The mission of Beals Elementary School is to provide educational opportunities which enable all students to achieve to their fullest potential in a global society.

From The Principal… You often hear about the reading, Math, and Writing that our students do. Well, I want to just take a moment to thank our hard working committed staff here at Beals. Staff Appreciation day will be celebrated on Thursday, March 4, 2008. Appreciation can be shown in many ways. Take a moment to show your child';s teacher how much you appreciate him/her! Beals Bobcat Parents Our busses use the alley for dismissal, can you assist us by not using the alley between 3:30 and 4:00. Otherwise, you will get stuck between the busses-NO FUN! EARLY DISMISSAL- FRIDAY, FEB. 15, 2008 Students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.     ***************** NO SCHOOL MON. & TUES. Presidents’ Day, Feb. 18, 2008 Teacher Inservice Day, Feb. 19, 2008 KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. If you know of any children who will be five before October 15, please have parents call the school. Letters will be sent out soon to all new kindergartners that we are aware of.   Please  require that your student participate in the  Beals Daily Three: 1. Reads to him/herself 2. Reads aloud to someone 3. Listens to someone reading The more students read the better readers they become!

KUDOS to….. Elizabeth L., a sixth grader in Mrs. Tester’s class for placing second place in the persuasive argument speech presented at the district SPEAK OUT competition. Nick H., a sixth grader in Mrs. Viola’s class for his performance in the motion picture “Lovely Still” Our Beals Bobcat Spelling Bee Participants Chelton B., Blaze B., Trevor C., Elizabeth L., Anna N., Khalif U., and Daniel W.. IMPORTANT DATES Friday, Feb. 15         Early Dismissal 1:15 PM Monday, Feb 18         NO SCHOOL: President’s Day Tuesday, Feb. 19         NO SCHOOL: Teacher Inservice Thursday, Feb. 21         Progress Reports home Thursday, March 6         Staff Appreciation Day Monday, March 10         Delivery of Fundraiser 3:30-5:00 PM Thursday, March 13            Kindergarten Round Up           (10:00 AM) Beals is participating in Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo's Read Around the World Contest. The contest runs from December 1st to February 25th.  Students/parents should record all books read during this time frame on the forms or notebook paper.  ALL forms are due by February 26th!!!  We are trying to win a trip for the whole school to go to the zoo in April.           The primary class (pre-K - 3) and the intermediate class (4 -6) with the most books read will win a popcorn party.  Last year we read a total of 5,020 books.  Lets see if we can beat that this year!          To see our progress, go to our Beals website at http://www.ops.org/elementary/beals and click on the Technology link.  Updates weekly.  **This could also count toward reaching your reading goals for the BEALS BOBCAT STAR READING CLUB! SO, KEEP READING BOBCATS!