confident in knowing how to respond in the event of a real emergency.
Specifically, during the week of March 14th, we will be practicing our intruder drill procedures. While this exercise will not have a large impact on our school day we wanted to make you, as parents/guardians, aware of this upcoming drill.
For security purposes, we will not disclose the date/time/location of the drill other than to say it will occur the week of March 14th. We simply want you to be aware in the event your child comes home from school that day and shares information about an intruder and possible evacuation. In the event of a real emergency, we will be sure to share all applicable and appropriate information with parents/guardians in as timely of a manner as possible.
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Wednesday March 9, 2022
Bear Creek Mission Statement: "We are growing together as a safe school community where we persevere, feel loved, and love learning."
Progress Reports Posted Today at 3:00 PM
Trimester Two Progress Reports will be posted on the Community Portal today at 3:00 PM. You can find the Progress Report in the Report Card folder. Please reach out to your child's teacher(s) with any questions about the Progress Report.
Bear Creek PTO Meeting: In Person Monday 3/21/22 at 6:00 PM
The Bear Creek PTO will be holding a meeting on Monday 3/21 at 6:00 PM in the Bear Creek IMC. We look forward to seeing everyone in person! All parents/guardians are invited to attend. We hope you can attend to discuss ways to be involved to make a wonderful end to the school year for our students.
Bear Creek Girls on the Run
Bear Creek is excited to have two Girls on the Run teams this spring. Teams will meet on Mondays and Wednesday from 3:45-5:15. Practices start the week of March 28 and the final 5K will be on Saturday, May 21. Register now at the GOTR website: https://www.gotrlanca
ster.org/register-now Attention: 3rd Grade Families
A mailing was sent home recently from the BC Nursing Office to those who have not handed in their child's dental form yet. The mailing indicated that these families could choose to have their child seen by the school dentist; however, they needed to choose that option and return it to the school. We will have the dentist here on March 25, so we would like to have those forms returned by March 21. Thank you!
Bear Creek Yearbooks
Reminder: The sale of Bear Creek yearbooks ENDS on 04/07/2022. Families can use the following Jostens Yearbook Link HERE to purchase a yearbook.
Upcoming Dates
3/14: Pi Day (Which Bear Creek Staff Members Will Get Pied by a Student?!)
3/17: Green and Gold Spirit Day
3/21: Bear Creek PTO Mtg IN PERSON in Bear Creek IMC at 6:00 PM
4/14: No School - Extreme Weather Make-Up Day
4/15: No School
4/18: No School
4/19-4/22: Spring Book Fair in Science Lab
4/26-4/28: ELA PSSA
5/2-5/3: Math PSSA
5/4-5/5: Science PSSA (Gr4 Only)
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Thursday January 6, 2022
Bear Creek Mission Statement: "We are growing together as a safe school community where we persevere, feel loved, and love learning."
Bear Creek Leaders Habit One and Habit Two Award Winners for Trimester One
Congratulations to our students who were recognized as Bear Creek Leaders Habit Award Winners for the first trimester! These students were recognized for demonstrating characteristics associated with Habit 1: Be Proactive or Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. Check out the Bear Creek Leaders Website LINK for more information on the awards, including a picture of the students recognized!
Please Join Us for a Bear Creek PTO Virtual Meeting on Wednesday January 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Many thanks to the parents who have volunteered to serve in leadership roles in this year's Bear Creek PTO! All parents and guardians are invited to attend a Virtual Bear Creek PTO Meeting on Wednesday January 12th at 7:00 p.m. Please use the following Zoom link to join the meeting:
Topic: Bear Creek PTO Meeting
Time: Jan 12, 2022 07:00 PM
https://etownschools-org.zoom.us/j/87072117602?pwd= b1JONHdxbHpUMUtyS2MxTm5KbHJBdz 09
Meeting ID: 870 7211 7602
Passcode: 809375Bear Creek Yearbook Information
Attached is a Bear Creek Yearbook Flier that gives parents the option to recognize their students in the yearbook. It's only $13 to purchase an ad and each parent can customize it! The sale of our yearbook AND the ads go live TODAY 1/6/2022. The sale of yearbooks ENDS 04/07/2022; however the sale for ads ENDS 02/10/2022. Families can use the following Jostens Yearbook Link HERE to purchase a yearbook and create an ad OR Families can follow the link from the flier if they aren't ready to purchase a yearbook yet but want to purchase an ad before the deadline.
