Falcon Facts May 2
Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Community Members:
BES New FB Page: BES just started their own K-5 FB Page. Like and Follow our DoDEA Bahrain Elementary School Facebook page
School year 2023-2024 yearbook are now on sale! The deadline to place your order online is TODAY, May 2nd. The cost is $35.00 per yearbook. There is an option to personalize your child's yearbook for an extra fee of $7.95. Â The personalization allows for the creation of up to four pages of personal photos of your child's school year. The deadline to upload is Thursday May 2nd. Scan the QR code to order from your phone. Use the Password: Falcons Order directly at: https://store.shopyearbook.com/bahrain-es-vearbook-23-24 Use the Password: Falcons. For questions please contact Tracy Rowe tracy.rowe@dodea.edu
Nurses Day: Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role  f school nurses in the educational setting. School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week. We our thankful to Ms. Olivia Kauffman our school nurse for the care and support she provides to our students, families, and staff. THANK YOU!
School Lunch Hero: School nutrition professionals plan, prepare, and serve healthy meals for all while adhering to strict USDA and local standards. Navigating the rules and regulations while maintaining a cheerful smile -- school nutrition professionals can be a true hero! The first Friday in May is designated as School Lunch Hero Day to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child every day. We are proud to partner with NEX and Kazbah Catering for the outstanding meal service we have here at Bahrain School.Â
Click here to see the May breakfast and lunch menus and June breakfast and lunch menus. Â
Tutor.com: DoDEA has a partnership with Tutor.com to provide our students with additional academic support as needed. Please check out this how to guide: How it Works Tutor.com for DoDEA Students
Teachers Appreciation Week
Please take a moment to thank your child’s teacher this week. Our educators are caring, committed, and continually go beyond to ensure every student succeeds. Check out this wonderful message from our own teacher, Ms. Beth Rayner the 2022 Educator of Promise.
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Parent Teacher Association Updates
Updates from PTA: Â Â A BIG thank you to our outgoing 2023-2024 PTA Board Members for all the work that was done to make this school year such a huge success for the PTA! So much was accomplished and because of your dedication, we will be able to start off the 2024-2025 school year with a great foundation and team of parents, teachers, and students to make this coming year even better!Â
We are excited to announce the 2024-2025 PTA Board:
   President - Kim Bladen
   Vice Presidents - Kayla Cunningham & Mary Wilson
   Treasurer - Ligia Boyd
   Secretary - Debi Hulitt
We have several parents committed to fill committee chair positions and we are always looking for more. Fall Festival, Santa’s Workshop, Sports, Scholarship, Spirit Store - we have something for everyone! . Please reach out to thebahrainschoolPTA@gmail.com for more information.Â
Thank you to all the Seniors who submitted applications for the 2024 Senior Service Award. We are excited to announce our winners at the Senior Awards Night. The Senior Service Award recognizes seniors who have made a difference to their school and their community. PTA encourages all students to serve and recognizes their work with four $500 awards annually. Students - start serving today and remember to log your service!Â
Below are links for volunteer opportunities for teacher appreciation:Â
- Want to help plan? Join our chat group
- Bring a side to our Teacher Taco Bar, Sign Up Here
- Check out your Teacher's Favorite Things
Contact us for more information! Email:Â TheBahrainSchoolPTA@gmail.com or the Bahrain School PTA Facebook page
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| Name | Position Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Knight | School Counselor | 973-1771-9829 ext 4 |
| Danielle Harris | Registrar K - 5 | 973 1771 9829 |
| Kelsey Lambert | School Liaison | 973-1785-6719 |
| School Advisory Committee | School Advisory Council |
| School Day | 08:05 Â - 14:35 Â (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) | 08:05 Â - 13:35 Â (Wednesday) |
| Administration Office | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Sunday - Thursday) | Â |
Elementary students cannot be on campus before 7:55 AM or after 2:45 PM without parent supervision.
It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent.