Winter Weather Information
Be sure to review the Winter Weather information on the district website at the following Winter Weather Notifications LINK. Please note that if a Bears Virtual Learning Day is called, then students will work on asynchronous work from home between 10:50 and 3:35. Please look for more information from your child's teacher(s) if a Bears Virtual Learning Day is called, including links to work on Seesaw (Gr3) or Schoology (Gr4/5) and teacher office hours for the day.
Girls on the Run - Coaches Needed!
The Girls on the Run program has always been very popular with our students. We are excited that this program will be returning to Bear Creek this spring. Girls on the Run is in need of coaches to volunteer for this 10 week program beginning on March 7th. Please check out the Girls on the Run Coaching website LINK for more information.
Upcoming Dates
1/11: Bear Creek PTO Virtual Meeting (See Zoom Link Above)
1/14: No School for Students
1/28: Crazy Hair Spirit Day
2/17: Early Dismissal Day for Students
2/18: No School for Students
3/3: Early Dismissal Schedule for Students: K-12 Spring Conferences
3/4: No School for Students: K-12 Spring Conferences
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Thursday December 9, 2021
Bear Creek Fall Conferences Today (Thursday) and Tomorrow (Friday)!
Reminders:
- We are offering parents/guardians In Person and Virtual Conferences. Face Coverings are required for all In Person Conferences. You can reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you want to change your conference to Virtual.
- Several teachers are offering Student Led Conferences as part of our Leader in Me implementation. Your child's teacher will let you know if he/she should attend to lead the conference.
- Trimester 1 Progress Reports have been posted to the Community Portal.
- The Bear Creek Lost and Found Table is Full! All items will be donated after the conferences are complete. Please check out the table if you are attending In Person conferences and see the pictures at the link below if you are attending a Virtual conference. Feel free to send someone in today or tomorrow to pick up any items you recognize! Check out the Bear Creek Lost and Found Pictures Located on the Bear Creek Website at this LINK
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Monday December 6, 2021
Community Portal: Please Review Demographic Information by January 1st
All parents and guardians should review the Demographic information in the Community Portal and Update this information if needed prior to January 1. Please review the attached Community Portal Flyer and check out the Community Portal Link on the district website for assistance.Fall Parent/Guardian Conferences Are Thursday and Friday
If you have not scheduled your Fall Parent/Guardian Conference to be held on the afternoon and evening of Thursday December 9th or the morning and afternoon on Friday December 10th, please contact your child's homeroom teacher ASAP. Please let the teacher know if you would prefer to meet In Person OR Virtually for the conference.
PTO Update #1: Bear Creek Holiday Shoppe 12/15 and 12/16The Bear Creek PTO is excited to announce that it will once again host their annual Holiday Shoppe for students and their families on Wednesday 12/15 and Thursday 12/16. Holiday Shoppe Link The shoppe will be held downstairs in the science lab and open from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. This PTO sponsored event is one of the major events that provide students an awesome and fun opportunity to purchase gifts for families and friends. All items are priced between $1 and $10. Only Cash and Check payment is accepted and gift wrapping will be available. The PTO needs your help to make this event a success. Please check out the Volunteer Sign Up Genius to get involved. Also, the PTO is seeking donations of gift wrap and/or holiday bags for our wrap room. They will take open and unopened gift wrap along with new or gently used gift bags for the kids to wrap their gifts in. There will be donation bins available in the lobby of the school next week so feel free to bring in your donations when you come for your child's parent/teacher conference. Thank you!!PTO Update #2: The Staff Appreciation Committee Needs Your Help!Our Fall Conferences are quickly approaching! Each year we provide meals for the teachers on conference days, and we could not do it without your help! If you are able to donate food or other items, please see the attached Link to the Sign Up Genius. Also, do you like to bake and to encourage teachers? We are looking for parents willing to bake a dozen cookies for staff members' birthdays throughout the school year. If you are interested, please click on the Bear Creek Birthday Cookies Link and read the directions. Thanks for your willingness to support the important work of our teachers and staff! Please contact easdteacherappreciation@gmail.com with any questions. Upcoming Dates
Thursday 12/9: Early Dismissal Schedule / Afternoon and Evening Fall Parent Conferences
Friday 12/10: No School for Students / Morning and Afternoon Parent Conferences
Wednesday 12/15: BC Holiday Shoppe 5:30-8:00 - Downstairs Gr3 Hallway Science Lab
Thursday 12/16: BC Holiday Shoppe 5:30-8:00 - Downstairs Gr3 Hallway Science Lab
Thursday 12/23: Early Dismissal
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Saturday November 20, 2021
Bear Creek Spirit Wear
Support the Bear Creek PTO and Show Your Etown Pride by purchasing items from the PTOs Bear Creek Spirit Wear Site that is now active! All items purchased by December 1st will be completed before the holiday on December 20th! Also, be sure to check out all of the latest news and updates from the PTO on the Bear Creek PTO website.
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Thursday November 18, 2021
Fall Parent/Guardian Conference Scheduler is Now Open
Bear Creek Fall Parent/Guardian Conferences are scheduled for the afternoon and evening of Thursday December 9th and the morning and afternoon on Friday December 10th. We will be giving families the option for an In Person OR Virtual conference. First, parents/guardians should visit the district's Parent/Teacher Conference Website and then click to access the Canyon Creek Online Scheduler. Bear Creek families will need to use the Password bears to access the site. Once you sign up for a time, you will need to let your child's homeroom teacher know if you would prefer to make your conference virtual. The teacher will then share a Zoom link with you. If you do not set up a virtual conference with your child's homeroom teacher, it will be assumed that your conference will occur In Person at Bear Creek. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions!
Home Testing Option (Rapid Antigen Test)
The health services team would like to remind families that effective Monday, September 27, 2021, the District began accepting the results of an over-the-counter at-home test (Rapid Antigen Test) for asymptomatic close contacts only. Please note that the result of an over-the-counter at-home test is NOT acceptable for students who are symptomatic! To exercise this option, a photograph, which includes the student's name, date of the test, and the visual result, would need to be uploaded via email/text to the specific building nurse or the appropriate District designated Covid Point of Contact (POC). Please feel free to reach out directly to these individuals if you are interested in this option.
Bear Creek School
Nurse: 717-537-8596
Covid POC: 717-537-8379Bear Creek Learning Options
As we enter the second trimester we wanted to give families, who are interested, the opportunity to change their child’s learning option for school. If you are interested in changing your child's learning option, please contact Dr. Frank at nate_frank@etownschools.org.
Bear Creek PTO announcement
Do you like to bake and encourage teachers? We are looking for parents willing to bake a dozen cookies for staff members' birthdays throughout the school year. If you are interested, please click on the signup link and read the directions. Thanks for your willingness to support the important work of our teachers and staff! Please contact easdteacherappreciatio
n@gmail.com with any questions. Bear Creek Birthday Cookies Link We Need You At Bear Creek! Come Work With Us!
We currently have several openings for instructional paraprofessionals at Bear Creek for anywhere between 3 hours a day to full time. Please consider joining our Bear Creek family and making a difference in the lives of our students!
Human Resources Employment Opportunities Website
Leader in Me Website
Check out our new Bear Creek Leader in Me Family Partnership website.
Looking for Items Shared in Previous News from Bear Creek Emails?
To ensure that families do not miss any important information shared by email, please be sure to check out the Link to Previous News from Bear Creek Emails.
Upcoming Dates
11/23: Twin/Triplet Spirt Day
11/24: No School for Students
11/29: No School for Students
12/9: Early Dismissal Schedule / Afternoon and Evening Fall Parent Conferences
12/10: No School for Students / Morning and Afternoon Parent Conferences
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Thursday October 24, 2021
Bear Creek Mission Statement: "We are growing together as a safe school community where we persevere, feel loved, and love learning."
It's Red Ribbon Week! Please Encourage Your Child to Participate!
EASD and the Bear Creek School will once again be joining the national Red Ribbon Week campaign this week as we celebrate being drug free. Students are encouraged to participate in spirit days each day this week, starting with Wear Red Day on Monday and culminating in a costume dress up on Friday. Please see the attached Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days form with details on this week's spirit days and please pay particular attention to Friday's dress up guidelines at the bottom of the document.
Leader in Me Website
Check out our new Bear Creek Leader in Me Family Partnership website. A link is also included on the Bear Creek website under Our School / Leader in Me School.
Transportation Survey
To follow up the district message to families, please complete the 21-22 Transportation Opt Out survey by the end of October. Our goal is to identify students that EASD has assigned to a bus that do not intend to ride the bus. In doing so, we will be better positioned to reduce unnecessary stops and seat assignments.This information is critical as we try to work through this bus rider shortage. We recognize that situations may change, so if you "opt-out" of transportation at this time and later have a need for transportation, you simply need to contact transportation@etownsc
hools.org and give us a few days to make sure a seat and stop are ready for your student(s). Please complete a separate survey for each student. We Need You At Bear Creek! Come Work With Us!
We currently have several openings for instructional paraprofessionals at Bear Creek for anywhere between 3 hours a day to full time. Please consider joining our Bear Creek family and making a difference in the lives of our students!
Human Resources Employment Opportunities Website
Looking for Items Shared in Previous News from Bear Creek Emails?
To ensure that families do not miss any important information shared by email, please be sure to check out the Link to Previous News from Bear Creek Emails.
Upcoming Dates
11/5: Early Dismissal Schedule
11/17: End of First Trimester
11/24: No School for Students
11/29: No School for Students
12/9: Early Dismissal Schedule / Afternoon and Evening Fall Parent Conferences
12/10: No School for Students / Morning and Afternoon Parent Conferences
Reminders to Previously Shared Information
Giving Tree Information
The Bear Creek Giving Tree program is a yearly tradition to assist families in need during the holiday season. We are reaching out to seek families who could use assistance this holiday season, as well as solicit donations from families interested in supporting this program. Please see the 2021 GIVING TREE - Memo to Families (Final).pdf for more information.
Livestreaming of Classrooms
Please know that livestreaming of classrooms will only occur for students who must quarantine from school. These students will have to be approved by the nurse, who will then communicate with the child's classroom teacher. The classroom teacher will then provide a Zoom link to the students on quarantine. Students who are absent from school for reasons other than quarantine will work with the classroom teacher to complete work as provided.
Transportation Changes, Excuse Notes, or Other Attendance Notes
Please use the email address bc_attendance@etownsch
ools.org to report any transportation changes for your child. You should also use this email address to share any excuse notes or other attendance information. Educational Trip Form
Please use the Bear Creek Educational Trip Request Form to submit an approved educational trip at least 5 days prior to the scheduled trip. As a reminder, you can check the status of a request in the Community Portal.
* Bear Creek Main Office Phone #: 717-367-0210 and Bear Creek Fax #: 717-361-3788
* Be sure to check out the Bear Creek Website for School News including Spirit Day pics and follow @BearCreekEtown on Twitter for News and Updates from Bear Creek
Sent to Bear Creek Fifth Grade Families on Thursday October 14, 2021
Bear Creek Fifth Grade Ag Day: Thursday 10/14 (Rain Date Friday 10/15)
Attention 5th Grade Families: The Elizabethtown Agricultural Department will be hosting the 17th Agricultural and Environmental Science Day at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds in the Show Ring and Livestock Pavilion on Thursday October 14, 2021 with the rain date of Friday, October 15, 2021. Although this program has always been presented to our fourth grade students, this is the perfect year to transition to fifth graders as these students missed this experience last school year. A unit on agriculture is an important part of the fifth grade curriculum, so this program will be a valuable experience educationally for our students. FFA student leaders will present each learning station. The concepts taught at the different learning stations include: Dairy Science; Poultry Science; Equine Science; Livestock Science; Agriculture Equipment Safety; Wildlife; Environmental Science; Aquatics Resources; Small Animals and Vet Science; and Plants, Seeds, and Soils.
Fifth grade students will attend a two hour session in either the morning or the afternoon. Students will walk with their groups from the Bear Creek School to the fairgrounds. Please be sure to dress students appropriately on Thursday 10/14 so they are prepared for the walk and the outdoor learning activities.
Please reach out to your child's teacher(s) with any questions you may have.
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Wednesday October 13, 2021
Bear Creek Scholastic Book Fair October 18th-25th
The Bear Creek Scholastic Book Fair will be held October 18th-25th. Students will be shopping with their library class during this time. Students may bring cash or checks (made out to Bear Creek PTO) to purchase items at the fair. We will not host a family night this year. Parent volunteers are needed to set up, tear down, and help students shop! If you are available to help, please sign up for a time slot using the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/BearCreekS
BF The Book Fair homepage is a great place to preview books that will be available at the fair and also shop our online fair! The homepage can be accessed via the following link: https://bookfairs.schola
stic.com/bf/bearcreekelementar y1 We also have included two links to a series of short videos introducing some of our most anticipated books that will be available. These are great for viewing with your children!
Videos for K-3 Books:
Videos for 4-6 Books:
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Sunday October 3, 2021
Virtual PTO Meeting Tuesday 10/5 at 6:30 p.m.
We will be holding a virtual PTO meeting this Tuesday, 10/5, at 6:30 p.m. The primary purpose of the meeting will be to elect officers and committee chairs to take the place of our amazing parents who have moved on to the middle school. Please email Dr. Frank at nate_frank@etownschools.org
for the Zoom link. Please consider serving in this capacity to benefit the students at Bear Creek! Giving Tree Information
The Bear Creek Giving Tree program is a yearly tradition to assist families in need during the holiday season. We are reaching out to seek families who could use assistance this holiday season, as well as solicit donations from families interested in supporting this program. Please see the 2021 GIVING TREE - Memo to Families (Final).pdf for more information.
Reminders to Previously Shared Information
Transportation Changes, Excuse Notes, or Other Attendance Notes
Please use the email address bc_attendance@etownsch
ools.org to report any transportation changes for your child. You should also use this email address to share any excuse notes or other attendance information. Educational Trip Form
Please use the Bear Creek Educational Trip Request Form to submit an approved educational trip at least 5 days prior to the scheduled trip. As a reminder, you can check the status of a request in the Community Portal.
* Bear Creek Main Office Phone #: 717-367-0210 and Bear Creek Fax #: 717-361-3788
* Be sure to check out the Bear Creek Website for School News including Spirit Day pics and follow @BearCreekEtown on Twitter for News and Updates from Bear Creek
Upcoming Dates
10/5: Virtual PTO Zoom Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
10/6: Picture Day for all Bear Creek students including Etown Cyber Real Time and Independent students
10/7: Early Dismissal Schedule
10/8: No School for Students
10/11: No School for Students
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Saturday September 25, 2021
Virtual PTO Meeting Wednesday 9/29 at 6:30
We will be holding a virtual PTO meeting this Wednesday, 9/29, at 6:30 p.m. The primary purpose of the meeting will be to elect officers and committee chairs to take the place of our amazing parents who have moved on to the middle school. Please email Dr. Frank at nate_frank@etownschools.org for the Zoom link. Please consider serving in this capacity to benefit the students at Bear Creek!
Coats for Kids
Please see the 2021 CFK English updated.pdf for more details. Registration Closes October 1st with Distribution Dates October 18-21.
School Attendance
Regular school attendance is critical to a quality education and is essential for successfully completing the educational objectives of the Elizabethtown Area School District. Unexcused absences disrupt the continuity of the instructional process. Below, we have provided our families with a brief overview of our attendance process.
Pennsylvania Compulsory School Attendance (PCSA) laws govern our school attendance policy. Brief highlights are as follows:-
Excusable absences include: (1) legitimate illness; (2) medically/legally documented appointments; (3) quarantine; (4) death in the immediate family; (5) impassable roads; (6) exceptionally urgent reasons that affect the child as determined by the administration; and (7) Educational Trip experiences pre-approved by the administration.
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PCSA laws classify a student as “truant” upon the accumulation of three illegal absences.
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PCSA laws classify a student as “habitually truant” upon the accumulation of six illegal absences (at this time, a truancy meeting will be offered to the family to discuss the absences).
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At ten illegal absences, a truancy citation can be filed with the local magisterial district judge (if you receive an attendance notification, kindly respond promptly).
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EASD will send official notices to the parent(s)/guardian(s) upon accumulating three, six, and ten illegal/unexcused absences.
Be aware that illegal absences can result in the inability to make up missed assignments and academic decline. CLICK HERE for more information on school attendance.
Home Testing Option (Rapid Antigen Test)
Several constituents had reached out to District Administration regarding the high costs of Covid Tests at regional facilities for asymptomatic students who have been placed in quarantine as close contacts. The constituents requested that the District review the alternative option of "over the counter" take-home tests for students to be able to return to school in a more efficient /cost-effective manner. The health services team met with our school physician on the effectiveness of the Home Testing Option (Rapid Antigen Test) and how the District would verify results to enable students who are asymptomatic AND yield a negative test to return to school. We are pleased to announce that effective Monday, September 27, 2021, the District will begin accepting the results of an over-the-counter at-home test (Rapid Antigen Test) for asymptomatic close contacts only. To exercise this option, a photograph, which includes the student's name, date of the test, and the visual result, would need to be uploaded via email/text to the specific building nurse or the appropriate District designated Covid Point of Contact (POC). Please feel free to reach out directly to these individuals if you are interested in this option.
Elizabethtown Area High School
Nurse: 717-537-8538
Covid POC: 717-537-7132
Elizabethtown Area Middle School
Nurse: 717-537-8539
Covid POC: 717-537-7132
Bear Creek School
Nurse: 717-537-8596
Covid POC: 717-537-8379
Bainbridge, East High Street, Mill Road & Rheems Elementary Schools
Nurse: 717-537-8594
Covid POC: 717-537-8379Reminders to Previously Shared Information
Transportation Changes
Please use the email address bc_attendance@etownsch
ools.org to report any transportation changes for your child. You should also use this email address to share any excuse notes or other attendance information. Educational Trip Form
Please use the Bear Creek Educational Trip Request Form to submit an approved educational trip at least 5 days prior to the scheduled trip. As a reminder, you can check the status of a request in the Community Portal.
* Bear Creek Main Office Phone #: 717-367-0210 and Bear Creek Fax #: 717-361-3788
* Be sure to check out the Bear Creek Website for School News including Spirit Day pics and follow @BearCreekEtown on Twitter for News and Updates from Bear Creek
Upcoming Dates
9/29: PTO Zoom Meeting at 6:30
10/6: Picture Day
10/7: Early Dismissal Schedule
10/8: No School for Students
10/11: No School for Students
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Tuesday August 31, 2021
Updates on Classroom and Cafeteria Seating at Bear Creek
Please know that we have been adjusting lunches over the past week in order to provide the safest experience for our students in the cafeteria. Today, we were able provide 6' of spacing between all student seats in the cafeteria. This will ensure that all Bear Creek students are able to eat safely in the cafeteria without a mask. All teachers were also to make adjustments in the classroom to ensure that all students are seated at 3' of spacing. We were able to do this without altering the Bear Creek instructional program. Please reach out to Dr. Frank or Mr. Kingsborough with any questions.
Medication and First Aid Consent
In mid-August, we experienced technical difficulty with some Parent/Guardian submissions of our Medication and First Aid Consent Forms. As such, if you see the Medication and First Aid Consent Forms tabs reappear in your child’s Community Portal account, you must submit them again. These online documents provide critical direction for our health services department if our school nurses need to care for your child while they are in school. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your diligence in submitting these necessary forms.
Livestreaming of Classrooms
Please know that livestreaming of classrooms will only occur for students who must quarantine from school. These students will have to be approved by the nurse, who will then communicate with the child's classroom teacher. The classroom teacher will then provide a Zoom link to the students on quarantine. Students who are absent from school for reasons other than quarantine will work with the classroom teacher to complete work as provided.
Reminders to Previously Shared Information
Bear Creek Fourth Grade Instrumental Program Information
Incoming 4th grade students will have the opportunity to begin learning an instrument. Please use this website to find all of the information, instrument choices, and interest forms.
5th Grade Chorus Letter:
Interested in participating in 5th Grade Chorus this year? Please read the 5th Grade Chorus Letter.pdf from Mr. McLaughlin for more information.
Transportation Change
Please use the email address bc_attendance@
etownschools.org to report any transportation changes for your child. You should also use this email address to share any excuse notes or other attendance information. Educational Trip Form
There was an incorrect link in the last News from Bear Creek. Please use the Bear Creek Educational Trip Request Form to submit an approved educational trip at least 5 days prior to the scheduled trip. As a reminder, you can check the status of a request in the Community Portal.
* Bear Creek Main Office Phone #: 717-367-0210 and Bear Creek Fax #: 717-361-3788
* Be sure to check out the Bear Creek Website for School News including Spirit Day pics and follow @BearCreekEtown on Twitter for News and Updates from Bear Creek
Upcoming Dates
9/1: 4th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30CANCELED due to predicted inclement weather and RESCHEDULED for Wednesday 9/15 from 6:30-7:309/7: 5th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
9/15: Rescheduled 4th Grade Parent Night from 6:30-7:30
9/20: English Language Development (ELD) Back to School Night from 5:00-7:00PM in the MS auditorium.
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Tuesday August 24, 2021
Bear Creek Dismissal Reminders
Thank you all for your patience on the first day of school as we taught our students our dismissal procedures. Please note the following reminders to help make our dismissal process run more smoothly:
Car Riders: All cars picking up Bear Creek students MUST have an orange car rider tag displayed in the front window with the child's name legibly written. As a reminder, car rider tags were sent home in the summer mailing. Please stop in the Bear Creek office if you need a car rider tag. Also, Bear Creek has a fabulous traffic guard who manages the traffic at Bear Creek during dismissal. Please check with her if you are confused on where to wait before entering the pick-up loop.
* Car Rider Drop-Off and Pick-Up is NOT available at the fairgrounds during the first week of school (8/23-8/27). The walking trail is open for walkers only the first week of school. Car Rider Drop-Off and Pick-Up at the fairgrounds will resume on Monday 8/30.
Transportation Change: Please use the email address bc_attendance@etownschools.org to report any transportation changes for your child. You should also use this email address to share any excuse notes or other attendance information.
Educational Trip Form
There was an incorrect link in the last News from Bear Creek. Please use the Bear Creek Educational Trip Request Form to submit an approved educational trip at least 5 days prior to the scheduled trip. As a reminder, you can check the status of a request in the Community Portal. Direct Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/1FAIpQLScrXyrG4RykZ- BfNvjA4eZYiUep-PU6cu-- G2ok5RaIHCYWtQ/viewform Reminders to Previously Shared Information
* Bear Creek Fourth Grade Instrumental Program Information: Incoming 4th grade students will have the opportunity to begin learning an instrument. Please use this website to find all of the information, instrument choices, and interest forms.
* 5th Grade Chorus Letter: Interested in participating in 5th Grade Chorus this year? Please read the 5th Grade Chorus Letter.pdf from Mr. McLaughlin for more information.
* Bear Creek Main Office Phone #: 717-367-0210 and Bear Creek Fax #: 717-361-3788
* Be sure to check out the Bear Creek Website for School News including Spirit Day pics and follow @BearCreekEtown on Twitter for News and Updates from Bear Creek
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday 8/24: Early Dismissal for Students
Wednesday 8/25: Early Dismissal for Students
Thursday 8/26: Early Dismissal for Students
Friday 8/27: Early Dismissal for Students
Tuesday 8/31: 3rd Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
Wednesday 9/1: 4th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
Tuesday 9/7: 5th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
Monday 9/20: English Language Development (ELD) Back to School Night from 5:00-7:00PM in the MS auditorium.
Sent to All Bear Creek Families on Thursday August 19, 2021
Bear Creek Mission Statement
We are growing together as a safe school community where we persevere, feel loved, and love learning.
Bear Creek Open House Today 2:00-3:30
Students and Families can stop by Bear Creek anytime today between 2:00 and 3:30 to meet teachers, check out classrooms, and tour the building. We are excited to welcome our students back to school!
Fair Week Anticipated Attendance Information
EASD Families: In preparation for the Elizabethtown Fair coinciding with the start of the 2021/2022 school year, we would like to provide information how the district will be addressing fair-related absences. The 2021/2022 school year begins for all Elizabethtown Area School District students in grades 1-12, on August 23, 2021. This week will consist of half-days, ending at 12:35pm for students in grades 1-5, and 11:23am for students in grades 6-12. If your student is actively participating in a fair-related event (ie showing and/or caring for animals) which will require an excusal from school, please complete an Individual Learning Experience form, to ensure that your student’s attendance adequately reflects the absence reason. A link to this Form is included below. Please note that this is only for students actively participating in fair events, not for students who attend the fair for leisure during the day or evening hours. If you have questions, please reach out to the building principal of your child’s school, or contact Jennifer Fields/EASD Home & School Visitor, at jennifer_fields@etownschools.o
rg. Reminders to Previously Shared Information
* Bear Creek Fourth Grade Instrumental Program Information: Incoming 4th grade students will have the opportunity to begin learning an instrument. Please use this website to find all of the information, instrument choices, and interest forms.* 5th Grade Chorus Letter: Interested in participating in 5th Grade Chorus this year? Please read the 5th Grade Chorus Letter.pdf from Mr. McLaughlin for more information.* Please use the bc_attendance@ etownschools.org email address for all excuse cards and notes to the office and please use the Educational Field Trip Google Form (Individual Learning Experience) to submit an approved educational trip at least 5 days prior to the scheduled trip
* Bear Creek Main Office Phone #: 717-367-0210 and Bear Creek Fax #: 717-361-3788
* Be sure to check out the Bear Creek Website for School News including Spirit Day pics and follow @BearCreekEtown on Twitter for News and Updates from Bear Creek
Upcoming Dates
Monday 8/23: First Day of School - Early Dismissal for StudentsTuesday 8/24: Early Dismissal for Students
Wednesday 8/25: Early Dismissal for Students
Thursday 8/26: Early Dismissal for Students
Friday 8/27: Early Dismissal for Students
Tuesday 8/31: 3rd Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
Wednesday 9/1: 4th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
Tuesday 9/7: 5th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30
Monday 9/20: English Language Development (ELD) Back to School Night from 5:00-7:00PM in the MS auditorium.
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